Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Senate and House in search of health-care compromise - Washington Post


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Senate and House in search of health-care compromise

Washington Post


As the Senate prepares to vote on an overhaul of the nation's health care system, AP reporter Erica Werner explains what it took to get  »


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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. ...


FAQs about health care reform

CNN


Obama, Dems on track for pre-Christmas health bill

The Associated Press


Obama: Senate healthcare vote "big victory"

Reuters


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Sunday, December 20, 2009

Pivotal Senate Health Vote Looms - Wall Street Journal


Washington Post


Pivotal Senate Health Vote Looms

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Saturday, December 19, 2009

US Senate health bill alters company taxes, profits - Reuters


Los Angeles Times


US Senate health bill alters company taxes, profits

Reuters


WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Proposed changes to the US Senate's pending healthcare reform bill include measures targeting industry profits and taxes, and a move to ensure health insurers spend a certain amount on medical care, ...


Abortion opponents watching Nelson on health care

The Associated Press


President Obama Hails Senate Health Care Bill as Ben Nelson Jumps on Board

ABC News


Democrats gain 60th vote on health bill

U.S. Daily


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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

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

US House to vote on jobs bill this week - Reuters


Reuters


US House to vote on jobs bill this week

Reuters


WASHINGTON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The US House of Representatives aims to pass legislation this week to create jobs and reduce the impact of the worst recession since the 1930s, Democratic leaders said on Tuesday. ...


Senate Democrats Seek To Close Ranks On Health Care

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Monday, December 14, 2009

Citi To Raise At Least $20.5B In Capital To Pay Back TARP - Wall Street Journal


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Citi To Raise At Least $20.5B In Capital To Pay Back TARP

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Sunday, December 13, 2009

Saturday, December 12, 2009

SC governor's wife files for divorce - CNN International


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SC governor's wife files for divorce

CNN International


South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford admits to an extramarital affair during a June news conference at the state Capitol in Columbia. Jenny Sanford says she's filing for divorce from Gov. Mark Sanford (CNN) -- Jenny ...


Jenny Sanford files for divorce from South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford

Los Angeles Times


Sanford's Wife Files for Divorce

New York Times


Governor Sanford's wife files for divorce

Reuters


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Friday, December 11, 2009

SC first lady files for divorce from cheating gov - msnbc.com


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SC first lady files for divorce from cheating gov

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First lady Jenny Sanford said her husband's extramarital affair hurt her but did not rob her of her self-esteem. June 24: South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford admits to an affair. See the Obama family's frisky new Portuguese water dog pup, Bo, ...


Text of divorce statement from SC first lady

The Associated Press


With impeachment drama behind him, Sanford returns to work

MiamiHerald.com


Jenny Sanford files for divorce from Mark Sanford

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Thursday, December 10, 2009

President Obama Accepts Nobel Peace Prize - Voice of America


Sydney Morning Herald


President Obama Accepts Nobel Peace Prize

Voice of America


US President Barack Obama said his "accomplishments are slight" compared to other Nobel laureates such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela. US President Barack Obama acknowledged that he is only at the beginning of his "labors on the world ...


Barack Obama accepts Nobel Peace Prize with stern defence of war

Times Online


Text of Obama's Nobel Peace Prize speech

The Associated Press


NEW: President Obama receives prize during ceremony in Oslo, Norway

CNN


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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

White House lauds Senate Democrats' health care deal - CNN


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White House lauds Senate Democrats' health care deal

CNN


Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid speaks to reporters Tuesday in Washington about health care reform. Washington (CNN) -- The White House on Wednesday praised a deal reached by liberal and moderate Democrats on the public option portion of the Senate ...


Senate blocks abortion amendment in health bill

San Francisco Chronicle


Senate Democrats to Drop Public Plan

BusinessWeek


Senators Strike Health Deal

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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Coordinated Bombings in Baghdad Kill at Least 121 - New York Times


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Coordinated Bombings in Baghdad Kill at Least 121

New York Times


BAGHDAD â€" A series of devastating car bombings rocked Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least 121 people and wounding hundreds more, according to preliminary accounts by witnesses, the police and hospital officials. ...


Car-Bombs Kill Over 100, Wound Dozens in Baghdad

Voice of America


Officials warn of increased violence leading up to elections March 6

Washington Post


Baghdad bombings: Can Maliki provide security ahead of key vote?

Christian Science Monitor


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Monday, December 7, 2009

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Obama to meet with Senate Democrats to push health care - CNN


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Obama to meet with Senate Democrats to push health care

CNN


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Saturday, December 5, 2009

Obama's Climate Summit Trip to Be 'Most Productive' - Bloomberg


Financial Times


Obama's Climate Summit Trip to Be 'Most Productive'

Bloomberg


Dec. 5 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama will delay his trip to a climate-change summit in Copenhagen until Dec. 18, the close of the sessions, when his participation will be “most productive,” an ...


A Jobs Sigh of Relief

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Friday, December 4, 2009

US Economy Lost Only 11000 Jobs in November - New York Times


Washington Post


US Economy Lost Only 11000 Jobs in November

New York Times


In the strongest jobs report since the recession began, the government reported Friday that the nation's employers had  »


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Thursday, December 3, 2009

Comcast's No. 2 To Take Top Role In Running NBC Universal - Wall Street Journal


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Comcast's No. 2 To Take Top Role In Running NBC Universal

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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Will extra US troops make a difference in Afghanistan? - BBC News


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Will extra US troops make a difference in Afghanistan?

BBC News


President Obama has announced that the US will send another 30000 US troops to Afghanistan. Michael Codner, head of military sciences at the Royal United Services Institute, assesses what difference this will make on the ground. ...


McChrystal welcomes Obama troop surge as Nato pledges troops

Times Online


Obama's Afghanistan speech: How it sounded to Afghans

Christian Science Monitor


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