Will the GOP have a brokered convention
Santa Fe assesses the unlikely brokered convention scenario as a topic in political chatter. The piece surveys past brokered conventions, the role of super PACs and billionaires, and possible running mates for Mitt Romney with Christie Martinez Rubio Portman among names discussed, noting the practical hurdles and media dynamics.
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George W. Bush
Florida
Marco Rubio
Senate
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Martinez
Brian Sandoval
Nevada
Privacy at stake as breaches and surveillance rise
An editorial argues that data breaches like Global Payments exposing 1.5 million card numbers threaten consumer privacy. It notes government surveillance goals in Britain and split U S views on cyber security bills, warning of eroding individual rights if nominees fail to act.
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MasterCard
Discover
American Express
David Cameron
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Oregonian
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Obama March 16 Order Ignites Debate Over Martial Law Powers
Column argues ObamaNational Defense Resources Preparedness executive order expands presidential power, enabling potential seizure of food water energy and industry even in peacetime. Cites Madison Adams Monroe and Roosevelt EO counts to claim overreach and danger to constitutional limits.
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Barack Obama
Iran
Alex Jones
Obama
James Madison
John Adams
Madison
James Monroe
Bill Clinton
George W. Bush
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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STOCK Act Passes After Six Year Fight and Exposé
Congress passed the STOCK Act and President Obama signed it aiming to bar members of Congress and staff from profiting off inside information. Sunlight Foundation notes gaps including possible abuse by political intelligence firms and real estate transactions remain loopholes. Obama said the law enshrines equal rules and rewards hard work and responsibility.
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Relationship Between Type 2 Diabetes and Sleep Apnea
Dear reader, overweight status links both Type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea. Diabetes arises from insulin resistance caused by excess weight, while sleep apnea involves repeated breathing interruptions during sleep. Weight loss may improve or even resolve Type 2 diabetes for some patients.
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Pinewood Derby Winners Crown Cub Scout Den Leaders
22 cars competed in Pack 6 Pinewood Derby with den winners Jason Mayers Den 1 Tim Schwalk Den 2 Matt Reed Den 3. Schwalk earned fastest car trophy Vernie Stahl won best car design. Kevin Berry top for most unusual car. David Sheen and Kevin Fischer honorable mentions. Reed earned Arrow of Light and crossed to Boy Scouts with Scoutmaster Ed McClelland accepting him into Troop 6. Reed is son of Lloyd and Mrs Reed.
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Kevin Berry
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Arrow of Light
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