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Hahn Relies on Namesake in L.A. Mayor's Race

WASHINGTON – Four years ago, James Hahn (search) was elected mayor with a debt to his surname — much like a Kennedy or a Bush. His late father, Kenneth Hahn (search), was a revered county supervisor for nearly half a century, leaving behind one of the region’s most devoted political …

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GM's Wagoner Faces Turnaround Task

DETROIT – General Motors Corp. (GM) chairman and chief executive Rick Wagoner (search) has little time to formulate solutions for the company’s perfect storm of problems: mounting losses, rising competition, shrinking market share and increasing health care and pension costs. Wagoner will face shareholders at GM’s annual meeting June 7 …

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More Georgia Judges Carrying Guns

JONESBORO, Ga. – Spooked by the courthouse shootings in nearby Atlanta, some Clayton County (search) judges are arming themselves with guns. The judges requested the guns and firearms training from Clayton County police several weeks ago, Clayton County police Capt. Jeff Turner said. Clayton Sheriff Victor Hill said police gave …

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