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Obama likely to cut 10K troops from Afghanistan
Facing a war-weary public, President Barack Obama is expected to call for a major withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan Wednesday night, with roughly 10,000 coming home to the U.S. in less than a year.
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Some GOP House cuts likely to be permanent
WASHINGTON — The Republican-led House of Representatives was relentless last week in its determination to chop billions from domestic programs. While it has been a messy process, there are signs that unlike past bids, this one could succeed at least partially.
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With Much at Stake, a Peaceful Vote on Dividing Sudan Appears More Likely
KHARTOUM, Sudan — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has called the situation “a ticking time bomb.”
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Nominee to direct national intelligence likely to address expanding secret agencies
The Obama administration’s nominee to be the next director of national intelligence is expected to face questions from Congress on Tuesday about the expansion of top-secret agencies and contracts, after reports in The Washington Post showing that these efforts have become “so unwieldy and so… United States – Intelligence – Washington Post – Government – Terrorism
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Extension of jobless benefits likely after House vote that would send measure to Obama
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives on Thursday is expected to send President Barack Obama a long-sought measure to resume unemployment payments to millions of people whose benefits have lapsed.
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Financial Overhaul Likely to Be More Restrictive on Banks’ Capital Requirements
A controversial provision in the Senate bill that would force bank holding companies to hold more capital was expected to be killed, but lawmakers look set to include some version in the final legislation.
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Rasmussen Reports: race for congress still likely close in South Dakota
Rasmussen Reports’ phone poll shows Stephanie Herseth Sandlin leading Nelson 45-41%.
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