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A roadblock to rights for the disabled
On July 26, 1990, when President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on the lawn of the White House, I was too young be in attendance, or even understand the impact that this monumental law would have on the United States by...
Tags: Politics, Civil Laws, Tom Harkin, Parties and Movements, White House
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Congressional candidate profiles
MEET THE CANDIDATES When Marylanders head to the polls Nov. 6, they will elect members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in addition to casting their ballots for president. Dozens of people are running for a chance to represent the...Tags: Women's Health, House Building, Income Tax, Credit and Debt, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities
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MacMaster wants U.N. treaty out
TRAVERSE CITY (AP) -- A Northern Michigan lawmaker introduced legislation to ban a United Nations initiative that promotes worldwide environmental stewardship. The idea, he contends, presents a "road map to global governance" and threatens property rights...
Tags: Natural Resources, Politics, Environmental Issues, Agriculture, Natural Resource Industry
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Indian Treaty of 1836 will be topic of Tuesday program at Charlevoix library
CHARLEVOIX -- Dr. Charles Cleland will present a program on the historical events surrounding the negotiation of the Treaty of 1836 between the Odawa and Ojibwe people and the United States of America at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at the Charlevoix...Tags: Politics, Arts and Culture, Anthropology, Culture
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Clinton visits Egypt for first meeting with Islamist president
World NowSecretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met with Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi on Saturday in a fresh push to strengthen relations as Egypt enters an unpredictable era in which an untested political Islam is clashing with a secular military over... -
Mexico signs anti-piracy treaty, setting up battle with activists
World NowMEXICO CITY -- Mexico this week quietly signed the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, or ACTA, a controversial multinational treaty that sponsors say protects intellectual property but opponents call an assault on privacy and freedom of expression.... -
Clinton urges Egypt's military chief to cooperate with new president
World NowSecretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met with Egypt’s top military commander Sunday to discuss the nation’s transition to civilian rule and urge the general to cooperate with newly elected Islamist President Mohamed Morsi.... -
Trail of Tears littered with pain, hurt
America's struggle with equality was unacceptably long and bloody. Arguably one of the most tragic episodes in American history was the policy of Indian removal in the early 1800s. From America's founding, there were political interests that advocated...Tags: Politics, Andrew Jackson, War of 1812, Lynn University, Elections
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Global arms treaty hits resistance as deadline ticks down
World NowNegotiators at the United Nations worked to complete a new treaty to regulate the global arms trade by a Friday night deadline, but faced resistance from some nations, including Iran, Syria, North Korea, and a request for more time from the United States.... -
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Head: Law of the Sea Treaty Will Pass
Channel 2 NewsThe head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce-- the nation's premier group representing business interests -- said Thursday that he believes the U.S. Senate will pass the Law of the Sea Treaty during its next session. Despite Tom Donahue's prediction, the...Tags: Politics, U.S. Elections, Think Tanks, Government, Parties and Movements
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How To Step Back From Brink With Iran
The Hartford CourantIt's a classic case of brinkmanship bargaining: Iran and the West, each seeking to squeeze concessions from the other side, have decided to continue their nuclear negotiations on June 17, a few weeks before a punishing new round of sanctions takes effect....Tags: Politics, International Atomic Energy Agency, Afghanistan, Nuclear Policy, Iran
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Charlevoix Historical Society hosts program on Indian treaties
CHARLEVOIX -- The Charlevoix Historical Society will be hosting a program on the interpretation of Indian treaties throughout United States history at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, at the Depot, Depot Beach. The program will be presented by former Michigan...Tags: Politics, Arts and Culture
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