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Teamsters Leaflet Starbucks, Ann Taylor, Blue Tulip in Protest of Printer Cenveo (Popularity:  )
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Teamster workers in Philadelphia, Boston, New York, St. Louis, Los Angeles and other cities leafleted Blue Tulip, Starbucks and Ann Taylor this weekend, calling on the gift and greeting card purveyor, coffee giant and the fashion retailer to support them in their fight for fair treatment from Cenveo, Inc. Blue Tulip, Starbucks and Ann Taylor are high-profile clients of Cenveo, one of the largest commercial printers in the world. Cenveo, ...
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In Democratic Radio Address, Reid Looks Forward to Progress in 110th Congress and Change in Iraq (Popularity: )
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid delivers this week's Democratic Radio Address, looking forward to Democrats' plans to move America forward in the 110th Congress. Last November, the American people voted for change -- nowhere more so than in Iraq. With President Bush reportedly considering a surge in troop levels in Iraq, Democrats are calling on him to change course, begin the phased redeployment of American troops, and end our nation's ...
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Radio Address by President Bush to the Nation (Popularity: )
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The following is a radio address by President Bush to the nation: THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. As families across our Nation gather to celebrate Christmas, Laura and I send our best wishes for the holidays. We hope that your Christmas will be blessed with family and fellowship. At this special time of year, we give thanks for Christ's message of love and hope. Christmas reminds us that we have a ...
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Thorium Power Attends White House Bill Signing Ceremony: Company's Principals Observe Official Opening of Nuclear Trade Relations Between United States and India (Popularity: )
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Thorium Power Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: THPW), the leading developer of non-proliferative nuclear fuel technology for existing and future PWR reactors, yesterday joined legislators and senior government officials at the White House as President Bush signed H.R. 5682 -- the United States and India Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act of 2006. The agreement, which will allow the United States to ship nuclear fuel and technology to India, follows the recent U.S. ...
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Gates Foundation Announces Major Commitment to Global Fight Against Malaria (Popularity: )
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On the eve of a major White House summit on malaria, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation committed $83.5 million in new grants to combat the disease, which claims more than one million lives every year. The grants will expand access to bednets, treatment, and other malaria control tools; speed research on vaccines and other new prevention methods; and boost global advocacy to fight the disease. Melinda Gates, co-chair of ...
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NEWSWEEK POLL: Americans Agree With Iraq Study Group's Recommendations (Popularity: )
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According to the latest Newsweek Poll, a plurality of Americans, 39 percent, agree with the recommendations set forth by the Iraq Study Group, headed by James Baker and Lee Hamilton. Only 20 percent of Americans polled disagree, and 26 percent said they are not aware of the Group. Sixty-eight percent of Americans polled believe that the United States is losing ground in Iraq, the highest rating ever in the Newsweek ...
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MSN Teams Up With Kristin Cavallari, Al Roker, Jerry Rice and Perez Hilton for the MSN Holiday Challenge (Popularity: )
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MSN today launched the MSN® Holiday Challenge, kicking off the holiday season in style with the help of four celebrities who will share video clues with consumers for a chance to win a share of $100,000 (U.S.) in cash prizes. The innovative promotion gives consumers the opportunity to win grand prizes of $50,000, $20,000 or $10,000, or daily cash prizes through an MSN exclusive online content scavenger hunt. The celebrity-hosted ...
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Radio Address By President Bush to the Nation (Popularity: )
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THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This week, Americans across our Nation gather with loved ones to give thanks for the many blessings we share. We're grateful for our friends and families, who fill our lives with meaning and purpose. We're grateful to live in a land of plenty and during a time of great prosperity. And we're grateful to Almighty God for the freedom to enjoy all these gifts. Every Thanksgiving, ...
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Report Highlights Turkey’s Importance In Countering Potential Risks To Europe’s Future (Popularity: )
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The World Economic Forum today released its Europe Risk report. Produced by the Forum’s Global Risk Network, the report highlights the fact that Turkey may help to counter some of the major global risks to Europe’s future prosperity and security. According to the report, there are great strategic opportunities for European risk mitigation in a positive, long-term and inclusive relationship between Turkey and Europe, from assisting Europe in overcoming major ...
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PA Secretary Cortes Provides Election Day Update (Popularity: )
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Secretary of the Commonwealth Pedro A. Cortes today said voting in the General Election is going well, and preparations made by the state and counties are allowing voters to make their voices heard. "Considering this is the first General Election where voters are using new electronic voting systems, Pennsylvania is having a good election day," Cortes said. "As in every election, counties notify us when issues arise and we work ...
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