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In Defense Of The Flag (Sewn For History Class)Bob Heft, who sewed the 50-state flag as a high schooler, received a B- for his project. Heft's history teacher accused him of not knowing how many states were in the union at the time. The teacher changed the grade when the design was accepted by Congress.
NPR Friday, July 03, 2009Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will resignANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, Republican John McCain's vice presidential running mate in 2008, said on Friday she will resign this month and will not run for re-
election as governor.
Reuters Friday, July 03, 2009Gov. Ted Strickland On Ohio's Budget ImpasseOhio is facing a $3.2 billion shortfall in its finances. Gov. Ted Strickland has proposed slots at racetracks and spending cuts, but has not been able to reach a deal with the Legislature. The state is operating on a temporary budget for the next few days.
NPR Friday, July 03, 2009What Now For Sarah Palin?Ron Elving, NPR's senior Washington editor, talks with Melissa Block about the ramifications of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's resignation.
NPR Friday, July 03, 2009Palin announces she'll leave office by end of monthAlaska Gov. Sarah Palin is expected to announce Friday that she will not seek a second term, a Republican source close to Palin tells CNN.
CNN Friday, July 03, 2009Alaska Gov. Palin To ResignAlaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who was Republican Sen. John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential campaign, says she will resign from office July 26.
NPR Friday, July 03, 2009Palin resigning as Alaska governor on July 26WASILLA, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made a surprise announcement Friday that she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race....
The Arizona Republic Friday, July 03, 2009Sarah Palin to resign as Alaska governor this monthANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, Republican John McCain's vice presidential running mate in 2008, said on Friday she will resign this month, an unexpected move that could signal a run for higher office.
Reuters Friday, July 03, 2009Analysis: Palin Plays by Her Own Rules, AgainSarah Palin demonstrated once again today that she is one of America's most unconventional politicians following an unpredictable path to an uncertain future.
Washington Post Friday, July 03, 2009Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to resign in surprise moveANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, the Republican Party's vice presidential
candidate in 2008, said on Friday she will resign this month, an unexpected move that could signal a run for higher office.
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