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US says negotiations with Greece on visa-free travel set back

The Associated Press
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May 15, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) - A U.S. official says that negotiations to allow Greek citizens to travel to the United States without visas have been set back. Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary...

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney's Reelection Campaign Going Strong

May 11, 2008

Greek American friends of Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, one of the Greek American Community's strongest supporters in the U.S. Congress, organized a fundraiser in support of her reelection campaign i

Obama Considering Hillary as His Running Mate

May 10, 2008

Democrat Barack Obama on Thursday did not rule out selecting rival Hillary Clinton as his vice presidential running mate if he ultimately defeats her in a race in which he has an almost insurmountable

Race Over or Not, Obama Takes a Victory Lap

The New York Times
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May 09, 2008

WASHINGTON — Senator Barack Obama began trying to rally the Democratic Party around him on Thursday and struck a tougher tone against Senator John McCain, saying Mr. McCain was “losing his bearings” i...

Gianaris, Vallone Leading Fight Against New Astoria Power Plant

Queens Chronicle
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May 09, 2008

by Annmarie Fertoli, Assistant Editor NEW YORK - The news that Astoria may be home to yet another power plant is not sitting well with residents and local lawmakers, who say the community already c...

Behind the Obama-Clinton Showdown Lies the Russert-Stephanopoulos Undercard

The New York Times
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May 05, 2008

WASHINGTON — It will be a generational battle royal, the younger upstart against the more seasoned warrior who resents the challenge. Senator Barack Obama vs. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton? Yes...

U.S. on South Stream deal

ANA- MPA
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May 02, 2008

The U.S. government was in no way displeased by Greece's agreement with Russia earlier this week to participate in the South Stream natural gas pipeline, according to US Deputy Assistant Secretary...

Using New Math, Clinton Contends She’s Ahead

The New York Times
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April 25, 2008

By JOHN M. BRODER Published: April 25, 2008 Seizing on her Pennsylvania primary victory, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and her surrogates are renewing their efforts to have the disputed Michigan ...

Clinton wins Pennsylvania by 10 Points, Stays Alive

April 23, 2008

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (CNN) -- Sen. Hillary Clinton claimed victory in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, beating out Sen. Barack Obama after a bruising six-week campaign. "It's a long road to 1600 Penn...

NYS Assemblyman Gianaris Calls Con Ed Chief's Raise Outrageous

April 17, 2008

BY KERRY BURKE and BILL HUTCHINSON DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS Wednesday, April 16th 2008, 4:00 AM Multimillionaire Con Ed boss Kevin Burke took a 24% pay hike last year, sparking outrage from cri...

Estonia to complete with visa-waiver deal with US despite criticism

March 11, 2008

STRASBOURG, France (AP) _ Estonia's president said Tuesday his country would sign a deal with Washington that should qualify it for the U.S. visa-waiver program later this year. President Toomas He...

Double Win Puts Crist in the Driver’s Seat

February 01, 2008

By Evan C. Lambrou Special to The National Herald NEW YORK – With voters trooping to the polls in Florida’s GOP primary and handing Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) a solid victory, transforming hi...

Clinton-Obama fued heats up in fierce Democratic presidential race

January 22, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday accused Barack Obama of "looking for a fight" in a rancorous debate and suggested her presidential rival acted out of frustration over two ...

U.S. official says Nicholas Burns is resigning

January 18, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) _ The State Department's third-highest diplomat, Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns, is resigning, a senior U.S. official said Friday. Secretary of State C...

Bush predicts Mideast peace treaty before he leaves White House

January 10, 2008

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) _ President George W. Bush on Thursday predicted that a Mideast peace treaty would be completed by the time he leaves office, but acknowledged the deadline would be difficult ...

Burns: Skopje must be sensitive to Greek concerns

November 30, 2007

MADRID (ANA)- Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis held talks here on Thursday, on the sidelines of the OSCE's ministerial session in Madrid, with US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs N...

Space pulls back, won't stay at posh Greek hotel

November 16, 2007

By Jack Torry The Columbus Dispatch WASHINGTON- Rep. Zack Space will look for less expensive digs in Greece rather than a luxurious Athens hotel he and four other House members were originally boo...

Niki Tsongas wins Massachusetts elections

October 18, 2007

BOSTON Oct 18 (VOG)- Niki Tsongas won the congress seat in the 5th regional district of Massachusetts in Wednesday’s elections. Mrs. Tsongas, wife of former senator Paul Tsongas, garnered 51% of the v...

Analysis: Nobel thrusts Gore back into spotlight, but will he run for U.S. president

October 12, 2007

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Al Gore on Friday added the Nobel Peace Prize to his Academy Award for his fight against global warming, fueling speculation the former U.S. vice president might enter next year's cr...

Bush administration criticizes U.S. lawmakers for approving Armenian genocide measure

October 11, 2007

WASHINGTON (AP) _ The Bush administration, chafing over a House of Representatives' committee vote to label as genocide the deaths of Armenians a century ago, said Thursday U.S. lawmakers could better...

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