They pulled out of agreements with Ovshinsky after investing in technology that he declared was nearly ready, only to be left with lighter pockets and little in the way of profitable products.

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That's because the president now seems left with little choice but to dust off a trade deal he signed nearly a year ago and send it to Congress for ratification.

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"John Edwards ended his campaign today in the same way he started it -- by standing with the people who are too often left behind and nearly always left out of our national debate, " Clinton said in a statement.

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He alleged in his suit that he lost the use of his biceps after being left prone on the operating table with his arms elevated for nearly seven hours before the surgery started.

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