Moments in history mark Bristol voyage and space milestones
On December 4 1619 Bristol settlers reached Berkeley Hundred in Virginia, a service thanked God for safe arrival. The account notes George Washington’s farewell at Fraunces Tavern in 1783, Monroe’s 1816 election, Gemini 7 launch in 1965, Feinstein’s 1978 SF mayoral appointment, and Mars Pathfinder launch in 1996 with a 310 million mile odyssey to Mars.
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Obama Pushes quick action on jobs at White House forum
President Obama outlined steps to accelerate job creation including energy efficient housing programs and tax incentives while warning against delaying action. Putin signaled a 2012 presidential bid, saying there is time to decide as he returns to public life. GM and Chrysler plan dealer reviews and arbitration to avoid closures, boosting transparency and faster compensation. A female bomber at a Somalia graduation killed 22, including students and ministers, underscoring security fragility in Mogadishu.
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President wounded in renegade Guinea attack
Guinea President Moussa Camara was slightly wounded in an attack by a renegade faction of his presidential guard. Communications Minister Idrissa Cherif said the president remains in good health and his life is not in danger as sporadic gunfire was heard in downtown Conakry.
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Senate health bill survives key test in Senate vote
Senate Democrats stand firm behind about 460 billion in Medicare cuts as they reject a Republican bid to derail Obama's health overhaul. The 58 to 42 vote maintained funding for expanding coverage to tens of millions and preserving Medicare benefits while continuing debate on broader reforms. The package seeks coverage for 31 million uninsured and aims to curb pre existing condition denials, with CBO projecting a 130 billion reduction in deficits over a decade.
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Poll finds shift toward isolationism in U S public
A Pew Research Center poll shows 49 percent favor minding own business internationally while 44 percent want the U S to go its own way. Americans also view U S influence as weaker, with 41 percent saying the nation plays a smaller role than a decade ago.
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Journal World Contacts and Subscription Info
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Poll results and online voting prompt from ydjworld site
A poll asks how many hours users spend on the Internet daily with options from one hour or less to more than eight hours. It notes Thursday's poll on crashing parties showing 59 percent answering no and 40 percent yes with a link to vote at ydjworld com.
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