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	<title>Breaking News &#187; Democracy</title>
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		<title>A glance at the California Voting Rights Act</title>
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A glance at the California Voting Rights Act

NAME: California Voting Rights Act
WHAT IT DOES: The 2002 law is intended to promote the election of more people of color in local races. It amounts to an attack on &#8220;at-large&#8221; elections — those in which candidates run citywide or within an entire school district — that some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Iraq&#8217;s Sunni Arab VP threatens to veto election law, raising concerns over January vote</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
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Iraqi Sunni Arab VP threatens to veto election law
BAGHDAD — Iraq&#8217;s Sunni Arab vice president threatened Sunday to veto the country&#8217;s election law unless changes are made giving Iraqis living abroad more guaranteed seats in parliament, throwing the January vote into question.
The veto threat comes a week after lawmakers passed the long-delayed legislation, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kosovo vote, key test of new nation, begins smoothly with Serbs voting and little disruption</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:11:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nebi Qena</dc:creator>
		
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Kosovo vote, test of new nation, begins smoothly

PRISTINA, Kosovo — Kosovo&#8217;s first elections since independence from Serbia began smoothly Sunday, with some minority Serbs ignoring a call to boycott and casting ballots alongside ethnic Albanians.
The elections for city council and mayors in 36 municipalities were seen as a key test of the fledgling state&#8217;s viability [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kosovo voters take to polls in an election seen as test for country&#8217;s statehood</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:41:28 +0000</pubDate>
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Kosovo voters take to polls in test of new nation

PRISTINA, Kosovo — Kosovo&#8217;s prime minister urged minority Serbs not to boycott the country&#8217;s first elections since independence from Serbia, calling the Sunday vote a key test for his new nation.
Some ethnic Serbs appeared to be heeding his call and participating in the election, during which [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Referendum resolves decades-long conflict over NJ town&#8217;s name; Woodland Park it is _ for now</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:06:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Samantha Henry</dc:creator>
		
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Conflict over NJ town name resolved _ for now

WOODLAND PARK, N.J. — A decades-long conflict among residents of a small New Jersey community over what their town should be called has been resolved — for now, at least.
The borough of Woodland Park — formerly known as West Paterson — sealed its new name in a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>After Owens sworn into NY&#8217;s 23rd House seat, recanvassing finds race is getting closer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:05:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Valerie Bauman</dc:creator>
		
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Winning margin in NY House 23 race tightens

ALBANY, N.Y. — The special election last week for the 23rd Congressional District seat in New York may not be over after all.
Though Conservative candidate Doug Hoffman conceded and Democrat Bill Owens was sworn into Congress last week, the routine recanvassing of votes shows Owens&#8217; lead has narrowed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Experts says results of school tax votes show Indiana residents strapped by troubled economy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:54:57 +0000</pubDate>
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Ind. voters trending against schools in tax votes

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana taxpayers may not be in the mood to pay for bigger, better schools in tough economic times, but they&#8217;re more willing to help school districts make ends meet in most cases.
That&#8217;s what the results of a series of property tax referendums on school issues held [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Iraqi parliament begins voting on much-delayed election law needed for January vote</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:18:51 +0000</pubDate>
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Iraqi parliament begins voting on key election law

BAGHDAD — Iraq&#8217;s parliament is voting on a much-delayed election law needed to carry out the nation-wide vote in January.
The evening voting session Sunday, which was televised live on Iraq state TV, comes after intense behind-the-scenes negotiating throughout the day, and marked the first time the issue has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Afghan gov&#8217;t: UN official exceeded his authority in comments critical of the administration</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Afghan gov&#8217;t says UN representative out of line
KABUL — Pushing back against international criticism, Afghanistan&#8217;s Foreign Ministry said Saturday that the top U.N. official in the country overstepped his authority by giving instructions on how to rid the government of corruption and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>US judge selects cumulative voting to protect Hispanics&#8217; rights in NY village&#8217;s elections</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:39:45 +0000</pubDate>
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NY village gets new voting system to aid Hispanics

