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Saxby Chambliss Wins Georgia Senate Runoff
Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss defeated Democrat Jim Martin in Georgia's U.S. Senate runoff Tuesday in a battle that attracted light voter turnout despite the contest's high stakes on the balance of power in Washington.
CBS News Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:02 ESTObama Transition Teams Scrutinizing Federal Agencies
Wearing yellow badges and traveling in groups of 10 or more, agency review teams for President-elect Barack Obama have swarmed into dozens of government offices, from the Pentagon to the National Council on Disability.
Washingtonpost.com Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESTNew Regulation Would Ease Disposal of Mountaintop Mining Debris
The Bush administration finalized rules yesterday that will make it easier for mountaintop mining companies to dump their waste near rivers and streams, overhauling a 25-year-old prohibition that has sparked legal and regulatory battles for years.
Washingtonpost.com Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 ESTNSW eyes netbook, wireless suppliers
THE NSW government's $200 million-plus schools netbook program seeks devices that cost under $500.
Australian IT Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:50:00 GMTRepublicans win crucial Georgia Senate seat
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss easily won a run-off election in Georgia on Tuesday, denying Democrats the chance for a 60-seat "super majority" in the Senate that would have enabled them to pass legislation virtually at will.
Reuters Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:48:48 -0500Households first NBN priority: report
HOUSEHOLDS currently disadvantaged by a lack of broadband services should be first priority in the government's new broadband network.
Australian IT Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:40:00 GMTObama vows to help states weather economic woes
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AP - President-elect Barack Obama promised swift action Tuesday on an economic plan "to solve this crisis and to ease the burden on our states," and he cast governors as his partners in crafting a recession-rebound strategy.
yahoo.com Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:40:42 GMTOfficials: Obama to tap Richardson for Commerce
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AP - President-elect Barack Obama plans to name New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as his choice for commerce secretary on Wednesday, adding another former campaign rival to his Cabinet, Democratic officials said.
yahoo.com Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:10:13 GMTUN probe looks at more suspects in Hariri killing
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AP - A U.N. special commission investigating the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri reported Tuesday that it has uncovered fresh evidence that could lead to more suspects.
yahoo.com Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:37:43 GMTChambliss to win Senate runoff, CNN projects
Georgia voters are going to the polls Tuesday in a runoff election that could determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
CNN Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:22:21 EST
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