Ground Zero Mosque Clears Hurdle

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Tue, 08/03/2010 - 7:56am

The New York City Landmarks Commission unanimously voted to deny landmark designation to the site of a proposed Islamic center near Ground Zero. The vote clears the last major hurdle for the controversial project.

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