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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Former NBA player runs for Ore. governor

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Chris Dudley, who spent 16 years in the NBA before becoming a financial adviser, has announced he is a candidate for governor of Oregon. Dudley, 44, a political newcomer, kicked off his campaign for the Republican nomination Wednesday at Self Enhancement Inc., a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 14, 2009

Congress debates lower-cost drug imports

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Pharmaceutical makers are lobbying hard against a plan that would let U.S. citizens buy cheaper drugs from foreign countries, officials said. The U.S. Senate was to resume debate Monday on the plan, which poses a difficult political challenge for the Obama... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, December 12, 2009

Christmas healthcare bill deadline iffy

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Doubts are growing over whether the U.S. Senate can pass a healthcare reform bill by Christmas, lawmakers say. While Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., says it's still possible, other senators aren't so sure, the Washington publication The Hill reported Saturday.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, December 11, 2009

S.C. Gov. Sanford's wife seeking divorce

COLUMBIA, S.C., Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Jenny Sanford, wife of South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, said Friday she is filing for divorce from the state official in the wake of his extramarital affair. Jenny Sanford confirmed in a released statement she is seeking a divorce from the South Carolina governor... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Blizzard's icy fingers scratch across U.S.

CHICAGO, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- A blizzard howled over the U.S. Upper Midwest, bringing promises of more snow, frigid temperatures and treacherous conditions, forecasters said. Snow extended from eastern Nebraska to Michigan, AccuWeather.com reported, and was tracking toward the Northeast, which was... Sign in to see full entry.

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