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Obama pulls back proposed smog standards, in victory for business - Washington Post
264 days ago
Obama pulls back proposed smog standards, in victory for businessWashington PostThe move represented a win for the business community, which had lobbied to postpone new restrictions on ground-level ozone—known as smog—until 2013 in light of the current economic downturn. In a statement, Obama praised EPA administrator Lisa P. ...and more »
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A victory even US soccer haters should love
318 days ago
If Americans don't fall in love with soccer after this, well, maybe they never will.
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Wal-Mart wins legal victory in 'gender discrimination' case - Telegraph.co.uk
338 days ago
Globe and MailWal-Mart wins legal victory in 'gender discrimination' caseTelegraph.co.ukWal-Mart scored a major legal victory after the US Supreme Court ruled that a lawsuit alleging gender discrimination by more than 1m female workers cannot go ahead. Lawyers for the current and former workers had argued that individual cases of alleged ...Retail stocks rise; Wal-Mart gains on rulingMark
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Libyan Rebels Celebrate Victory in Ajdabiya - Voice of America
424 days ago
The HinduLibyan Rebels Celebrate Victory in AjdabiyaVoice of AmericaPhoto: AP Celebrations are under way in the Libyan town of Ajdabiya, where rebels have regained control following a barrage of coalition airstrikes against pro-Gadhafi forces. Rebel fighters and civilians danced on top of tanks, fired guns into the air ...Libyan rebels take back key town of AjdabiyaWashington PostQaddafi Forces P
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Libyan rebels cautiously optimistic after victory - USA Today
430 days ago
Fox NewsLibyan rebels cautiously optimistic after victoryUSA TodayBy Clare Morgana Gillis Special for USA TODAY BENGHAZI, Libya — The coastal highway that runs south from this eastern Libyan city was a tree-lined graveyard Sunday, strung with burnt-out hulls of city buses, military vehicles and trucks. ...UK missiles bombard Libya againBBC NewsAllies Expand Attack as Qaddafi Vows to Repel 'Ch
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Obama emerges from defeat with a taste of victory - Los Angeles Times
518 days ago
New York Times (blog)Obama emerges from defeat with a taste of victoryLos Angeles TimesLess than two months after the midterm 'shellacking,' the president is buoyed by a series of important bipartisan accomplishments in the lame-duck Congress. But the new legislative session will present a different set of challenges. ...Congress hits stride at end of 'lame duck' sessionUSA TodayA
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Kelly, Irish open with victory over Purdue
627 days ago
After jumping out ahead of Purdue, 20-3, in the first game of the Brian Kelly era, Notre Dame's lead began to slip away as the Boilermakers notched a safety followed by a touchdown to close the gap to eight. But the Irish defense clamped down and David Ruffer notched his thrid field goal as Notre Dame held on for the 23-12 win Saturday in South Bend.
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Shen, Zhao absolutely golden in pairs victory
828 days ago
China’s Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo won the pairs gold medal at the Vancouver Olympics on Monday, just ahead of countrymen Pang Qing and Tong Jian.
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Massachusetts victory raises GOP underdogs' hopes - Dallas Morning News
851 days ago
ReutersMassachusetts victory raises GOP underdogs' hopesDallas Morning NewsWASHINGTON – Was there an underdog on the ballot in Texas who looked at last week's Massachusetts miracle without a thrill? Taxachusetts, of all places – wellspring of Kennedys, Dukakis, Kerry – sending a Republican to the US Senate. ...Late spending frenzy fueled Senate raceBoston GlobeHEALTHCARE Q & A Can the
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Poll: Voter anger fueled Brown victory in Mass. - Washington Post
851 days ago
The HinduPoll: Voter anger fueled Brown victory in Mass.Washington PostAP WASHINGTON -- Voter discontent with the direction of the government, economy and the health care overhaul helped send Republican Scott Brown to his Senate victory in Massachusetts, a poll says. About 63 percent of Massachusetts voters in Tuesday's ...Report: Reid, Pelosi Consider New Strategy to Pass Senate Health BillF
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Utley powers Phillies to Game 5 victory
932 days ago
Chase Utley hit two home runs to raise his World Series total to a record-tying five, Cliff Lee won again and the Philadelphia Phillies staved off elimination with an 8-6 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 5 on Monday night.
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Teixeira, Matsui power Yankees to victory
937 days ago
Mark Teixeira and Hideki Matsui hit solo homers off familiar foe Pedro Martinez, backing a sharp performance by A.J. Burnett and giving the Yankees a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday night.
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