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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603901.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  As the midterm election campaign map expands, more and more Democrats are being put on the defense.  ..." target="_self"> Tight Wisconsin races reflect Democrats\' plight </a><br />');
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document.write('  As the midterm election campaign map expands, more and more Democrats are being put on the defense.  ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603895.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  Washington Post Staff Writers Every year politicians easily outnumber firetrucks at Greenbelt\'s Labor Day parade, but on Monday the rite of passage in Prince George\'s County politics had a special intensity that melded the friction of big-city politic..." target="_self"> Laboring for votes in Prince George\'s </a><br />');
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document.write('  Washington Post Staff Writers Every year politicians easily outnumber firetrucks at Greenbelt\'s Labor Day parade, but on Monday the rite of passage in Prince George\'s County politics had a special intensity that melded the friction of big-city politics with small-town America. Before the bands tu...  ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603894.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  Each year on Eid al-Fitr, the end of the Ramadan month of fasting, 8,000 to 10,000 Muslims stream into the Muslim Community Center in Silver Spring in shifts for special Eid services, followed by food, singing, dancing and henna decorating to celebrate ..." target="_self"> Muslims toning down Eid festivities in honor of Sept. 11 </a><br />');
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document.write('  Each year on Eid al-Fitr, the end of the Ramadan month of fasting, 8,000 to 10,000 Muslims stream into the Muslim Community Center in Silver Spring in shifts for special Eid services, followed by food, singing, dancing and henna decorating to celebrate one of Islam\'s most festive holidays.  ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603893.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  Republicans are heading into the final weeks of the midterm campaign with the political climate highly in their favor, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. Americans are increasingly frustrated by a lack of economic progress, deeply dissati..." target="_self"> Republicans making gains ahead of midterm elections </a><br />');
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document.write('  Republicans are heading into the final weeks of the midterm campaign with the political climate highly in their favor, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. Americans are increasingly frustrated by a lack of economic progress, deeply dissatisfied with the federal government and critical    ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603891.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  IN MEYRIN, SWITZERLAND Using a machine kept colder than space, scientists at the world\'s most ambitious international research facility are puzzling out the questions of the universe, working to re-create the cosmic soup served up by the Big Bang. But ..." target="_self"> In Europe, science collides with the bottom line </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  IN MEYRIN, SWITZERLAND Using a machine kept colder than space, scientists at the world\'s most ambitious international research facility are puzzling out the questions of the universe, working to re-create the cosmic soup served up by the Big Bang. But the famous institute is also facing a far more...  ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090604044.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  Oracle Corp., the world\'s second- biggest software company, said former Hewlett-Packard Co. Chief Executive Officer Mark Hurd will become a president and member of the board, reporting to CEO Larry Ellison.  ..." target="_self"> Hurd, ousted by HP, joins Oracle as a president </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  Oracle Corp., the world\'s second- biggest software company, said former Hewlett-Packard Co. Chief Executive Officer Mark Hurd will become a president and member of the board, reporting to CEO Larry Ellison.  ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603772.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  Army: Ex-soldier demanding behavioral treatment takes hospital workers hostage, surrenders  ..." target="_self"> Ex-soldier takes 3 hospital workers hostage in Ga. </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  Army: Ex-soldier demanding behavioral treatment takes hospital workers hostage, surrenders  ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603766.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  President Obama used a Labor Day speech to fire up voters and lay out a $50 billion program to improve the nation\'s infrastructure. &lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://ad.doubleclick.net/jump/wpni.rss/print/asection;pos=ad9;tile=9;..." target="_self"> For Obama, back in campaign mode </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  President Obama used a Labor Day speech to fire up voters and lay out a $50 billion program to improve the nation\'s infrastructure.    ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603762.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  The Washington Post is committed to correcting errors that appear in the newspaper. Those interested in contacting the paper for that purpose can:  ..." target="_self"> Corrections </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  The Washington Post is committed to correcting errors that appear in the newspaper. Those interested in contacting the paper for that purpose can:  ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603044.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  A small plane crashed and burst into flames on a residential street in southern Nevada on Monday, killing one person and badly injuring three others, authorities said. &lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://ad.doubleclick.net/jump/wpni..." target="_self"> Digest </a><br />');
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document.write('  A small plane crashed and burst into flames on a residential street in southern Nevada on Monday, killing one person and badly injuring three others, authorities said.    ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603035.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  The egg industry, already battling a salmonella outbreak, is spending millions of dollars to fend off increasing efforts to ban cramped chicken cages.  ..." target="_self"> Egg industry fighting efforts to increase cage sizes </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  The egg industry, already battling a salmonella outbreak, is spending millions of dollars to fend off increasing efforts to ban cramped chicken cages.  ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603223.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  The Food and Drug Administration will hear arguments this month about whether to approve a controversial new food: genetically modified salmon.  ..." target="_self"> FDA nears approval as food of genetically altered salmon </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  The Food and Drug Administration will hear arguments this month about whether to approve a controversial new food: genetically modified salmon.  ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603221.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  A group of plaintiffs is challenging the government\'s policy allowing laptops and other devices to be held and searched at borders, even when the traveler is not suspected of any wrongdoing.  ..." target="_self"> New lawsuit to challenge laptop searches </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  A group of plaintiffs is challenging the government\'s policy allowing laptops and other devices to be held and searched at borders, even when the traveler is not suspected of any wrongdoing.  ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603628.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  What (if anything) will get done in Washington next year? That depends largely on which party is in charge of Congress. Democrats could lose one or both sides of the Capitol - or retain control of both. A look at the possibilities: &lt;br clear=&quot;al..." target="_self"> Leadership scenarios for Congress </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  What (if anything) will get done in Washington next year? That depends largely on which party is in charge of Congress. Democrats could lose one or both sides of the Capitol - or retain control of both. A look at the possibilities:    ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603584.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  China has a new love affair with Hollywood. In addition to product placement, Chinese production companies are looking to partner with Hollywood firms for everything from making films to managing China\'s growing number of theaters.  ..." target="_self"> A blockbuster romance </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  China has a new love affair with Hollywood. In addition to product placement, Chinese production companies are looking to partner with Hollywood firms for everything from making films to managing China\'s growing number of theaters.  ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603580.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  North Korea will release seven crew members detained since last month after their fishing boat was captured in the East Sea, Pyongyang\'s news agency said Monday. The Korean Central News Agency said the fishermen had apologized for trespassing in North ..." target="_self"> Digest </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  North Korea will release seven crew members detained since last month after their fishing boat was captured in the East Sea, Pyongyang\'s news agency said Monday. The Korean Central News Agency said the fishermen had apologized for trespassing in North Korean waters and would be released with the...  ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603577.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  As North Korean party leaders gather, analysts expect a conference to overhaul the country\'s leadership will be held this week.  ..." target="_self"> N. Korea watchers focus on meeting </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  As North Korean party leaders gather, analysts expect a conference to overhaul the country\'s leadership will be held this week.  ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603600.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  Abdul Qadir Fitrat, governor of Afghanistan\'s Central Bank, told reporters Monday that Kabul Bank, the country\'s largest private bank, has stabilized in the past several days and has been able to meet customers\' withdrawals with its own cash. &lt;br ..." target="_self"> Kabul Bank\'s situation seen as \'normalized\' </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  Abdul Qadir Fitrat, governor of Afghanistan\'s Central Bank, told reporters Monday that Kabul Bank, the country\'s largest private bank, has stabilized in the past several days and has been able to meet customers\' withdrawals with its own cash.    ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603598.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  A new report raises the prospect that Iran continues to stockpile nuclear materials that could be used to produce a bomb.  ..." target="_self"> U.N. report says Iran is stockpiling enriched uranium </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  A new report raises the prospect that Iran continues to stockpile nuclear materials that could be used to produce a bomb.  ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603599.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  DELFT, NETHERLANDS - A dreamy university town in the Netherlands known as the birthplace of 17th-century painter Johannes Vermeer has become a major center for Iranian activists abroad.  ..." target="_self"> In an idyllic Dutch town, a new wave of Iranian activism </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  DELFT, NETHERLANDS - A dreamy university town in the Netherlands known as the birthplace of 17th-century painter Johannes Vermeer has become a major center for Iranian activists abroad.  ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603660.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  &quot;Sound&quot; and &quot;stable&quot; was how a top Communist Party official described the two countries\' relationship while receiving the U.S. delegation.  ..." target="_self"> China: U.S. relations \'sound\' </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  \"Sound\" and \"stable\" was how a top Communist Party official described the two countries\' relationship while receiving the U.S. delegation.  ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603637.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  World stocks rise on hopes that the U.S. economy can avoid slipping back into recession, although the International Monetary Fund\'s chief economist warned of weak growth in the United States and Europe. &lt;br clear=&quot;all&quot;&gt; &lt;a href=&quot..." target="_self"> U.S. jobs picture spurs rise in world stocks </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  World stocks rise on hopes that the U.S. economy can avoid slipping back into recession, although the International Monetary Fund\'s chief economist warned of weak growth in the United States and Europe.    ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603635.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  Other parts of the recent financial regulatory legislation passed by Congress have drawn more debate and more headlines. But the new Financial Stability Oversight Council has broad authority and a crucial mission: identifying threats to the financial sy..." target="_self"> New council of regulators to tackle systemic risks </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  Other parts of the recent financial regulatory legislation passed by Congress have drawn more debate and more headlines. But the new Financial Stability Oversight Council has broad authority and a crucial mission: identifying threats to the financial system before it\'s too late.  ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603908.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  More than 160 Muslims have enlisted the federal government in two discrimination lawsuits against JBS Swift meatpacking plants, where they allege blood and bones were hurled at them, bathroom walls were covered with vile graffiti and company supervisors..." target="_self"> Muslims file EEOC suits against meatpacking plants </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  More than 160 Muslims have enlisted the federal government in two discrimination lawsuits against JBS Swift meatpacking plants, where they allege blood and bones were hurled at them, bathroom walls were covered with vile graffiti and company supervisors disrupted their efforts to worship during...  ');
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document.write('<li class="rss-item"><a class="rss-item" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/06/AR2010090603905.html?wprss=rss_print/asection" title="  Small, with big reviews: The Surface Transportation Board may be a little agency, but it scored big in the Best Places to Work survey. It\'s at the top of the list of small agencies.  ..." target="_self">  </a><br />');
document.write('<span class="rss-date">Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT</span><br />');
document.write('  Small, with big reviews: The Surface Transportation Board may be a little agency, but it scored big in the Best Places to Work survey. It\'s at the top of the list of small agencies.  ');
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document.write('  The EEOC has filed - and won - an array of religion and national-origin lawsuits in recent years on behalf of Muslims. The 800 complaints filed in 2009 number more than those by Jewish or Catholic workers combined.    ');
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