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Gen. David Petraeus weighed in cautiously to the U.S.-Israel dispute today, telling Senators that he "absolutely" backs the efforts of U.S. Middle East peace envoy George Mitchell to re-launch Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, and that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict challenges the ability of the United States to advance its interests in the region. "I keep a very close eye on what goes on" on the Israeli-Palestinian issue, though it's not officially part of Centcom's area of responsibility, Petraeus tol

I keep a very close eye on what goes on   -David Petraeus

 

Defending be MOBILE Premier League champions, Gaborone United (GU) have sacked their coach, Manfred Chabinga and replaced him with David Bright. Chabinga was fired yesterday, a day after he saw the Reds crash out of the Coca Cola Cup at the hands of First Division side, Mogoditshane Fighters. GU spokesperson, Romeo Benjamin told Mmegi Sport that they parted with Chabinga yesterday and brought in Bright, who recently parted ways with troubled South African First Division side, Bay United.  

"Conditions experienced by individuals from a consumer product safety matter, such as the degradation of imported drywall, does not constitute an emergency or major disaster incident, as contemplated under the Stafford Act," May wrote. FEMA referred Crist to the Consumer Product Safety Commission as the lead agency investigating the drywall problems. "We encourage you to continue working with the CPSC and its partner agencies to develop a solution for Florida's citizens," May wrote.

The manufacturers and others associated with supplying and installing the drywall have denied liability. These homeowners have suffered greatly and often have no means by which to repair their home ... Many have been forced to move from their homes fearing health risks and the unbearable noxious fumes   -David Halstead

 

All inmates booked into Orange County jails will have their immigration status checked starting Tuesday morning, part of a national effort to identify and deport people who are in the country illegally and suspected of or convicted of committing crimes. At 7 a.m. Tuesday, law enforcement officials at jails from Santa Ana to Laguna Beach began running inmates' fingerprints through Department of Homeland Security databases.

It's a tool that allows us to do our jobs more effectively   -David Venturella

 

"Austin is the oasis of Texas," explains Alejandro Escovedo , one of the city's great musical heroes. Born in San Antonio, he made his name in San Francisco's pioneering punk group the Nuns (they opened for the Sex Pistols on the their last show) before moving to Austin for good back in 1980. "It's where everyone in Texas goes because every place else is pretty conservative and closed-minded."

Austin is the oasis of Texas   -Alejandro Escovedo

 

The Borough Council will write a letter to the state protesting a new policy that denies continuing education reimbursement to emergency responders. The council made the decision at the March 8 meeting after receiving information about the lack of funding at the state level for first aid squad members. A March 1 letter from David Gruber, senior assistant commis- sioner at the N.J. Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS), states that the Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund (EMTTF) was est  

The man who secretly recorded ESPN reporter Erin Andrews changing in a hotel room and subsequently leaked the footage onto the Web, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison yesterday. The news has attracted the attention of spammers and scareware pushers, who are trying to profit from people searching for information related to the case. Erin Andrews unwillingly captured media headlines last July, when a five-minute video depicting her unclothed surfaced online.  

With her husband's dreams of playing in the 2010 football World Cup left in tatters, Victoria Beckham has made a last-minute dash from Los Angeles to Finland to comfort him. The mum-of-three decided to make the 5,400 mile trip after speaking to distraught David , who had to undergo an operation on Monday after tearing his Achilles tendon during a game for AC Milan 24 hours before – an injury that has ruled him out of the summer competition. Thirty-five-year-old Posh cancelled a series of work engageme  

Gen. David Petraeus, the head of U.S. Central Command, said Tuesday the time has come to consider changing the controversial law banning openly gay people serving in the U.S. military. It was the general's most direct answer to date on the issue. A few weeks ago on NBC's "Meet the Press," Petraeus did not answer a question about his position on the repeal, but said he would provide his opinion on Capitol Hill if asked.

This is not a sound-bite issue   -David Petraeus

 

New York Gov. David Paterson is set to sign a bill that will give family, guardians or partners the power to make medical decisions for incapacitated patients -- even if the patient never signed paperwork detailing their wishes. Associated Press file photo Gov. David Paterson Lawmakers say only 20 percent of patients have signed proxies, complicating decisions on care, especially for the terminally ill. That can mean extended suffering for some patients.