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GOP: Obama small business support rings hollow

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:15:00 GMT

A Nebraska Senator says a requirement tucked into the nation's massive new health care law will be a job-killing drag on small businesses. Under the rule, nearly 40 million businesses must file tax forms for every vendor that sells them more tha

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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:15:00 GMT

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Obama decries GOP over small business lending bill

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:15:00 GMT

President Barack Obama is again hitting at Republicans for standing in the way of progress. In his weekly radio and Internet address, Obama says the GOP stance on a small business lending bill is proof the country "can't afford the do-nothing po

An "L" for Oswalt...Yanks close to getting Berkman...Rangers get Guzman...B...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:47:00 GMT

The Washington Nationals spoiled Roy Oswalt's (OHZ'-wahlts) first game with the Philadelphia Phillies last night, reaching him for five runs and seven hits in six innings of an 8-1 rout. Oswalt was acquired by the Phils in a four-player swap that sen

Clinton wedding...Homes threatened by Calif. wildfire...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:05:00 GMT

Wedding bells will ring in upstate New York today as Chelsea Clinton marries her investment banker boyfriend, Marc Mezvinsky. Security is tight ahead of the evening wedding of the 30-year-old daughter of Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton with 4

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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:51:00 GMT

Chelsea Clinton is poised to marry her longtime boyfriend at an exclusive estate along New York's Hudson River after weeks of intrigue, secrecy and buzz. Hundreds have been crowding into the small village of Rhinebeck in hopes of catching a glim

House drilling safety bill calls for easing offshore moratorium...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:44:00 GMT

The House response to the BP oil spill includes a call for an easing of the ongoing moratorium on drilling. As the House approved increased safety standards for offshore drilling, it included an amendment calling for an easing of the administra

Here is the latest Montana sports from The AP

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:44:00 GMT

Former University of Montana receiver Marc Mariani begins his first NFL training camp today in Nashville. Mariani was a seventh-round draft pick of the Tennessee Titans in April and is working to make the team's 53-man roster. Mariani says he's exc

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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:44:00 GMT

Former University of Montana receiver Marc Mariani begins his first NFL training camp on Saturday in Nashville. Mariani was a seventh-round draft pick of the Tennessee Titans in April and is working to make the team's 53-man roster. Marian

Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Lifeguards who rescued a drowning boy at a Casselton swimming pool are being hailed as heroes. The Minn-Kota chapter of the American Red Cross presented medallions to the lifeguards on Friday. They're credited with saving 6-year-old Ben Met

Winds spread Calif. wildfire...Drilling safety bill passes House...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:06:00 GMT

Winds apparently carried embers across a wide concrete aqueduct in Southern California, spreading a wildfire that's threatening homes and power lines north of Los Angeles. Plumes of smoke streamed across Palmdale, a city of 139,000. Helicopters d

Oswalt tagged by Nats...Yanks close to getting Berkman...Bradford accepts R...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:24:00 GMT

Roy Oswalt (OHZ'-wahlt) was a loser in his Philadelphia Phillies debut, yielding four earned runs and seven hits in six innings of an 8-1 pounding by Washington. Oswalt was on the mound a day after being acquired from Houston for J.A. Happ and two ot

Wildfire threatens homes, electricity...Appeals court schedules...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:10:00 GMT

A huge wildfire is threatening nearly 2,000 homes after jumping an aqueduct north of Los Angeles. Firefighters are also trying to keep flames from damaging power lines that bring electricity to Southern California. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) A fede

Friday's major league summary

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:42:00 GMT

Juan Rivera homered and drove in four runs, Erick Aybar also went deep, and the Los Angeles Angels handed Tommy Hunter his first loss of the season with a 9-7 victory over the AL West-leading Texas Rangers on Friday night. Ervin Santana (10-7) b

Huge wildfire...Gore cleared...Obama: Rangel charges "very...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:07:00 GMT

Crews on the ground and helicopters are being used to battle a big wildfire that's threatening a community north of Los Angeles. Winds have been whipping embers from the blaze toward Palmdale. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says some 2,000 structures are

