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Russian president defends vote that boosted Kremlin's power

Sunday, October 25, 2009 Story last updated at 10/25/2009 - 1:42 am MOSCOW - Russia's president on Saturday defended recent local elections that drew fraud allegations, inspired an opposition walkout of parliament and strengthened the Kremlin's grip... Full Article at Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

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