Friday, April 15, 2011

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The Times in Print for Friday, April 15, 2011

Congress Passes Budget Bill, but Some in G.O.P. Balk

The House and Senate passed the compromise legislation to finance the federal government, with 59 House Republicans breaking ranks to vote against the deal.

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Pain of British Fiscal Cuts Could Inform U.S. Debate

A year into Britain’s controversial austerity plan, retail sales have had the sharpest monthly plunge in 15 years and real household income is expected to fall 2 percent this year.

Phonetic Clues Hint Language Is Africa-Born

An analysis implies that modern language originated only once, in southern Africa, a surprising finding.

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U.S. Groups Helped Nurture Arab Uprisings

A small core of American groups played a bigger role in promoting democracy in Arab states than was previously known.

This Lady Liberty Is a Las Vegas Teenager

The Postal Service’s new Statue of Liberty stamp is accidentally based on the replica at the New York-New York casino in Las Vegas.

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They Gather Secretly at Night, and Then They (Shhh!) Eat

Across the country, underground food markets are popping up, giving chefs a chance to show their stuff and maybe make some money.

For Many Chinese Men, No Deed Means No Dates

Amid a real estate boom, men are finding themselves lovelorn as women hold out for a mate with property.

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Quotation of the Day

“Is it perfect? No. I’d be the first to admit it’s flawed. But welcome to divided government.”
JOHN A. BOEHNER, the speaker of the House, on a measure to finance the government through September.

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