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Today’s Quote By Adelia Prado On Suffering
Brazilian poet Adelia Prado notes that suffering transcends language in a concise reflection. The quote highlights universal human experience beyond words.
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Monroe Water Rate Boost Prompts Public Opinion Poll
The Monroe Times invites readers to vote on a proposed 17 percent water rate increase expected to raise about 1.35 per month for the average household. Responses range from support to opposition with results due in Wednesday's edition.
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Musharraf faces embattled return amid Bhutto murder row
Pakistan's ex leader Pervez Musharraf, already facing multiple legal cases from his rule, is under fresh pressure as a murder indictment tied to Benazir Bhutto's assassination surfaces. Analysts doubt solid evidence links him, while a UN report criticizes lack of safety measures. The army leadership and political actors seek a way to navigate accountability.
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Proxmire’s Golden Fleece Legacy in Budget Fight
Capitol newsletter recalls Senator Proxmire, a 32 year Senate veteran, famed for criticizing federal spending and the Golden Fleece awards. It notes his targets included academic grants and military outlays, highlights the NSF love study grant, and mentions a high profile teeth clenching grant lawsuit reaching the Supreme Court before dismissal.
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Wisconsin readers see Senator Proxmire praised for military gains and Medicare Medicaid while decrying wasteful spending and bloated civilian hires. He warned of a fiscal cliff as Obamacare fights for passage and budget battles loom in Washington. Matt Pommer notes his long history of budget critique.
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UN Syria chemical probe gains ground amid delays
The UN inspectors, delayed in Cyprus, move toward Damascus to inspect three sites for chemical weapons use. The mission aims to document whether toxic agents were used, not assign blame, and to spark broader dialogue on peace and security amid Syria’s war and rising casualties.
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