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Afghans the losers in US election - Sydney Morning Herald

US election 2012: straight-laced denizens of Sin City cast the dice on Mitt Romney's 'Mormon moment' - Daily Telegraph

Where the U.S. Election Stands Now - Gallup

US election 2012: Mitt Romney basks in the glory of Nevada win - Daily Telegraph

Israel and U.S. politics - Washington Post

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Egyptians cancel meetings with U.S. lawmakers after aid warnings
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An Egyptian military delegation abruptly cancelled its meetings with U.S. lawmakers to return to Cairo on Monday after warnings from both Congress and the White House that Egypt's crackdown on non-governmental groups could threaten its $1.3 billion in annual U.S. military aid. A spokesman for the Egyptian Embassy confirmed that the delegation had cancelled its meetings ...
Most Egyptians Oppose U.S. Economic Aid
Egyptians are as likely to favor economic aid from Arab governments (68%) as they are to oppose aid from the U.S. (71%). Half favor aid from international institutions.
U.S. shuts embassy as fighting rages
Intense blasts echo through the Syrian city of Homs after a weekend bloodbath ended in hundreds of deaths, activists say.
U.S. Rep. Biggert won't face Republican primary challenge
Veteran Republican U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert will not face a March primary challenge in the newly drawn west and south suburban 11th Congressional District, the Illinois State Board of Elections ruled today.
Congress: Egypt's Harassment of NGOs Puts U.S. Aid at Risk
Dozens of lawmakers are warning that the $1.3 billion in military aid the U.S. gives Cairo each year is in jeopardy unless the Egyptian government lifts the travel ban on personnel from American nongovernmental organizations and stops harassing civil-society groups there.
Political Discussions At Work: A Professional No-No
With the 2012 U.S. presidential elections approaching later this year, many people will be discussing politics at work. But are political discussions in the workplace appropriate?
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Federal By-election Underway: Elections Canada Issues Writ of By-election for Toronto-Danforth (Ontario)
OTTAWA, ONTARIO-- - - The writ of by-election was issued today by Elections Canada for the federal by-election to be held on Monday, March 19, 2012, in the electoral district of Toronto-Danforth to fill ...
Attorney general OKs deal on Texas election map
Attorney general OKs deal on Texas election map Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 12:48 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2012 SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A congressman's lawyer says the Texas attorney general has agreed to a temporary voting map that could keep the April 3 date for primary ...
QUICK TAKE: Facebook PAC Raises $170K In First Three Months
Facebook's political action committee raised $170,000 in its first three months, according to a Federal Elections Commission filing. The social network created the PAC in late September, but hasn't yet contributed to any federal candidates, Bloomberg News reports.
Judge: Keep negotiating Texas redistricting deal
A federal judge swiftly rejected a proposed temporary fix to Texas' months-long fight over redistricting on Monday, ordering all sides to keep talking just hours after a compromise was announced by the attorney general and immediately condemned by several minority advocacy groups.
Palanivel takes over as Perak MIC chief
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 - Datuk Seri G. Palanivel has taken over as Perak MIC chief with immediate effect, a strategic move aimed at strengthening the party before federal elections are called. The decision to place Palanivel, MIC's president, at the helm of the state chapter, appears to be part of Barisan Nasional's (BN) concerted efforts to ensure ...
Constitutional Amendment to stop the lynching of democracy
The growing Occupy the Dream movement for economic equality and empowerment emerging across the United States has correctly determined that one of its top priorities is to support fervently the passage of a Constitutional Amendment to make all federal elections publicly financed.
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Wis. elections board wants to do review itself
The head of the Wisconsin state elections board charged with reviewing about 1.9 million signatures seeking to recall Gov. Scott Walker and five others says verification work done by outside tea party groups should not be...
Wisconsin elections board wants to do review itself
The head of the Wisconsin state elections board charged with reviewing about 1.9 million signatures seeking to recall Gov. Scott Walker and five others says verification work done by outside tea party groups should not be considered.
Voting held in India state polls
Voting is held in key state elections in the Indian states of Punjab and Uttarakhand, amid tight security.
Elections board may not consider outside help on recall petitions
Madison - The head of the Wisconsin state elections board charged with reviewing about 1.9 million signatures seeking to recall Gov. Scott Walker and five others says verification work done by outside tea party groups should not be considered.
Conn. elections panel questioned in staff pick
The State Elections Enforcement Commission continues to be mired in politics in its selection of an executive director.
Dems want their candidate as Ind. elections chief
While Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels held off Saturday on appointing a permanent replacement for the state elections chief convicted early that morning of voter fraud, Democrats said they planned to move quickly to wrest control of the politically powerful office from the GOP.
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City elections provoke lively debate over Tempe's future
For two hours Monday night, Tempe residents gathered in the City Council chambers to hear five council and three mayoral candidates make their case to voters, who will head to the polls on March 13 fo
Bay City's Citizens District Councils have elections Tuesday
Maybe it slipped your notice that Tuesday is an election day in Bay City. If you want input into a liaison between citizenry and officialdom, you probably should take a few minutes to vote on membership in your Citizens District Council.
ESCONDIDO: City wants labor union removed from voting-rights lawsuit
Attorneys for Escondido have filed a motion seeking to remove a construction labor union as a plaintiff in a voting-rights lawsuit that says city elections discriminate against Latinos.
City of Douglas presents official list of candidates for 2012 elections
Two candidates for Mayor and five more for Council seats will be running at the next primary and general elections for the City of Douglas to be held on Tuesday, March 3 and May 15 respectively.
Filing for city, school board elections begins Monday
The filing period for candidates to be placed on the ballot for May 12 city and school district elections opens Monday.
Filing begins in city, school elections
Even as the date of the state primary eleciton remains up in the air, filing began Monday for the city and school board elections slated for May 12.
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Filing begins for May elections
Filing for the May 12 local elections begins Monday.
Local council elections confirmed for March 10
Local Council elections are to be held on March 10. The writ of election of the local council elections was published on Thursday afternoon. Sliema local council is not listed in the list of locations.
China protest village readies for local elections
A village in southern China where mass protests over land disputes drove out local officials and police has begun preparing for elections to replace the ousted leaders.
Mosta mayor not among PL’s approved candidates for local councils elections
Mosta mayor Paul Chetcuti Caruana will not contest the local councils election on a Labour ticket. Present Mosta mayor Paul Chetcuti Caruana was not approved by the Labour Party to contest the local council elections to be held next March.
Maharashtra holds local bodies elections Tuesday
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) The stage is set for elections to 27 Zilla Parishads and 305 panchayat samitis across Maharashtra which go to polls Tuesday amid tight security around the state, a top official said here Monday.
Gov. Perdue holds key to local elections case
The State Board of Elections is still waiting for Gov. Beverly Perdue to fill two vacancies on the board so it can hear a case involving Elizabeth City’s 3rd Ward and a second pending case affecting another town.
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