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A federal judge imposed an unusual election system on a suburban village Friday, nearly two years after finding that the existing system was unfair to Hispanics.
The village, Port Chester, is run by a mayor and six trustees. Under the new system, called cumulative [...]]]></description>
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		<title>US Senate candidate Carly Fiorina is second GOP candidate in Calif. with poor voting record</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:46:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Judy Lin</dc:creator>
		
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Fiorina: &#8216;Shame on me&#8217; for not voting more

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Weeks after Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman was criticized over her poor voting record, U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina tried to fend off a similar line of questioning by owning up to her spotty past.
The former head of Hewlett-Packard, who is running for the seat [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wash. voters approve R-71, expanding rights for gay couples to &#8220;everything but marriage&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:07:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rachel La Corte</dc:creator>
		
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Gay partnership measure approved by voters

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington voters have approved the state&#8217;s new &#8220;everything but marriage&#8221; law, expanding rights for domestic partners and marking the first time any state&#8217;s voters have approved a gay equality measure at the ballot box.
With about 72 percent of the expected vote counted Thursday in unofficial returns, Referendum [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Embattled UN relocates half its international staff in Afghanistan because of deadly attack</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:42:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sebastian Abbot</dc:creator>
		
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Embattled UN rethinking Afghan-Pakistan role

KABUL — The United Nations is sending about 600 foreign staff out of the country or into secure compounds because of the deadly Taliban attack on U.N. workers, warning the Afghan government Thursday that international support will wane unless it cracks down on corruption fueling the insurgency.
The decision follows a drawdown [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Afghan villagers say air strike kills 9 civilians but authorities say only Taliban killed</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Noor Khan</dc:creator>
		
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Afghan villagers say air strike kills 9 civilians

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — An overnight air strike by international forces killed nine civilians, including at least three children, villagers said Thursday. Afghan authorities said they had no reports of civilian deaths.
The incident illustrates the confusion and blame that regularly result from night raids and air strikes in Afghanistan [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Many young voters who helped elect Obama last year stayed home</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:23:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dena Potter</dc:creator>
		
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RICHMOND, Va. — Last year, 23-year-old Rashida Hill watched the presidential debates, visited the college political party meetings and put a Barack Obama bumper sticker on her townhouse door. She voted for Obama because she felt like the election was about &#8220;being a part of something.&#8221;
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		<title>Iran opposition holds first big protests in 2 months as government marks US Embassy takeover</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:53:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ali Akbar Dareini</dc:creator>
		
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TEHRAN, Iran — The contrasts were vivid: Pro-government supporters chanted &#8220;Death to America&#8221; and stomped on U.S. flags Wednesday while not far away, hundreds of opposition protesters denounced Iran&#8217;s leaders and appealed to America&#8217;s president to choose sides.
&#8220;Obama, Obama, you are either with them, or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maine voters reject tax-cutting referendums, approve medical marijuana dispensaries</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:35:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Maine voters reject tax-cutting referendums

PORTLAND, Maine — Despite living in one of the nation&#8217;s most heavily taxed states, Maine voters on Tuesday soundly rejected proposals that would have reduced automobile excise taxes and put limits on future increases on state and local government spending and taxes.
Mainers also approved a ballot question that expands the state&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Afghan policeman shoots British soldiers, killing 5, in southern Afghanistan</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:23:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elena Becatoros</dc:creator>
		
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Afghan policeman kills 5 British soldiers
KABUL — An Afghan policeman opened fire on British soldiers in the volatile southern province of Helmand, killing five before fleeing, authorities said Wednesday, raising concerns about discipline within the Afghan forces and possible infiltration by insurgents.

The attack Tuesday afternoon came a month after an Afghan policeman on patrol with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>GOP Chairman Steele hails election results, says GOP &#8216;found its voice again&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:25:57 +0000</pubDate>
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WASHINGTON — An ebullient Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele asserted Wednesday that GOP victories in governors&#8217; races in New Jersey and Virginia demonstrate &#8220;a transcendent party&#8221; on the move again. The White House said the elections were not a repudiation of President Barack Obama.
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		<title>Iranian forces sweep through opposition rallies during anti-US events</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ali Akbar Dareini</dc:creator>
		
