Library clash could put Bush under oath in Texas legal battle
In Dallas a judge ordered former President George W. Bush to testify in a state court deposition over SMU's acquisition of University Gardens condo complex and its planned presidential library site. Vodicka, a condo owner ousted for the project, contends SMU lied about aims and let the property deteriorate.
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Obama seeks Saudi support for new phase with Muslim world
Obama’s talks with King Abdullah spanned four hours as Washington pressed for Saudi help on Middle East peace, Iran’s nuclear concerns, Taliban strength in Pakistan, and resettlement of Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo. Abdullah awarded Obama the King Abdul Aziz Order of Merit while aides prepared global reach for his Cairo address.
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Holder backs limits on Bush policy on reopening immigration cases
Attorney General Holder endorses Mukasey findings on three cases while criticizing lack of public comment and urging procedure reform. He supports allowing reopenings for ineffective counsel claims but warns against broad delays to deportations and notes uneven constitutional protections for non citizens.
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Automakers face dealer cuts amid bailout showdowns
Chrysler President James Press claims a soft landing for dealers as GM plans 1100 closures and up to 1800 more by 2010, with bankruptcy filings driving talks of layoffs and job losses. Lawmakers criticize the use of taxpayer funds as closures accelerate.
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New Mexico Trails Vision Connects Rio Grande Path to Sunland Park
State Parks Division aims to link multiple jurisdictions with a network of interlocking trails. Mondary notes plans for a Rio Grande trail from the Colorado line to Sunland Park and Roswell connections to broaden input. Residents invited to complete a SCORP survey online for a chance at free camping or a year of state park access.
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Obama signs new GI Bill amid IMF clash in war funding talks
The GI Bill expanded benefits to full in state university tuition and a housing stipend for service members with three years of duty, challenging GOP opposition to a war funding package tied to IMF aid. Democrats struggle to secure votes as talks falter. detainee transfer language at Guantanamo remains contentious with no clear path to closure funding.
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OAS votes to readmit Cuba amid mixed U.S. diplomacy
The OAS consensus moves Cuba toward reentry after decades in isolation while Washington touts a diplomatic win. Officials from Ecuador and Nicaragua hail the decision as hopeful, with critics in Cuba and the United States warning of still unaddressed human rights and democracy issues.
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