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Gulf Coast Struggling, But Open For Business
By Miles Wolf Tamboli
Talk Radio News Service
Like so many Gulf Coast businesses, the Heritage Motor Coach Resort and Marina was doing great until April 20th. Now, in the wake of the disastrous oil spill, its owner is struggling to make ends meet.
“Our phones are not ringing and we’re not getting reservations because of the oil [...]
White House Anticipates Smooth Confirmation For Kagan
By Sarah Mamula – Talk Radio News Service
The White House predicts that Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan’s confirmation next week will go smoothly, despite unease among Republican Senators over still unreleased documents.
In a conference call Friday with David Axelrod, Senior Advisor to the President, and White House Counsel Bob Bauer, the two emphasized the backing [...]
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McChrystal Fallout
According to Pentagon spokesperson Bryan Whitman, General Stanley McChrystal is left with 3 options after losing his position as Afghan Commander: he can retire, be retired by the Army or be reassigned.
If he is reassigned this would involve Senate confirmation, which would likely be rocky considering the Rolling Stone piece named both McCain [...]
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Cuts In ADAP A Major Blow To AIDS Patients
Imagine being gang-raped. Imagine the pain it causes, the shame it inflicts and the endless trauma it bears. Now, imagine being told just months later that you’ve contracted HIV as a result. This is the story of Elizabeth Shepherd.
In 1997, Shepherd was raped by five African-American men in Charleston, S.C., who allegedly targeted her because [...]
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