An article in The Washington Free Beacon detailed U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's opposition to President Obama's nomination of the first U.S. ambassador to Cuba in more than 50 years and highlighted Cruz's most recent efforts in the Senate to call attention to the plight of the Cuban people.
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Officials decide to extend Ga. 400 toll
ATLANTA – Commuters, take note. Despite the fact that officials 20 years ago said a toll on Ga. Highway 400 would cease in 2011, state authorities on Friday agreed to extend the toll for another decade, according to published reports. With the decision by the Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority, the 50 cent toll will remain in place until 2020. Officials say they need the funding to pay for much-needed infrastructure improvements, according to
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Division series rotations taking shape
By Todd DeFeo / (c) 2010 Barry Zito is out? Divisional series starting rotations were set Tuesday and both Barry Zito and A.J. Burnett are the odd men out, according to media reports. The Yankees are planning to start CC Sabathia, Andy Petittitte and Phil Huges in their series against the Minnesota Twins. The Atlanta Braves are planning to start Derek Lowe, Tommy Hanson and Tim Hudson in their series against the San Francisco Giants.