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Most states see higher jobless rates

Seeded on Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:03 PM EST (Google)
Seeded by Bill Harrison

"Unemployment rose in 29 states in the U.S. during October, hinting the threat posed by weak labor markets to the economic recovery might be growing.

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Nigeria signs $1 bln EU pact to fight corruption

Seeded on Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:49 AM EST (thestar.com.my)
Seeded by The Incredulous One

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Nigeria signed a 677 million euro ($1 billion) pact with the European Union on Thursday aimed at combating corruption and promoting peace in its troubled, oil-producing Niger Delta region.

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The Hindu : International : Mottaki dismisses sanctions threat

Seeded on Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:45 AM EST (hindu.com)
Seeded by The Incredulous One

DUBAI: Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki has said he does not expect fresh sanctions against Iran as imposition of internationally approved economic curbs has become outdated.

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Brazil's New Standing Threatened by Ahmadinejad Visit

Seeded on Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:37 AM EST (Wall Street Journal)
Seeded by The Incredulous One

SÃO PAULO, Brazil -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's coming trip to Brazil is spurring criticism of the country in Washington, souring a budding U.S.-Brazilian relationship that appeared to promise a period of unprecedented cooperation in Latin America.

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Greg Craig debacle will cost Obama support -- among Democrats

Seeded on Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:33 AM EST (Politico)
Seeded by Bill Harrison

NOTE: This classic "inside the Beltway", "DC-insider" piece/seed dedicated to JFX Gillis.

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Political Accusations and Naivety Behind the Mammogram Debate

Seeded on Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:22 AM EST (The New York Times)
Seeded by The Incredulous One

The federal Preventive Services Task Force, the group that created a political firestorm this week with its recommendation that women get less-frequent mammograms, was created to be insulated from politics.

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Mammogram Debate Took Group by Surprise

Seeded on Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:15 AM EST (The New York Times)
Seeded by jfxgillis

The health and human services secretary, Kathleen Sebelius, distancing herself from the group's recommendations, told CNN on Wednesday, "This panel was appointed by the prior administration, by former President George Bush."

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Sebelius's cave-in on mammograms is a setback for health-care reform

Seeded on Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:15 AM EST (The Washington Post)
Seeded by jfxgillis

But rather than showing the leadership necessary to lead a grown-up national discussion on how to eliminate unnecessary or wasteful procedures, Sebelius simply disowned the task force and ran for political cover.

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Medical Science and Medical Practice in Conflict : When to get a pap smear?; when to get a mammogram?

Seeded on Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:11 AM EST (The New York Times)
Seeded by The Incredulous One

This week, the science of medicine bumped up against the foundations of American medical consumerism: that more is better, that saving a life is worth any sacrifice, that health care is a birthright.

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Feds drop second trial in Rubashkin case regarding illegal hires in Iowa

Seeded on Fri Nov 20, 2009 6:45 AM EST (The Des Moines Register)
Seeded by caroaber

Mr. Rubashkin has already been found guilty of most of the charges in the first indictment.

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