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Mukasey 'conscious, alert' after collapse more similar news »
The Justice Department reports Attorney General Michael Mukasey is "conscious, conversant and alert" after he collapsed Thursday at a Federalist Society dinner at a Washington hotel. While Mukasey, 67, was talking, his speech began to slur and he slumped forward. Two people grabbed him and laid him on the ground behind the podium before he was rushed to a hospital.
Thu Nov 20, 2008 more from this source»»
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U.S. power will decline, council advises more similar news »
A new government report paints an alarming picture of an unstable future for international relations defined by waning American influence, fragmenting political power and intensifying struggles for natural resources. The report was drafted by the National Intelligence Council to better inform U.S. policymakers -- starting with President-elect Barack Obama's administration.
Thu Nov 20, 2008 more from this source»»
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First military execution since 1961 scheduled more similar news »
A U.S. soldier convicted of rape and murder two decades ago will be executed December 10 in the nation's first military execution since 1961, the Army said Thursday. Pvt. Ronald Gray has been on the military's death row at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, since 1988. Gray was convicted in both military and civilian courts of raping and killing a female Army private and a civilian near his post at Fort Bragg.
Thu Nov 20, 2008 more from this source»»
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Auto CEOs flew private jets to seek bailout more similar news »
Some lawmakers lashed out at the CEOs of the Big Three auto companies today for flying private jets to Washington to request taxpayer bailout money. "It's almost like seeing a guy show up at the soup kitchen in high hat and tuxedo," one lawmaker said. Like many other corporations, all three have policies requiring their CEOs to travel in private jets for safety reasons.
Wed Nov 19, 2008 more from this source»»
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Sources: Obama makes two more Cabinet picks more similar news »
President-elect Barack Obama has chosen former Sen. Tom Daschle to be secretary of Health and Human Services, and the former Senate majority leader has indicated he wants the job, three sources close to the transition told CNN. Daschle -- not White House staffers -- will be writing the health care plan that Obama submits to Congress, sources indicate.
Wed Nov 19, 2008 more from this source»»
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