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U.S. / NEWS Tue Mar 6, 2007 @ 9:56pm neoform

Washington Post -- A White House privacy board is giving its stamp of approval to two of the Bush administration's controversial surveillance programs _ electronic eavesdropping and financial tracking _ and says they do not violate citizens' civil liberties. Democrats ne.. Read More

U.S. / NEWS Fri Feb 2, 2007 @ 8:43am neoform

Washington Post -- The Bush administration yesterday proposed ending farm subsidies for an estimated 80,000 wealthy individuals as part of a broad plan that would close loopholes and cut traditional farm programs by $4.5 billion over the next 10 years... Read More

U.S. / NEWS Tue Jul 24, 2007 @ 3:52am neoform

Washington Post -- Virginia lawmakers imposed steep new fees on bad drivers this year despite warning signs from states with similar programs that they cause a surge in unlicensed motorists and have crippling effects on the poor. The licenses of tens of thousands of moto.. Read More

U.S. / NEWS Thu Nov 9, 2006 @ 10:35pm neoform

Canadian Business Online -- Shares in military contractors plunged Wednesday after Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld resigned midday, causing uncertainty about the future of some Pentagon programs ahead of the fiscal 2008 defense budget... Read More