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Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during a campaign rally in the rain at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, September 27, 2008.
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A puppy stands on a truck carrying people to be evacuated from the area in preparation for the approach of Hurricane Gustav in Batabano, on the southern coast of Cuba, August 30, 2008. Powerful Hurricane Gustav roared toward western Cuba on Saturday with 125 mph (205 kph) winds on its way to the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico after a deadly pass through the Caribbean.
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BANGKOK, THAILAND - AUGUST 30: A member of Anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stands behind barbed wire outside Government on August 30, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The protesters want to unseat the seven-month old coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.
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Georgian soldiers run near a blazing building after a Russian bombardment in Gori, 80 km (50 miles) from Tbilisi, August 9, 2008. A Russian warplane dropped a bomb on an apartment block in the Georgian town of Gori on Saturday, killing at least 5 people, a Reuters reporter said. The bomb hit the five-story building in Gori close to Georgia's embattled breakaway province of South Ossetia when Russian warplanes carried out a raid against military targets around the town.
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The former Australian navy submarine HMAS Onslow is towed passed by the Sydney central business district skyline to a naval ship yard from the Maritime Museum in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. The Oberon class submarine which was decommissioned in 1999 after its 30-year service is to undergo extensive preservation work and a complete survey to ensure the integrity of its hull during its four weeks at the Garden Island dockyard.
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US Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) (R) hugs his wife Michelle and Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) hugs his wife Cindy (L) after their final presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York October 15, 2008.
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HEMPSTEAD, NY - OCTOBER 15: Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during the third presidential debate in the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University October 15, 2008 in Hempstead, New York. This is the final debate before voters will go to the polls in the 2008 general election on November 4.
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Jury President Sean Penn (R) and actor Robert de Niro (2nd L) pose with Special Prize recipient Catherine Deneuve and Best Actor Benicio Del Toro during the award ceremony at the 61st Cannes Film Festival May 25, 2008.
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BANGKOK, THAILAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Actor Jean-Claude Van Damme and actress Claudia Bassol arrive for the red carpet and gala screening of 'Queeen of Langkasuka' during day four of the Bangkok International Film Festival 2008 at SF World Cinema, Centralworld on September 26, 2008 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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TV weather forecaster Louis Bourgougoin, right, and Belgian actor Jean Claude Van Damme, joke during the Cesars film award ceremony in Paris Friday, Feb. 22, 2008.
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Reality TV show star Lauren Conrad from "The Hills" poses backstage at the 60th annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 21, 2008.
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WASHINGTON - MAY 15: Former U.S. Army Sergeant and current member of 'Iraq Veterans Against the War' Kristofer Goldsmith (L) greets Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) before the "Winter Soldier on the Hill" hearing on Capitol Hill May 15, 2008 in Washington, DC. A native of Long Island, New York, Goldsmith deployed to Iraq in 2005 with the Third Infantry Division. He said he originally joined the military to kill people but the time he spent in Sadr City, a slum in Baghdad, has since changed his mind. Goldsmith was denied his GI Bill benefits due to a suicide attempt but Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) promised him during that hearing that those benefits would be restored and that he would go to college.
WASHINGTON - MAY 08: Out of Iraq Congressional Caucus co-founders Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) (R) makes a statement during a news conference on Capitol Hill May 8, 2008 in Washington, DC. Created to be the main agitating force in Congress against having American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, the caucus members voiced their opposition of the $195 billion Iraq war supplemental.
WASHINGTON - JANUARY 24: Iraq war veteran Geoff Millard (R) speaks as (L-R) U.S. Reps. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) and Barbara Lee (D-CA), and actress Susan Sarandon listens during a news briefing after their meeting January 24, 2007 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Sarandon, along with Iraq war veterans, met with the congresswomen to discuss the state of Veteran Affairs Department's health care and the Bring Our Troops Home and Sovereignty of Iraq Restoration Act.
WASHINGTON - JANUARY 24: Actress Susan Sarandon (C) joins U.S. Reps. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) (L) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) (R) during a news briefing after their meeting January 24, 2007 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Sarandon, along with Iraq war veterans, met with the congresswomen to discuss the state of Veteran Affairs Department's health care and the Bring Our Troops Home and Sovereignty of Iraq Restoration Act.
US actress Susan Sarandon (C) answers a question from the media following a meeting with US veterans of the Iraq war and California Congresswomen Lynn Woolsey (L) and Barbara Lee, in Woolsey's office 24 January, 2007 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Sarandon is in Washington,DC to discuss veterans' health care and H.R. 508, the "Bring Our Troops Home and Sovereignty of Iraq Restoration Act
SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 12: U.S. Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) sits on a bench after touring the oil affected beach at Crissy Field November 12, 2007 in San Francisco, California. U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and federal officials toured areas that were affected by a 58,000 gallon oil spill that occured after the freighter ship Cosco Busan hit the base of the Bay Bridge last Wednesday.
SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 12: U.S. Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) sits on a bench after touring the oil affected beach at Crissy Field November 12, 2007 in San Francisco, California. U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and federal officials toured areas that were affected by a 58,000 gallon oil spill that occured after the freighter ship Cosco Busan hit the base of the Bay Bridge last Wednesday.
SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) U.S. Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA), U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Craig Bone, U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Thad Allen attend a press conference after touring Crissy Field November 12, 2007 in San Francisco, California. Pelosi toured areas that were affected by a 58,000 gallon oil spill that occurred after the freighter ship Cosco Busan hit the base of the Bay Bridge last Wednesday.
WASHINGTON - MAY 15: Congressional Progressive Caucus members (L-R) Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX), Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) listen to testimony during the "Winter Soldier on the Hill" hearing on Capitol Hill May 15, 2008 in Washington, DC. Members of the 'Iraq Veterans Against the War' told members of Congress about corruption, indiscriminate killings of civilians, and the psychological consequences of the "troop surge" during the hearing which falls on the same day the House is debating the $163 billion spending bill that would fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan for another year.
WASHINGTON - MAY 08: Out of Iraq Congressional Caucus members (L-R) Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA), and caucus Chair Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) (C) hold a news conference on Capitol Hill May 8, 2008 in Washington, DC. Created to be the main agitating force in Congress against having American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, the caucus members voiced their opposition of the $195 billion Iraq war supplemental.
WASHINGTON - MAY 08: Out of Iraq Congressional Caucus members (L-R) Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA), caucus Chair Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX) hold a news conference on Capitol Hill May 8, 2008 in Washington, DC. Created to be the main agitating force in Congress against having American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, the caucus members voiced their opposition of the $195 billion Iraq war supplemental.
WASHINGTON - MAY 08: Out of Iraq Congressional Caucus members (L-R) Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA), caucus Chair Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX) and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) hold a news conference on Capitol Hill May 8, 2008 in Washington, DC. Created to be the main agitating force in Congress against having American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, the caucus members voiced their opposition of the $195 billion Iraq war supplemental.
WASHINGTON - MAY 08: Out of Iraq Congressional Caucus co-founders Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) (R) and Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) (C) are joined by Progressive Democrats of America Director Tim Carpenter (L) for a news conference on Capitol Hill May 8, 2008 in Washington, DC. Created to be the main agitating force in Congress against having American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, the caucus members voiced their opposition of the $195 billion Iraq war supplemental.
WASHINGTON - MAY 08: Out of Iraq Congressional Caucus members Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) (at podium), Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) (2nd-L), caucus Chair Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) (3rd-L), Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) (2nd-R) and others hold a news conference on Capitol Hill May 8, 2008 in Washington, DC. Created to be the main agitating force in Congress against having American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, the caucus members voiced their opposition of the $195 billion Iraq war supplemental.
WASHINGTON - MAY 08: Out of Iraq Congressional Caucus members Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) (L-front), Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) (2nd-L-back), caucus Chair Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) (C-front), Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) (2nd-R) and others hold a news conference on Capitol Hill May 8, 2008 in Washington, DC. Created to be the main agitating force in Congress against having American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, the caucus members voiced their opposition of the $195 billion Iraq war supplemental.
SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 12: San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom (C) speaks to reporters after touring the oil affected beach at Crissy Field November 12, 2007 in San Francisco, California. U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (4th-L), U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Craig Bone (4th-L), U.S. Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) (3rd-R), U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Thad Allen (R) and federal officials toured areas that were affected by a 58,000 gallon oil spill that occurred after the freighter ship Cosco Busan hit the base of the Bay Bridge last Wednesday.
SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 12: U.S. Coast Guard commandant Thad Allen (C) speaks to reporters after touring the oil affected beach at Crissy Field November 12, 2007 in San Francisco, California. U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (2nd-L), U.S. Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) (3rd-R), U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Craig Bone and federal officials toured areas that were affected by a 58,000 gallon oil spill that occurred after the freighter ship Cosco Busan hit the base of the Bay Bridge last Wednesday.
WASHINGTON - JANUARY 24: Actress Susan Sarandon listens during a news briefing after a meeting with U.S. Reps. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) January 24, 2007 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Sarandon, along with Iraq war veterans, met with the congresswomen to discuss the state of Veteran Affairs Department's health care and the Bring Our Troops Home and Sovereignty of Iraq Restoration Act.
WASHINGTON - JANUARY 24: Actress Susan Sarandon speaks during a news briefing after a meeting with U.S. Reps. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) January 24, 2007 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Sarandon, along with Iraq war veterans, met with the congresswomen to discuss the state of Veteran Affairs Department's health care and the Bring Our Troops Home and Sovereignty of Iraq Restoration Act.
WASHINGTON - JANUARY 24: Actress Susan Sarandon (L) speaks to reporters during a news briefing after a meeting with U.S. Reps. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) January 24, 2007 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Sarandon, along with Iraq war veterans, met with the congresswomen to discuss the state of Veteran Affairs Department's health care and the Bring Our Troops Home and Sovereignty of Iraq Restoration Act.
WASHINGTON - JANUARY 24: Actress Susan Sarandon speaks during a news briefing after a meeting with U.S. Reps. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) January 24, 2007 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Sarandon, along with Iraq war veterans, met with the congresswomen to discuss the state of Veteran Affairs Department's health care and the Bring Our Troops Home and Sovereignty of Iraq Restoration Act.
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