Archives for the Month of July, 2009

What Consumers Need to Know About 'Cash for Clunkers' - Wall Street Journal

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What Consumers Need to Know About 'Cash for Clunkers'Wall Street JournalIf you have been waiting to trade in an old gas guzzler to take advantage of the federal "Cash for Clunkers" program, it's probably time to make a move. That is one of the main messages for consumers from Friday's confusion over …"Clunkers" buyers [...]

Was there a better way to conduct Gates-Crowley debate? - Christian Science Monitor

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Was there a better way to conduct Gates-Crowley debate?Christian Science MonitorThe national discourse over the Harvard professor's arrest, fueled by bloggers and media, was torrid. Some who leaped into the fray got burned. By Patrik Jonsson | Staff writer/ July 31, 2009 edition Prof. Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Sgt. James Crowley …Race MattersNew [...]

Caller in Gates case says she'd do it again - CNN

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Caller in Gates case says she'd do it againCNN(CNN) — In her first public appearance, the woman who made the 911 call that led to the arrest of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. said Wednesday she would make the call again if placed in the same situation. Lucia Whalen, who called 911 to [...]

Ad Executives Hopeful But Cautious On Microsoft-Yahoo Deal - CNNMoney.com

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Ad Executives Hopeful But Cautious On Microsoft-Yahoo DealCNNMoney.comSAN FRANCISCO (Dow Jones)- Yahoo Inc.'s (YHOO) long-awaited search ad pact with Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) was seen as a big step in the right direction, but Internet advertising executives stopped short of saying they would recommend …Microsoft-Yahoo Pact To Face Regulator ScrutinyWall Street JournalThe Microsoft-Yahoo Deal: Lessons [...]

NFL Grants Vick an Opening - New York Times

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NFL Grants Vick an OpeningNew York TimesRob Carr/AP By JUDY BATTISTA Michael Vick, the former star quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons who served a 19-month prison sentence for his role in a dog-fighting ring, has been conditionally reinstated by the National Football League. …NFL commissioner Roger Goodell conditionally reinstates Michael VickNew York Daily NewsMichael Vick [...]

From academia, an outpouring for Gates - Boston Globe

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From academia, an outpouring for GatesBoston GlobeOne week after the arrest of Harvard University professor Henry Louis Gates' caused an international firestorm, the noted African-American scholar is receiving an outpouring of support from academia. The leaders of Harvard's …911 caller in Gates arrest never referred to 'black suspects'CNNMcCotter to urge Obama to apologize to [...]

Gates agrees to beer with Obama, policeman - msnbc.com

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Gates agrees to beer with Obama, policemanmsnbc.comJuly 24: After arriving at Friday's press briefing unannounced to discuss his comments about the arrest of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, President Obama invited Gates and the officer who arrested him to the White House for a beer. …Black scholar agrees to beer with Obama, policemanReutersAnalysis: Race is [...]

Lobbyists the silver lining in health care storm? - The Associated Press

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Lobbyists the silver lining in health care storm?The Associated PressWASHINGTON — A strong force, perhaps as powerful in Congress as President Barack Obama, is keeping the drive for health care going even as lawmakers seem hopelessly at odds. Lobbyists. The drug industry, the American Medical Association, …Obama, GOP Debate Healthcare Reform's Impact on Small [...]

Obama stirs racial passions in Harvard case - Reuters

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Obama stirs racial passions in Harvard caseReutersBOSTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama plunged his presidency into a charged racial debate and set off a firestorm in one of America's most liberal bastions by siding with a black Harvard scholar who accuses police of racism. …Cop who arrested black scholar is profiling expertThe Associated PressDid Obama [...]

Obama backs off on deadline pressure for healthcare reform - Los Angeles Times

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Obama backs off on deadline pressure for healthcare reformLos Angeles TimesThis content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with javascript enabled. Get Flash After Senate leaders decide not to vote on the legislation before August recess, the president says he's satisfied as long as lawmakers work …US Senate to miss healthcare August [...]