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    May 22, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  1. Oklahoma tornado: Governor vows to rebuild, 'regain our strength'

    MOORE, Oklahoma -- Rescue workers with sniffer dogs and searchlights combed through the wreckage left by a massive tornado to ensure no survivors remained buried in the rubble of schools, homes and buildings in an Oklahoma City suburb.
    MOORE, Oklahoma -- Rescue workers with sniffer dogs and searchlights combed through the wreckage left by a massive tornado to ensure no survivors remained buried in the rubble of schools, homes and buildings in an Oklahoma City suburb. The massive...

    Tags: Barack Obama, Weather Warnings, Politics, Executive Branch, Relief and Aid Organizations

    2. May 22, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  2. Eric Garcetti wins election to become mayor of Los Angeles

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    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles Councilman Eric Garcetti has been elected mayor of the United States' second-largest city after defeating his rival by a margin of 8 points, according to preliminary results. Garcetti, who becomes the first Jewish...

    Tags: Bill Clinton, Mike Feuer, Religion and Belief, Politics, O.J. Simpson

    3. May 22, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  3. Bernanke's prepared testimony to Joint Economic Committee

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    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Below is the text of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's prepared testimony on the U.S. economy to the congressional Joint Economic Committee on Wednesday. Chairman Brady, Vice Chair Klobuchar, and other members of the...

    Tags: Ben Bernanke, Real Estate, Financial Markets, Budget Control Act of 2011, Productivity

    4. May 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. L.A. Election: Breaking down the results [Video discussion]

    Results for the Los Angeles election trickled in Tuesday night&nbsp;<span>as voters decided on&nbsp;</span>a mayor, city controller and city attorney. Seats were also up for grabs on the City Council and L.A. Unified and L.A. Community College district boards.
    Results for the Los Angeles election trickled in Tuesday night as voters decided on a mayor, city controller and city attorney. Seats were also up for grabs on the City Council and L.A. Unified and L.A. Community College district boards. On Wednesday...

    Tags: Politics, Eric Garcetti, Elections, Local Elections, Wendy Greuel

    5. May 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. For candidates and campaigners, the hangover begins

    For candidates, campaigners, consultants and donors, Tuesday night must feel a little like standing at the roulette table in a Las Vegas Casino. Bets are down and the wheel is spinning. Who will win, who will lose, no one knows until the wheel stops. Or...

    Tags: Politics, Elections, Bankruptcy

    6. May 21, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  6. Lehigh Valley primary election wrap

    In a closely-contested race for Bethlehem mayor that remained too close to call well past midnight, Robert Donchez prevailed over William J. Reynolds by 296 votes according to unofficial Morning Call vote tabulations.
    In a closely-contested race for Bethlehem mayor that remained too close to call well past midnight, Robert Donchez prevailed over William J. Reynolds by 296 votes according to unofficial Morning Call vote tabulations. But the margin was so narrow...

    Tags: Voting, Judges, Pen Argyl, Religion and Belief, Politics

    7. May 21, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  7. Incumbents leading Lehigh County commissioner races

    Lehigh County Commissioner Michael P. Schware was fending off three challengers Tuesday in a tightly contested Republican primary to retain his District 5 seat and possibly allow the board's conservative slate to maintain control. But that slate appeared...

    Tags: Voting, Politics, Primaries, Macungie, Kevin Ryan

    8. May 21, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Red Line rehab poses political challenge for Emanuel

    Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday lauded Chicago Transit Authority workers for their "flawless" rollout of a five-month Red Line reconstruction that has shuttle buses replacing train service.
    Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday lauded Chicago Transit Authority workers for their "flawless" rollout of a five-month Red Line reconstruction that has shuttle buses replacing train service. So far, they're breathing a sigh of relief at City Hall. The...

    Tags: Chicago Mayor, Englewood, Danny K. Davis, Howard Brookins, Politics

    9. May 21, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Council to consider mayor's proposed pension changes

    With the city retirement system short hundreds of millions of dollars in unfunded liabilities, officials say they are likely to begin requiring municipal employees to contribute to their pensions.
    With the city retirement system short hundreds of millions of dollars in unfunded liabilities, officials say they are likely to begin requiring municipal employees to contribute to their pensions. "Pretty much everyone is in agreement that it's fair,"...

    Tags: Civil and Public Service, Labor Legislation, Howard County, Mary Pat Clarke, Politics

    10. May 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Oklahoma tornado: Search, cleanup continue; rebuilding ahead

    MOORE, Okla. &mdash; State and local officials vowed Tuesday to rebuild this bereft suburb, shattered by a tornado that brought death and massive destruction, even as they fought poor weather to push ahead with rescue efforts.
    MOORE, Okla. — State and local officials vowed Tuesday to rebuild this bereft suburb, shattered by a tornado that brought death and massive destruction, even as they fought poor weather to push ahead with rescue efforts. In a day marked by...

    Tags: Health and Safety at School, Barack Obama, Joplin Tornado (2011), Weather Warnings, FEMA

    11. May 21, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  11. Palm Beach County pushes ahead with inspector general legal fight

    The legal fight over how to pay for <a href="http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/">Palm Beach County</a>'s government watchdog will continue, county commissioners decided Tuesday, threatening to add another year and half of funding uncertainty for the inspector general's office.
    The legal fight over how to pay for Palm Beach County's government watchdog will continue, county commissioners decided Tuesday, threatening to add another year and half of funding uncertainty for the inspector general's office. A coalition of 14...

    Tags: National Government, Politics, Litigation, Boca Raton, Trials

    12. May 21, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  12. Palm Beach County approves new deal to sell Mecca Farms

    Finally giving up on developing taxpayer-owned Mecca Farms, <a href="http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/palmbeach/">Palm Beach County</a> commissioners Tuesday approved pursuing a $26 million deal to sell the former citrus groves to the state for water storage as well as a public shooting range.
    Finally giving up on developing taxpayer-owned Mecca Farms, Palm Beach County commissioners Tuesday approved pursuing a $26 million deal to sell the former citrus groves to the state for water storage as well as a public shooting range. The price of...

    Tags: South Florida Water Management District, Research, Conservation, Everglades, Environmental Issues

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