Ex-officials: Bush admin. ignored Iraq corruption
The Bush administration repeatedly ignored corruption at the highest levels within the Iraqi government and kept secret potentially embarrassing information so as not to undermine its relationship with Baghdad, according to two former State Department employees.
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McCain urges free-market solution on warmingJohn McCain broke with the Bush administration and Republican Party orthodoxy Monday as he not only declared global warming real, but reached out to Democrats and independents with a free-market solution that includes capping carbon-fuel emissions.
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Sin taxes to fund teacher raises, money for mental healthIn his final budget proposal, Gov. Mike Easley called for higher taxes on cigarettes and alcohol to pay for teacher raises and more spending on the state mental health system.
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WRAL News poll: McCrory ahead of Perdue in gubernatorial raceRasmussen Reports surveyed 500 likely voters statewide on Thursday and found Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory has a 45 percent to 39 percent edge over Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue.
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- Clinton poised for W.Va. win; Obama looks ahead
Updated 3 minutes ago - Clinton status puts focus on her $20 million debt
Posted at 3:16 a.m. - Analysis: Dems wonder about Clinton exit strategy
Posted May. 12 5:00 p.m. - MoveOn ad features pro-Obama Republican
Updated May. 12 10:02 p.m. - Play of the Day: Clinton's rise and shine surprise
Posted May. 12 5:20 p.m.
- Clinton poised for W.Va. win; Obama looks ahead
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