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Embattled, Rice bows out of running; Kerry likely
WASHINGTON (AP) — Susan Rice, the embattled U.N. ambassador, abruptly withdrew from consideration to be the next secretary of state on Thursday after a bitter, weekslong standoff with Republican senators who declared they would fight to defeat her nomination.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Susan Rice, the embattled U.N. ambassador, abruptly withdrew from consideration to be the next secretary of state on Thursday after a bitter, weekslong standoff with Republican senators who declared they would fight to defeat her nomination.
Friday, December, 14, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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N.D. coal plant backers want extension
Backers of a proposed coal-to-liquid fuel plant in western North Dakota will ask for a fifth extension of state aid to study the project, a spokesman said Monday.
Tuesday, December, 11, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Backers of a proposed coal-to-liquid fuel plant in western North Dakota will ask for a fifth extension of state aid to study the project, a spokesman said Monday.
Tuesday, December, 11, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Neb. speakers pack meeting on oil pipeline plan
At the lone Nebraska public hearing on the revised plan for an oil pipeline through the state, the multitude of speakers sounded familiar refrains for and against the project. More than 160 people signed up to address the packed hearing Tuesday in Albion, the Lincoln Journal Star said.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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At the lone Nebraska public hearing on the revised plan for an oil pipeline through the state, the multitude of speakers sounded familiar refrains for and against the project. More than 160 people signed up to address the packed hearing Tuesday in Albion, the Lincoln Journal Star said.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Islamists battle opponents as Egypt crisis grows
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt descended into political turmoil on Wednesday over the constitution drafted by Islamist allies of President Mohammed Morsi, and at least 211 people were wounded as supporters and opponents battled each other with firebombs, rocks and sticks outside the presidential palace.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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CAIRO (AP) — Egypt descended into political turmoil on Wednesday over the constitution drafted by Islamist allies of President Mohammed Morsi, and at least 211 people were wounded as supporters and opponents battled each other with firebombs, rocks and sticks outside the presidential palace.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Measure 5 friends, foes find common ground
North Dakota legislators and others who opposed the recently defeated ballot measure aimed at creating the state’s first felony penalty for severe animal cruelty have drafted a bill establishing such a penalty, and backers of the failed initiated measure have offered a qualified endorsement.
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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North Dakota legislators and others who opposed the recently defeated ballot measure aimed at creating the state’s first felony penalty for severe animal cruelty have drafted a bill establishing such a penalty, and backers of the failed initiated measure have offered a qualified endorsement.
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Strategy, timing key to pot becoming legal in two states
SEATTLE — In the late-1980s heyday of the anti-drug “Just Say No” campaign, a man calling himself “Jerry” appeared on a Seattle talk radio show to criticize U.S. marijuana laws.
Monday, December, 03, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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SEATTLE — In the late-1980s heyday of the anti-drug “Just Say No” campaign, a man calling himself “Jerry” appeared on a Seattle talk radio show to criticize U.S. marijuana laws.
Monday, December, 03, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Strategy, timing key to states' pot legalization
SEATTLE (AP) — In the late-1980s heyday of the anti-drug "Just Say No" campaign, a man calling himself "Jerry" appeared on a Seattle talk radio show to criticize U.S. marijuana laws.
Sunday, December, 02, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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SEATTLE (AP) — In the late-1980s heyday of the anti-drug "Just Say No" campaign, a man calling himself "Jerry" appeared on a Seattle talk radio show to criticize U.S. marijuana laws.
Sunday, December, 02, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Turkey Trot to take off Thanksgiving
Backers hope the Turkey Trot becomes a new holiday tradition in Jamestown. The 5K race/walk with the proceeds benefiting the Community Action Food Pantry is slated for Thanksgiving morning in Jamestown. Organizers hope it will become an annual event.
Saturday, November, 17, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Backers hope the Turkey Trot becomes a new holiday tradition in Jamestown. The 5K race/walk with the proceeds benefiting the Community Action Food Pantry is slated for Thanksgiving morning in Jamestown. Organizers hope it will become an annual event.
Saturday, November, 17, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Oil industry group pushes Obama to OK Canadian pipeline
The fight over a proposed pipeline to transport crude oil from Canada to Gulf Coast refineries has picked up again with groups on both sides putting pressure on President Barack Obama to either approve or reject the pipeline.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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The fight over a proposed pipeline to transport crude oil from Canada to Gulf Coast refineries has picked up again with groups on both sides putting pressure on President Barack Obama to either approve or reject the pipeline.
Friday, November, 16, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Changes coming to Obama’s team later
Big changes are coming to President Barack Obama’s administration — just not right away. The White House is making the nation’s high-stakes fiscal crisis its top priority coming out of the election, underscoring the vital importance of averting severe year-end tax increases and spending cuts, not just for the economy but in setting the tone for Obama’s second term.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Big changes are coming to President Barack Obama’s administration — just not right away. The White House is making the nation’s high-stakes fiscal crisis its top priority coming out of the election, underscoring the vital importance of averting severe year-end tax increases and spending cuts, not just for the economy but in setting the tone for Obama’s second term.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Heitkamp credits Cass as difference-maker
Through a throng of jubilant supporters, someone called out what most of the room was thinking: “Senator Heitkamp!” Heidi Heitkamp, hoarse from the final days of her campaign but jubilant herself, said the credit lay with the people cheering her on.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Through a throng of jubilant supporters, someone called out what most of the room was thinking: “Senator Heitkamp!” Heidi Heitkamp, hoarse from the final days of her campaign but jubilant herself, said the credit lay with the people cheering her on.
