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[1]
International Herald Tribune
Battling BHP and Rio to post record profits
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Telegraph.Co.UK
Red-letter day for Rio Tinto with £2.5bn sale
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The Independent - Business
China's demand helpf BHP to record profits
[4]
ThisIsMoney.CO.UK
Rio Tinto climbs 113% to record profits
[5]
ThisIsMoney.Co.UK
Chinese joint raid on mining giant BHP
June 11 2008
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The Age - Business Day
September 19, 2008
Rio Tinto may be broken up within two years: analysts
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Trading Markets
Chinalco to increase stake in Rio Tinto
September 26, 2008
[8]
ThisIsMoney.CO.UK
July 10, 2008
City interview: BHP Billiton's Don Argus
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The Independent
Rio Tinto almost doubles price of iron ore for Chinese Market
June 24, 2008
[10]
CNN.COM
How Conservative Is McCain?
February 7, 2000
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Wall Street Journal
Delays in Renzi Case Raise More Gonzales Questions
[12]
International Herald Tribune
Arizona Congressman Renzi charged with extortion, embezzlement in federal mining land swap
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The Australian News - Business
Dixon samples Jetstar Irish stew
May 28, 2008
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Hugh's List of Bush Scandals
US Attorney Firings
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Environmental Working Group
Interior Secretary, Congressional VIPs Attend Junket at Lavish Resort -- Who's Paying?
[17]
Environmental Working Group
Half-Trillion Dollars for Nukes!
May 30, 2008
[18]
Groundwater Awareness League
[19]
Environmental Working Group
Foreigners Control Fifth of Mineral Wealth in American West
[20]
Corporation Watch
Rio Tinto: Global Compact Violator
[21]
Tucson Citizen
Lobbyists help Resolution Copper mine support
[22]
The Guardian UK
Islanders sue in US over impact of Rio Tinto mine
[23]
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP
Rio Tinto Litigation
[24]
Tucson Citizen
Lobbyists help Resolution Copper mine support
[25]
Earthworks
Groups Urge Arizona Congressional Delegation Not to Introduce Land Exchange Bill
04⁄12⁄2005
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Groundwater Awareness League
[27]
Impact of proposed mining project at
Apache Leap and Oak Flats
[28]
East valley Tribune
U.S. Senators back mining project through bill
July 24, 2007
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Mining law Reform
Environmental impact of proposed mining project
http:⁄⁄www.mining-law-reform.info⁄Congressional%20Report.htm
News Release
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Democrats.com
Bloody Hands Full of Gold: Henry Kissinger and the Freeport-McMoRan Gold & Copper Co
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West Papua Action
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Papuan groups seek peace talks with Indonesia
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
October 1, 2007
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Mineral Policy Institute
Don't sell Papua's future to Henry Kissinger
Jakarta, February 29, 2000, Updated Feb 2004
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ABC News
[35]
Mineral Policy Institute
Mining companies' role in rights abuses and violence
[36]
Contaminated water shuts Rio uranium mine
[37]
Mineral Policy Institute
Australian Company's Toxic Waste Dumping Breaches International Law
[38]
AZ Political News
Kyl, McCain try again to win OK for new mine near Superior
July 26, 2007
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AZ Political News
March 27, 2007
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East Valley Tribune
Bill would OK land swap for mine
May 26, 2005
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Arizona's Own Espresso Pundit Blog
FBI Raids Renzi's Office
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Bloomberg.com
Oct 13 2008
BHP Says EU Review More Important After Markets Slide
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BHP Billiton notifies merger with Rio Tinto
05⁄30⁄2008
[44]
The Age - Australia
BHP misses the target on climate change emissions
[45]
Mines and Communities
Mining-the biggest toxic polluter in USA
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The Age - Australia
Australia set to sell uranium to China
March 28, 2006
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Bloomberg
Russia, Australia Sign Nuclear Pact for Uranium Sales
September 7, 2007
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The Daily Times - Pakistan
India to host Iran pipeline talks on July 3
June 04, 2006
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Outlook India
BHP says Iran-India pipeline is viable and safe
