Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Senate health care bill close to final vote - USA Today


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Senate health care bill close to final vote

USA Today


WASHINGTON â€" An unusual day-before-Christmas vote in the Senate to enact health care legislation will end what President Obama described Wednesday as "a grueling process" â€" and will set the stage for another. ...


Senate positioned to pass healthcare overhaul

Los Angeles Times


House Democrats making plans for final health care bill

CNN


The Real Price of the Senate Health Bill

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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Dems, White House predict success on health care - The Associated Press


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Dems, White House predict success on health care

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" From the White House to Capitol Hill, Democrats on Tuesday confidently predicted Senate passage of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul after the bill cleared its second 60-vote test and the time was set for a final t »


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Monday, December 21, 2009

Nelson Decision to Vote for Health Reform Met With Joy, Outrage Back Home - FOXNews


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Nelson Decision to Vote for Health Reform Met With Joy, Outrage Back Home

FOXNews


With the Nebraska senator's decision to back the Democratic health care bill, the partisan sea in his state has parted, with Democrats applauding him for saving the bill on one side and Republicans assailing him on the other. Sen. ...


Neb. insurers benefit from Nelson's compromise

The Associated Press


FAQs about health care reform

CNN


Senate Health Bill Buoyed by AMA Backing, More Public Support

Bloomberg


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Sunday, December 20, 2009

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Abortion opponents watching Nelson on health care - The Associated Press


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Abortion opponents watching Nelson on health care

The Associated Press


OMAHA, Neb. â€" Waiting at home for Nebraska's Ben Nelson is the following message: "Merry Christmas and we thank you for your stance on pro-life issues so far, and we hope you continue to stand for what's mor »


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Friday, December 18, 2009

'Meaningful' deal reached at Copenhagen climate summit - BBC News


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'Meaningful' deal reached at Copenhagen climate summit

BBC News


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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Deal on abortion coverage not enough, Nebraska senator says - Washington Post


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Deal on abortion coverage not enough, Nebraska senator says

Washington Post


The most-closely-watched man in the Senate, Democrat Ben Nelson of Nebraska, on Thursday rejected a proposed compromise related to abortion coverage, but Democratic leaders said that they remain confident that the matter would be ...


US Democrat rejects health bill compromise

Reuters


Franken shuts down Lieberman on Senate floor

The Associated Press


Health-Care Deadline Ch »

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

House backs $290 billion debt limit increase - Reuters


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House backs $290 billion debt limit increase

Reuters


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives on Wednesday narrowly voted to raise the nation's debt limit by $290 billion, enough to cover the government's financing needs for another two months. The House voted 218 to 214 to raise the debt ...


House Approves $636 Billion Pentagon Budget Bill

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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Obama cautiously optimistic on US healthcare bill - Reuters


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Obama cautiously optimistic on US healthcare bill

Reuters


WASHINGTON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama pushed Senate Democrats on Tuesday to pass a broad healthcare overhaul and said he was cautiously optimistic they could agree on a bill that saves money and ...


Upbeat Obama says Senate near health care passage

The Associated Press


Obama invites 60 senators to White House, focuses on two

USA Today


Obama Says Senate on 'Precipice' of Health-Care Bill

Bloomberg


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Monday, December 14, 2009

Democrats Furious at Lieberman as They Huddle on Health Care - FOXNews


Reuters


Democrats Furious at Lieberman as They Huddle on Health Care

FOXNews


The entire Democratic Senate caucus is headed to the White House on Tuesday afternoon to talk health care with President Obama, just as the administration urges Majority Leader Harry Reid to cut a deal with Sen. Joe Lieberman, who is emerging as the ...


Joe Lieberman poses US Senate healthcare hurdle

Reuters


Dems against Dems in health care vote struggle

The Associated Press


White House Denies Advocating Deal With US Sen Lieberman

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Sunday, December 13, 2009

Senate approves government funding bill - CNN


Reuters


Senate approves government funding bill

CNN


The measure, which goes to President Obama for his signature, would succeed a funding plan that expires Friday. Bill goes to president for signature; Sen. McCain urges veto because of earmarks Washington (CNN) -- The US Senate on Sunday approved $447 ...


Senate Passes Federal Spending Bill

New York Times


Divided Democrats can't pass health bill

Reuters


Senate sends $1.1 trillion spending bill to Obama

The Associated Press


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Saturday, December 12, 2009

Gillette to Limit Role of Tiger Woods in Marketing - New York Times


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Gillette to Limit Role of Tiger Woods in Marketing

New York Times


One day after Tiger Woods said he was taking an “indefinite break” from the PGA Tour to try to repair his marriage, Gillette became the first of his major sponsors to distance itself, saying it would limit his role in its marketing. ...