Ethics panel to charge California Rep. Waters

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:41:00 GMT

A House investigative panel has decided to charge Rep. Maxine Waters of California with ethics violations, raising the possibility of a second trial this fall. People familiar with the investigation, who were not authorized to be quoted, say the

Wildfire threat...Offshore legislation...Chelsea's wedding...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:06:00 GMT

A big wildfire being whipped by winds is menacing Palmdale, Calif., a community north of Los Angeles. Hundreds of firefighters and helicopters dipping water are being used to battle the blaze. Some 2,000 structures are threatened. Some residents

Capps picks up save in debut, Twins beat M's 53

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:24:00 GMT

Matt Capps worked a scoreless ninth inning for a save in his first appearance with the Minnesota Twins, preserving a 5-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. Capps, acquired from the Washington Nationals the previous night, gave up

Capps picks up save in debut, Twins beat M's 53

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:24:00 GMT

Update on the latest in sports:

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:03:00 GMT

Roy Oswalt (OHZ'-wahlt) proved to be quite a stopper in his Phillies debut tonight in Washington. He helped Philadelphia stop an eight-game winning streak. Oswalt was tagged for four earned runs and seven hits in six innings as the Phils lost to

Braves rally for 64 win over Reds in 10

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:03:00 GMT

Jason Heyward doubled home two runs with two outs in the 10th inning Friday night, rallying the Atlanta Braves to 6-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that restored a little of their rapidly vanishing lead in the NL East. Atlanta moved 3 1/2 gam

Drilling legislation...River oil rounded up...Huge California...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:56:00 GMT

Democratic leaders say an offshore drilling bill approved by the House tonight is a response to the BP oil disaster. The legislation would boost safety standards and remove a $75 million cap on economic liability. Republicans and Democrats from oil s

Happ wins in Houston debut

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:56:00 GMT

J.A. Happ allowed two hits over six innings in his Houston debut and the Astros beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on Friday night. Happ and two minor leaguers came to the Astros on Thursday in a trade that send Roy Oswalt to Philadelphia. Oswalt al

"Scaleback" on spill...Wildfire burns in SoCal...Progress in...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:07:00 GMT

BP's new boss says it's time for a "scaleback" in cleaning up the Gulf oil spill. That's because relatively little oil remains on the surface, leaving less for oil skimmers to do. But incoming CEO Bob Dudley says there's "no pullback" in BP's commitm

Nats ruin Oswalt's Phillies debut with 81 victory

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:53:00 GMT

Craig Stammen carried a shutout into the seventh inning and the Washington Nationals roughed up Roy Oswalt in his Philadelphia debut, halting the Phillies' eight-game winning streak with an 8-1 victory Friday night. Oswalt (6-13), a former 20-ga

Harding's careerhigh 33 points leads Mystics

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:53:00 GMT

Lindsey Harding scored a career-high 33 points, including Washington's final 13 of the game, to lead the Mystics to a 77-73 victory over the Indiana Fever on Friday night, snapping their three-game losing streak. Nakia Sanford had 11 points and

Baseball Expanded Standings

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:53:00 GMT

All Times EDT By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away New York 65 36 .644 7-3 W-2 34-16 31-20 Tampa Bay 63 38 .624 2 8-2 W-6

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events:...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:25:00 GMT

Here are the latest scores from today's sports events: AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 7 Cleveland 1 (Bot 5th) Detroit 2 Boston 0 (Bot 4th) N-Y Yankees 2 Tampa Bay 0 (Bot 5th) Baltimore

House approves drilling bill...LA wildfire spreads...Obama speaks...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:57:00 GMT

Republicans and some-oil state Democrats are calling it a federal power grab, but House Democratic leaders say a newly approved measure is a comprehensive response to the Gulf oil spill. It boosts safety standards for offshore drilling, removes a fed

Obama visits spy museum

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:57:00 GMT

It's hard to travel incognito when you're the president even on a mission to a spy museum. President Barack Obama, his wife Michelle and daughter Sasha made a Friday night visit to the International Spy Museum in downtown Washington. Obama, wea

Spill legislation...No Gore charges..."Tweaks" for Arizona law?...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:01:00 GMT

The House has approved a bill to boost safety standards for offshore drilling. The legislation would also remove a federal cap on economic liability for oil spills and impose new fees on oil and gas production. Republicans and some-oil state Democrat

