Obama Bypasses Public Financing for Presidential Campaign
Barack Obama abandons public financing in favor of private fundraising surpassing public funds. He unveils a 60 second general election biographical ad airing in 18 states while McCain commits to public financing, highlighting a clash over campaign finance norms and voter priorities.
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Justices rule for workers in age discrimination suit
The Supreme Court, in a 7 1 ruling, said employers must offer a non age based explanation when older workers are disproportionately affected by a layoff. The Knolls Atomic Power Lab case involved 31 workers over 40 laid off in 1996.
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Leaders approve surveillance bill shielding telecoms in riskary pact
House and Senate leaders reach a deal on surveillance legislation that could shield AT T Verizon and other telecoms from privacy lawsuits over warrantless spying after 9 11. The agreement comes as Bush wins on national security while Democrats push for domestic spending and other priorities.
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Cease-fire brings calm to towns near Israeli Gaza border
Residents of Nir Am and nearby Sderot calm after Israel Hamas cease-fire. In the kibbutz dining room neighbors recall rocket alarms and safety drills, while others say it will take time before fear fades and shelters seem obsolete.
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Amarah mayor arrested in Shiite militia crackdown
Iraqi troops detained Amarah mayor Rafia Abdul Jabbar, also acting deputy governor of Maysan, and a provincial council member as part of a wide operation against Shiite militias. Amarah, a Sadrist stronghold, sits 200 miles southeast of Baghdad amid tensions with Muqtada al-Sadr followers.
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