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Monday, May 10, 2010

Obama taps Kagan as choice for top court

WASHINGTON, May 10 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama Monday nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. "I have selected a nominee who embodies an excellence in independence, integrity and passion for the law -- our solicitor general and my friend, Elena Kagan," Obama said in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, May 9, 2010

Napolitano tours flood-damaged Nashville

NASHVILLE, May 9 (UPI) -- Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano visited flood-affected areas of Nashville with Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen, her office said. Napolitano, Bredesen and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate Saturday took a walking tour of the city's... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, May 8, 2010

Obama: Consumers see healthcare benefits

WASHINGTON, May 7 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama Saturday said even though the new healthcare reform law will not be fully implemented for years, consumers already are benefiting. In his weekly radio address, Obama said the new law, although it likely will need to be tweaked along the way,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 6, 2010

U.S., Pakistani officials hold talks

WASHINGTON, May 6 (UPI) -- U.S. officials talked with leaders in Islamabad about the failed bombing attempt in New York including Pakistani links, a U.S. official indicated. Speaking to reporters, U.S. State Department Assistant Secretary Philip J. Crowley said the current focus of the investigation... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, May 5, 2010

BP blocks one of three leaks in oil well

WASHINGTON, May 5 (UPI) -- BP announced Wednesday it had stopped the flow of oil from one of three leaks on the damaged well in the Gulf of Mexico. A remotely operated vehicle installed a valve on the end of a broken drill pipe, one of three points from which oil was leaking, BP said in a release.... Sign in to see full entry.

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