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Va. 1st state to express 'regret' over slavery
USA Today - 3 hours ago
By Wendy Koch, USA TODAY. Once the heart of the Confederacy, Virginia has become the first state to express remorse for its past support of slavery, an action other states are in line to follow.
Virginia Assembly voices regret for slavery Houston Chronicle
Virginia lawmakers express 'profound regret' for slavery Miami Herald
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Sharpton Learns His Forebears Were Thurmonds’ Slaves
New York Times - 3 hours ago
By FERNANDA SANTOS. On the eve of the Civil War, in segregated Florida, a white man died in debt at age 40, leaving his wife, Julia Thurmond Sharpton, alone to raise their four children and to honor his financial obligations.
Slavery links activist, senator The State
Sharpton calls slavery link to Thurmond 'shocking' Los Angeles Times
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US Congress Re-Ignites Iraq War Policy Debate
Bayou Buzz - 8 hours ago
As the US Congress reconvenes this week following a brief recess, the battle over Iraq war policy will soon resume in earnest. Divisions are running deep within the ranks of both the Democrat and Republican ranks, even as antiwar legislators unite ...
Republicans block of resolution vote ironic UWM Post
To support the troops, follow the Iraq money Palm Beach Post
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