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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
By Craig Whitlock / The Bulletin
September 28, 2009
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel secured a decisive victory in federal elections Sunday, winning enough votes to form a new ruling coalition that should give her a freer hand to govern and provide support for closer ties with Washington.
Enhancing her reputation as the continent’s top....