NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on Thursday said he "removed himself" from two ethics probes of state Governor David Paterson.
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NY AG Cuomo removes himself from governor probe
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Obama outlines strategy to boost exports
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, anxious to spur growth and cut high unemployment, laid out a plan on Thursday to double U.S. exports through tougher enforcement of trade laws, increased government advocacy and more credit assistance for small and medium-sized companies.
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U.S. says it believes Mideast talks still on
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States said on Thursday it believed indirect Mideast peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians were still on, saying it had no confirmation that the Palestinians had decided to drop out.
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Cost of Lockheed's F-35 fighter soars
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The average cost of Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the Pentagon's costliest purchase ever, will be over 50 percent higher than projected when the program began nine years ago, the Pentagon's top arms buyer told Congress.
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White House optimistic of passing financial reform
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Thursday it was optimistic Congress would pass financial regulatory reform this year despite the collapse of Senate talks aimed at producing bipartisan legislation on the issue.
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Reid says will use "reconciliation" on healthcare
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid formally notified Republicans on Thursday that he will attempt to pass the final changes to a healthcare overhaul through the budget process of reconciliation.
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Obama presses China on currency in trade speech
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama pressed China on Thursday to move to a "more market-oriented exchange rate" in a speech where he laid out a plan to boost U.S. exports in the coming years.
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Risk Lockheed fighter won't deliver on time
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35 warplane program, the Pentagon's costliest acquisition, is at substantial risk of failing to deliver on time, congressional auditors said on Thursday.
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Gates in Abu Dhabi to discuss pressure on Iran
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ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Abu Dhabi Thursday looking to tighten pressure on Tehran, as Iran's president warned Gulf countries against allowing a U.S. presence in the region.
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