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john smedley » CA » Poway
Contributor Candidate or PAC Amount Date FEC Filing
Smedley, John
Poway, CA 92064
Sony Online Ent't/President		OBAMA, BARACK (D)
President
OBAMA FOR AMERICA		$2,300
primary		01/31/08
Smedley, John
Poway, CA 92064
Sony Pictures / Online/Exec. VP & C
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT, INC. PAC		$5,000
primary		07/12/02
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 HEADLINES — Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Health Care Bill Faces a Crucial Senate Vote
Democratic senators pressed ahead Saturday toward a crucial first vote on President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, a test of party unity in the face of solid Republican opposition.
Erica Werner, AP NEWS - 14 minutes ago

Mubarak Vows Not to Tolerate Attacks on Egyptians
President Hosni Mubarak entered Egypt’s bitter soccer row with Algeria on Saturday, vowing in a televised speech that attacks on Egyptians abroad will not be tolerated.
Omar Sinan, AP NEWS - 15 minutes ago

AP Reporter Caught Up in Stalin Family’s Agony
Newly arrived in Moscow on his first foreign assignment, Associated Press correspondent George Krimsky sensed he had a sensational Cold War scoop on his hands and he pounced.
Larry Heinzerling, AP NEWS - 18 minutes ago

Quick Restart of Big Bang Machine Stuns Scientists
Scientists moved Saturday to prepare the world’s largest atom smasher for exploring the depths of matter after successfully restarting the $10 billion machine following more than a year of repairs.
Alexander G. Higgins, AP NEWS - 23 minutes ago

Motown Caps 50th Anniversary With Hometown Gala
Berry Gordy founded what would become Motown Records a half-century ago with an $800 loan. Today, that would get you two tickets with a bit to spare to the Motown 50 Golden Gala.
Jeff Karoub, AP NEWS - 27 minutes ago

Terror Trials Differ in Civilian, Military Courts
The federal courts and military tribunals that will prosecute suspected terrorists vary sharply in their independence, public stature and use of evidence. But the Obama administration has so far offered no clear-cut rationale for how it chooses which system will try a detainee.
Mark Sherman, AP NEWS - 27 minutes ago

Reports: 101-Yr-Old Brazil Architect Back at Work
Famed 101-year-old Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer is reportedly back at work just weeks after surgery for gallstones and an intestinal tumor.
Staff, AP NEWS - 33 minutes ago

McCain Says He Enjoyed Palin Book
U.S. Sen. John McCain said Saturday that he enjoyed reading running mate Sarah Palin’s new memoir and downplayed any tension between their campaign aides as “no big deal.”
Rob Gillies, AP NEWS - 47 minutes ago

Life Requested for US Suspect in Italy Murder Case
Prosecutors on Saturday asked an Italian court to hand down life sentences to an American student and her ex-boyfriend for their alleged roles in the fatal stabbing of a young British woman during a drug-fueled sex game.
Marta Falconi, AP NEWS - 53 minutes ago

Space Station Alarm Delays Atlantis Crew Spacewalk
Space shuttle Atlantis astronauts aboard the International Space Station delayed their second spacewalk Saturday after being jolted awake by a false alarm, NASA said.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 55 minutes ago

Emotion as Life Term Sought for US Student in Italy
Italian prosecutors on Saturday demanded life imprisonment for American student Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito for the 2007 murder of Briton Meredith Kercher.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 55 minutes ago

Elderly US Couple Pleads Guilty in Cuba Spy Case
An elderly US couple charged with spying for Cuba for almost 30 years has pleaded guilty in the conspiracy, with the husband agreeing to serve a life sentence, the US Justice Department said.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 55 minutes ago

Life Term Sought for US Student in Italy Murder Trial
Italian prosecutors on Saturday demanded life imprisonment for American student Amanda Knox and her former boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito for the 2007 murder of Briton Meredith Kercher.
Afp, AFP GLOBAL EDITION - 55 minutes ago

Liverpool and City Inflict Mutual Damage
Liverpool and Manchester City had to settle for a point apiece after a 2-2 draw at Anfield that did little for either club’s hopes of getting back into the Premier League’s top four.
Afp, AFP EUROPEAN EDITION - 55 minutes ago

