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President to greet Discovery crew, meet with US-China Dialogue officials
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama meets Monday behind closed doors with top officials at high-level talks between the U.S. and China. The evening meeting at the White House will include Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan (WANG chii-shan) and State Councilor Dai Bingguo (DIE-bing-go). The gathering will cap a day of …

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President to meet astronauts, Chinese officials
President Barack Obama meets Monday behind closed doors with top officials at high-level talks between the U.S. and China.

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Officials: US missile attack on Libya prepared
The U.S. prepared to launch a missile attack on Libyan air defenses, but American ships and aircraft stationed in and around the Mediterranean Sea did not participate in initial French air missions Saturday, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the unfolding intervention.

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UA officials worried about Boozman Razorback ad
University of Arkansas officials may throw a yellow flag on Republican John Boozman’s ad highlighting his days as a Razorback to help his Senate bid.

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U.S. Discussing RIM’s U.A.E. BlackBerry Ban With Government Officials
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the U.S. is discussing the proposed ban on BlackBerry use in the United Arab Emirates with “our partners” in the U.A.E.

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U.S. Sen. Menendez urges UK, BP officials to appear at Lockerbie hearing
NEW YORK — U.S. Sens. Robert Menendez and Kirsten Gillibrand are hoping British and Scottish officials reconsider their decisions not to appear at a hearing this week on the release of convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi.

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Senators want UK officials at Lockerbie hearing
U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (KEHR’-sten JIHL’-uh-brand) and Robert Menendez are hoping U.K. officials reconsider their decisions not to appear at a hearing this week on the release of the Lockerbie bomber.

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Labor officials release new rules on 401K fees
Workers with a 401 retirement account will soon know exactly how much they’re paying in fees. The Department of Labor released new rules on Thursday designed to force companies that provide 401 plans and services to employers to spell out all the fees charged.

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WSDOT and officials celebrate being one step closer to four-laning US 12 from the Tri-Cities to Walla Walla
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, Secretary of Transportation Paula Hammond, and members of the US Highway 12 Coalition joined state and local officials, and legislators to celebrate opening eight miles of new four-lane US 12, from Frenchtown vicinity to Walla Walla on time and under budget.

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Labor chief speaks to Hispanic officials in Denver
DENVER — Labor Secretary Hilda Solis will speak at an energy town hall meeting in Denver with Hispanic political leaders from around the country. The meeting Friday will address how the local economies will be affected by energy policies lawmakers implement in the future.

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