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Scoop Independent News - Parliament
The smell of uranium on the Government’s breath
30th October 2006
[51]
Jane's
Proliferation (Namibia), Nuclear
Jun 27, 2008
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The Age - Australia
Power to the people
March 7, 2006
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News.com.au
Uranium soars on Russian deal
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World Nuclear Association
Uranium in Namibia
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The Denver Channel
Palin Campaigns In Colo. As Early Voting Begins
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Friends of the Earth Australia
EXPOSED: OZ URANIUM = 2,000 CHINESE NUCLEAR WEAPONS PER YEAR
April 4, 2006
[57]
Friends of the Earth Australia
AUSTRALIAS URANIUM WILL FUEL CHINESE BOMBS
April 2, 2006
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Rio Tinto Web site
Uranium
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Reuters
Rio Tinto unit ERA's Q3 uranium output
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International Business Times
Australia ERA to export uranium to China
25 July 2008
[61]
Herald Sun Australia
BHP Billiton to sell uranium to China for decades
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Rio Tinto Web Site
2004 Case Studies
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Sydney Morning Herald
Speculators adid uranium price
[64]
Mineweb
Russians respond with calm to Australian uranium threat
Monday , 08 Sep 2008
[65]
Radio Australia - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Russia actions raise Australian uranium export concerns
[66]
The Australian
Zimbabwean cricket boycott as miner digs in
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News.com.AU
Norway sells $1bn Rio stake, citing unethical conduct
[68]
News.com.AU
Rudd told to stop uranium sale to Russia
September 18, 2008
[69]
Workers Online
BHP: The Bit Australian
[70]
Electricity Week
‘Yellowcake John’ aiding BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto
September 25, 2007
http:⁄⁄electricityweek.wordpress.com⁄2007⁄09⁄25⁄yellowcake-john-aiding-bhp-billiton-and-rio-tinto-emulating-pig-iron-bob-in-dying-days-of-
his-prime-ministership-argues-milne⁄
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Maritime Union of Australia
Pig iron
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Perth now
Angry drivers refused talks
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The Age
Govt urged to delay Russia uranium deal
September 18, 2008
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News.com.AU
Rio finds gold in Iran
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Steel Guru
Iron Ore Imports Set to Rebound
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CNN Money
Australia's new gold rush
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The Global Report
Namibia: landmine of a decision
[78]
ABC News Online
Rio Tinto shares uranium mine with Iran
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The Guardian
Rio Tinto: The monster behind the facade
[80]
International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions
BHP Billiton Files Legal Challenge to Chile's Law on Subcontracting
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International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions
ICEM Condemns the Assassination of Colombian Sintracarbón Leader
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International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions
Chile’s Copper Strike Continues as Miners Clash with Police
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Africa News Search
Rossing, MUN settle Sunday pay dispute
[84]
Patagonia Under Siege Blog
Anglo American PLC at the center of massive humans rights atrocities in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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News.com.AU
Cole inquiry not rorted, says PM
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Jane's World Insurgency and Terrorism
Bougainville Revolutionary Army (BRA) (Papua New Guinea)
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Transnational Crimes Blog
Oil-for-Food—“Tigris Affair”
[88]
Mines and Communities
BHP Billiton in the province of La Guajira, Colombia
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PR Newswire
U.S. Court of Appeals Again Sides With Plaintiffs in Rio Tinto Alien Tort
Claims Case
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The American Society of International Law
United States: Sarei v. Rio Tinto (12 April 2007, 9th Cir.)
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Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
Rio Tinto lawsuit (re Papua New Guinea)
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Mine Web
9th Circuit upholds Bougainville residents’ right to sue Rio Tinto, PNG in U.S.
