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South Carolina gov. cleared on use of state funds - Reuters border=

South Carolina gov. cleared on use of state funds - Reuters

Reuters
ATLANTA, July 2 (Reuters) - South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, who faces growing calls to quit over an extramarital affair, did not misuse public funds in trips he made to see his mistress, the state's top police official said on …
The State
Wall Street Journal
The Associated Press
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Budget magicians use sleight of hand to help close California's... - San Jose Mercury News border=

Budget magicians use sleight of hand to help close California's… - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News
By Mike Zapler SACRAMENTO - The menu of options to close California's massive deficit is short and seemingly clear: Cut spending, raise taxes or borrow.
Sacramento Bee
New York Times
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SV fireworks show to cause 'gridlock,' festival-goers urged to use ... - San Jose Mercury News border=

SV fireworks show to cause 'gridlock,' festival-goers urged to use … - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
The event is a fundraiser for the city's park system, and has helped finance projects such as the picnic area at Skypark, as well as the dog park, skate park and community center. Hohmann has been working with area businesses to limit any problems that …

San Jose limits water use - San Jose Mercury News border=

San Jose limits water use - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
While the rules passed Tuesday apply to every resident of San Jose, most San Jose residents receive their water not from the city's municipal water department, but from a private company, San Jose Water Company, which has 1 million customers in San …
Burbank Leader

Getting Back on Her Feet: Puppy's Caretakers Could Use Some Help - CastroValleyForum.com border=

Getting Back on Her Feet: Puppy's Caretakers Could Use Some Help - CastroValleyForum.com

CastroValleyForum.com, CA
When the family first brought Maggie home, Mainini promised her 9-year-old daughter Julia— who named the dog—that they would make the dog well. Unfortunately, Maggie was recently involved in a terrible backyard accident and is now suffering from …

Legislature looks to limit use of trans fats in Texas restaurants - Fort Worth Star Telegram border=

Legislature looks to limit use of trans fats in Texas restaurants - Fort Worth Star Telegram

Fort Worth Star Telegram
By AMAN BATHEJA AUSTIN - Restaurants around the state may have to tinker with their recipes as state lawmakers consider severely limiting the use of trans fat.
Dallas Morning News
UT The Daily Texan
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Crist urging use of inexpensive state health care - MiamiHerald.com border=

Crist urging use of inexpensive state health care - MiamiHerald.com

MiamiHerald.com
AP TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Charlie Crist has got a deal for Floridians without health insurance, but he's having a hard time persuading people to take advantage of it.
WCTV
Bizjournals.com
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More states move toward allowing medical marijuana use - USA Today border=

More states move toward allowing medical marijuana use - USA Today

USA Today
By Ken Williams, Concord Monitor By Donna Leinwand, USA TODAY Some states are moving to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes in response to the Obama administration's decision to limit prosecutions of sick people or caregivers who use or …
Honolulu Star-Bulletin
Austin American-Statesman
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Israeli Use of Phosphorus Against Gazans Disputed - Washington Post border=

Israeli Use of Phosphorus Against Gazans Disputed - Washington Post

Washington Post
By Howard Schneider JERUSALEM, March 25 — Israel's use of white phosphorus artillery shells led to the deaths of at least 12 Palestinian civilians and destroyed millions of dollars in property during the recent three-week war in the Gaza Strip, …
France 24
The Associated Press
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Santa Cruz plans water use restrictions - San Jose Mercury News border=

Santa Cruz plans water use restrictions - San Jose Mercury News

San Jose Mercury News,  USA
You'd better get along with your neighbor because if you don't … be darn sure they're going to rat you out. That's what happened last time." The restrictions are set to go before the Santa Cruz City Council next month. If approved, they will apply to …