Obama’s Illinois Senate spending linked to million-dollar grants
Public records show Barack Obama sponsored more than 6 million dollars in state grants during his Illinois Senate tenure from 1997 to 2004. Funds supported Chicago Park District projects, schools, traffic upgrades, South Side neighborhood groups, the Drill Team, a time exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry, and jazz programs. Presidential campaign critics note he discloses federal earmarks but withheld state records. The AP reports ongoing gaps for years without public sponsorship detail.
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Barack Obama
Illinois
Obama
Illinois Senate
Associated Press
Hillary Rodham Clinton
U.S. Senate
Obama Communications
Robert Gibbs
Clinton
Chicago Park District
Chicago
Transportation Department
South Side
South Shore
Museum of Science and Industry
Michigan Democrats Seek Do-Over Primary With Clinton Obama
Michigan Democrats near an agreement with Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama on a do over primary. Talks hinge on campaigns and party leaders plus Gov Granholm and DNC approval to run a state controlled primary by June 10. Legislative timing and funds for a new election depend on swift action.
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Michigan
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Barack Obama
Democratic National Committee
Jennifer Granholm
Clinton
State House
Senate
DNC
Florida Mail In Primary Considered In 2008 Debate
Florida Democrats push a mail in in person voting plan for a presidential primary to seat delegates. The plan would mail ballots to 4.1 million Democrats with 50 regional centers and would end June 3. Officials question feasibility as Florida lawmakers oppose any new primary.
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National Party
Michigan
Florida
Denver
Karen Thurman
Democratic Party
Democratic National Committee
Obama accuses McCain of flipping tax views for votes
Obama says McCain reversed his stance on Bush era tax cuts to win the Republican nomination. He accuses McCain of supporting extending tax cuts despite earlier opposition. McCain defends extending cuts to aid a weak economy while Obama outlines plans funded by closing loopholes and new taxes on carbon.
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McCain
Chicago
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John McCain
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Arizona
Washington
Senate
Illinois
Herrin Students Win Region 19 Bridge Build Contest
Herrin High School students won the Region 19 Drafting Competition at John A. Logan College by building a Popsicle stick bridge that held 730 pounds before breaking. The winning team included Rachel Rothchild, Garrett Lukens, Garrett Butler, Nick Huggett, Ethan Grounds, coached by Wayne Albers, with prizes of plaques.
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Herrin High School
John A. Logan College
Carbondale
Carterville
Marion
Ron Parks
Parks
Rachel Rothchild
Garrett Lukens
Garrett Butler
Nick Huggett
Ethan Grounds
Wayne Albers
Terry Rykers
Rykers
John A. Logan
Virus loaded gadgets threaten PC security worldwide
The AP reports factory pre installed malware in devices from iPods to TomTom systems, mostly due to lax quality control in Chinese factories. Infections may spread when testing PCs are compromised, with experts predicting a steady rise and urging up to date antivirus and cautious use.
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Target
Best Buy
China
Marcus Sachs
White House
Internet Storm Center
Jerry Askew
Los Angeles
Askew
Zulfikar Ramzan
Symantec Corp
Sam’s Club
CA Inc
Joe Telafici
McAfee Avert Labs
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