Monthly Archives: May 2008

Democrats consider Fla., Mich. delegate plans

Posted on May 31, 2008 by TexasFred

WASHINGTON (AP) – Supporters for Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton staked out competing positions Saturday as Democrats searched for a compromise to seat disputed convention delegations from Florida and Michigan and clear the way for a smooth end to … Continue reading →

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Opposition mounts to US-Iraq security deal

Posted on May 30, 2008 by TexasFred

BAGHDAD (AP) – Tens of thousands rallied in several cities Friday against a proposed U.S.-Iraqi security agreement, raising doubts that negotiators can meet a July target to finalize a pact to keep U.S. troops in Iraq after the current U.N. … Continue reading →

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Texas children roped into Islamic training

Posted on May 30, 2008 by TexasFred

Public school students at Friendswood Junior High in the Houston area have been roped into Islamic training by representatives from the Council on American-Islamic Relations during class time, prompting religious leaders to protest over Principal Robin Lowe’s actions. Pastor Dave … Continue reading →

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