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Monday, August 25, 2008

LEADING THE NEWS

Democratic Unease Growing . . . Rank and file want Obama to use convention to address weaknesses. New York Times
Nuclear Network Undone in the Shadows . . . C.I.A. deal with family of Swiss engineers helped end Libya’s program, reveal Iran’s, and bust A.Q. Khan’s black market. New York Times
Saakashvili to Continue Seeking Enclaves Georgian leader vows to rebuild army and regain Abkhazia, Ossetia. Sarkozy accuses Russia of violating ceasefire deal. New York Times

POLITICS

Support From Clinton Backers Uncertain . . . Less than half who backed her in the primaries say they definitely will vote for Obama. USA Today
Biden Pushed Law Aiding Firm Paying His Son . . . Legislation to make it harder to file for bankruptcy backed by bank working with lobbyist Hunter Biden. New York Times
Unity Tops Agenda at Democratic Convention . . . Party will present Obama as a leader capable beyond his years and a worthy foe to McCain. Washington Post
Let The Debate Between Obama and Biden Begin . . . McCain will use Biden positions - like support for NAFTA - against him. Washington Post
Vietnam Vets Gunning for McCain . . . Man who helped "swiftboat" Kerry now seeking to spread charge McCain was no war hero. New York Daily News
Michelle Up Tonight . . . Needs to define herself as not being an unpatriotic loose cannon. Chicago Tribune

NATIONAL SECURITY

Pakistan Bans Taliban . . . Leaders issue tough sounding rhetoric. Reject ceasefire offer. Associated Press
Russia Could Unite a Drifting NATO . . . Georgia invasion presents a raison d'etre for alliance. Los Angeles Times
U.S. Destroyer Arrives Off Georgia With Aid . . . Stayed a mile offshore while barge makes delivery because port was damaged. More coming. McClatchy
Russian Nuke Deal on Ice . . . Bush expected to recall the civil nuclear co-operation agreement from Congress in wake of Georgian conflict. Financial Times
Baghdad Banquet Bomber Kills Two Dozen . . . Party was for recently freed prisoner. CNN

BUSINESS NEWS

Auto Industry Woes to Continue . . . Bad August numbers expected, but nevertheless an improvement over July. Wall Street Journal
FBI Saw Mortgage Crisis Coming in 2004 . . . Aware of shady operators, but had to focus on national security. Los Angeles Times
Gas Prices Drop 15 Cents in Two Weeks . . . Average price nationally at $3.70 per gallon. Washington Post
Businesses Assail Plan for Foreign travelers . . . Homeland Security proposal would require millions to register online at least three days before flying into country. USA Today

INTERNATIONAL

Who's Afraid of Big Bad China? . . . Olympic success obscures challenges: Too many people; restricted access to energy; income inequality. Wall Street Journal
Russian Parliament Recognizes Abkhazia, Ossetia . . . Backing for independence must still be approved by Medvedev. Associated Press
Dozens Die in Kyrgyz Air Disaster . . . Government rules out terrorism though plane was bound for Tehran. Reuters
Israel Releases 198 Palestinian Prisoners . . . But Abbas vows, "There'll be no peace" until all are set free. Jerusalem Post

YOU MUST ALSO KNOW . . .

China Takes the Gold Medal Race . . . But U.S. officials heap praise on athletes' performance. USA Today
Olympians Get Paid . . . U.S. Olympic Committee shells out $25,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver and $10,000 for bronze. In China, gold is worth at least $150,000. McClatchy
Affirmative Action Ban on Two State Ballots . . . Nebraska and Colorado will consider measures to end certain job set asides for minorities and women. USA Today
Voting Machine Concerns Grow . . . Company issues alert that its machines could drop ballot totals for entire precincts unless special precautions taken. McClatchy

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