In terms of the austerity plan, I think what we see is that both of our nations have a strong commitment to sustaining a strong economic recovery and a strong commitment to reducing deficits, and that's the position of the U.S. government, that's the position of the British government.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing with Jay Carney and Ben Rhodes

Salazar is a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and has developed a reputation as a strong advocate of reducing the country's dependence on foreign oil.

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Salazar, Colorado's former state attorney general, is a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and has developed a reputation as a strong advocate of reducing the country's dependence on foreign oil.

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These recent gains in receipts confirm that a strong economy is the most important factor in reducing the deficit.

WHITEHOUSE: Testimony of Director Bolten

Irina Bokova underscored that UNESCO has been making a strong plea for education to be recognized as the key to reducing poverty, improving child and maternal health, fighting HIV and AIDS, and empowering girls and women.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

The country's central bank said in a report on Monday that Sweden's banks are financially strong but must continue reducing structural liquidity risks and ensure they have enough capital to deal with potential future losses.

WSJ: European Stocks Push Higher

Cable companies such as Cox appear to be abandoning a go-it-alone approach to retail, a strong likelihood of network sharing that could provide both future revenue and the potential for up-front cash, thus reducing some cash needs.

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