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Many in U.S. don't have bank accounts

Sunday, June 24, 2007

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Grandma stuffing money under the mattress isn't the only one living outside the banking system. As many as 28 million people in the United States are forgoing traditional financial institutions because of mistrust, cultural and language barriers or a belief that by the time all the bills are paid there will be nothing left for an account. That can be expensive and risky. People can run up big fees to cash checks, pay bills and meet their other financial needs. Walking arou...

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Edwards defends poverty center's efforts

Sunday, June 24, 2007

RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards said his nonprofit anti-poverty center's activities have been "completely legal" and he does not plan to go beyond the legal requirements to disclose its donors. Speaking to reporters after a town hall meeting Saturday night in Reno, Edwards denied accusations that the Center for Promise and Opportunity has been used to promote his presidential campaign. Edwards noted his efforts on behalf of the center to raise the minimum wa...

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New Fundraising Totals Soon in 2008 Race

Sunday, June 24, 2007

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican John McCain and Democrat John Edwards are in danger of losing their place among the leading presidential contenders if their spring fundraising falls too short of earlier totals. Next weekend marks the end of the latest fundraising period, covering April through June, and the new finance reports will set a benchmark by which to measure the campaigns. Candidates in the crowded field raised a combined $133.5 million over the first three months of the year. The lat...

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Clinton Returns to Ark. for Fundraiser

Sunday, June 24, 2007

U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., watches proceedings at the Democratic Party of Arkansas Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in North Little Rock, Ark., Saturday, June 23, 2007.

Associated Press Writer

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. --Hillary Rodham Clinton returned Saturday to Arkansas, where she spent 12 years as the state's first lady, to rally Democrats as she seeks her party's presidential nomination. The New York senator and wife of Arkansas' political son Bill Clinton recalled her days traveling Arkansas and the feeling of camaraderie she had with the people she met.

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Desert Links

Sunday, June 24, 2007

DESERT LINKS: The eight-course Golf on the Santa Fe Trail network has been designated one of the top four golf trails in the nation by Golf magazine.

The eight courses clustered near Santa Fe and Albuquerque, N.M., are Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club, the University of New Mexico Championship Golf Course, Isleta Eagle Golf Course, Santa Ana Golf Club, Twin Warriors Golf Club, Black Mesa Golf Club, Sandia Golf Club and Towa Golf Resort.

To read the article, see www.golf.com. Information: www.golfonthesantafetrail.com; (866) 465-3660.

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