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TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian security forces beat anti-government protesters with batons and fired tear gas Wednesday on the sidelines of state-sanctioned rallies to mark the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy takeover, witnesses and state media reported.
The counter-demonstrations were the opposition&#8217;s first major show of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Republican former prosecutor Christie rides wave of discontent to NJ governor&#8217;s seat</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:46:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angela Delli Santi</dc:creator>
		
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TRENTON, N.J. — Republican Chris Christie, a former corruption-busting prosecutor, tapped into deep voter discontent over stubbornly high taxes and chronic financial problems to unseat New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine on Tuesday, despite being outspent by $12 million in a heavily Democratic state.
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		<title>A year after helping send Obama to the White House, Va. voters pick Republican governor</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bob Lewis</dc:creator>
		
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Economy is big issue in Va. GOP governor&#8217;s victory

RICHMOND, Va. — A Republican who promised to create jobs won the Virginia governor&#8217;s office just a year after state voters helped a Democrat who promised change — and jobs — win the White House.
Bob McDonnell, a former state attorney general, won with nearly 59 percent of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Karzai opponent says current government cannot bring &#8216;legitimacy&#8217; to Afghanistan</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:16:24 +0000</pubDate>
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Karzai opponent: Re-election was illegitimate

KABUL — The challenger in Afghanistan&#8217;s recent election called President Hamid Karzai&#8217;s victory illegal and his government a failure, saying Wednesday that the tainted administration would not be able to check corruption or fend off the Taliban.
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		<title>5 British soldiers killed in shooting attack in southern Afghanistan</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:11:04 +0000</pubDate>
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5 British soldiers killed in southern Afghanistan

KABUL — An Afghan policeman opened fire on British soldiers in the volatile southern province of Helmand, killing five, British and Afghan authorities said Wednesday, raising concerns about discipline within the Afghan forces and possible infiltration by insurgents.
The incident came almost exactly a month after an Afghan policeman on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Republican Christie wins NJ governor&#8217;s race; unpopular incumbent Corzine concedes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:13:48 +0000</pubDate>
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Republican Christie captures NJ governor&#8217;s seat
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican Chris Christie, a former corruption-busting prosecutor, unseated the deep-pocketed but unpopular Gov. Jon Corzine on Tuesday in a bruising contest that focused on New Jersey&#8217;s ailing economy, its highest-in-the-nation property taxes and even Christie&#8217;s weight.
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		<title>Republicans sweep governor races in Virginia, New Jersey _ troubling sign for Dems, Obama</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:09:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz Sidoti</dc:creator>
		
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GOP sweep: Big governor victories in Virginia, NJ
WASHINGTON — Independents who swept Barack Obama to a historic 2008 victory broke big for Republicans on Tuesday as the GOP wrested political control from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey, a troubling sign for the president and his party heading into an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Republican Christie wins NJ governor&#8217;s race; economy, taxes, corruption were keys</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:11:15 +0000</pubDate>
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TRENTON, N.J. — Chris Christie, an aggressive former prosecutor who racked up a perfect conviction rate in public corruption cases and became the darling of New Jersey&#8217;s Republican Party establishment, has unseated the deep-pocketed but unpopular Gov. Jon Corzine.
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		<title>Republican McDonnell wins Virginia governorship; Democratic Gov. Corzine trails in New Jersey</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:15:40 +0000</pubDate>
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McDonnell wins Virginia; Corzine trailing in NJ
WASHINGTON — Independents who swept Barack Obama to a historic 2008 victory broke big for Republicans on Tuesday as the GOP wrested political control from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey, a troubling sign for the president and his party heading into an important midterm election year.
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		<title>Democrat in Va. gov&#8217;s race concedes to Republican Bob McDonnell, says Dems can&#8217;t give up</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:12:28 +0000</pubDate>
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Democrat Deeds concedes in Va. gov race
RICHMOND, Va. — Democrat Creigh Deeds has conceded the Virginia governor&#8217;s race to Republican Bob McDonnell after a lopsided loss.
Deeds addressed a somber crowd, saying he had called McDonnell to congratulate him. He also says that just because Republicans swept Tuesday&#8217;s elections, Democrats can&#8217;t give up.
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		<title>Republican Chris Christie takes early lead in race against NJ Gov. Jon Corzine</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:04:12 +0000</pubDate>
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Republican takes early lead in NJ governor race
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican Chris Christie took an early lead in a tight New Jersey governor&#8217;s race against Democratic incumbent Jon Corzine, with an Associated Press exit poll showing independent voters strongly favoring the GOP candidate.
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		<title>Republican Bob McDonnell wins Virginia governorship, exits polls show NJ race too close to call</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
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McDonnell wins in Virginia, NJ too close to call
WASHINGTON — Republicans wrested Virginia from the Democrats Tuesday in a one-sided sweep of top offices, and New Jersey&#8217;s unpopular Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine fought for his political life as independent voters swung behind the GOP in elections in both states. It [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AP exit poll: NJ governor&#8217;s race too close to call; GOP&#8217;s Christie ahead among independents</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:04:08 +0000</pubDate>
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AP exit poll: NJ governor race too close to call
TRENTON, N.J. — The tight three-way race for governor of New Jersey, a state battered by high taxes and scarred by government corruption, was too close to call after balloting ended Tuesday, according to an Associated Press exit poll of voters.
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		<title>Republican Bob McDonnell elected Va. governor, ending 8-year drought for state GOP</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:58:24 +0000</pubDate>
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GOP wins Va. gov race a year after Obama won state
RICHMOND, Va. — Republican Bob McDonnell wooed Virginia&#8217;s independent voters Tuesday to win a landslide election for governor just a year after the state bucked tradition and voted for Barack Obama.
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		<title>Republican McDonnell wins Virginia governorship as elections test Obama clout</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:58:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz Sidoti</dc:creator>
		