Bombers want Berkman...Zambrano reinstated...Rangers get...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:54:00 GMT

The New York Yankees and Houston Astros are working on a trade that would bring Lance Berkman to the Bronx. A baseball executive familiar with the discussions says talks have picked up speed today, and a deal could be completed before Sunday's trade

Nats make amends as Miss Iowa tosses first pitch

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:33:00 GMT

Turns out Miss Iowa really can pitch. Pageant winner Katherine Connors threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Friday's game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals. Her catcher: Washington reliever Miguel Batista, who rec

Sen. Ben Nelson is first Democrat to oppose Kagan

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:26:00 GMT

Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson says he'll vote against confirming Elena Kagan as a Supreme Court justice. The Nebraskan's announcement in a statement posted Friday evening makes him the first Democrat to say he'll break with his party to oppose Pres

Obama calls Rangel charges `very troubling'

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:12:00 GMT

President Barack Obama calls the ethics charges against longtime Rep. Charlie Rangel "very troubling" and says he hopes Rangel can end his career with dignity. "He's somebody who's at the end of his career," Obama said in an interview aired Frid

Web leak warning...No Gore charges...Killer bear euthanized...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:05:00 GMT

The Obama administration is asking an online whistleblower to stop posting secret Afghanistan war documents. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs says WikiLeaks' online posting of military intelligence reports jeopardizes national security and puts t

Wizards sign No. 17 pick Kevin Seraphin

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:51:00 GMT

The Washington Wizards have signed No. 17 overall pick Kevin Seraphin, who was acquired in a draft-day trade with the Chicago Bulls. Seraphin, a 6-foot-9 forward from French Guyana, spent the past four years playing for Cholet Basket. The French

Most familiar Eagles are long gone now

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:51:00 GMT

Donovan McNabb wears different colors. Brian Westbrook is job-hunting. Sheldon Brown and other veterans are gone, too. These aren't the same Philadelphia Eagles who dominated the NFC East for much of the past decade. A new era for the Ea

Regulators close 3 banks in Florida, Georgia

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:44:00 GMT

Regulators have shut two banks in Florida and one in Georgia, lifting to 106 the number of U.S. banks to fail this year as the industry has struggled to cope with mounting loan defaults and recession. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. took ove

House rejects partial health care repeal

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:44:00 GMT

The House has rejected a bill that would repeal a tax filing requirement in the new health care law that could swamp businesses with paperwork. The provision requires nearly 40 million U.S. businesses to file tax forms for every vendor that sell

Bernanke financial disclosure shows nofrills plan

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:37:00 GMT

A financial disclosure form filed by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says he mostly left his investments alone in 2009. The form says Bernanke held assets worth between $1.2 million and $2.5 million. It says the assets gained between $33,3

House approves oil spill legislation

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:37:00 GMT

The House has approved a bill to boost safety standards for offshore drilling and remove a $75 million cap on economic liability for oil spills. Democratic leaders call the bill passed Friday a comprehensive response to the Gulf of Mexico oil sp

Prepping relief well...River spill contained....Obama sells auto...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:02:00 GMT

Crews have found debris in the bottom of the relief well that will be used to plug BP's ruptured well. The government's spill chief says the debris must be fished out before crews can begin a procedure known as a static kill. Meanwhile, experts say t

Oswalt set for Phillies debut

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:55:00 GMT

The Philadelphia Phillies won't have to wait long to see Roy Oswalt. The 32-year-old pitcher, acquired Thursday in a trade with Houston, met his new teammates on Friday afternoon just a few hours before he was set to face the Nationals. O

Capps happy for opportunity with contending Twins

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:41:00 GMT

Matt Capps is eager to pitch in a pennant race for the first time. Minnesota's new closer joined the Twins on Friday for their game against Seattle. Capps was acquired in a trade the night before from Washington, and his first four full seasons

Havre native named Puget Sound basketball coach

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:41:00 GMT

University of Puget Sound athletic director Amy Hackett has announced the hiring of Havre, Mont., native Loree Payne as the school's women's basketball coach. Payne spent the last three years as an assistant coach at her alma mater, the Universi

Capps happy for opportunity with contending Twins

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:41:00 GMT

Lawmaker wants Supreme Court to reopen front door

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:27:00 GMT

A congresswoman wants the Supreme Court to reopen its iconic front entrance to the public. Democratic Rep. Anna Eshoo of California has introduced a nonbinding resolution calling for the high court to reopen its front doors to incoming visitors.

