GOP governors walk balance beam on health law

ATLANTA (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who made a fortune as a health care executive, long opposed President Barack Obama's remake of the health insurance market. After the Democratic president won re-election, the Republican governor softened his tone. He said he wanted to "have a conversation" with the administration about implementing the 2010 law. With a federal deadline approaching, he also...

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Judge allows ban on funds to Planned Parenthood

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas judge has ruled that the state may cut off funding to Planned Parenthood's family planning programs for poor women.The attorney general's spokeswoman, Lauren Bean, said Judge Gary Harger has ruled that Texas may exclude otherwise qualified doctors and clinics from receiving state funding just because they advocate for abortion rights. The state has long banned the use...

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Column: Gun debate revives enduring American fight

On the eve of a new year, a libertarian strain pulses through America — a get-government-out-of-my-personal-life sensibility that cuts across ideologies and is driven by a younger generation's cultural attitudes.We've seen it in gay-marriage legalization and marijuana decriminalization. And in the fact that, four decades after Roe v. Wade allowed abortion, there's little appetite among most for overturning...

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Texas judge OKs ban on Planned Parenthood funding

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas can cut off funding to Planned Parenthood's family planning programs for poor women, a state judge ruled Monday, requiring thousands to find new state-approved doctors for their annual exams, cancer screenings and birth control.Judge Gary Harger said that Texas may exclude otherwise qualified doctors and clinics from receiving state funding if they advocate for abortion...

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Monti says 2nd term could vindicate his policies

MILAN (AP) — Premier Mario Monti says a second term would demonstrate to Italians that he is not a wicked taxman.Monti told RAI public television Thursday that he believes his technical government "did good things for Italy."Monti, a trained economist, is heading a caretaker government in the run-up to February elections, where he is harnessing a coalition of centrist parties.His 13-month technical...

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Start the New Year With a Clear Mind and Body by Eliminating Clutter From the Home

And Make Some Extra Money Selling Those Unwanted Things on eBid.netMiami, FL (PRWEB) December 31, 2012The positive physical and psychological effects of clearing clutter from your life have been well-documented. Benefits include creating a focused mind, finding extra time in the day to exercise, reducing accidents - and earning some extra cash selling unnecessary clutter online. One of the best options...

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ListedBy’s Stephan Piscano Perspective Featured In REI Voice Magazine’s 2013 Market Predictions

Feature projects outlook from ten prominent U.S. city, state and national real estate industry leaders and city executives.Napa, CA (PRWEB) December 31, 2012ListedBy (http://www.ListedBy.com), the first free online real estate marketplace and social network with live bidding public real estate auctions and ‘Best Offer’ functionality today announced that its CEO and Founder Stephan Piscano’s outlook...

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Congressional Dairy Fix Would Still Raise Milk Prices

Dairy Manufacturers and Consumer Groups Oppose New ProgramWASHINGTON, Dec. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) stated today that the legislation proposed by Congressional Agriculture Committee leaders would still cause a problem in the marketplace because it includes a controversial new program designed to limit the milk supply. That proposal, championed...

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Astrology Secrets Revealed: New Online Website PsychicTarot.us Reveals Astrology Advice for $5

Astrology has been a cornerstone of every known civilization, and PsychicTarot.us has announced the release of their new online marketplace for readers and clients. The new system allows readers to list their readings and sell to a global market.Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) December 31, 2012To further enhance the options for site users, the metaphysical market place PsychicTarot.us has added Astrology...

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The Top Four Trending Marketing Tactics for 2013

San Diego based Ad Agency Explains What companies Need to Know to be Noticed in Our Fast Paced and Cut-Throat Marketing Battlefield Released by Santora Media Group Inc.San Diego, California (PRWEB) December 31, 2012If a company is serious about business, they are likely to want to crush their competition. In the past, companies could simply put an ad in a newspaper and hire a mediocre inbound sales...

