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	6 Feb 2008

Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lincoln Memorial (© AP Images)

"We celebrate the many contributions African Americans have made to our Nation, and we are reminded of their courage in their struggle to change the hearts and minds of our citizens. While much progress has been made, we must continue to work together to achieve the promise and vision of our great Nation." (complete story)

— President George W. Bush

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	New Media: New Challenges U.S. Elections

	HIGHLIGHTS:
			No Presidential Nominees After 24 States Vote on Super Tuesday Despite early predictions, no presidential candidate currently has enough delegates to secure the Republican or Democratic party nomination. Arizona Senator John McCain leads the Republican race, but the Democratic contest between New York Senator Hillary Clinton and Illinois Senator Barack Obama remains close. (© AP Images)

			Bush Trip Will Showcase Strong Pro-Africa Legacy President Bush’s upcoming trip to Benin, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana and Liberia will be "very historic and significant" because it will "solidify one of the strongest components" of his legacy: Africa, says former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa Rosa Whitaker. (© AP Images)

			Strengthening Afghan Governance a U.S. Priority A U.S. priority in Afghanistan in 2008 will be to help its leaders deliver needed services, security and economic opportunity to citizens, says a State Department official. From 2001 to 2007, the United States has contributed more than $23 billion to help Afghanistan emerge from decades of war and oppression. (© AP Images)

			Burma’s Muslims Are Long-standing Victims of Military Regime Burma’s Rohingya Muslims remain oppressed by the military junta and depend on international donors for survival. The United States is funding a U.N. program for identification cards that will facilitate registration of births and marriages, school enrollment, and access to basic health care and nutritional assistance. (© AP Images)
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