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NYT: Daschle poses conflict-of-interest test
 The choice of Tom Daschle for secretary of health and human services poses questions about how broadly Barack Obama will apply campaign promises to limit conflicts of interest among appointees.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:27:38 GMT
U.S. shifts its approach in Iraq
With violence down sharply this year, the U.S. military is broadening its efforts to reconcile Sunnis and Shiites.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:17:00 GMT
Bush set to relax rules protecting species
Animals in danger of becoming extinct could lose the protection of government experts who make sure that dams and other projects don't pose a threat, under a regulation the Bush administration is set to put in place.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:46:32 GMT
Community colleges suddenly in spotlight
Long the neglected stepchildren of American higher education, community colleges have come front-and-center in the eyes of students, policymakers and philanthropists.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:50:53 GMT
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