Women In Politics

Today, Maine turns the page, and it’s Paul LePage’s turn
More than 5,000 people are expected at the inauguration.

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As Afghanistan’s future unfolds, concerns turn to women’s health
Members of women’s advocacy groups met Tuesday on Capitol Hill to discuss progress and issues concerning Afghan women’s health.

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My turn: Modified Sealaska bill falls flat
One thing is clear: Change is coming to the Tongass National Forest. Whether this change builds local, value-added jobs in the woods or continues the misguided practices of the past is currently hanging in the balance. The choice couldn’t be much clearer.

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Students from retiring teacher’s first class turn up for surprise reunion
Retiring Parkway District teacher Sally Orr Bokal of Chesterfield learned recently that sneaky fourth-graders can pull a surprise on their teacher – even when they’ve been out of that classroom for 43 years.

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Detergent-Like Chemicals Turn Oil Into Microbe Snacks (Update1)
BP Plc is fighting the oil slick menacing the Gulf Coast with more than 160,000 gallons of a detergent-like chemical intended to break the oil down into tiny digestible particles.

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Darling and Cable turn on Clarke
• Darling and Cable turn on Clarke over IMF warning • New poll has Tories level-pegging with Lib Dems • David Cameron is hit by an egg • Read Andrew’s Sparrow’s early evening summary 9.12pm: Sun columnist Kelvin Mackenzie has just said Clegg is dishier than Cameron. I paraphrase of course but I’m sure I just heard him say the liberal democrat leader is “handsome” and that Cameron is being …

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Bill could allow government to turn off the Internet in an emergency
You’ve heard about the the infamous “red button” that symbolizes the authorization to launch nuclear missiles. Now Joe Lieberman wants to give the President another weapon to use in the event of a national security crisis. He wants to give the President a “kill switch” for the Internet in case of a cyber attack or [...]

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Will D.C. turn off its BlackBerry?
While still the choice of official Washington, mobile device faces growing competition from iPhone. BlackBerry – iPhone – Smartphone – Handhelds – Android

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