Guzman OKs trade from Nationals to Rangers

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Cristian Guzman's agent says the infielder has given his OK to be traded to the Texas Rangers by the Washington Nationals. Agent Stanley King says in a telephone interview Friday that Guzman has "been made aware" of and given approval for the

Well debris is a problem...Another record month...Stocks mixed...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT

He says it's "not a huge problem" but it's one that has to be fixed before the work can proceed toward permanently plugging the blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico. The man overseeing the government's efforts, Thad Allen, says there's debris in the

FAA to downgrade Mexico's air safety rating

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:00 GMT

U.S. aviation officials are downgrading Mexico's aviation safety rating, a move that could have economic consequences for some airlines. The action would not stop flights between the two countries, but it would prevent Mexican airlines from expa

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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:45:00 GMT

The government's point man for the Gulf oil spill says there's been a delay in a procedure that will help stop the gusher for good. Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen said Friday that debris was found in the bottom of the relief well that must be fishe

NH Sen. Gregg is fifth Republican to support Kagan

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:31:00 GMT

Republican Sen. Judd Gregg says he plans to vote to confirm Elena Kagan as a Supreme Court justice. The retiring senator from New Hampshire says Kagan is qualified to serve on the high court, although she may have a different political philosoph

Ginsburg: OK to look to foreign law for good ideas

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:31:00 GMT

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says judges can look to foreign law for good ideas without diminishing their ability to apply U.S. law faithfully. Ginsburg told a meeting of international lawyers Friday that American judges can learn f

Two Democrats say Rangel should resign

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:24:00 GMT

At least two House Democrats are calling on embattled Rep. Charlie Rangel to resign. Congressmen John Yarmuth of Kentucky and Zack Space of Ohio say the 13 charges of ethics violations against Rangel show a pattern of disregard for House rules,

Kentucky Democrat calls for Rangel resignation

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:03:00 GMT

A Democrat from Kentucky says it's time for Rep. Charlie Rangel to resign. Rep. John Yarmuth says he has no reason to doubt the accuracy of the House ethics committee's 13 charges of tax and disclosure violations against Rangel. Yarmuth says the

Relief well snag...Kalamazoo River spill...Taliban looking at...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:03:00 GMT

Efforts to permanently plug BP's gushing oil well in the Gulf of Mexico have hit a snag. Debris has been found in the bottom of the relief well, and that has to be cleared before crews can begin pumping mud into the ruptured well. Meanwhile, BP's i

Jets reward coach and GM...Redskins sign Williams...Wie fades in...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:56:00 GMT

After leading the Jets within one win of the Super Bowl in his first season with the team, coach Rex Ryan has signed a two-year contract extension that ties him to the franchise through the 2014 season. And the architect of that squad, general manage

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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:56:00 GMT

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Washington appears set to trade Guzman

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:56:00 GMT

Infielder Cristian Guzman appears headed out of Washington. Guzman's name was initially in the lineup batting second and playing second base for Washington's game against Philadelphia on Friday night. But his name was whited out, and Adam Kenned

Nationals recall Severino from TripleA Syracuse

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:35:00 GMT

Left-hander Atahualpa Severino has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse by the Washington Nationals. The 25-year-old Severino takes the roster spot of closer Matt Capps, who was traded to the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night. Severino was

Delta fined $38M for Northwest cargo pricefixing

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:21:00 GMT

lta fined $38M for Northwest cargo price-fixing Eds: APNewsNow. Will be updated. By JOSHUA FREED AP Airlines Writer Delta Air Lines will pay $38 million to settle criminal accusations that the cargo unit of Northwest Airlines fixed prices.

