David Cay Johnston: More Corporate Tax Breaks Will Not Stimulate the Economy; Maliki Allies Ahead in Iraqi Election; Voters See Election of Maliki's Party as "Most Expedient Way to End the Occupation."
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* 21 Afghan Police Officers Killed in Suicide Bombing
* 43 Civilians Die in Pakistan Fighting
* GDP Shrinks 3.8%, Most Since 1982
* McCaskill on Corporate Executives’ Pay: “These People Are Idiots”
* Despite Economic Crisis, States Shrink Welfare Rolls
* Al-Maliki & Allies Poised for Sweeping Victory in Iraq
* Sri Lankan Hospital Shelled; 13 Dead
* Daschle Questioned Over Tax Problems
* Obama Expected to Tap GOP Senator to be Commerce Secretary
* Obama Decides Not to End Extraordinary Rendition Program
* UN’s John Ging: Israel Is Blocking Humanitarian Aid from Gaza
* Spain to Amend War Crimes Law
* Islamist Leader Elected President of Somalia
* Norway Blacklists Bar