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Answers.com
Hoover's Profile: BHP Billiton
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Answers.com
Hoover's Profile: Rio Tinto Limited
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Answers.com
Hoover's Profile: Anglo American plc
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International Business Times
Rio Tinto commits major funds to massive deep US copper project
[97]
International Business Times
Commentary:
Anglo American and the Pebble Mine make investment history.
[98]
CorpWatch.org - Corporation Watch
Associating with the Wrong Company:
Rio Tinto's Record and the Global Compact
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CorpWatch.org - Corporation Watch
INDONESIA: The Cost of Gold: The Hidden Payroll
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Planet Ark
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OpenSecrets.org
John McCain Presidential Campaign
http:⁄⁄www.opensecrets.org⁄pres08⁄bundlers.php?id=N00006424
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Washington Post
Palin Accepted $25,000 in Gifts, Alaska Records Show
Friday, September 26, 2008
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Washington Post
Palin's Stand on Mining Initiative Leaves Many Feeling Burned
Sunday, September 28, 2008
[104]
Bristol Bay Times
Fight just starting to protect salmon, water
Verner Wilson -- September 04, 2008
http:⁄⁄thebristolbaytimes.com⁄news⁄show⁄3183
[105]
Washington Watch
H.R.3301
[106]
Daniel's News and Views
Apache Leap Mine
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The Associated Press
Kyl, McCain try again to win OK for new mine
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 07.26.2007
http:⁄⁄www.azstarnet.com⁄business⁄193395
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Alaskans For Clean Water
http:⁄⁄alaskacleanwater.org⁄acwblog⁄?cat=17
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Leaking Cases - An Overview
http:⁄⁄www.save-lembeh.info⁄_pdf⁄leaking_cases.pdf
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Mineral Policy Institute
Rio Tinto's Shame File
http:⁄⁄www.mpi.org.au⁄campaigns⁄rights⁄shame_file⁄
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Saving Iceland
New Zealand Demands Alcan Pay for their Pollution
http:⁄⁄savingiceland.puscii.nl⁄?p=1690&language=en
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New Scientist
Toxic sludge flows through the Andes
[113]
Northern Dynasty
News Releases
Rio Tinto Increases Investment In Northern Dynasty To Near Legal Agreement Threshold
[114]
Friends of the Earth, Australia
Environment & Human Rights groups condemn BHP Billiton in Colombia
[115]
The Nation Institute
McCain and the POW Cover-up
The "war hero" candidate buried information about POWs left behind in Vietnam
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The War Secrets John McCain Hides
Former POW Fights Public Access to POW⁄MIA Files
http:⁄⁄www.vvof.org⁄mccain_hides.htm
[117]
YouTube - Vietnam Veterans Against John McCain
http:⁄⁄www.youtube.com⁄watch?v=vFM1xqqTX_g
[118]
Mineral Policy Institute
Rio Tinto head claims tailings are not toxic
http:⁄⁄www.mpi.org.au⁄campaigns⁄waste⁄rioagm_2008⁄
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ABC Science
'Toxic time bomb' awaits Ok Tedi
http:⁄⁄www.abc.net.au⁄science⁄articles⁄2008⁄09⁄05⁄2356711.htm
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The Age
BHP misses the target on climate change emissions
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Indigenous Peoples and Environmental Issues: An Encyclopedia
Tidal Waves of Waste
http:⁄⁄www.ratical.org⁄ratville⁄IPEIE⁄IJ_PNG.txt
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Mines and Communities
Mining-the biggest toxic polluter in USA
http:⁄⁄www.minesandcommunities.org⁄⁄article.php?a=472
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East Valley Tribune
Arizona tribes unite against mine
http:⁄⁄www.eastvalleytribune.com⁄story⁄91915
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Mines and Communities - 11⁄05⁄08
Rio Tinto attempts a self-defence
http:⁄⁄www.minesandcommunities.org⁄article.php?a=8591
[125]
The Pueblo Chieftain
Obama Ad Rips Rival on Water Policies
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Western Water
Online Water Calculator
http:⁄⁄www.western-water.com⁄Acre-Foot_formula.htm
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Mining Law Reform
OPPOSING THE OAK FLAT FEDERAL LAND EXCHANGE
http:⁄⁄www.mining-law-reform.info⁄OpenLetter.htm
[128]
Grand Junction Sentinel
State officials assail McCain's remarks on Colorado River Compact
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Denver Post
McCain suggests raiding Colorado's water
http:⁄⁄www.denverpost.com⁄opinion⁄ci_10218277
[130]
Planet Ark
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The Mineral Policy Institute
Rio Tinto Dirties Its Reputation - Pension Fund Divests
11 September 2008
[132]
Mineral Policy Institute
Papuan people demand justice of Freeport-Rio Tinto!
