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Political News – Weekly Newsletter for March 14-21, 2011

Readout of President Obama's Meeting with Secretary Gates and General Petraeus

Release Time:  For Immediate Release The President, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, and General David Petraeus met today to discuss our ongoing efforts in Afghanistan, including the effectiveness of .... Original article on Gaea Times at  : Readout of President Obama's Meeting with Secretary Gates and General Petraeus.

Political News – Weekly Newsletter for March 7-14, 2011

Remarks of Denis McDonough Deputy National Security Advisor to the President???As Prepared for Delivery

Release Time:  For Immediate Release ADAMS Center Sterling, Virginia Partnering with Communities to Prevent Violent Extremism in America As Prepared for Delivery— Thank you, Imam Magid, for your very kind introduction and welcome.  ... Read : Remarks of Denis McDonough Deputy National Security Advisor to the President–As Prepared for Delivery.

Political News – Weekly Newsletter for March 1-7, 2011

Manmohan Singh lauds Mukherjee, says budget meets economic challenges

NEW DELHI - The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Monday praising Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said the Union Budget meets all the challenges that the economy faces today including sustaining high growth rates. He said that adequate provisions have been made for infrastructure and social sector as well as agricultural development. “It is important to curb ... Read this article on Gaea Times at : Manmohan Singh lauds Mukherjee, says budget meets economic challenges.

Political News – Weekly Newsletter for February 21-28, 2011

Gaddafi's son warns of bloody civil war

Tripoli, Feb 21 (IANS/AKI) Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s son warned Monday that the country faced a bloody civil war if anti-government protesters refused to accept offers of reform. Amid reports of growing opposition to Gaddafi’s rule, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi said in a televised speech that his father remained in charge with the army’s backing .... Original article  : Gaddafi’s son warns of bloody civil war.

Political News – Weekly Newsletter for February 14-21, 2011

Orissa budget session begins on stormy note

BHUBANESWAR - The budget session of the Orissa assembly began on a stormy note here Monday with opposition members raising anti-government slogans for alleged irregularities in purchase of pulses for the mid-day meal scheme in schools and nutrition programme for women. Opposition Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members created ruckus and started shouting slogans .... Original article  : Orissa budget session begins on stormy note.