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US to restore full diplomatic ties with Myanmar (AP)

WASHINGTON ? The United States is restoring full diplomatic relations with Myanmar, a landmark in the Obama administration’s drive to reward democratic reforms by a government the U.S. previously treated as a pariah. The decision announced Friday to exchange ambassadors … Continue reading

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Economic woes could trump social issues in SC (AP)

PROSPERITY, S.C. ? Allen Koon had always picked his presidential candidates largely based on whether they shared his moral values and stances on issues such as abortion. Then the recession pushed South Carolina’s unemployment rate to record levels and Koon’s … Continue reading

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White House mum on tax cut if no deal to pay costs (AP)

WASHINGTON ? The White House refused to say Tuesday whether President Barack Obama would agree to payroll tax cuts if they add to the nation’s deficit, as the top Senate Republican predicted lawmakers eventually would reach an agreement to prevent … Continue reading

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