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Tobacco regulation approved by House
The Swampby Rebecca Cole The House today voted to give the Food and Drug Administration unprecedented powers to regulate the tobacco industry, after years of crusading by anti-smoking groups for the government to exert more control. The measure would allow the.......Tags: Government, Henry Waxman, Lifestyle and Leisure, Clubs and Associations, National Government
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Obama, unlike Bush, seeks UN rights seat
The Swampby Frank James In yet another rebuke of the Bush era, the Obama Administration is seeking a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council. The decision is controversial because the HRC is seen by the Israel lobby in the......Tags: Government, Diplomacy, Justice and Rights, Crime, Law and Justice, Hillary Clinton
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Susan Rice: U.S. won't tolerate violations
The Swampby Mark Silva The United States "will not stand for violations of international law,'' Susan Rice, the Obama administration's ambassador to the United Nations, said today, in the wake of a North Korean missile launch that flew in the face......Tags: Diplomacy, Crime, Law and Justice, NATO, Social Issues, Weaponry
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NATO: New leader, more troops for war
The Swampby Henry Chu and Christi Parsons STRASBOURG, France -- The leaders of NATO overcame the objections of the alliance's only Muslim member nation and this afternoon named the prime minister of Denmark as its new secretary general-designate. Turkey had...Tags: Nicolas Sarkozy, Civil Unrest, Crime, Law and Justice, NATO, Treaties
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Suozzi honored by Latino group
Spin CycleIt???s not clear if County Executive Thomas Suozzi is eyeing any public post, even re-election to the one he holds. But he continues to be lauded outside of Nassau, and last weekend he accepted the Community Leadership Award at......Tags: Local Elections, Minority Groups, National or Ethnic Minorities, Social Issues, Politics
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Cuban travel: Why not everyone?
Mayo on the Side: Broward news columnist Michael Mayo | Sun-Sentinel BlogsWe talk a big game of ???freedom??? in this country, especially politicians during election time. So here???s my question: How come only certain Americans are free to travel to Cuba? Don???t get me wrong. I like that President Obama has......Tags: Government, Travel, Ronald Reagan, National Government, Trips and Vacations
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Easter egg hunt: Little toy soldiers
The Swampby Mark Silva If you're looking for an alternative to the annual Easter Egg roll at the White House, the folks at Brave New Films have one: An Easter-day hunt for eggs containing little toy soldiers and serious questions about......Tags: Movies, Easter, New York, Arts and Culture, Baby Products
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'Obamaism:' Values, example, listening
The Swampby Mark Silva Once, the United States had its "manifest destiny.'' Once, the U.S. had "the Bush doctrine.'' Now, the U.S. has "Obamaism.'' President Barack Obama, who says he will leave it to the scribes to determine what that Obamaism......Tags: Diplomacy, Human Body, Productivity, Racism, Metal and Mineral
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Supreme Court: Dogfights v free speech
The Swampby David G. Savage The Supreme Court agreed today to take up an unusual free-speech case to decide whether the government can make it a crime to sell or own videos portraying dog fighting or other acts of animal cruelty.......Tags: Government, Virginia, Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues, National Government
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'Anti-Americanism isn't cool anymore'
The Swampby Mark Silva People are missing the point in President Barack Obama's encounters with other worlds leader and the responses that Obama is getting. The point, says Obama adviser David Axelrod: "Anti-Americanism isn't cool any more.'' This follows...Tags: Hugo Chavez, Raul Castro, Government, David Axelrod, National Government
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Obama in Mexico: 'Safety and security'
The Swampby Tracy Wilkinson and Peter Nicholas MEXICO CITY -- President Obama arrived today in embattled Mexico, where he faces a test of his ability to bring fundamental change to one of Washington's most important relationships. Obama stepped off of Air......Tags: Felipe Calderon, Crime, Law and Justice, Police Investigations, Armed Forces, Trade Agreements
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Obama, region: 'No senior, junior partner'
The Swamp...Tags: Diplomacy, G20, Felipe Calderon, Crime, Law and Justice, Moving and Storage
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