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Obama administration eyes ways to help laid-off workersWASHINGTON - The Obama administration is considering steps to ease the burdens of laid-off American workers, including possible extensions of unemployment and health benefits, officials said last Saturday. More » |
Obama mum on adding more troops in AfghanistanWASHINGTON - President Barack Obama on Tuesday ruled out shrinking the Afghanistan war to a counterterrorism campaign. But he did not signal whether he is prepared to send any more troops to the war zone - either the 40,000 his top commander wants or a smaller buildup, according to several officials. More » |
