Infrastructure
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Iraq to Buy $13B in U.S. Military Equipment
The New American &bull Yesterday
USA Today reported on September 2 that Iraq is preparing to buy as much as $13 billion in U.S. arms and military equipment. The report cited U.S. officials who said the large purchase of tanks, ships, and military hardware is an indication that Iraqi-U.S. military ties will remain close for years to come. The report quoted Army Lt. Gen. Michael Barbero (left), identified as the ranking U.S. officer responsible for training and advising Iraqi forces, who stated: "[The arms purchase] helps to build… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Constitution
- Infrastructure
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Obama's Mission Accomplished Ends War of Lies: Margaret Carlson - Bloomberg
www.bloomberg.com via @ginseg &bull YesterdayNo amount of rest could have made it more palatable to announce the end of what began as shock and awe, but then turned shockingly awful. More than 4,400 American lives lost in Iraq so far, more than $700 billion spent, and what do we have to show for it? Yes, Saddam Hussein and his murderous sons are gone,… Full Story »
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Legacy of Iraq war won't be winding down | The Japan Times Online
search.japantimes.co.jp via @portalnews_jp &bull YesterdayNEW YORK - The withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq in what is euphemistically called the end of the Iraq war portends anything but the end of the conflict. The consequences of the war will be felt for many years to come. Former President George W. Bush and his advisers are to blame for engaging in a war that has ravaged… Full Story »
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Bismarck readies its budget
Bismarck Tribune &bull Yesterday
To fund $6.2 million in water intake upgrades, residents will see water rates increase from 4 percent to 4.6 percent depending upon how much water is used. We're putting in a water system that will take our water supply off… Full Story »
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Topics:
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Operation New Dawn to Greatly Reduce ND Guard Numbers in Iraq on KFYR-TV North Dakota's NBC News Leader
www.kfyrtv.com via @AakashRaut &bull YesterdayIn an oval office address last night President Barack Obama called for a major troop pullback in Iraq, leaving only 50,000 troops in the country. Many of our North Dakota National Guard soldiers have served in Iraq since Operation Iraqi… Full Story »
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IMF Agrees to $450 Million in Emergency Financing for Pakistan
Business Week &bull Yesterday
Sept. 2 (Bloomberg) -- The International Monetary Fund announced $450 million in emergency financing for Pakistan to help an economy ravaged by record flooding, said Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the fund's managing director. In a statement today in Washington, Strauss-Kahn said he… Full Story »
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A new way forward in Afghanistan (Afghanistan Study Group)
The Hill &bull Yesterday
U.S. interests at stake in Afghanistan do not warrant this level of sacrifice. Afghan war has become an ambitious and fruitless effort at "nationbuilding." Arabia and others. Study Group believes the war in Afghanistan has reached a critical crossroads. States'… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Infrastructure
- Al Qaeda
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A new way forward in Afghanistan
The Hill &bull Yesterday
U.S. interests at stake in Afghanistan do not warrant this level of sacrifice. Afghan war has become an ambitious and fruitless effort at "nationbuilding." Arabia and others. Study Group believes the war in Afghanistan has reached a critical crossroads. States'… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Infrastructure
- Al Qaeda
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NE Think Tank Has a Lot In Common With Pelosi
grassrootsne.com via @NewAmericaMovie &bull YesterdayThis assault on common sense and reasoning is not well received when coming from a Democrat, but most especially not from one who clearly believes she is Queen of the Universe. But, what about those who advertise themselves as promoting limited government and personal responsibility and who state a mission that includes researching economics and educating the public about it? On August 27th, the Platte Institute for Economic Research (Platte) sent out an email newsletter with a feature article entitled "The Economic Benefits of SNAP" in Nebraska. (Click HERE for a snapshot of the newsletter and see full text at… Full Story »
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Why True Conservatives Should Vote for Me - Whitney For Governor
www.whitneyforgov.org via @jonorjonathan &bull YesterdayLet's be candid. If you identify yourself as a conservative, your first inclination will probably be to vote for Republican candidate Bill Brady in the Illinois governor's race. I understand that. He covers some of the basic conservative talking points: cutting spending, holding the line on taxes, "pro-life," pro-Second Amendment, pro-business. Bill Brady proposes to balance the state budget by cutting spending 10 percent across the board. He refuses to identify what programs he will actually cut until after the election. This is not a conservative position. First, his math his wrong. A 10 percent cut in the operating budget… Full Story »
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Bair Says Dodd-Frank May Prevent Financial Crisis
Business Week &bull Yesterday
