Saturday, January 30, 2010

Obama's NYC terror trial switch: Pragmatism or indecisiveness? - Christian Science Monitor


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Obama's NYC terror trial switch: Pragmatism or indecisiveness?

Christian Science Monitor


The Obama administration says it won't hold the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other Al Qaeda suspects in Manhattan after  »

Friday, January 29, 2010

Scott Roeder convicted of murdering abortion doctor George Tiller - Los Angeles Times


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Scott Roeder convicted of murdering abortion doctor George Tiller

Los Angeles Times


A jury in Wichita deliberates for just over a half-hour before finding Roeder guilty. He had admitted that he shot Tiller, who performed late-term abortions, at a church in May. By Robin Abcarian Reporting from Wichita, Kan. ...


Guilty! Scott Reoder Convicted of Killing Abortion Doctor

ABC News


Jury reaches quick verdict in abortion murder case

CNN International


Jury Considers if Abortion Slaying Was Murder

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

State of the Union: Highlights, reactions, analyses - CNN


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State of the Union: Highlights, reactions, analyses

CNN


Washington (CNN) -- Citing a "deficit of trust" in government by the American people, President Obama's first State of the Union address urged Congress to erode the influence of special interests and work together to confront the nation's most pressing ...


Obama on healthcare: Encouragement, but no priority

Washington Post


Is nuclear power the future? Obama c »

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Circumstance and Tradition Shape State of the Union Speeches - New York Times


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Circumstance and Tradition Shape State of the Union Speeches

New York Times


When President Obama enters the House chamber on Wednesday night to deliver his first official State of the Union address, it will be a moment of great ch »


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Monday, January 25, 2010

Obama Expected to Recast Presidency at State of the Union - FOXNews


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Obama Expected to Recast Presidency at State of the Union

FOXNews


President Obama speaks during a visit to Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio, Jan. 22. (Reuters Photo) President Obama's first year played out like a political version of Space Invaders, with the administration trying to shoot down  »


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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Bin Laden Claims Christmas Bombing Attempt - CBS News


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Bin Laden Claims Christmas Bombing Attempt

CBS News


Former presidential candidate Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) speaks with Bob Schieffer about a series of issues, from the Obama administration to the fate of Ben Bernanke. Where al Qaeda operates, who's been caught, how they're financed and a timeline of ...


Bin Laden takes credit for airline bombing plot; officials express skepticism

Los Angeles Times


'From Osama to Obama,' Bin Laden Delivers New Threats

ABC News


Bin Laden warns US of more attacks

Aljazeera.net


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Saturday, January 23, 2010

Poll: Voter anger fueled Brown victory in Mass. - Washington Post


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Poll: Voter anger fueled Brown victory in Mass.

Washington Post


AP WASHINGTON -- Voter discontent with the direction of the government, economy and the health care overhaul helped send Republican Scott Brown to his Senate victory in Massachusetts, a poll says. About 63 percent of Massachusetts voters in Tuesday's ...


Report: Reid, Pelosi Consider New Strategy to Pass Senate Health Bill

FOXNews


State Democratic party 'fighting a headwind' with elections on horizon

Wisconsin State Journal


New Republican Line: Where Goes Massachusetts, So Goes the Nation

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Friday, January 22, 2010

Supreme Court OKs unlimited corporate spending on elections - Los Angeles Times


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Supreme Court OKs unlimited corporate spending on elections

Los Angeles Times


The justices overturn a century of US electoral law by a 5-4 vote. Millions of extra dollars are expected to start flowing from big business to this f »

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Supreme Court's campaign finance ruling could bring flood of ads - Los Angeles Times


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Supreme Court's campaign finance ruling could bring flood of ads

Los Angeles Times


Critics say corporations will now determine who wins elections, but some consultants don't expect a dramatic change. By James Oliphant Reporting from Washington - Viewers in media markets nationwide are already well familiar with being bombarded with ...


Campaign Finance Ruling Will Echo in Wisconsin

ABC News


Supreme Court: Campaign-finance limits violate free speech

Christian Science Monitor


US Supreme Court crushes campaign finance restrictions

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel


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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Lieberman on Importance of Massachusetts Special Election to Democrats - FOXNews


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Lieberman on Importance of Massachusetts Special Election to Democrats

FOXNews


This is a rush transcript from "Your World With Neil Cavuto," January 19, 2010. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. NEIL CAVUTO, HOST: Well, in the meantime, did  »


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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Massachusetts Voters Flex Clout in Pivotal Senate Race - FOXNews


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Massachusetts Voters Flex Clout in Pivotal Senate Race

FOXNews


Massachusetts voters, in a unique position to either gum up the works or grease the wheels for the Democratic agenda in Washington, appeared to flex their clout in Tuesday's special election, with poll workers reporting a steady stream of voters at the ...


