Women In Politics

Obama Opens Long-Shot Talks on Mideast Peace
Condemning Latest Violence, President Meets Netanyahu, Abbas in Bid to Forge Pact on Sovereign Palestine and Secure Israel

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Boxer opens her campaign with an emphasis on jobs
The three-term incumbent senator calls opponent Fiorina ‘about as far right as you can get.’ Wasting no time as she formally kicked off her general election campaign, California Sen. Barbara Boxer argued Tuesday that she was the “proven fighter” for jobs in California, and she castigated opponent Carly Fiorina as a failed chief executive whose views are “about as far right as you can get.”

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Newsom’s Primary Victory Opens Up an Early Race for Mayor
An early race for mayor is shaping up as a result of Gavin Newsom’s primary victory in the lieutenant governor’s race.

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Recycling center opens near Warrenton
Several area residents were waiting to drop off recyclables when the East Central Missouri Recycling Center opened its doors April 22.

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Romania opens bilateral talks on US missile shield
Romania opened yesterday bilateral negotiations with the US on the judicial framework needed for the country’s participation in the missile shield system.

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CASA opens $13.8 million multicultural center in Langley Park
CASA of Maryland, the state’s largest Latino and immigrant service organization, opened its new $13.8 million multicultural center in Langley Park yesterday. The new center will offer educational and legal services aimed at the area’s immigrant community. Langley Park Maryland – England – London – Langley Park – County Durham

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