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Biden, Obama urge Senate to pass Paycheck Fairness Act

By doris | Published: July 21, 2010

Full Story at CNN.com (CNN) — Vice President Joe Biden urged the Senate on Tuesday to “get on the right side” and pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, and President Barack Obama issued a statement reiterating his support of the legislation. The bill, approved by the House in a 256-163 vote in January of last year, [...]

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Clinton outlines sweeping agenda for U.N. conference

By doris | Published: September 19, 2009

Full Story at CNN.com Clinton also strongly defended the Obama administration’s decision to scrap Bush-era plans for a missile defense shield in Europe, calling it a move that ultimately will leave the United States and its allies better positioned to defend against a potential threat from Iran. “Our agenda is ambitious,” she told an audience [...]

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