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Legislative committees that reconcile the discrepancies in versions of a bill passed by each chamber.

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2010 looms large over 2009 legislative session

Published January 7, 2009, 10:40 pm, Journal Inquirer

HARTFORD — The legislative session that opens today is likely to be a clash of two longstanding principles in Connecticut politics. On the one hand is the axiom of avoiding big tax hikes and spending cuts in an election year.

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TEXT: Lawmakers, officials, groups respond to State of State speech

Published January 7, 2009, 1:37 pm, WRGB Albany

In the past, governors would inspire us with their State of the State addresses, and then deliver more somber news in their budget proposals. This year, we've already heard the bad news. Last month, the Governor presented us with his budget plan.

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TEXT: Sen. Smith's remarks after Senate leadership vote

Published January 7, 2009, 1:23 pm, WRGB Albany

"I'm honored ...humbled ...and truly grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this new chapter in our state's history. The fact that I'm standing here is a testament to a new day in Albany: a day in which we can come together to exercise the kind of leadership the people of New York deserve.

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EWU Model U.N. club attends International Conference

Published January 6, 2009, 11:22 pm, The Easterner

During Nov. 22-25, the Eastern Washington University Model United Nations Club (EWU MUN) traveled to Chicago, Ill., for an MUN conference where six EWU delegates participated. The delegates were Ronnie Valencia, Mark Peckham, Deseure DeBerry, Brian Turner, Sean Rutherford and Christina Bos.

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Businessman linked to Richardson donated to Obama

Published January 6, 2009, 6:20 pm, Washington Post

WASHINGTON -- A prominent businessman caught up in a grand jury probe whose political donations ended any role for New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson in the Obama administration also was a generous contributor in support of the president-elect.

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Businessman linked to Richardson donated to Obama

Published January 6, 2009, 2:24 pm, Fort Worth Star-Telegram

By PETE YOST and HEATHER CLARK A prominent businessman caught up in a grand jury probe whose political donations ended any role for New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson in the Obama administration also was a generous contributor in support of the president-elect. David Rubin gave $26,200 to the Democratic Party on Sept. 19 and $2,300 to Barack Obama's campaign on Sept. 30, according to records filed ...

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Richardson's return elicits caution in New Mexico

Published January 6, 2009, 11:49 am, International Herald Tribune

Many politicians in New Mexico spoke cautiously about Bill Richardson's withdrawal as commerce secretary nominee and return to state politics.

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MALIK ZULU SHABAZZ'S Q&A WITH KAM WILLIAMS: The New Black Panthers head man takes Obama to task over Israel and Gaza ...

Published January 6, 2009, 12:08 am, Eurweb

"Right now, Obama is between a rock and a hard place. He pledged support to Israel in the election process; now he is in a position to get politically burned by that because Israel does not share his vision of reconciliation and justice.

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Letters to the Editor

Published January 5, 2009, 7:47 am, Baltimore Chronicle & Sentinel

How many more civilian men, women, and children will be killed by Israel before the U.S. government tells them to stop. I believe in self-defense, and it is stupid for Hamas (or any other group) to attack Israel with ''homemade'' weapons, but this collective punishment is wrong.

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What the American Votes For

Published January 5, 2009, 6:00 am, Ludwig von Mises Institute

My first and only presidential vote was cast many, many years ago. It was dictated by pure instinct. I remember the circumstances well. Like all well-brought-up youngsters, I had been told that it was the duty of every citizen to vote — reasons not stated.

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