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Paterson refuses to resign, pledges to clear his name
4:36 PM on 03/05/2010
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Gov. David Paterson says he expects to clear his name soon in two scandals threatening his administration...
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Black leaders' support may buy time for Paterson
10:01 AM on 03/05/2010
NEW YORK (AP) - New York Gov. David Paterson might have won some time when he received what has become rare support from influential black leaders as he tries to ride out allegations in two scandals...
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Paterson should 'put the people first' and resign
9:09 AM on 03/05/2010
OPINION - Governor Paterson, when you've got Reverend Al calling a meeting at Sylvia's, you shouldn't wait to be asked, it's time to do the right thing...
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White House social secretary Rogers resigning
2:34 PM on 02/26/2010
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rogers recently came under criticism for her handling of the administration's first state dinner...
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Republicans call for Reid to quit after racial comment
8:00 AM on 01/11/2010
WASHINGTON (AP) - A double standard? Republicans seeking Sen. Harry Reid's resignation as majority leader over racial remarks he made about Barack Obama say yes...
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Obama's environmental adviser resigns over controversial remarks
9:15 AM on 09/05/2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama's environmental adviser Van Jones, who became embroiled in a controversy over past inflammatory statements...
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White officers resign after fatal shooting of 73-year-old black man
6:27 PM on 07/29/2009
Two white police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a 73-year-old black man in northern Louisiana have resigned from the force. The Feb. 20 shooting of Bernard Monroe Sr. sparked protests and at least two investigations.
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