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U.S.-Panama trade deal may test Obama goals
usatoday.com - 7/31/2009
U.S.-Panama trade deal may test Obama goals
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Panamanian officials insist that their limited financial unveiling is motivated solely by a desire to retool the economy for the post-financial crisis era, but the initiative's more immediate impact may be felt in the halls of the U.S. Congress . That's because Panama's image as a leading ...
talkingpointsmemo.com - 7/27/2009
Sorry to State the Obvious, But ...
— talkingpointsmemo.com — For all the obvious reasons, I hesitate to even enter this discussion. But (famous last words) I can't help myself. As you know, high on the list of current right-wing conspiracy theorizing (and sort of a stalking horse for underlying beliefs ... (more) Sorry to State the Obvious, But ...

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The Birthers in Congress
salon.com - 7/28/2009
The Birthers in Congress
— salon.com — Seventeen men and women who are either enabling the fringe movement or having trouble admitting Obama is president (more) The Birthers in Congress

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Newspaper Roundup for July 31, 2009
CNSNews.com Headlines — ... Post: Bankers' Bonuses Beat Earnings as Industry Imploded Report on Pay Fuels Efforts to Rein In Compensation Washington Post: Influential Blue Dogs see surge in contributions from health, insurance groups USA Today: Mexico City offers free insurance to bring back tourists Washington Post: 'Cash for Clunkers' Program Already Running Out of Cash USA Today: Auto dealerships spent big money promoting a discontinued government program USA Today: U.S.-Panama trade deal may test Obama goals Washington Post: Fannie, Freddie Unlikely to ...

The WonkLine: July 31, 2009
Wonk Room — ... Panama’s moves to cut down on banking secrecy may test the Obama administration and Congress, because Panama’s image as a leading tax haven “ ...

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