Unclear historical clippings mark Okinawa landing and birthdays
A fragmented note recalls the 1945 Okinawa landing and lists birthdays of figures like Otto von Bismarck and Sergei Rachmaninov. It mixes quotes and stray phrases, noting a UN estimate and lunar phases between March 26 and April 2, 2008.
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Sergei Rachmaninov
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Obama pressures GM overhaul amid banking bailout debate
President Obama demands a radical restructuring plan from GM within 60 days as Chrysler faces a 30 day merger deadline with Fiat. The piece contrasts this hard line with broad government support for banks and questions accountability for corporate costs and industry choices.
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Rick Wagoner
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Italy
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Daimler-Benz
Specter backs away from Employee Free Choice Act
In Washington a major setback for labor legislation followed Sen. Arlen Specter's vote flip. Facing a primary challenge from Pat Toomey, Specter abandoned support for the act that would ease union formation and push employers toward good faith negotiations, stalling the effort for the year. The Club for Growth, led by Toomey, critics Specter's pro free trade stance and fiscal policy.
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Tax policy cuts hit top earners while estate tax fights rattle unions
The piece argues Marigo Coco tax cuts would drain 2.2 trillion from the Treasury over a decade, benefiting the richest households. It links Toomey and allies to union defeats, notes business opposition to card check and persistent wage stagnation, and accuses leaders of enabling a costly, noninterventionist stance amid a financial crisis.
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Obama’s war and American resolve in Afghanistan
Cal Thomas argues that naming the Afghan campaign “Obama’s war” misstates the issue and urges bipartisan American unity. He cites 9/11 losses, outlines Obama’s strategy to deploy 4000 more troops, train Afghan forces, and seek UN and allied support while warning Taliban threats persist.
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