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McDonnell wins Virginia governorship for GOP
WASHINGTON — Republicans wrested political control of Virginia from the Democrats on Tuesday and New Jersey&#8217;s unpopular Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine was fighting for his political life as independent voters swung behind the GOP in both states. It was a troubling sign for President Barack Obama [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Judge refuses secondhand smoke testimony in South Dakota smoking ban lawsuit</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:31:53 +0000</pubDate>
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SD judge refuses secondhand smoke testimony

PIERRE, S.D. — The American Cancer Society cannot present witnesses to testify on the dangers of secondhand smoke in a trial that will determine whether South Dakota&#8217;s smoking ban will be referred to a statewide vote, a circuit judge has ruled.
The group argues that the new law, which would ban [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Governor races in Virginia, New Jersey test Obama clout; Maine votes on same-sex marriage</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:10:54 +0000</pubDate>
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Election 2009: Test of Obama clout in NJ, Virginia
WASHINGTON — Republican Bob McDonnell opened a lead in early counting in Virginia&#8217;s governor&#8217;s race Tuesday as independent voters swung behind the GOP and fled Democrat R. Creigh Deeds, a reversal from a year ago when they catapulted President Barack Obama to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ohio casino vote comes as supporters tout economic benefits; critics leery of job promises</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julie Carr Smyth</dc:creator>
		
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Economy hovers over Ohio casino referendum vote

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The best way to solve Ohio&#8217;s 10 percent unemployment rate was at the heart of Tuesday&#8217;s election as voters decided whether to reverse their two-decade old opposition to gambling and support casinos and potential new jobs.
A proposed constitutional amendment to allow casinos in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maine residents vote on taxes, medical marijuana, schools, transportation funding</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:06:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Clarke Canfield</dc:creator>
		
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Mainers vote on taxes, medical marijuana, schools

PORTLAND, Maine — Maine residents faced a full slate of ballot measures beyond the closely watched gay marriage vote on Tuesday.
Residents casted votes on questions involving taxes, medical marijuana, schools and transportation funding.
Outside of gay marriage, the most contentious referendum was Question 4, which asked voters if they supported [...]]]></description>
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		<title>US-based Carter Center says Sudanese authorities obstructing its monitors ahead of key vote</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:49:25 +0000</pubDate>
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Carter Center cites obstacles ahead of Sudan vote

KHARTOUM, Sudan — Permit delays, lack of funds and security intimidation are obstructing international and local observers from monitoring registration for Sudan&#8217;s first ever nationwide elections, former President Jimmy Carter&#8217;s foundation said on Tuesday.
These and other hindrances could diminish the ability of the center — the only international [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Diebold swings to 3rd-quarter loss after big charge from loss on sale of voting machine unit</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:27:30 +0000</pubDate>
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Diebold posts 3Q loss on voting unit sale charge

