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Last of U.S. combat troops exit Iraq two weeks early
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on August 19, 2010, 8:41AM
As of Aug. 31, Operation Iraqi Freedom will become Operation New Dawn. Full story »
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BP to hand off claim responsibility to Gulf Coast Claims Facility
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on August 18, 2010, 9:07AM
BP says it has already paid out $368 million in claims so far. Full story »
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Congressional candidate lists nine reasons why he believes Obama is worst president in history
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on August 17, 2010, 9:08AM
List includes forcing "legislation...that may well destroy finest health care system in history." Full story »
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Poll: Economy, unemployment and deficit will be major factors when voting
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on August 16, 2010, 2:38PM
Abortion and gay marriage came in last on the list. Full story »
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Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants to retire in 2011
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on August 16, 2010, 11:50AM
"It would be a mistake to wait until January 2012," Gates told reporters. Full story »
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About 1 out of 12 babies born in U.S. have undocumented parents
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on August 12, 2010, 9:07AM
Should the 14th Amendment to the Constitution be changed? Full story »
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Obama signs new law to ban cell phone use by federal prisoners
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on August 11, 2010, 9:15AM
Federal Bureau of Prisons confiscated over 3,200 cell phones last year. Full story »
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House approves $600 million border-securing bill
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on August 10, 2010, 2:28PM
Bill somewhat funded by raising fees on companies employing foreign workers in US. Full story »
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$26.1B state aid bill to help keep teacher jobs, pay Medicaid brings House back early
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on August 09, 2010, 10:56AM
$16.1B to help with Medicaid payments in 2011, $10B to avoid teacher layoffs. Full story »
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BP begins pouring cement into well
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on August 05, 2010, 12:32PM
The procedure is to assist with the strategy to kill the well. Full story »
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Jobless claims spike to highest in three months
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on August 05, 2010, 9:39AM
Numbers are highest since early April's 480,000 initial claims. Full story »
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Two reports paint different pictures for national job growth, loss
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on August 04, 2010, 10:03AM
Private sector found growth, government and non-profit saw loss. Full story »
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Get a condo for less than the price of a new car
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on August 02, 2010, 9:08AM
Some condos are costing less than the average Toyota Corolla. Full story »
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Iowa GOP: Original 13th amendment would strip Obama's citizenship for accepting Nobel Peace Prize
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on July 29, 2010, 4:09PM
Reintroducing amendment would strip President Jimmy Carter and others of citizenship. Full story »
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Up to 6,600 graves could be mixed up at Arlington National Cemetery
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on July 29, 2010, 12:23PM
Number spikes from last month's report claiming around 211 were wrong. Full story »
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So you want your company to be a social media rockstar...
Posted on CNY Business Watch on July 28, 2010, 2:40PM
Tips and tricks to get you rocking and rolling with social media. Full story »
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Congress passes $59 billion emergency spending bill, most of it going to Afghanistan
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on July 28, 2010, 8:52AM
Almost $3B will go to Haiti relief programs, $68M to Gulf of Mexico oil disaster. Full story »
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Making Work Pay tax credit expiration means smaller paychecks for middle class
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on July 27, 2010, 9:39AM
Credit could expire at the end of the year unless Congress votes to extend it. Full story »
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CNN Poll: 1 in 4 Americans angry over illegal immigration, majority dissatisfied over policy's focus
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on July 27, 2010, 8:56AM
Are you angry over illegal immigration? Full story »
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Report: Hundreds of U.S. citizens wrongfully deported every year
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on July 26, 2010, 9:50AM
Could the new Arizona law make it worse? Full story »
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Obama challenges controversial immigration law in court
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on July 22, 2010, 10:38AM
Do you think the Arizona immigration law will survive a court challenge? Full story »
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Facebook surpasses 500 million active users making it fastest growing company
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on July 22, 2010, 9:14AM
Are you one of the 500 million Facebook users? Full story »
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Poll: 48% of Americans say Obama doesn't deserve a second term
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on July 21, 2010, 2:40PM
Do you think Obama deserves to be re-elected? Full story »
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Facebook founder may have given up ownership stake to Wellsville, N.Y. man
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on July 21, 2010, 9:24AM
Facebook says contract's facts and dates are off. Full story »
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Many have trouble staying in Obama's foreclosure modification program
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on July 20, 2010, 2:45PM
More than 40% have left Obama's mortgage aid program. Full story »
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Study: Baby's babble could be 'clue' to autism
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on July 20, 2010, 8:46AM
Program has correctly identified 85 percent of autistic and non-autistic children. Full story »
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Palin slams idea of building mosque near 9/11 terror attack site in NYC
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on July 19, 2010, 11:25AM
Palin also tweeted that she wants to add words to the English language, including "misunderestimate." Full story »
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Obama expected to call on Congress to extend jobless benefits
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on July 19, 2010, 8:51AM
In June, jobless Americans could qualify for up to 99 weeks of jobless benefits. Full story »
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Apple offers free iPhone 4 bumper covers to all owners to resolve reception problem
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on July 16, 2010, 2:31PM
Steve Jobs says reception problem is present in less than 1 percent of iPhone 4s. Full story »
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Woman's body shape may play role in how good her memory is
Posted on News from The Post-Standard on July 15, 2010, 2:23PM
It's better to be apple-shaped than pear-shaped, according to the study. Full story »
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