Lauren Zollinger, managing editor of GovSpot, described GovSpot as a one-stop bookmark that people will use for tasks ranging from finding the mailing address of the Interior Department to "pointing people towards information that will help them make better decisions" on Election Day, she said.

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To address that concern, the Bush team in recent weeks has begun pointing the finger at the previous administration for the recession.

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In her opening address, Ms Bokova stressed the importance to act where needs were most acute, pointing to Africa where over 300 of the 800 million people in the Sub-Saharan region live in a water-scarce environment.

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