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National Policy, the Presidency and State Governors
Virginias former Governor Mark Warner has shaken up the Democratic race for President--by withdrawing. That demonstrates the importance of governorships in the race for the White House. We find out why governors matter even if they're not running nationwide and look at some of this year's most interesting contests. Also, the head of the British Army causes an uproar over Iraq, and how micro-lending produced a Nobel Peace Prize for Bangladesh.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenVirginias former Governor Mark Warner has shaken up the Democratic race for President--by withdrawing. That demonstrates the importance of governorships in the race for the White House. We find out why governors matter even if they're not running nationwide and look at some of this year's most interesting contests. Also, the head of the British Army causes an uproar over Iraq, and how micro-lending produced a Nobel Peace Prize for Bangladesh.
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3 storiesBangladeshi Economist Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Muhammad Yunus and his Grameen Bank have brought this year's Nobel Peace Prize to Bangladesh. The economist has leveraged tiny loans for as little as $50 dollars to lift millions of people out of poverty.
Read the story1 minHead of British Army in Iraq Says Troops Should Withdraw Soon
The head of the British Army has caused an uproar by saying, "We should get ourselves out [of Iraq] sometime soon because our presence exacerbates the security problems." General Sir Richard Dannatt now says he did not mean to contradict government policy. Prime Minister Tony Blair's trying to make the best of it.
Read the story1 minNational Policy, the Presidency and State Governors
Virginia's former Governor Mark Warner won't be challenging Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination. Now other governors will be running harder than ever. Despite all the attention given to US senators, governors' mansions have become the "training grounds of future presidents."
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