Atlantis Astronauts Take 2nd Spacewalk of Mission
An astronaut anticipating the birth of his daughter at any moment embarked on the first spacewalk of his career Saturday, tackling a load of maintenance work outside the International Space Station.
Marcia Dunn, AP NEWS - 57 minutes ago

Iraqi Parliament Seeks to End Election Crisis
Iraqi lawmakers on Saturday sought a compromise in a dispute over an election law that was vetoed by a vice president, throwing national polls slated for January into question.
Qassim Abdul-Zahra, AP NEWS - 58 minutes ago

Iran to Hold War Games to Protect Nuclear Sites
Iran will begin large-scale air defense war games Sunday aimed at protecting its nuclear facilities from possible attack, a senior military commander said Saturday.
Ali Akbar Dareini, AP NEWS - 61 minutes ago

Taiwan Beef Noodle Worries
Taipei Beef Noodle Festival kicks off amid fears over the lifting of Taiwan’s ban on U.S. beef imports.
Reuters Video, REUTERS NEWS VIDEO - 63 minutes ago

Afghan Road Builder’s Dream Thwarted by Violence
Khalid Khan stares through the dusty window pane, down across the rooftops of the capital, and wonders if they really know where he lives.
Todd Pitman, AP NEWS - 63 minutes ago

