Video: Taliban Flee Marjah, For Now (source: CBS News)

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

In southern Afghanistan, American forces are close to retaking Marjah from the Taliban. The Afghan police force, funded by U.S. and allied forces, must now keep the peace.

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Dick Cheney Had ‘Mild Heart Attack’ (source: ABC News)

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Former vice president Dick Cheney suffered “a mild heart attack.” He was admitted to the hospital Monday after complaining of chest pains. Dick Cheney - Chest pain - Heart disease - Myocardial infarction - Health (source: ABC News) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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Budget input’s on Nutter’s menu in kitchen-table sessions (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

The tough times aren’t over yet, Mayor Nutter told a gathering of city residents and community activists in a Southwest Philadelphia home last night. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

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Hole in Philadelphia zoning board filled - eventually (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Mayor Nutter has acted to solve the mini-crisis over quorums at the Zoning Board of Adjustment by appointing former School Reform Commission member Martin G. Bednarek to the six-member board. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

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At midpoint of Nutter’s first term, ticking getting louder (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Midway through his first term, Mayor Nutter says he anticipates focusing the next two years on much the same priorities that occupied his previous two: Reducing crime, supporting public education, improving City Hall services, and pursuing long-term employ… (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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Mayor Nutter’s father dies at 75 (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Basil Nutter, the 75-year-old father of Mayor Nutter, died Wednesday at the South Jersey assisted-living facility where he resided.

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‘Tough job at the worst possible time’: Mayor Nutter, two years later (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

IF YOU’RE Mayor Nutter, you could be excused for feeling a little bruised lately. The transit union president publicly mocks you, calling you “Little Caesar.” (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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City "not as deep" in fiscal woods as last year (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

One year after Mayor Nutter announced the closure of fire companies, pools, and libraries to fight a financial crisis of “incredible proportions,” his administration announced yesterday that Philadelphia will face a $31 million deficit unless fur… (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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One worry lifted for Nutter (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Here’s one burden off Mayor Nutter’s shoulders: his job as leader of Wynnefield’s 52d Ward.

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Controller race is a fight for the future (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

City Controller Alan Butkovitz is a political animal, an ambitious Democrat with his sights on the mayor’s office one day. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

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