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Obama to propose massive rebuilding package

9/6/2010 6:01:03 AM

President Barack Obama, waving to media on White House's South Lawn Sunday, hopes is considering closing tax breaks for oil and gas companies to pay for the proposals.President Barack Obama is to call for long-term investments in the nation's roads, railways and airports that would cost at least $50 billion, administration officials said.

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Report: Congressional charities pull in corporate cash

9/6/2010 6:07:04 AM

At least 2 dozen charities set up or run by lawmakers or their families take donations from companies trying to influence policy, according to a New York Times report.

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Lawyer: Iran's death row widow receives 99 lashes

9/6/2010 2:04:41 AM

Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, a widow facing the death penalty for alleged adultery, is said to have been lashed for indecency.An Iranian widow sentenced to death by stoning for alleged adultery has reportedly been lashed 99 times after what was said to be a picture of her without a headscarf appeared in a newspaper.

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