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Thousands of Somalis Illegally Cross into Kenya   Human Rights Watch says many are beaten and abused and lack food and health care WHO Says Thousands Suffering from Cholera in Eastern DRC and Zimbabwe   UN organization moves to bring re-hydration treatment to affected areas Islamists Impose Sharia Law on Somali Port Town Islamist insurgents gaining ground as Somali leaders squabble over formation of new cabinet South Africa Officially Mourns 'Mama Africa' Legendary singer, anti-apartheid activist Miriam Makeba died Monday of a heart attack in Naples, Italy Mauritania's Ousted President Moved to Village EU warns coup leader General Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to restore democratically-elected leadership before November 20 or face sanctions Local Zimbabwean Sewing Club Makes Good   Unexpected demand and growth leads to successful business E-mail: Forward this E-mail Click here to unsubscribe from the VOA Daily World News Summary2 If you have questions about this E-mail newsletter send an e-mail to: voanews@voanews.com

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Michael Markarian: Animals & Politics

Talk Back: Celebrating an Historic Election for Animals Posted: 13 Nov 2008 10:32 AM CST Readers joined us in celebrating the Election Day victories for animal protection, and looking toward the challenges ahead. I want to express my thanks to all of you who supported humane candidates for office, contacted your friends about the animal protection ballot measures, and helped to put animal issues on the political map this election season. Here are some of your comments. AMAZING!!!! This is so historic! I'm so glad. I hope this brings monumental change for animals!! No more backward policies on animal welfare and the environment! :) How exciting! —Sara N. This is truly amazing. Thank you to HSLF for all the time, expertise, and good heart you espoused on behalf of farm animals. I was worried for a bit, but now the egg industry knows it doesn't have the upper hand like it thought it did. Millions of people were educated about animal cruelty, and Prop 2 gave them a reason to do something to change it. Let's hope this is the beginning of a realization of the work we can achieve when we stand against cruelty. —Daniela I am pleased that the long-suffering animals are finally getting a "voice" in Congress. To all who participated by voting, e-mailing friends, knocking on doors, or handing out literature in support of animals I offer my sincerest thanks and say CONGRATULATIONS on a job well done. Keep up the good work. —George D. I can't believe the people who are out of joint about HSLF recommending certain candidates based on their voting record for animal causes. I appreciate the information and no one held a gun to my head at the polls. How else would we know the candidates' positions so we could factor it in with the other factors when considering our vote? —Barbara This is a big day for animal rights! It just goes to show that when people of a like mind band together, advocate for animals, and lobby their politicians, animal rights can go forward. Now it has to be instituted. There's a lot more animal legislation that needs to be on future election ballots, banning animal experimentation, ending horse slaughter, etc. This is a good beginning! Thanks HSLF! —Cynthia S. I'm embarrassed to say that after so many years as an animal advocate the "Humane Scorecard" blog was my eye opener to the importance of voting humanely. I should have read the scorecard before voting, but I have been very set in my ways until now so I ignored it. From now on my votes will go to the candidates with the highest scores on animal welfare, no matter the party. I can now see that there are two sides to being an effective animal advocate. Not only must we raise awareness of animal issues, but we must also be dedicated in educating ourselves via the HSLF legislative scorecard on the candidates who best serve the needs of the animals. It all sounds so simple now and I've seen the legislative scorecard a million times, but until this election and this blog it just didn't sink in. —PJB I would like to thank the HSLF for offering insight into the candidates and issues for the 2008 election. Sadly, it can be difficult to find clear information on a candidate's record toward animals. A person's views toward animals and hunting, especially an elected official, speaks to their compassion, integrity, respect for life or aggression, intolerance and manifest hostility. Thank you for providing this helpful information. —Kathy N. I am thrilled at the outcome of several elections on Nov. 4th. It goes to show that protecting animals is of utmost concern to many informed Americans. —Carol R.

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ABC News Blotter Alerts Thu., November 13, 2008

Lobbyists Banned, But Big Donors Play Major Transition Roles

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President-elect Obama's real test on transparency is yet to come.

He's banned lobbyists from the transition team and stopped companies from giving money to the effort – some of the boldest limitations on money in a presidential transition.

But big donors -- particularly bundlers -- still play a key role in his transition efforts. And good government groups say the real test for whether President-elect Barack Obama will change the culture of lobbying depends on whether he can address the broader question of special interests funding campaign donations.

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The Economy:
One global economic organization, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, says the world has sunk into a recession. As evidence that a recession would have a huge impact on oil demand, the price per barrel has dropped to a 22-month low of $55. ABC's Betsy Stark has the latest on today's struggling economy.

New Hope for Breast Cancer:
There is new hope for those who have breast cancer. Researchers have developed what could be a vaccine for the disease that has afflicted so many women and a few men too. Could this be the answer? ABC's John McKenzie reports.

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China's Forbidden Palace:
More than 230 years ago, Emperor Qianlong, who ruled during the heyday of China's last dynasty, built a magnificent palace. It had silk-covered walls and ceilings and jade inlaid in rare wood. But after so many years, the palace had deteriorated until one group came in and restored it to its former glory. ABC's Stephanie Sy reports.

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Business: Georgia jobless numbers soar

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