 11 am
Rocket Hits Outside Luxury Hotel in Afghan Capital 10:00 AM
 10 am
McCain Says He Enjoyed Palin Book 9:44 AM
Postal Service to Resume North Pole Santa Letters 9:32 AM
GOP: Health Test Recommendations Could Affect Care 9:24 AM
Rocket Hits Outside Luxury Hotel in Afghan Capital 9:20 AM
US to Drop Shooting Case Against Blackwater Guard 9:19 AM
Life Requested for US Suspect in Italy Murder Case 9:19 AM
Sri Lanka to Free War-Displaced Civilians 9:10 AM
Ultra-Orthodox Jews Protest Intel’s Work on Sabbath 9:10 AM
Sri Lanka to Free All War-Displaced Civilians 9:10 AM
Turkey ‘Gives Israel Deadline’ for Drone Delivery 9:10 AM
EU Criticises Financial Pledges to GM Europe 9:10 AM
Turkey Sticks to Nuclear Power Plan 9:10 AM
Putin Backs Medvedev’s Call for Russia Modernization 9:10 AM
Activist Refuses Madrid Offer of Refugee Status 9:10 AM
Putin Backs Medvedev’s Call for Russia Modernization 9:10 AM
Austria in Talks With Russia Over South Stream 9:10 AM
Anglican Leader Meets Pope Amid Tensions 9:10 AM
China Says 42 Dead, 66 Trapped in Mine Explosion 9:08 AM
Germany to Send Trial Observer to NY 9:07 AM
Iraq Working for Release of Americans Held in Iran 9:04 AM
African Movie Gets People Talking 9:02 AM
 9 am
Michael Jackson Glove Among Items at Music Auction 8:52 AM
Pope and Anglican Leader Agree on Closer Relations 8:49 AM
AP NewsAlert 8:49 AM
Obama Trumpets Asia Trip as Boost to US Economy 8:49 AM
Chavez Praises Carlos the Jackal 8:47 AM
Russia President Criticizes Ruling Party Over Vote 8:45 AM
Iraqi Lawmakers Delay Vote on Election Law Dispute 8:40 AM
White Farmers Relocate to Nigeria 8:33 AM
Philippines Welcomes Hero Boxer 8:31 AM
Diplomat: Iran Needs Uranium for Hospitals 8:27 AM
Buddhists From 2 Koreas Hold Joint Ceremony 8:22 AM
Iran to Hold War Games to Protect Nuclear Sites 8:14 AM
Al-Qaeda Seizes Japan Hostage in Yemen: Tribal Source 8:10 AM
Egypt Will Not Be ‘Lax’ in Defending Nationals: Mubarak 8:10 AM
Egypt Vows to Be Firm After World Cup Defeat 8:10 AM
US Soldier Jailed for Six Months After Iraq Offences 8:10 AM
Death Toll ‘Rises to 42’ in China Mining Accident 8:10 AM
Brown Visits Scene of Massive Floods 8:10 AM
Dalai Lama Praises Obama on Tibet Issue 8:10 AM
Resort Island Reels After Deadly Attack by Gunman 8:02 AM
 8 am
Obama Trumpets Asia Trip as Boost to US Economy 7:50 AM
Levin: Could Be More E-Mails From Ft. Hood Suspect 7:50 AM
1st Senate Vote Looms on Health Legislation 7:49 AM
Italian Police Arrest 2 Linked to Mumbai Attacks 7:45 AM
Astronauts Gear Up for 2nd Spacewalk of Mission 7:45 AM
Travolta Appears at Fundraiser in Fla. Hometown 7:44 AM
Russia President Criticizes Ruling Party Over Vote 7:42 AM
3 Men Blow Themselves Up in Pakistani Kashmir 7:42 AM
Pope and Anglican Leader Agree on Closer Relations 7:40 AM
Collider Restarts After Hitch 7:31 AM
Separate Clashes Kill 23 Taliban in Afghanistan 7:10 AM
Iran to Hold Aerial Defence War Games 7:10 AM
Obama Touts Asia Trade to Create Jobs 7:10 AM
 7 am
Europe: Proton Beams Circulate in Big Bang Machine 6:31 AM
Travolta, Family Attend Opening of ‘Old Dogs’ 6:25 AM
Iraqi Lawmakers Seek to End Election Crisis 6:17 AM
Putin Calls for Modernization of Russian Economy 6:14 AM
Quotations of the Day 6:12 AM
Women Run in Style in Paris Stiletto Race 6:10 AM
Death Toll ‘Rises to 42’ in China Mining Accident 6:10 AM
‘Irrefutable’ Proof US Student Murdered Briton 6:10 AM
Spanish Crew Members Freed by Pirates Arrive Home 6:10 AM
China Mine Explosion Kills Dozens 6:01 AM
 6 am
Conflicting Blast Reports Reflect Fear in Pakistan 5:46 AM
Sentence Request for US Woman in Italy Murder Case 5:46 AM
Israel Arrests West Bank Security Agents: Palestinians 5:11 AM
Japan Hostage in Yemen Seized by al-Qaeda: Source 5:11 AM
Italian Police Arrest Two Linked to Mumbai Attacks 5:11 AM
US Senate Gears Up for Key Health Vote Saturday 5:11 AM
Vodafone Seeks More Time to Reply to Indian Tax Claim 5:11 AM
Australia Executives Suspended Over Banknote Probe 5:11 AM
Vodafone Seeks More Time to Reply to Indian Tax Claim 5:11 AM
Wenger Puts Brave Face on Van Persie Loss 5:11 AM
