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Obama Talks Economy During Backyard Chat in Ohio
President Obama used the homey backdrop of a middle-class Ohio family’s backyard Wednesday to try to show voters he shares their concerns about the economy, health care and Social Security. 

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Obama Talks Economy in Texas
AUSTIN, TX – President Obama says education is the key economic issue of our time. The president addressed students at UT Austin while on a fundraising swing through Texas today.

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Exclusive: Jesse Ventura Talks with Alex Jones About Government Harassment of His TV Show Kurt Nimmo www.infowars.com July 23, 2010 www.trutv.com The military attempted to prevent Ventura and his crew from filming a stand-up at JFK’s Eternal Flame. In an exclusive interview on the Alex Jones Show today, Jesse Ventura will talk about the US military’s attempt to undermine his popular TruTV show, “Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura.” Jesse was prevented from filming a stand-up in front of the Eternal Flame at Arlington National Cemetery for an episode on government involvement in the JFK assassination. Despite the military ban, Ventura managed to film the segment. “I did it anyway,” he told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “They felt I offended them with my last series, because I look into government things, Conspiracy Theory, my TV show,” Ventura told Ann Sharpsteen of Scripps News. Sharpsteen posted a video of her interview with Ventura on YouTube earlier in the week (see video below). Ventura told Sharpsteen he went through “proper channels” in order to film at the Eternal Flame. He was subsequently told by the military that he would not be allowed to film “because we don’t like your television show,” accord to Ventura. The US Army’s Public Affairs Office in Los Angeles, which acts as a liaison to the entertainment industry, told Kevin Diaz of the Minneapolis Star Tribune that JFK’s final resting place is “hallowed ground” and off limits to the media. “We don’t allow …

Jesse is the former governor of Minnesota, an ex Navy Seal Vietnam Veteran, Demolition Expert and an avid spokesperson for 911 Truth. In this video Jesse talks about: – The CIA implanted in State Government. – His interrogation by 23 members of the intelligence agency when he was the Governor of Minnesota. – Finally, he talks comically about how he was tailed by the CIA when being escorted around Cuba by Castros security guards. This is the edited version to fit YouTube, produced by SO OUT THERE. Check thestateoftruth.com For more. Check the other Jesse Ventura videos on YouTube.

Obama, Netanyahu agree to focus on peace talks
President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to soothe rocky relations on Tuesday, declaring…

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Obama-Netanyahu talks need concessions for an Israeli-Palestinian deal
Obama has done much for Netanyahu and Israel in advance of Tuesday’s White House meeting. Now the prime minister must deliver, especially in furthering a freeze on Jewish settlements.

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The second in a series of town halls, “Tech Agenda 2009: Creating New Opportunities for Open & Participatory Government” focused on how technology can help government become more accountable, transparent and participatory. Panelists for Panel II, “Changing Policy to Promote Open Government,” include Chris Barkley, Meredith Fuchs, Karina Newton, and John Wonderlich. The discussion was moderated by Andrew McLaughlin of Google. This event took place on December 12, 2008 at Google’s offices in Washington, DC

Thai government rules out talks unless Reds end rally
Thailand’s government on Tuesday rejected peace talks with “Red Shirt” protesters, saying they must first abandon their Bangkok rally site following violence that has left 39 dead.

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On MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Ron Paul answers questions about fixing the economy. visit: firedoglake.com

Comedian & Activist Mark Thomas talks to Billy Bragg (co-founder of the Featured Artist Coalition) & Feargal Sharkey (head of UK Music) and discusses the challenges the music industry faces from illegal downloads and the potential impact of the UK Governments proposed Digital economy Bill.