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	Martinez Council challengers call incumbents 'indecisive' Four candidates are vying for two seats on the Martinez City Council. Contra Costa sues major Wall Street institutions over alleged bid-rigging scam Open space initiatives and candidates raise big bucks Voters can tune in to candidate forums Andal and McNerney split on bailout plan Roads, business the centerpiece for Orinda candidates Chevron, Posco sue Contra Costa over hazardous materials fees Meat eaters to pay for water added to beef, poultry Candidate forums to be televised, on Web Candidate forums to be on TV, Internet

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	Remember the budget mavericks? Lisa Vorderbrueggen column: Anti-sprawl bill sparks conflict Truth squad examines Andal-McNerney mailers Scoring the conventions

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	Leading in polls, Obama decides to play it safe Candidates meet 'natural-born' test despite rumors Obama leads McCain in national poll Judge orders state to preserve Palin's e-mails

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	Colin Powell calls Sen. Stevens' word 'sterling' Senators push for immigration raid guidelines Tax experts suggest ways to close $300 billion gap Government asked to track Chinese textile imports

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	Bush raises $2 million in Florida, South Carolina Text of Bush's remarks Friday on the economy Bush says financial rescue plan big enough to work Bush plans economic statement to assure Americans

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	Bush raises $2 million in Florida, South Carolina US, India sign nuclear deal For military, bad economy aids recruiting US seeks support before delisting North Korea

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