Tea party rallies coast to coast focus on November election
Tea party activists gathered from Sacramento to Washington and St. Louis in a nationwide push seen as shaping the November congressional vote. Organizers stress smaller government while denouncing health care reform and the stimulus, as speakers urge a political force with staying power.
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Fair Oaks
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D.C
St. Louis
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Michael Power
Decatur
Ala
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Gary Morrison
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Glenn Beck
Leslie Morrison
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Mississippi River
Beck
Alaska
Sarah Palin
Anchorage
GOP
U.S. Capitol
Basel III agreed by banks to strengthen global capital
Banks and major central banks endorsed Basel III rules to raise tier 1 capital toward 4.5 percent by 2013 and 6 percent by 2019 plus a 2.5 percent conservation buffer, totaling 8.5 percent of risked assets. The plan aims to bolster resilience without choking growth though lenders warn tighter reserves could curb lending. The agreement, reached in Basel, awaits G20 review and national ratification.
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Petraeus ships contracting guidance for Afghanistan funds
NATO issued new guidelines for awarding billions in Afghanistan contracts to curb corruption and insurgent funding. Gen. David Petraeus said proper oversight can spur development and aid the campaign, while lax controls risk funding criminals and undermining efforts. estimates place annual spending around 14 billion dollars with skeptics like President Karzai complaining Afghans miss out on benefits.
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U.S
Kathleen Dussault
Joint Contracting Command
Hamid Karzai
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