NORTH CANTON, Ohio — ATM maker Diebold Inc. on Tuesday posted a third-quarter loss as it absorbed a big loss on the sale of its voting machine business. It also cut its full year profit and revenue forecast.
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		<title>Election Day November 2009 Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:46:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Afghan president says he wants people from &#8220;all parts of the country&#8221; in his government</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
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Afghan president says opponents welcome in govt
KABUL — Afghanistan&#8217;s president welcomed his re-election by default Tuesday and reached out to opponents, promising to create a government of national participation and banish corruption that has undermined his administration.
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		<title>Karzai&#8217;s election increases pressure on Obama to scale back Afghan war plans</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:26:04 +0000</pubDate>
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Karzai&#8217;s election increases pressure on Obama
KABUL — Hamid Karzai was declared the winner by default Monday in Afghanistan&#8217;s fraud-marred presidential election, increasing the pressure on President Barack Obama to end his marathon deliberations at a time when a scaled-down version of his commander&#8217;s ambitious plans is gaining support.
Obama welcomed Karzai&#8217;s election with as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Obama tells Karzai it&#8217;s time for a new chapter of better governance in Afghanistan</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:14:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben Feller</dc:creator>
		
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Obama to Afghan president: Time for a new chapter
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama welcomed Afghan President Hamid Karzai&#8217;s election with as much admonishment as praise, telling America&#8217;s partner in war that he expects a more serious effort to end corruption in his government and ready his nation to ultimately defend itself.
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		<title>In tight NJ governor&#8217;s race, candidates scramble for last-minute votes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:26:42 +0000</pubDate>
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Tight NJ governor&#8217;s race goes down to the wire
TRENTON, N.J. — The tight three-way race for governor of New Jersey, a state battered by high taxes and scarred by government corruption, was too close to call after balloting ended Tuesday, according to an Associated Press exit poll of voters.
Voters had their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>US, allies congratulate Afghan President Hamid Karzai on winning a second term</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:45:55 +0000</pubDate>
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US congratulates Afghan president on 2nd term
KABUL — The United States and its allies have congratulated President Hamid Karzai on winning a second term following a proclamation by the country&#8217;s election commission.
The Monday ruling ends a two-and-a-half month ordeal wrought with fraud, back-room negotiations and worries that the Afghan government might never regain [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Afghan election commission declares President Hamid Karzai has won 2nd term, cancels runoff</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:31:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rahim Faiez</dc:creator>
		
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Afghan election commission declares Karzai winner
KABUL — Afghanistan&#8217;s election commission proclaimed President Hamid Karzai the victor of the country&#8217;s tumultuous ballot Monday, canceling a planned runoff and ending a political crisis two and a half months after a fraud-marred first round.
The Obama administration — which has been waiting for a government deemed legitimate [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Detroit voters hope Tues. election brings political stability to City Council, mayor&#8217;s office</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:28:30 +0000</pubDate>
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Detroit seeks political stability with election

DETROIT — The look of the Detroit City Council could change drastically when voters go to the polls in the city&#8217;s fourth election in just over eight months.
Mayor Dave Bing is expected to easily win re-election in Tuesday&#8217;s nonpartisan race, but five incumbents are being challenged by 13 newcomers for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Obama administration plans to work with Afghan president after opponent backs out of runoff</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:43:55 +0000</pubDate>
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WASHINGTON — Top Obama administration officials pledged Sunday to work with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, despite continuing doubts about his credibility that could have been eased had he won a runoff election against his top challenger, who dropped out citing concerns of fraud.
The decision Sunday [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sudan&#8217;s southern leader calls on his people to choose secession in 2011 referendum</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:42:17 +0000</pubDate>
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South Sudan leader calls for southern secession

KHARTOUM, Sudan — The leader of southern Sudan called on his people to vote for secession in an upcoming referendum if they do not want to end up as second class citizens, as voter registration began Sunday for elections across the country.
Salva Kiir&#8217;s first-ever call for the mostly Christian, [...]]]></description>
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