White House urges halt to war disclosures; Taliban scrutinizes...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:21:00 GMT

The White House is calling on the website WikiLeaks to stop posting secret Afghan war documents while the Taliban say they're taking a close look at what's already out there. Britain's Channel 4 News quotes a Taliban spokesman as saying the Af

House takes up oil spill legislation

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:07:00 GMT

The House has begun debate on a bill to boost safety standards for offshore drilling and remove a $75 million cap on economic liability for oil spills. Democratic leaders hailed the bill as a comprehensive response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spil

Cardinals sign secondround pick LB Washington

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:53:00 GMT

The Arizona Cardinals have signed second-round draft pick Daryl Washington to a four-year contract a few hours before the team opened its training camp. The linebacker from TCU was the 47th player selected overall. The agreement leaves the tea

Legal fight over prior restraint on publication

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:53:00 GMT

News organizations are asking a Washington court to free a legal newspaper to publish information, found in court records, that has been ordered suppressed by a local judge. The court records involve a dispute between juice maker POM Wonderful a

Michelle Obama's communications director leaving

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:32:00 GMT

First lady Michelle Obama's communications director is leaving the White House for a job in the private sector. Mrs. Obama says Camille Johnston helped develop effective strategies for the first lady's childhood obesity programs, as well as for

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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:32:00 GMT

Stocks down...GDP estimates, revisions...Obama in auto country...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:25:00 GMT

Stocks have pared earlier losses. The key averages remain in negative territory. WASHINGTON (AP) The government has been fine-tuning estimates of where the economy has been. Growth was stronger than thought in the first quarter, and weaker in

Howard signs 1yr contract to return to Wizards

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:04:00 GMT

Josh Howard has signed his one-year contract to return to the Washington Wizards. The deal signed Friday could pay Howard as much as $4 million if he meets certain incentives. The two sides reached agreement on the contract Wednesday night.

Delay in the Gulf...Obama highlights auto recovery...Bill Clinton...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:04:00 GMT

The government's point man for the Gulf oil spill says there's been a delay in a procedure that will help stop the gusher for good. Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen says debris was found in the bottom of the relief well that must be fished out before crew

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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:22:00 GMT

Jewish group opposes ground zero mosque

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:22:00 GMT

The nation's leading Jewish civil rights group is opposing the planned mosque and Islamic community center near ground zero. The Anti-Defamation League says it condemns the bigotry expressed against the proponents of the mosque, but says a mosqu

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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:15:00 GMT

Four grizzly bears believed involved in the fatal mauling of a Michigan man at a campground near Yellowstone National Park are being trucked to a state wildlife lab in Bozeman. A sow and two of her three cubs had been trapped by Thursday while

Ethics panel recommended reprimand for Rangel

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:01:00 GMT

A House investigator says the panel handling Rep. Charlie Rangel's ethics case has recommended a reprimand by the full House but that decision could be months away. Rep. Gene Green, who's on the subcommittee that investigated the New York Democ

NY reps. spar in House over 9/11 responder bill

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:33:00 GMT

The House has rejected a bill that would have provided up to $7.4 billion in aid to people sickened by World Trade Center dust. The vote opened a sharp rift between two New York congressmen, Republican Peter King and Democrat Anthony Weiner.

Congress passes bill aimed at making commuter airlines safer...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:26:00 GMT

Congress has approved an aviation safety bill developed in response to last year's deadly commuter airline crash in western New York. The Senate approved the measure without debate, following similar action by the House last night. That sends it

ND Libertarians ask for injunction against Jaeger

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:12:00 GMT

An attorney for three Libertarian candidates for the North Dakota Legislature is asking a judge to allow the men on the November ballot. Oliver Hall of the Center for Competitive Democracy in Washington has filed a lawsuit in federal court about

Dudley talks of scaling back...More U.S. deaths...Chrysler adds...

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:05:00 GMT

BP's incoming CEO says it's time to scale back the massive effort to clean up the oil spill, but adds that the commitment to make things right is the same as ever. Bob Dudley was in Biloxi, Miss., today to announce that former Federal Emergency Manag

8 hurt when LA commuter train and MTA bus collide

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:37:00 GMT

Authorities say eight people are hurt after a Metro Blue Line commuter train and a city bus collided south of downtown Los Angeles. The crash at Broadway and Washington Boulevard was reported just before 7 a.m. Friday. The train remains on the t