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Clinton vows full support for disaster-hit Japan
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pledged full support for quake-hit Japan on Sunday as the operator of its stricken nuclear plant said it expects to achieve “cold shutdown” in six to nine months.
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New intel director vows to exert control
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s nominee to oversee the nation’s intelligence community vowed Tuesday to “push the envelope” in broadening his authority and pledged that he would not be a “hood ornament” for a system marked by the recent massive expansion of top-secret agencies and contracts.
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Intelligence nominee vows to take on CIA
James Clapper tells Senate he won’t be a “hood ornament” and will overrule the CIA director when necessary. Read more…
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Congresswoman vows to fight to keep Continental Airlines in Houston
HOUSTON — U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee says she is forming a strategy to keep Continental Airlines headquartered in Houston, as the airline considers considering a merger with United Airlines. The deal could mean that Continental would move its headquarters to Chicago. “I believe today we should declare a fight to save Continental Airlines and to make sure that they stay put in Houston, Texas …
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Durbin Vows to Win Debit-Fee Cap, Calls Objections ‘Manageable’
U.S. Senator Richard Durbin, the majority whip, said objections to his proposed cap on debit-card transaction fees are “manageable” and that the card industry fomented opposition by intimidating small banks.
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