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http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/24/nyregion/24greek.html?_r=1
Mr. Sigmund, the Port Authority spokesman, said the authority has no oversight of any building OUTSIDE the ground zero reconstruction zone, including the community and mosque.

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That is, the Cordoba site is NOT in Ground Zero.

It is dishonest to suggest that the same 'city officials' are have authority over both projects.

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http://www.abpnews.com/content/view/5637/53/

A good article with many quotes from Daisy Kahn about the Cordoba community center, and statements from other churches supporting the project.

One quote was cut erroniously: Kahn said relocating was not on the table "UNTIL WE CONSULT WITH ALL OUR STAKEHOLDERS."

This would include Rauf who is now in the Mideast on a goodwill tour paid for by the US State Dept.

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ABC has got a misleading leadin, but their headline and quote seem to be correctL

http://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/moving-islamic-center-table-now-backer/story?id=11455405

“So is moving [the center] on the table still?” Amanpour asked.
“Right now it’s not until we consult with all our stakeholders,” Khan said.

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http://www.salon.com/news/ground_zero_mosque/index.html?story=/politics/war_room/2010/08/16/ground_zero_mosque_origins

To a remarkable extent, a Salon review of the origins of the story found, the controversy was kicked up and driven by Pamela Geller, a right-wing, viciously anti-Muslim, conspiracy-mongering blogger, whose sinister portrayal of the project was embraced by Rupert Murdoch's New York Post.

Here's a timeline of how it all happened: -- see link

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The Internet Fights 'Ground Zero Mosque' Hysteria

http://www.urlesque.com/2010/08/27/internet-fights-ground-zero-mosque-hysteria/

Links to some good perspectives.