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Obama to kick off campaign rallies in Ohio, Va. - Bismarck Tribune
The official requested anonymity in order to speak before the campaign formally announced the events. With Mitt Romney now assured of the Republican Party's nomination, the president couldn't afford to stand off to the sidelines much longer in what is ...
April 25, 2012


Brazil to file charges against Chevron executives - Bismarck Tribune
She asked not to be identified in line with internal regulations. On Thursday, Chevron confirmed that there was a "small new oil seepage" and that it was working to collect the crude. The size of the new leak is unknown, Brazil's National Petroleum ...
March 17, 2012


Analysis: US, Israel agree to disagree on Iran - Bismarck Tribune
Senior Obama administration officials said the talks at the White House left the two sides closer than they were a week ago. The Israelis walked away with prominent statements from Obama that he would not stand for just containing a nuclear-armed Iran, ...
March 6, 2012


Europe tops G-20 finance meeting in Mexico - Bismarck Tribune
But one Canadian finance official, who was not authorized to speak on the record, said that "on the issues of IMF funding, I don't think we are near a consensus." Greeks have weathered tough austerity measures, including slashing pensions and benefits, ...
February 25, 2012


Europe tops G-20 finance meeting in Mexico - Bismarck Tribune
But one Canadian finance official, who was not authorized to speak on the record, said that "on the issues of IMF funding, I don't think we are near a consensus." Greeks have weathered tough austerity measures, including slashing pensions and benefits, ...
February 25, 2012


Truck gets stuck under Sunset Drive overpass in Mandan - Bismarck Tribune
The truck hauling the load was owned by SKM Oilfield Services Inc., and the driver, who declined to give his name, said he was in first gear when he hit the bridge. The truck on the trailer was a vacuum truck. There did not appear to be any damages to ...
February 9, 2012


John Unruh acquitted of all charges related to Randall Albaugh's death - Bismarck Tribune
The woman declined to give her name. While the Tribune does not usually use anonymous sources, the woman's identity was not in question, as she sat in the back row of the jury box throughout the trial. The woman said the jury felt the evidence did not ...
January 26, 2012


Obama, GOP push and pull on economic plans - Bismarck Tribune
Senior administration officials said the White House planned to employ a communications strategy that uses the GOP as a scapegoat if the jobs bill doesn't pass. The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss political strategy, ...
October 3, 2011


Rep. Rick Berg to announce Senate run - Bismarck Tribune
According to sources close to Berg, preparations are under way for an announcement sometime next week, likely Wednesday, though no date has been set. Berg's former deputy campaign manager Jonathan Casper has left his role as legislative director to ...
May 11, 2011


Official: NY ex-comptroller to plead guilty - Bismarck Tribune
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the plea had not been made yet. Bradley D. Simon, Hevesi's lawyer, did not immediately return a phone ...
October 7, 2010


Relief for Gulf is 2 months away with another well - Bismarck Tribune
A senior administration official said the meeting will take place at the White House. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the meeting had ...
June 1, 2010


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