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Obama right to ask GM chief to step down – San Francisco Chronicle

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

FOXNews

Obama right to ask GM chief to step down
San Francisco Chronicle,  USA
Barack Obama promised that, if elected, he would create more jobs for Americans. Yet for the most part, all President Obama has created so far is confusion over his stance on the jobs Americans already have - and the ones they've lost. ...
Video: Fairfax Workers React To GM Shakeup KMBC
Rivals' Revamps Vex Ford Wall Street Journal
google news commentComment by Gary Chaison Prof. of Industrial Relations, Clark University
Houston Chronicle
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For Obama, A First Test On The World Stage – CBS News

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Times Online

For Obama, A First Test On The World Stage
CBS News, NY
(CBS) CBS News anchor Katie Couric is in London this week, covering President Barack Obama's debut on the world stage. The pressure on him is enormous - at a moment when America's global influence is challenged, President Obama's own powers of ...
Video: Raw Video: Obama Arrives in London The Associated Press
Ahead of G-20, Obama walks tightrope in European economic debate Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Poll: Obama at 66 percent, Michelle at 76 percent Seattle Post Intelligencer
Reuters - AFP
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Barack Obama overturns Bush policy as US seeks seat on UN Human … – guardian.co.uk

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

BBC News

Barack Obama overturns Bush policy as US seeks seat on UN Human ...
guardian.co.uk, UK
The Obama administration last night reversed another Bush administration policy by announcing it is to seek a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council. President George Bush refused to become involved with the council's predecessor, ...
Obama, unlike Bush, seeks UN rights seat The Swamp - Tribune's Washington Bureau
US President Obama Sparks Interest In Joining UNHRC DigitalJournal.com
Feds, state should stick to own jobs Atlanta Journal Constitution
AllAfrica.com - AFP
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Gingrich to Replace Palin at GOP Dinner – Washington Post

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Canoe.ca

Gingrich to Replace Palin at GOP Dinner
Washington Post, United States
Sarah Palin whose involvement was uncertain from the start. "The Governor never confirmed her attendance at the event," said Meg Stapleton, who runs Palin's political action committee -- Sarah PAC. "She was honored to receive the invitation and asked ...
Republicans Disinvite Palin to Major Fundraiser FOXNews
Palin out as headliner for GOP dinner The Associated Press
Gingrich Subs for Palin at Congressional GOP Fund-Raiser Wall Street Journal Blogs
Anchorage Daily News - Anchorage Daily News
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President Obama Makes First Overseas Trip – Washington Post

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Washington Post

President Obama Makes First Overseas Trip
Washington Post, United States
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama embark on their first overseas trip since occupying the White House. President Obama will travel to London for the G-20 Summit, then travel to five other countries. President Barack Obama departs from the ...
Video: Europe awaits no miracle from Obama RT
President Barack Obama flies in to fortress London for G20 Times Online
G20: Barack Obama flies into London to face Franco-German challenge guardian.co.uk
The Associated Press - Voice of America
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Republicans Disinvite Palin to Major Fundraiser – FOXNews

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Canoe.ca

Republicans Disinvite Palin to Major Fundraiser
FOXNews
Congressional Republicans Tuesday decided to ditch Sarah Palin in favor of Newt Gingrich for the critical House-Senate fundraising dinner in Washington June 8. By Chad Pergram Sarah Palin is out and Newt Gingrich is in. ...
Gingrich to Replace Palin at GOP Dinner Washington Post
Palin out as headliner for GOP dinner The Associated Press
Gingrich Subs for Palin at Congressional GOP Fund-Raiser Wall Street Journal Blogs
Anchorage Daily News - Politico
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Karzai and Clinton in reconciliation offer to Taleban insurgents – Scotsman

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

ABC News

Karzai and Clinton in reconciliation offer to Taleban insurgents
Scotsman, United Kingdom
HAMID Karzai, the Afghan president, and Hillary Clinton, the United States secretary of state, yesterday offered an olive branch to Taleban fighters who reject al-Qaeda. They also pressed an international conference for help in strengthening ...
Video: Hague - Afghanistan: new US strategy France 24
US backs reconciliation between Afghan government, moderate Taliban Xinhua
FACTBOX-Latest facts and figures on Afghanistan Reuters
ABC News - Huffington Post
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski will join Sen. John McCain in addressing … – NewsBlaze

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Sen. Lisa Murkowski will join Sen. John McCain in addressing ...
NewsBlaze, CA
Senator Murkowski's afternoon address enhances an extensive program that includes luncheon keynote remarks from Senator John McCain and thought-provoking sessions featuring representatives from a range of relevant sectors. ...

Gingrich replaces Palin at DC GOP dinner – Anchorage Daily News

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Gingrich replaces Palin at DC GOP dinner
Anchorage Daily News, AK
Sarah Palin is out as the headliner at the one of the biggest Republican gatherings of the year, the Senate-House dinner in Washington DC As you may recall, the chairmen of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Texas Sen. ...

McCain: Afghanistan challenge 'not as tough' as Iraq – CNN International

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

McCain: Afghanistan challenge 'not as tough' as Iraq
CNN International
John McCain said Tuesday that the problems in that country are not as thorny as those in Iraq. Sen. John McCain says he supports President Obama's efforts in Afghanistan. "It's [Afghanistan's] not as tough as Iraq, and don't let anyone tell you that it ...