170th day of 2007 and spring milestones
Historical notes mark 170 days into 2007 and the second day of spring. References include 1865 Texas slave freedom, 1964 Civil Rights Act approval after Senate filibuster, and a list of birthdays for Blaise Pascal Lou Gehrig Sevan Reevae Kathleen Turner Abdul. Also mentions the Knickerbockers Club and a five-commissioner term system with canon ta filibuster context. Moon phase noted: between new moon and first quarter.
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Lou Gehrig
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Politicians split as 2008 race tests unifying care
Morton Kondracke argues the 2008 field risks pandering to party bases, undermining a unifying presidency. Obama Clinton McCain shift amid Iraq immigration and health care debates signals potential drift from bipartisan aims. Bush is labeled the Great Polarizer as voters seek cross party cooperation post 2006.
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Ronald Reagan
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John Edwards
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Iraq
LeBron James Face Darfur Debate in Beijing Olympics Context
The Chicago Tribune editorial argues LeBron James could influence China and Sudan pressure over Darfur via his Nike ties and public stance. It notes his playoff fame contrasts with hesitation on signing a letter urging UN peacekeeping and China’s leverage through oil and the 2008 Beijing Games.
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Michael Jordan
China
Sudan
United Nations
Darfur
Ira Newble
Cavs
Damon Jones
Li Ning
Nike
Timeout
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Mia Farrow
George Clooney
Newble
Beijing
Hollywood
Public nursing sparks debate over morals and rights
In a heated clash over nursing in public, advocates say breast feeding is natural and beneficial for infants while opponents push for coverage or private spaces. Laws in 47 states protect mothers from penalties, as La Leche League marks 50 years aiding families and federal action looms through Rep. Maloney's Breast-feeding Promotion Act.
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Delaware
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Carolyn Maloney
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