Two weeks that shattered the legend of Tiger Woods

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Friday, December 11, 2009

House close to approving sweeping bank reform - MarketWatch


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House close to approving sweeping bank reform

MarketWatch


WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- House lawmakers on Friday approved the most significant increase in the regulation of US banks and other corporations since the Great Depression, placing new restrictions on the activities of ...


Sweeping bank reform bill clears House

CNNMoney.com


US House of Representatives backs financial reform bill

BBC News


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Thursday, December 10, 2009

Fox News Poll: 54 Percent Prefer Congress Do Nothing on Health Care - FOXNews


Reuters


Fox News Poll: 54 Percent Prefer Congress Do Nothing on Health Care

FOXNews


Congress is working nights and weekends to pass legislation that Americans don't like, according to a Fox News poll released Thursday. A majority â€" 57 percent â€" oppose the health care reform legislation being considered right now. ...


Reid vs. Reid's Mouth

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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Troop surge will halt Taliban, McChrystal says - ABC Online


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Troop surge will halt Taliban, McChrystal says

ABC Online


The top US commander in Afghanistan says there are "no silver bullets" for success but he is confident the troop surge will reverse the Taliban's momentum. General Stanley McChrystal once warned of failure ...


US Gen Stanley mcchrystal backs US surge in Afghanistan

BBC News


Next 18 months in Afghanistan 'critical,' US commander tells House panel

CNN International


US Commander in Afghanistan: Obama's Strategy Achievable

Voice of America


Christian Science Monitor -ABC News -Washington Post


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Monday, December 7, 2009

EPA's Carbon Decision Gives Obama Copenhagen Tool - Bloomberg


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EPA's Carbon Decision Gives Obama Copenhagen Tool

Bloomberg


Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- The US Environmental Protection Agency declared carbon dioxide a health hazard today, paving the way for new regulation of emissions from sources such as power plants, factories, ...


US climate agency declares CO2 public danger

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Sunday, December 6, 2009

Reid: Obama Wants to Help Any Way on Health Care - ABC News


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Reid: Obama Wants to Help Any Way on Health Care

ABC News


AP President Barack Obama has pledged to work with Senate Democrats "in any meaningful way he can" to help pass a health care overhaul. That's what Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said the president told Democratic senators in their closed-door ...


President Obama bids to persuade Senate on healthcare

BBC News


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Saturday, December 5, 2009

Italy Verdict Draws Ire in the US - New York Times


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Italy Verdict Draws Ire in the US

New York Times


PERUGIA, Italy â€" Tensions and cultural misunderstandings ran high on Saturday after an American college student was found guilty of murdering her British housemate. Rather than clarifying the saga of what prosecutors said was a ...


Family Sees 'Disappointed, Upset' Amanda Knox in Jail After Conviction

ABC News


Kercher family 'pleased' with Knox conviction

KING5.com


Amanda Knox prosecutor: We had a strong case

CNN International


Voice of America -NECN -GlobalPost


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Friday, December 4, 2009

Obama's Jobs Speech in Pennsylvania - New York Times


USA Today


Obama's Jobs Speech in Pennsylvania

New York Times


THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Hello. Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. Thank you. Please, have a seat. Thank you. It is great to see you  »


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Thursday, December 3, 2009

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Afghan and Pakistani doubts over Obama plan - BBC News


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Afghan and Pakistani doubts over Obama plan

BBC News


US President Barack Obama declared a clear-cut strategy with a three-pronged focus when he outlined his plan for Afghanistan and Pakistan. However, he has given his generals only 18 months to implement the plan before US troops start pulling out of ...


Clinton says Pakistan must do better job

Reuters


Pakistan a key factor in US Afghan policy

CNN


Europe-NATO React Positively to Obama Troop Surge

Voice of America


Washington Post -guardian.co.uk -FOXNews


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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Obama 'to lay out Afghanistan exit plan' - BBC News


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Obama 'to lay out Afghanistan exit plan'

BBC News


President Barack Obama is to tell the American people that US troops will start to leave Afghanistan within three years, a senior official has said. He will outline the rough withdrawal plan in a speech to the nation, when he will also announce a rapid ...


Obama looks for rapid troop buildup in Afghanistan

Los Angeles Times


Obama to Announce New Afghan War Plan

Voice of America


Obama's speech on Afghanistan war: Will Europe send more troops?

Christian Science Monitor


CNN -Hindu -CNN International


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