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More French troops go to Central African Republic

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — As rebels advance in Central African Republic, France has deployed an additional 180 troops to protect its interests.The French reinforcements arrived Sunday from nearby Gabon, bringing the total French military force in the capital, Bangui, to nearly 600, Col. Thierry Burkhard told The Associated Press Sunday. The troops are to protect French residents in the...

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African Union head visits Central African Republic

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — The leader of the African Union, Benin's President Thomas Boni Yayi, has proposed a government of national unity to resolve the rebel conflict in Central African Republic.Boni Yayi arrived here Sunday to try to find a negotiated resolution to the country's crisis. The president of the African Union met with President Francois Bozize and then made an appeal to...

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AU warns of sanctions if rebels take over CAR

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Rebels advancing to the capital of the Central African Republic of will face sanctions and the country suspended from activities of the African Union if they seize power, an AU official warned Monday.Chairwoman of the Commission of the AU Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma said the AU rejects any attempt to seize power forcefully. Any attempt to seize power unconstitutionally will...

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Nigeria president likens nation's unrest to Syria

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has likened attacks by a radical Islamist sect in his West African nation to the ongoing civil war in Syria, an unlikely acknowledgment from the seat of power about the violent unrest gripping the country.Jonathan's comments Sunday are widely viewed here as hyperbole because the estimated 45,000 people killed in the Syrian uprising is far...

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South Africa: Mandela convalesces, legacy secure

 South Africa's agonizing past swept over Alex McLaren, who stepped into sunlight with tears in his eyes after a tour of the Apartheid Museum, an unsparing study of white minority rule and the costly fight against it.Yet South Africa-born McLaren, an American citizen, also found inspiration in the museum's exhibition about Nelson Mandela, former prisoner, South Africa's first black head of state...

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Moody’s Analytics & IHS Global Insight Say Construction and Software Adding Jobs in Western U.S., EmploymentCrossing Finds 416,000 Jobs in Region.

Two major studies show that the western United States is currently leading the country in creating jobs.Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) January 01, 2013Moody’s Analytics Inc. and IHS Global Insight Inc. in a report in Bloomberg are stating that hiring by homebuilders and software companies is helping the western states lead the country in jobs growth. Job search site EmploymentCrossing.com has also found 416,000...

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Athanatos Christian Ministries Offers New Online Learning Opportunities for the New Year

ACM's Online Apologetics Academy offers in-depth certificate programs, a la carte classes and options for Christian educators.Holmen, WI (PRWEB) January 01, 2013Athanatos Christian Ministries (ACM) now offers learners options at their Online Apologetics Academy. The options now available include two certificate programs, training for Christian educators or opportunities for learners to take individual...

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Selena Gomez is the Most Beautiful Girl in the World According to 2013 Most Beautiful List

Most Beautiful List, owned by Mahvrick, named Selena Gomez as the Most Beautiful Girl in the world for the second year. The Most Beautiful List launched 5 years ago by covering the most beautiful women in the world.Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 01, 2013At midnight, Most Beautiful List named Selena Gomez the most beautiful woman in the world for the second year running. Selena Gomez has proven that...

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Chatwing Team Introduces an Efficient Web Chat Tool for Effective Global Connectivity

Chatwing’s latest chat widget version offers full conversation control to its users. The flexible chat software can easily connect users to a thousand chatters or to selected web visitors.Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) January 01, 2013Cambridge, MA - Today, the importance of achieving and improving global connectivity is essential for personal and business growth. Effective global connectivity brings about...

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Phone Doctors Announces Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Smartphone Repair Businesses

Phone Doctors encourages the mobile device repair industry to resolve to reach for higher standards in customer service and support for iPhones, Androids, and other mobile devices in 2013.(PRWEB) January 01, 2013The Journal of Clinical Psychology at the University of Scranton recently published a study on New Year's resolution statistics. This study found that 45 percent of Americans make resolutions.Most...

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