Instead of forcing us to replicate long swipe gestures using a mouse (which would be cruel to all concerned), Microsoft is putting forward these little key combos as the primary means of navigation on traditional desktop PCs that don't have touchscreens.

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Health care has emerged as a key issue in the Democratic primary campaign and Clinton's plan could be seen as attempt to offset criticism of Gore on the issue by his lone rival for the Democratic presidential nomination, former New Jersey Sen.

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This is especially important with the Democratic presidential nomination still wide open and manufacturing job loss a big issue in key states such as Ohio and Pennsylvania, which holds its primary April 22.

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