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Transcript of Obama’s Speech on Drone Policy May 23, 2013

Following is the text as prepared for delivery of President Obama’s speech on U.S. drone policy on Thursday.

Pivoting From a War Footing, Obama Acts to Curtail Drones May 23, 2013

In a widely anticipated speech, President Obama narrowed the scope of the long struggle with terrorists, while defending the drone war he has waged since taking office.

The Caucus: Mark Mazzetti on Obama's Speech on Drone Policy May 23, 2013

Mark Mazzetti, a Times reporter who covers the intelligence community and is the author of “The Way of the Knife,” a book about the United States’ use of drones, will provide analysis and context about U.S. drone policy during the president’s speech.

India Ink: Image of the Day: May 23 May 23, 2013

Geese cool off in a water body on a sweltering afternoon in Delhi.

Skiing: Winter reservations up in Breckenridge

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

Lodging community recaps strong summer performance

Winter reservations in Breckenridge are pacing ahead of last winter.

By Bob Berwyn

SUMMIT COUNTY — Tourism in the high country continues to climb back from the deep recession, with the Breckenridge Chamber reporting that 2012 summer occupancy and average room rates both climbed in tandem for the first time since 2008.

For now, Breckenridge is outpacing some other resorts in terms of winter reservations, 16 percent ahead of last year at this time, according to Scott Fortner, marketing director for the Breckenridge Resort Chamber.

Fortner said the encouraging trend can partly be attributed to the town’s status as a mature resort that offers plenty of activities along with skiing and snowboarding. Group business has also been increasing, which helps push occupancy rates up, he said. (more…)

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Denver Fashion Truck, Brick & Mortar and more mobile fashion retailers May 23, 2013

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Hobby Lobby birth-control case up for federal appeal in Denver May 23, 2013

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