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US reiterates its help in reconciliation
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton voiced hope for a “just and democratic” Sri Lanka as she offered congratulations ahead of the war-torn island’s Independence Day on Friday.

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Political crisis in Haiti draws help from Clinton
WASHINGTON – While the Obama administration keeps watch on violent protests in Egypt, Secretary of State Hillary…

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U.S. envoy seeks Chinese help to ease Korea crisis (PHOTOS)
BEIJING (AP) — A top U.S. envoy had “useful” talks with Chinese officials Thursday, Dec. 6, on easing the threat of war on the Korean peninsula, hoping to gain insights about a senior Chinese official’s recent meeting with North Korea’s absolute leader, Kim Jong Il.

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Palin Endorsements Help Trigger Upsets In GOP Primaries
Written off by pundits as a lightweight, mocked by comedians as a dummy and quietly cursed as a loose cannon by Republican officials, Sarah Palin has nevertheless emerged as a potent kingmaker in national politics.

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Fewer Democratic candidates seeking Obama’s help
President Barack Obama doesn’t go there anymore. The days of Obama traipsing around the country to states like Montana, Indiana or Arkansas in freewheeling campaign mode _ and with sky-high popularity lifting Democratic candidates _ are long over. With his… Barack Obama – Democratic – Indiana – President of the United States – President

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House moves to help teachers, public workers
House members returned to steamy Washington in a rare August callback to clear a $26 billion jobs bill with unmistakeable implications for the midterm elections.

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Exercise class knows value in every bit of help
Joyce Harrell, 70, started F.A.C.E. — Fun Adult Christian Exercise, an exercise program at Fairland United Methodist Church — four years ago using jugs of water and bags of beans for weights.

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Clinton: US will help Georgia develop its democracy, resolve its conflict with Russia
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday pledged U.S. support for this former Soviet state, which is recovering from an August 2008 Russian military invasion and seeking to conso…

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Labor Dept. sending money to Arizona to help vets
WASHINGTON (AP) -Some $300,000 is headed to Arizona in the form of federal grants aimed at helping former veterans who did time. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis (soh-LEES’) said the grants will help open doors back into the workplace for veterans.

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BRIEFS: Airports receive grants; Senators appeal for border help
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maine airports will receive $2,023,572 in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration, according to a press release from U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins Tuesday.

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