Sept. 2 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. regulators can prevent a repeat of the financial crisis that toppled Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. if they fully apply new authority granted by lawmakers, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Sheila Bair said. The Dodd-Frank law, which empowers regulators to guard against systemic risk and dismantle failing firms,… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Barack Obama
- Infrastructure
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Coast Guard: Platform explodes in Gulf, 13 workers rescued - This Just In - CNN.com Blogs
news.blogs.cnn.com via @momof3boys3702 &bull YesterdayWe continue to gather information as we respond with full force, and have oil spill response assets ready for immediate deployment should we receive any reports of pollution," the statement said. Asked about concerns regarding oil leaks or pollution, Colclough said "there are reports the rig was not actively producing any product, so we don't know if there's any risk of pollution." Mariner Energy is a leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company in the Gulf of Mexico. About 85 percent of the company's production comes from offshore assets, with a growing share of that coming from deepwater… Full Story »
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Intergraph Management Software Deployed in Jordan for Homeland Security
www.asmag.com via @asmagglobal &bull YesterdayThe Kingdom of Jordan has deployed Intergraph public safety and security incident management software as part of a nationwide homeland security initiative to prevent and respond to local and regional terrorism threats and related security challenges.Intergraph's public safety and security… Full Story »
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Green Party comments on Obama's speech | Independent Political Report
www.independentpoliticalreport.com via @susan_ducan &bull YesterdayOH: Constitution Party candidate for US Senate indicted for unlawful sexual contact with a minor, FL: Author, Financial Analyst Richardson joins Khavari Ticket, Five-way gubernatorial debate held in Maine, Alaskan Independence Party To Possibly Consider Murkowski For Governor, Green Party's candidates for gov. On August 31, 2010 President Obama addressed the nation on the topic of the War in Iraq. Last night [Tuesday, August 31, 2010], President Obama said that it is "time to turn the page" on the occupation of Iraq. The Green Party… Full Story »
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Biden Addresses Troops on New Diplomatic Mission in Iraq
www.executivegov.com via @ExecutiveGov &bull YesterdayVice President Joe Biden spoke yesterday in Baghdad, emphasizing the importance of Operation New Dawn in the light of ending the combat operations in Iraq. His message to an audience of troops at Camp Victory's ad Faw Palace was that… Full Story »
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The US withdrew from Iraq a long time ago
www.spiked-online.com via @djackmanson &bull YesterdayThe US withdrew from Iraq a long time agoThe removal of US troops isn't that significant. Politically and emotionally, Washington left Iraq some time around 2004. Tonight, I am announcing that the American combat mission in Iraq has ended. Operation Iraqi Freedom is over and the Iraqi people now have lead responsibility for the security of their country.' American president Barack Obama's speech on Tuesday evening brought an official end to a war that has lasted seven years and 165 days. American soldiers will now start returning home. The sense of terminus is a little misleading, however. Far from leaving… Full Story »
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Green Party demands real peace in Iraq, not partial withdrawal, urge protest against 'mercenary occupation' OntheWilderSide
wilderside.wordpress.com via @wilderside &bull YesterdayThe only way that the Green Party can regain ballot status in NY is to get 50,000 votes for their Governor candidate in 2010. This opportunity comes only once every four years, and it only applies to the Governor's race. Gaining ballot status will enable the Green Party to run more peace candidates, more single-payer candidates, more anti-fracking candidates, and more sustainable energy candidates. The Green Party is an… Full Story »
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Jillian Bandes: Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks: Let's Be Optimistic
Townhall.com - Blog &bull YesterdayViewing the current round of Israeli-Palestinian peace negociations with anything but cynicism is difficult, but I'll let my eternal optimist shine through for a moment and point to three reasons why these talks are important. First, the talks are actually… Full Story »
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Bill Gates on RD, a Carbon Tax and China's Climate Role
NY Times-Opinion &bull Yesterday
Bill Gates, the software innovator and development philanthropist who has recently championed a big research push to advance non-polluting energy choices, has weighed in with some new thoughts after reading a critique of his thesis by Richard Rosen of the Tellus Institute. Rosen asserted that putting too much focus on research aimed at energy breakthroughs was "dangerous" because it might encourage people "to put off investment in the many good renewable technologies that we have today, in the hope that something dramatically better will come along in the future." Gates e-mailed me some reactions and more detail on his vision… Full Story »
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News Roundup & Open Thread for Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010
Blue Jersey &bull Yesterday
Portraits of NJ Soldiers Fallen in Iraq As the US ends its combat mission in Iraq, Blue Jersey honors those New Jerseyans who served there. Sketches of a few who made the ultimate sacrifice. Schundler releases chronology, emails and documents regarding Race to the Top Called a liar… Full Story »
