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6 May 2009 - Headlines for May 6, 2009 - Wednesday
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Dozens of Afghan Civilians Killed in US Bombings Justice Dept. Torture Memo Probe Rules Out Prosecution Report: Torture Backers Lobby to Sway Investigation US: Bank of America Needs $34B AIG Bonuses Higher than Previously Disclosed Doctors, Activists Confront Senate Panel for Ignoring Single-Payer Healthcare Biden Criticizes Israeli Settlements, Checkpoints at AIPAC Meeting Hamas Leader Renews Acceptance of Palestinian State in '67 Borders, Says Rocket Attacks Ceased UN Asks Israel for Reparations in Gaza Attacks 40,000 Flee Swat as Pakistani Leaders Arrive in US Obama Proposes $63B for Global Health President Obama has unveiled a $63 billion proposal for new global health spending over the next six years. Obama says he’ll expand on US funding for AIDS programs to also focus on tropical diseases and other treatable and preventable illnesses. Several AIDS advocacy groups are criticizing the proposal, saying Obama has backtracked on a pledge to increase AIDS funding by $1 billion a year. Supreme Court Ruling Prompts Calls for Dropping Postville Charges Maine, DC Near Gay Marriage Approval Pentagon Withdraws Exoneration of Iraq War Propaganda Program
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