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    GOP Trying to Relieve an Akin Headache

    Aug 21, 2012 12:56 PM EDT

    ... has compassion for the victims of rape." From the story: "Rape is an evil act. I used the wrong words in the wrong way and for that I apologize. As the father of two daughters, I want tough justice for predators. I have a compassionate heart for the victims of ...

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    Still an Activist at 82, Dolores Huerta Calls Herself 'a Born-Again Feminist'

    May 30, 2012 10:39 PM EDT

    ... trying to make positive change or fighting for social justice, this is what we have to do, come together, organize, push back, take that direct action, and then we can make the world a better place. RAY SUAREZ: Dolores Huerta, congratulations. And thanks for joining us. DOLORES HUERTA: Thank you.

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    President Obama's Nobel Peace Prize Speech

    Dec 10, 2009 05:00 AM EDT

    ... We can acknowledge that oppression will always be with us, and still strive for justice. We can admit the intractability of depravation, and still strive for dignity. Clear-eyed, we can understand that there will be war, and still strive for peace. We can do that -- for that is the ...

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    Alito Appearance Marks Shift in Court

    Feb 21, 2006 05:00 AM EDT

    RAY SUAREZ: And joining us now to discuss what effect Samuel Alito might have on the balance of the court for the foreseeable future, we're joined by Douglas Kmiec, professor of constitutional law at Pepperdine University Law School, a friend and former colleague of Justice Alito; and Goodwin Liu ...

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    Pentagon Suffers Dual Setbacks in Plan to Reorganize Air Defenses

    Aug 26, 2005 08:40 PM EDT

    ... department's recommendation to deactivate the unit is "null and void." "We're exceptionally gratified," Rendell said of the ruling. "I think it's fair to say we're elated." The decision could have far reaching consequences for the Pentagon's plan to deactivate Air Guard units in other states.

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    Pope Benedict XVI Pledges Unity Among Christians and Other Faiths

    Apr 20, 2005 04:00 AM EDT

    ... the global South, were very strong on the idea that whoever the future pope would be, he would have to be a passionate advocate of justice for the world's poor. And I would expect that Benedict XVI, as John Paul II before him, would try his very best to ...

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    Most Dioceses Complying With Rules to Stop Sex Abuse, Controversial Audit Finds

    Jan 06, 2004 07:42 PM EDT

    ... to build upon." However, he added, "The audits only provide a narrow test of the issues that need to be addressed in protecting children, providing justice for survivors and restoring trust in the Church." According to the report, auditors did not view personnel files that would verify whether bishops were ...

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    Peace Mission in Liberia: Background

    Aug 06, 2003 04:00 AM EDT

    ... never said that explicitly himself. His aides have suggested it. They have also... his attorneys have also filed a case in the international court of justice for the indictment against him to be dropped. This indictment is in connection with his alleged role in supporting a rebel group in neighboring ...

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    Sizing Up the Budget

    Feb 05, 2002 05:00 AM EDT

    President Bush sends a $2.13 trillion budget to Congress that includes billions for homeland security and the largest increase in military spending in twenty years.

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    Ashcroft Confirmed

    Feb 01, 2001 05:00 AM EDT

    A sharply divided U.S. Senate confirmed John Ashcroft as Attorney General. Kwame Holman reports on Republican and Democratic reactions.