Friday, November, 09, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Gay-marriage backers find victories
For years, foes of same-sex marriage had a potent talking point: They’d won every time the issue went to a popular vote. That winning streak has now been shattered in a multi-state electoral sweep by gay marriage supporters — a historic tipping point likely to influence other states and possibly even the Supreme Court.
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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For years, foes of same-sex marriage had a potent talking point: They’d won every time the issue went to a popular vote. That winning streak has now been shattered in a multi-state electoral sweep by gay marriage supporters — a historic tipping point likely to influence other states and possibly even the Supreme Court.
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Gay-marriage backers end losing streak, look ahead
NEW YORK (AP) — For years, foes of same-sex marriage had a potent talking point: They'd won every time the issue went to a popular vote. That winning streak has now been shattered in a multi-state electoral sweep by gay marriage supporters — a historic tipping point likely to influence other states and possibly even the Supreme Court.
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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NEW YORK (AP) — For years, foes of same-sex marriage had a potent talking point: They'd won every time the issue went to a popular vote. That winning streak has now been shattered in a multi-state electoral sweep by gay marriage supporters — a historic tipping point likely to influence other states and possibly even the Supreme Court.
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Senate hopefuls pack in campaigning
Republican Rick Berg and Democrat Heidi Heitkamp wrapped up the most expensive U.S. Senate race in North Dakota history with a rush of campaigning Monday at restaurants, an engineering business and a civic club.
Tuesday, November, 06, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Republican Rick Berg and Democrat Heidi Heitkamp wrapped up the most expensive U.S. Senate race in North Dakota history with a rush of campaigning Monday at restaurants, an engineering business and a civic club.
Tuesday, November, 06, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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ND Senate hopefuls pack in last-minute campaigning
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Republican Rick Berg and Democrat Heidi Heitkamp wrapped up the most expensive U.S. Senate race in North Dakota history with a rush of campaigning Monday at restaurants, an engineering business and a civic club.
Monday, November, 05, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Republican Rick Berg and Democrat Heidi Heitkamp wrapped up the most expensive U.S. Senate race in North Dakota history with a rush of campaigning Monday at restaurants, an engineering business and a civic club.
Monday, November, 05, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Aussie PM's stock rises a bit with smack at rival
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — For a moment on the floor of Parliament, Australia's political landscape seemed upside down. Prime Minister Julia Gillard, whose party is widely expected to lose elections next year, was eviscerating the man who seems destined to replace her.
Sunday, November, 04, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — For a moment on the floor of Parliament, Australia's political landscape seemed upside down. Prime Minister Julia Gillard, whose party is widely expected to lose elections next year, was eviscerating the man who seems destined to replace her.
Sunday, November, 04, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Obama banks on Bill Clinton to clinch close states
PALM BAY, Fla. (AP) — Republican Mitt Romney has millionaire backers, a huge staff and years of campaign experience, which may be enough to win the White House. President Barack Obama has one asset Romney can't match, however: Bill Clinton.
Saturday, November, 03, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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PALM BAY, Fla. (AP) — Republican Mitt Romney has millionaire backers, a huge staff and years of campaign experience, which may be enough to win the White House. President Barack Obama has one asset Romney can't match, however: Bill Clinton.
Saturday, November, 03, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Letter to the editor: Measure 5 isn’t the answer to animal cruelty issues
People have asked for my opinion as a veterinarian on Measure 5. Two groups seek your support: one, North Dakotans for Responsible Animal Care, composed of the North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, North Dakota Farm Bureau, North Dakota Farmers Union, North Dakota Board of Animal Health and the Department of Agriculture; two, North Dakotans to Stop Animal Cruelty, initially started by several North Dakota individuals who have supported previous legislation against animal cruelty.
Saturday, November, 03, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - Opinion
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People have asked for my opinion as a veterinarian on Measure 5. Two groups seek your support: one, North Dakotans for Responsible Animal Care, composed of the North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, North Dakota Farm Bureau, North Dakota Farmers Union, North Dakota Board of Animal Health and the Department of Agriculture; two, North Dakotans to Stop Animal Cruelty, initially started by several North Dakota individuals who have supported previous legislation against animal cruelty.
Saturday, November, 03, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - Opinion
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Recount would put spotlight on N.D.’s unique voting rules
A tight U.S. Senate race in North Dakota between Rick Berg and Heidi Heitkamp has some people talking about a possible recount. There is also talk a recount would create nightmares based on North Dakota’s election rules and the fact it is the only state without voter registration.
Saturday, November, 03, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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A tight U.S. Senate race in North Dakota between Rick Berg and Heidi Heitkamp has some people talking about a possible recount. There is also talk a recount would create nightmares based on North Dakota’s election rules and the fact it is the only state without voter registration.
Saturday, November, 03, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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Fierce finish: Romney, Obama sharpen closing lines
PATASKALA, Ohio (AP) — Down to a fierce finish, President Barack Obama accused Mitt Romney of scaring voters with lies on Friday, while the Republican challenger warned grimly of political paralysis and another recession if Obama reclaims the White House. Heading into the final weekend, the race's last big report on the economy showed hiring picking up but millions still out of work.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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PATASKALA, Ohio (AP) — Down to a fierce finish, President Barack Obama accused Mitt Romney of scaring voters with lies on Friday, while the Republican challenger warned grimly of political paralysis and another recession if Obama reclaims the White House. Heading into the final weekend, the race's last big report on the economy showed hiring picking up but millions still out of work.
Friday, November, 02, 2012 - The Jamestown Sun - News
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