Scholes Urges Fergie to Carry on and on 5:11 AM
Tories Say Would Pull Troops Out of Germany 5:11 AM
Mum of Bangladeshi Twins ‘Overjoyed’ at Op Success 5:11 AM
Second Bangladeshi Twin Wakes, Blows Raspberry 5:11 AM
Bangladeshi Mom Wants Twins to Stay in Australia 5:05 AM
 5 am
Sri Lanka to Release 136,000 Tamil War Refugees 4:43 AM
Levin: May Be More Troubling E-Mails From Hasan 4:36 AM
Warrant: Drug in Jackson Case Came From Vegas Firm 4:25 AM
Italian Police Arrest 2 Linked to Mumbai Attacks 4:22 AM
Sentence Request for US Woman in Italy Murder Case 4:21 AM
Obama Afghan Decision to Come After Thanksgiving 4:10 AM
31 Dead, 82 Trapped After China Mine Blast: Media 4:10 AM
Death Threats for Thai PM in Pro-Thaksin Stronghold: MP 4:10 AM
Japan Rugby Team Beat Canada 27-6 4:10 AM
US Experts to Visit Pyongyang Before Envoy: Yonhap 4:10 AM
Second Bangladesh Twin Wakes 4:10 AM
 4 am
The Nation’s Weather 3:52 AM
Guests for the Sunday TV News Shows 3:41 AM
Afghan Police Are Weak Link in Security Force 3:33 AM
Sri Lanka to Release 136,000 War-Displaced Tamils 3:29 AM
Australia Issues ‘Catastrophic’ Alerts as Fires Rage 3:10 AM
Australia Issues ‘Catastrophic’ Alerts as Fires Rage 3:10 AM
S.Koreans Mourn Rising Star Supermodel 3:10 AM
Taiwan PM Urges China to Withdraw Missiles: Report 3:10 AM
 3 am
Robbery Motive in Deaths of 5 in Rural Arkansas 2:53 AM
Report: Italy Arrests 2 for Mumbai Attacks 2:52 AM
China Says 37 Dead, 71 Trapped in Mine Explosion 2:44 AM
Porn Mogul’s Son to Be Tried in Girlfriend’s Death 2:36 AM
EU Leaders Face Flak as New President Keeps Low Profile 2:10 AM
High-Living Singapore Monk Jailed for Fraud 2:10 AM
 2 am
Buddhists From 2 Koreas to Hold Joint Ceremony 1:48 AM
Researcher: Faint Writing Seen on Shroud of Turin 1:25 AM
Army Relents, Will Allow Media at Palin Book Event 1:22 AM
Calif. Launches Probe Into Scam Targeting Churches 1:21 AM
Police: NC Girl Raped, Killed on Day She Was Taken 1:19 AM
Moderate Dems Pivotal in Saturday Health Care Vote 1:17 AM
15 Dead, 114 Trapped After China Mine Blast: Media 1:10 AM
15 Dead, 114 Trapped Ain China Mine Blast: Media 1:10 AM
Fort Hood Shooter Talked With Radical Cleric: Report 1:10 AM
31 Dead, 82 Trapped Ain China Mine Blast: Media 1:10 AM
 1 am
Chavez Praises Carlos the Jackal 12:58 AM
China Says 31 Dead, 82 Trapped in Mine Explosion 12:53 AM
UC Students Occupy Buildings to Protest Fee Hike 12:30 AM
China Says 23 Dead, 90 Trapped in Mine Explosion 12:21 AM
Car Strikes Crowd Outside Ala. School, 1 Killed 12:15 AM
15 Dead, 114 Trapped After China Mine Blast: Media 12:10 AM
139 Miners Trapped After a Blast in China 12:10 AM
Over a Hundred China Miners Trapped After a Blast 12:10 AM
Johnson’s Backs Against All Black Wall 12:10 AM
Dragons, Pumas in Search of Morale Boost 12:10 AM
Smith Shrugs off Scotland Speculation 12:10 AM
Elsom Exploits Worry Scotland 12:10 AM
Desperate Liverpool Face City Crunch 12:10 AM
Thailand Must End Detention of Hmong: Rights Group 12:10 AM
‘King’ James Scores 40 as Cavs Down Pacers 12:10 AM
Parker-Broderick Surrogacy Case Jury Breaks 12:07 AM
Today in History - Nov. 21 12:00 AM
 12 am
Car Strikes Crowd Outside Ala. School, 1 Killed 11:52 PM
Occupation of UC Berkeley Building Ends 11:44 PM
No Appeal of Dismissed Conviction in MySpace Case 11:35 PM
Dozens Occupying UC Berkeley Building Arrested 11:34 PM
China Says 15 Dead, 114 Trapped in Mine Explosion 11:18 PM
Resort Island Reels After Deadly Attack by Gunman 11:18 PM
Death of Drew Brees' Mother Ruled a Suicide 11:15 PM
Jackson Doctor ‘Waited Over an Hour’ Before 911 Call 11:10 PM
11 Dead, 118 Trapped After China Mine Blast: Media 11:10 PM
US Lawmakers Press on Taiwan Arms Sales 11:10 PM

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  Iraq Afghanistan  
Days 2,439 2,967  
GIs Killed in Action 3,476 649 DoD
Non-Hostile GI Deaths 889 192 DoD
GIs Severely Wounded 13,883 2,678 DoD
Current Troop Deployment 124,000 68,000 AP , AP
Total Cost (approved through Sept 30, 2009) $711 Bln $219 Bln AP
Cost Per Day (Avg) $298 Mil $75.2 Mil
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