22 October 2003
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Tucson Citizen
Sen. Kyl pushes land trade for mine
[134]
Arizona State Geologist Blog
[135]
Sierra Club
Testimony from Sandy Bahr
[136]
Mining Law Reform
Land-Exchange Photo Comparisons
[137]
ABC Science
'Toxic time bomb' awaits Ok Tedi
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Native American Trust Funds
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Grand Junction Sentinel
State officials assail McCain's remarks on Colorado River Compact
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BHP Billiton faces shareholder concern over irresponsible conduct across four continents
AUSTRALIA, 30th November 2005
Mineral Policy Centre ( Australia) Media Release
by MPI Sydney
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Friends of the Earth Australia
Environment & Human Rights groups condemn BHP Billiton in Colombia
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New Scientist
Toxic sludge flows through the Andes
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Indigenous Peoples and Environmental Issues: An Encyclopedia -
Irian Jaya⁄Papua New Guinea
[144]
Eye on Pebble Mine
[145]
Answers.com
Anglo-American Mining
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Washington Post
McCain Pushed Land Swap That Benefits Backer
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The Arizona Republic
Environmental activist aims to alter land swap
Oct. 18, 2008
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Tucson Citizen
Tucson environmentalist wields political muscle in land exchange battle
10.20.2008
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Tucson Weekly
Our Funny, Funny Don
MARCH 23, 2000
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Arizona Central
Report: McCain action helped Ariz. developer
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PR News Wire
Democratic National Committee - McCain Myth Buster: John McCain and the Environment
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USA Today
Price of power: McCain action helped Arizona land developer
[153]
Huffington Post
McCain Backer's Firm Pleaded Guilty To Funding Terrorist Group In Colombia
[154]
Saving Iceland
Saving Iceland Blockades Rio Tinto-Alcan Smelter in Hafnarfjordur
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Bristol Bay Alliance
The Mining Industry’s Record of Destruction
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Bristol Bay Alliance
Bristol Bay and Lake Iliamna watersheds are threatened by a massive mining proposal
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Washington Post
Energy Task Force Meetings Participants
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Above Top Secret
The War In Georgia Is A Big Oil Conspiracy
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Nation Master Encyclopedia
Rio Tinto Group
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Problems with Draft Bill to Trade Away Oak Flat Campground
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Metro.co.uk
Bears stranded as ice melts away
Feb 2 2007
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Los Angeles Times
Palin's policies in Alaska weighted toward development
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Alaska Daily News
Cleaner mining
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ABC News
Sarah Palin Tones it Down a Notch
October 13, 2008
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Canada.com
Canadian firms downplay report they gave Palin gifts
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New York Times
A Developer, His Deals and His Ties to McCain
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Mining Law Reform
Subject: HR 3301
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GO San Angleo
Mining regulation stirs up controversy
October 23, 2008
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The New Republic
Northern Exposure
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New West
McCain⁄Palin on Energy and the Environment
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The Denver Post
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Mines and Communities
Philippines update
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Alaskans For Clean Water
FAQs
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BBC News
Mining forces out thousands in South Africa