Topic: David Williams
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Postal Service says cost-cutting will delay mail. How slow will it go?
The US Postal Service, facing billions in losses, proposes cuts to its processing facilities that will delay the delivery of stamped mail by one day. But the changes won't affect the busy holiday period.
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Beyond racism: lessons from the South on racial discrimination and prejudice
Seven lessons from the deep South on racism, racial discrimination, and prejudice.
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'Pork barrel' spending: A big liability for lawmakers in 2010 election?
With the federal deficit at $1.5 trillion, some voters are balking at politicians who tout a record of securing ‘pork barrel’ projects.
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New York terror trial likely to revolve around confidential informant
The jury-selection process began Tuesday for four men accused of plotting to plant bombs outside a Bronx synagogue. The defense is likely to focus on the confidential informant in the case.
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Healthcare reform backlash: Americans angry over earmarks
Healthcare reform legislation often means cutting 'deals,' but public anger over earmarks may further gridlock healthcare reform.
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New York, terror trial capital of the US
New York's federal courts have seen many major terrorist trials since the early 1990s, several involving Al Qaeda-linked operatives.
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Robert Byrd, longest-serving Congress member, a master historian
First elected to Congress in 1952, Sen. Robert Byrd has an encyclopedic knowledge of Senate rules and legislative history dating back to Roman times. On Wednesday, he became the longest-serving member of Congress.
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Terrorist plots uncovered in the US since 9/11
At least 21 plots to launch attacks on American soil have been thwarted. Here's a chronology.
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New York plot shows 'bunches of guys' can become terrorists in post-9/11 world
Organized groups are still the main threat, but homegrown jihadists can be very dangerous, too.
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Terrorism & Security
New York terror plotters wanted to 'do jihad'
Four men were arrested in New York Wednesday night after plotting to blow up two synagogues in the Bronx and shoot down military airplanes.
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Alleged terror plot disrupted by New York officials, FBI
Four men planned attacks against Jewish and military targets, according to authorities.
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'Pig Book': Congressional 'pork' hits $19.6 billion in 2009
Citizens Against Government Waste released its annual report on 'pork barrel' projects Tuesday.
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