[Akaka and others in the delegation downplayed the Justice Department's statement yesterday.] Every practical policy issue raised by DOJ in read more

[Akaka and others in the delegation downplayed the Justice Department's statement yesterday.] Every practical policy issue raised by DOJ in our negotiations has been addressed and resolved, ... Although I realize and respect that there are those who have differing views, the bill is constitutional.

Major streets are littered with bodies of people killed today, most of them northerners.

Major streets are littered with bodies of people killed today, most of them northerners.

But even if Koizumi loses, the chances are very small that Japan will change its structural reform policies.

But even if Koizumi loses, the chances are very small that Japan will change its structural reform policies.

Your source material is the people you know, not those you don't know, but every character is an extension of read more

Your source material is the people you know, not those you don't know, but every character is an extension of the author's own personality.

It's tough when you break down like that in the seventh.

It's tough when you break down like that in the seventh.

I figured, if they're going to do that, ... I'd throw in a surge, too.

I figured, if they're going to do that, ... I'd throw in a surge, too.

We're going to need to see follow-through from Intel. Good news from Intel could set a tone and start to read more

We're going to need to see follow-through from Intel. Good news from Intel could set a tone and start to give those that were most fearful about the outlook for chip stocks less reason to be concerned.

That's one of the best feelings ever. To have that many people there that go to school with you cheering read more

That's one of the best feelings ever. To have that many people there that go to school with you cheering loud is an awesome feeling. All the hard work and sacrifice that you make throughout the year is worth it right there. For those two hours, the fans are cheering a loud as they can -- there is no better feeling than your fans cheering for you.

I think he's the best country songwriter there ever was. My mom and dad played his music all the time read more

I think he's the best country songwriter there ever was. My mom and dad played his music all the time when I was growing up.