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The Democratic Debate in Cleveland
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New York Times -
The following is a transcript of the Democratic presidential debate on MSNBC in Cleveland, Ohio, as provided by the Federal News Service and CQ Transcriptions via The Associated Press.
Clinton, Obama agree on changing trade pact
Clinton attacks on all fronts
London protestors fight airport expansion
Sky News
USA Today -
By Jeffrey Stinson, USA TODAY LONDON - At least five protestors opposed to building a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport unfurled banners from the roof of Britain's Parliament building near the Big Ben tower on Wednesday morning.
Heathrow protesters scale roof of British parliament
Protesters scale Parliament roof
Turkish Troops Kill 77 Kurdish Rebels
Malaysia Star
The Associated Press -
CUKURCA, Turkey (AP) - Turkish troops have killed 77 Kurdish rebels in night-long clashes in northern Iraq, the military said Wednesday.
US to seek end to Turkey assault
Iraq's Kurds want Turk troops out, Turk products in
Annan bid to salvage Kenya talks
Lompoc Record
BBC News -
Former UN head Kofi Annan is to meet Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki and his rival Raila Odinga separately in a bid to salvage talks suspended on Tuesday.
Kofi Annan in Final Push for Kenya Deal
Kenya's opposition cancels protests at Annan's request
Election Victors Pressure Musharraf
CNN-IBN
The Associated Press -
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) - The winners of Pakistan's election put on a show of strength against President Pervez Musharraf Wednesday, assembling 171 lawmakers and pressing the US-allied leader to convene what promises to be a hostile new Parliament.
Musharraf Walks The Political Tightrope
Pakistan election victors hold first MPs meeting
Army plans to cut length of combat tours in Iraq
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Los Angeles Times -
WASHINGTON — Moving to relieve strain on troops, the Army plans to reduce the length of combat tours from 15 months to one year after the troop buildup in Iraq winds down this summer, top officials told Congress on Tuesday.
Republicans Agree To Debate Anti-War Bill
US Army aims to cut Iraq tours in summer -general
EPA staff sought influence of former chief on California warming law
ABC News
Los Angeles Times -
EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson testifies before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Jan. 24, 2008. Congress is investigating whether political pressure influenced Johnsons decision to prevent California implementing its own …
Memo warned: EPA chief's credibility at risk
California Case Stirred EPA Discord
Did Prosecutor Get All White House Mail?
Ledger Independent
Washington Post -
White House Office of Administration Chief Information Officer Theresa Payton, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on electronic records preservation at …
Expert Details White House E-Mail Risks
Politicos squabble over 'missing' White House e-mails
EU fines Microsoft record $1.35 billion
Citizen
Reuters -
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission fined Microsoft (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) a record 899 million euros ($1.35 billion) on Wednesday for defying sanctions imposed on the software giant for antitrust violations, far exceeding the …
Microsoft Fined Record EU899 Million by EU Regulator (Update1)
Microsoft fined 899 mln eur by EU for failure to comply with …
Toll Reports Second Straight Loss as Demand Slumps (Update1)
Earthtimes
Bloomberg -
By Brian Louis and Peter Woodifield Feb. 27 (Bloomberg) — Toll Brothers Inc., the largest US luxury homebuilder, reported a loss for the fiscal first quarter as the worst housing recession in more than two decades forced the company to write down the …
Toll Brothers Swings to Loss
Toll Brothers posts quarterly loss after writedowns
Looks a Lot Like Stagflation
Boston Globe
BusinessWeek -
by Chris Farrell A dark memory still haunts the US economy: The Great Stagflation of 1973-80, a time defined by an uncomfortable mix of high inflation and stagnant growth.
Even As Consumers Lose Heart, Prices Rise
A poisonous mix for the economy
Sen. Dodd endorses Obama
Boston Globe
Seattle Times -
CLEVELAND - Sen. Christopher Dodd endorsed one-time presidential rival Barack Obama on Tuesday and said it is time for Democrats to join forces to defeat the Republicans in the fall campaign.
Clinton, Obama Prepare to Debate Ahead of Key March 4 Contests
Dodd Endorses Obama for President