Muhammad Salim Akhtar of the American Muslim Task Force on Civil Rights and Elections says Obama administration support for the opposition would send a signal that the United States favors full democracy in Pakistan.

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Rabin's assumption is that U.S. troops on the Golan will ease the government's domestic task of getting support for the Syrian treaty, but Israeli opinion polls show great public unease with the prospect of an Israeli withdrawal from the Golan -- even if they are replaced with a U.S. or international force.

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He also faces a tough task in solidifying his support on the board, which is filled with Mr Purcell's backers.

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Biden has said several groups that his task force met with support such checks for all gun buyers, including those who purchase through private sales.

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