Q: Late last year , for example , more than 1800 US soldiers were placed in Djibouti to conduct counter-terrorism operations in the Horn of Africa .

Since late last year , for example , more than 1,800 members of the American military have been placed in Djibouti to conduct counterterrorism operations in the Horn of Africa .

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Q: Sen. Bob Graham , Florida Democrat , raised $ 2 million after getting a late start .

Further back , Sen. Bob Graham of Florida reported about $ 1.7 million on hand .

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Q: We need a certifiable pay as you go budget by mid-July or schools wont open in September , Strayhorn said .

Texas lawmakers must close a $ 185.9 million budget gap by the middle of July or the schools wont open in September , Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn said Thursday .

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