Posted on February 19, 2008 by John
Fidel Castro has resigned as the president of Cuba after nearly 50 years in power, according to a statement in the official Communist newspaper, Granma. Castro, 81, and with a stomach illness, had temporarily handed power over to his brother 19 months ago, but Tuesday’s statement indicates he will not attempt to retake the leadership. [...]
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Posted on February 19, 2008 by John
Democrat Barack Obama said Wednesday that as president he would spend $210 billion to create jobs in construction and environmental industries, as he tried to win over economically struggling voters. Obama’s investment would be over 10 years as part of two programs. The larger is $150 billion to create 5 million so-called “green collar” jobs [...]
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