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• Despite Recession, Americans Stay Optimistic

  BNET - 2009-03-14

  Lauren Ashburn from USA Today discusses a survey of 1000 people who were interviewed about economic hardships and the nation. Buried in the grim findings were some surprising notes of optimism.

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• Concerns widen on waits for Iraq gear

  - 2008-02-28

  WASHINGTON -- Four U.S. senators have asked the Defense Department for a sweeping review of the Pentagon's failures to quickly get troops in Iraq "the best possible equipment," including armored vehicles that protect against some of the most lethal types of roadside bombs. The request, contained...

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• More truth from candidates would benefit the country

  - 2008-02-06

  With John Edwards' suspension of his presidential campaign, Americans will have to find another way to speak out effectively against those who are destroying the American Dream ("Edwards ends 2008 presidential run," News, Thursday). Edwards was the only candidate who spoke honestly about the failure of...

  Tags: benefit, Government, Iraq, Leadership, U.S., USA Today, White House

• Unprecedented Consortium of Media Companies and Cause Partners Unite Around 4th Annual FYI - Film Your Issue Global Competition

  - 2008-02-04

  To: FILM EDITORS Contact: Ragini Bhalla of the Sharpe Alliance, +1-310-271-2323, cell: +1-310-623-2849, ragini@sharpealliance.com More Than 25 Million American Young Adults Invited to Participate in Online Campaign Cronkite, Brokaw, Maher, Weinstein, Williams among VIP Jurists NEW YORK, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- USA TODAY, The United Nations, The Associated Press,...

  Tags: Associated Press, INTERNET, Leadership, MTV, MySpace, Strategy, U.N., U.S., USA Today

• Merger would have a big-city impact

  - 2008-01-21

  A merger between Delta Air Lines and Northwest or United would greatly extend the reach of the resulting airline, giving it influence over service and fares in more major U.S. business markets than any of them has today. A Delta-United deal would be an industry game-changer,...

  Tags: carrier, Delta Air Lines Inc., FINANCE, Investment, merger, U.S., United, USA Today

• Remembering 2007: From the Middle East to the NFL

  - 2007-12-31

  Success of surge The turning of the tide of war in Iraq is the most significant story of 2007. The once questioned "surge" has proved to be not only what was needed to start bringing Iraq under control but also what was needed to show the...

  Tags: Iran, Iraq, Leadership, Litigation, NFL, U.S., USA Today

• Desertion distortion

  - 2007-12-24

  ITEM: The Associated Press reported on November 16: "Soldiers strained by six years at war are deserting their posts at the highest rate since 1980, with the number of Army deserters this year showing an 80 percent increase since the United States invaded Iraq in 2003." ITEM: On November...

  Tags: Associated Press, INTERNET, Iraq, NETWORKING, soldier, U.S., USA Today

• Top 25 Influential people

  - 2007-09-04

  For good or ill, they are the 25 most influential people of the past 25 years. Some started wars; others negotiated peace. They tapped new technologies that link the world, map the human body and demonstrate its possibilities, and they prompted us to rethink the way we relate to one...

  Tags: Associated Press, leader, Leadership, photograph, president, U.S., USA Today

• Interpol chief urges more data sharing

  - 2007-07-09

  LONDON -- The United States, European nations and other countries are not sharing critical information on terrorists that could prevent attacks like the recent attempted car bombings in Britain, the head of Interpol warned. Ronald Noble, secretary-general of the 186-nation police agency, told USA TODAY that...

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• Not all pet owners are responsible, so law must intervene

  - 2007-07-03

  Every year, millions of homeless cats and dogs die in shelters across the country. That is why USA TODAY's editorial "Better ways to save pets" was so disappointing (Our view, Unwanted animals debate, Wednesday). The Humane Society of the United States strongly supports the California Healthy...

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