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Should English Be the Official Language of the U.S.?

This is a partial transcript of “The Big Story With John Gibson,” March 9, 2005, that has been edited for clarity. JOHN GIBSON, HOST: Habla Ingles, por favor. So far, 27 states have made English their official language. Now there’s a push on Capitol Hill to make it the national …

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Israel to Dismantle 24 Settlement Outposts

JERUSALEM – Israel’s Cabinet on Sunday affirmed it will dismantle 24 illegal West Bank (search) settlement outposts but did not say when they will be removed and evaded a decision on the fate of 81 other such enclaves. The decision fell short of U.S. and Palestinian demands for a speedy …

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Cuban Dissidents Back Bush's Castro Policy

WASHINGTON – Three Cuban dissidents addressed a congressional committee by telephone from Havana on Thursday, praising President Bush’s policies and denouncing Fidel Castro (search). It was testimony that could land dissidents back in a prison where they all had once served time, lawmakers said. One asked if the dissidents feared …

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