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Operation Iraqi Freedom ends, Operation New Dawn begins – Examiner.com

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

ABC Online
Operation Iraqi Freedom ends, Operation New Dawn begins
Examiner.com
The cost of medical care for our wounded soldiers is estimated to be at a minimum another $2 trillion over their lifetimes. The new military phase has been
On War: Last American combat brigade leaves IraqDenver Post (blog)

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What’s Truly at Stake in the Ground Zero Mosque Debate – Huffington Post (blog)

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

The Hindu
What's Truly at Stake in the Ground Zero Mosque Debate
Huffington Post (blog)
We do have religious freedom. I know the wounds are still very open, me myself included but you have to look at the big picture. You can't practice these
Editorial: Question site, but don't halt mosqueNews-Herald.com
GOP Seizes on Mosque Issue Ahead of ElectionsNew York Times
Ground Zero mosque must be allowedChicago Tribune
CQPolitics.com (blog) -Big Journalism (blog) -Washington Post (blog)
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New Press Legislation in South Africa Raises Alarm about Media Freedom

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Freedom House today raised alarm about proposed legislation that could potentially place further restrictions on press freedom in South Africa

Freedom House Urges Kazakh Government to Release Evgeniy Zhovtis

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Freedom House today urged Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev to pardon and release human rights defender Evgeniy Zhovtis, who was convicted last year by a Kazakh court

Freedom House Applauds US Law Combating ‘Libel Tourism’

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Freedom House commends new legislation signed by President Obama last week shielding journalists, authors and publishers from becoming victims of defamation lawsuits

Health Care Freedom Comes to Colorado – Wall Street Journal

Saturday, August 14th, 2010
Health Care Freedom Comes to Colorado
Wall Street Journal
Now that it has qualified, the initiative still faces strong opposition from medical and liberal groups and most of the media. Local papers have taken to

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How Will Lindsay Spend Her First Days Of Freedom? – X17 Online (blog)

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

X17 Online (blog)
How Will Lindsay Spend Her First Days Of Freedom?
X17 Online (blog)
Lindsay Lohan is now in day 12 of her rehab program at UCLA Medical Center, and according to mom Dina, she won't be staying for the entire court-ordered 90

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Media Closures an Attempt to Stifle Government Criticism in Pakistan

Friday, August 13th, 2010

The recent closure of independent television stations and burning of newspapers in Pakistan signals continued intolerance

Freedom House Demands Immediate Release of Baha’is in Iran

Friday, August 13th, 2010

The Iranian government should immediately release the seven Baha’i leaders who received twenty-year prison sentences Monday

Prisoner Abuse in Iran Demands International Outcry

Friday, August 13th, 2010

Freedom House is deeply concerned for the health and safety of sixteen political prisoners in Iran’s infamous Evin prison

Medical ‘marihuana’ links: a comparison with regulations in Colorado – AnnArbor.com

Monday, August 9th, 2010
Medical 'marihuana' links: a comparison with regulations in Colorado
AnnArbor.com
The movie Ten for Two: The John Sinclair Freedom Rally captures the 1971 concert at Crisler Arena that led to his release from Jackson Prison.

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Sunday Open Thread – Washington Post (blog)

Monday, August 9th, 2010
Sunday Open Thread
Washington Post (blog)
One of my faves (I have a fair few) is the zest to protect our freedoms, like the freedom to worship at the church of one's choice, through excluding a

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VA nurse manager Chris Redwood – Washington Post

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Washington Post
VA nurse manager Chris Redwood
Washington Post
Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, where he helped injured men and women who served during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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Doctors against Obamacare say no to a government takeover – Examiner.com

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Examiner.com
Doctors against Obamacare say no to a government takeover
Examiner.com
“My dad fought in Vietnam and was a prisoner of war, I know what freedom is and large government and deficit spending is not freedom.

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FlightCare turns 25: The venerable air medical transport service remains the … – Enterprise-Record

Monday, August 9th, 2010
FlightCare turns 25: The venerable air medical transport service remains the
Enterprise-Record
He was attracted to Chico because of the lifestyle it offered, and because a company called Freedom Helicopters was starting an air ambulance service here,

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US condemns Taliban killing of medical aid workers – NewsyStocks.com

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Globe and Mail
US condemns Taliban killing of medical aid workers
NewsyStocks.com
10 medical aid workers as a " despicable act of wanton violence," saying the acts have shown that the group stands against "a future peace and freedom.
Six Americans on medical mission killed by Taliban, US condemns killingsNew Delhi Chronicle.com (blog)
Clinton Criticizes Aid Worker KillingsMyFox Houston
Clinton: Taliban making 'false accusations' about slain AmericansThe Hill (blog)
AFP
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Hugo Chavez is Destroying Venezuela’s Economy – Human Events (blog)

Monday, August 9th, 2010
Hugo Chavez is Destroying Venezuela's Economy
Human Events (blog)
Numerous Venezuelan medical doctors now study and practice in Colombia, despite better remuneration in Venezuela. Rough estimates are that some 5000 doctors

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Health is a top concern for African-Americans – Kansas City Star

Monday, August 9th, 2010
Health is a top concern for African-Americans
Kansas City Star
People then view their purchases as a freedom-of-choice issue. Any effort to change that draws cries of “socialism,” “government takeover” and “nanny state

No birth certificate among passport documents – WND.com

Monday, August 9th, 2010

WND.com
No birth certificate among passport documents
WND.com
In contrast, various forms in the Freedom of Information Act release clearly indicate when corroborating documents have been presented.

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Sunday Synopsis » – New York Daily News (blog)

Monday, August 9th, 2010

New York Daily News (blog)
Sunday Synopsis »
New York Daily News (blog)
Our Adam Lisberg argues the mayor is more strident in his defense of some freedoms than others, being a litlte less worried about protecting the freedom

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