Massachusetts Voting Begins for Crucial Senate Seat

New York Times


Once an underdog in Massachusetts, Brown could shake national agenda

CNN International


A Brown Victory Changes Democrats' Economic Agenda

Atlantic Online


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Monday, January 18, 2010

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Democrats scramble to stave defeat in Senate race - CANOE


Times Online


Democrats scramble to stave defeat in Senate race

CANOE


By AP BOSTON - President Barack Obama heads to Massachusetts Sunday in an attempt to prevent a Democratic defeat in a closer-than-expected Senate race that has raised Republican hopes of dealing a crippling blow to his health care reform agenda and ...


Coakley: Scott Brown doesn't pay for health care for workers

Boston Globe


Mass. GOP Senate candidate claims defamation

Washington Post


Republican Taps Into Voter Unease

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Saturday, January 16, 2010

Democrats turn out to shore up Bay State support for Coakley - Washington Post


Washington Post


Democrats turn out to shore up Bay State support for Coakley

Washington Post


For Massachusetts Democrats scrambling to reverse the momentum of Republican Scott Brown in the US senate race, mission one is to motivate the faithful. "Teddy always told me when you're in a fight, there's nobody like organized labor," ...


Coakley: Scott Brown doesn't pay for health care for workers

Boston Globe


Brown, Coakley blast away as tight races grows hot

Boston Herald


Massachusetts Senate race hinges on independent vote

Christian Science Monitor


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Friday, January 15, 2010

Aid Efforts Face Obstacles in Quake-Ravaged Capital - Wall Street Journal


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Aid Efforts Face Obstacles in Quake-Ravaged Capital

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Thursday, January 14, 2010

UK aid workers arrive in Haiti to boost rescue efforts - BBC News


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UK aid workers arrive in Haiti to boost rescue efforts

BBC News


British aid workers have arrived in the Caribbean to assist rescue and relief efforts following the devastating earthquake in Haiti on Tuesday. An 80-strong rescue team is heading to Haitian capital Port-au-Prince. The 7.0-magnitude quake is feared to ...


International earthquake relief begins arriving in a devastated Haiti

Los Angeles Times


Haiti Despairs as Quake Deaths Mount

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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Massive Earthquake Devastates Haiti - Voice of America


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Massive Earthquake Devastates Haiti

Voice of America


The most powerful earthquake to strike Haiti in more than 200 years has left parts of the impoverished Caribbean nation in ruins, destroying buildings and burying people in the rubble. Witnesses say bodies were lining the streets of the capital, ...


Red Cross: 3M likely affected by quake

CNN International


Earthquake devastation emerges in Haiti

BBC News


Thousands Feared Dead in Haiti

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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

President Signals Flexibility on Health Plan Tax - New York Times


FOXNews (blog)


President Signals Flexibility on Health Plan Tax

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" President Obama told union leaders at a private White House meeting on Monday that he remained committed to taxing high-cost insurance policies as a way to drive down health costs. ...


Obama meets with union leaders to discuss health-care reform

Washington Post


Labor leaders object to 'Cadillac tax' for healthcare

Los Angeles Times


White House: Obama Has 'Productive' Meeting With Labor Leaders

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Monday, January 11, 2010

Harry Reid: US Airways 'shortsighted' for axing Las Vegas hub - USA Today


The Hindu


Harry Reid: US Airways 'shortsighted' for axing Las Vegas hub

USA Today


WASHINGTON (AP) â€" Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is c »


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Sunday, January 10, 2010

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles Eureka in Northern California - Los Angeles Times


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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles Eureka in Northern California

Los Angeles Times


The temblor snaps power lines, shatters windows and is felt over a wide area, but no major injuries are reported. 'It was a monstrous one,' a merchant says. The quake created a mess at a Natural Foods store. (Shaun Walker / Eureka Times-Standard ...


6.5 quake rocks Humboldt County

San Francisco Chronicle


Large quake rocks North Coast

Lake County News


Earthquake of 6.5-magnitude strikes off California coast

TopNews United States


WLOS -WEAR -9&10 News


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Saturday, January 9, 2010

Michigan to get $224 million in clean energy credits - Detroit Free Press


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Michigan to get $224 million in clean energy credits

Detroit Free Press


WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama unveiled Friday $2.3 billion in tax credits for manufacturing clean energy goods, including $224 million for Michigan factories to boost solar cell and wind turbine production. ...


Obama Refocuses on Jobs After Weak Labor Report

ABC News


U.S. to give $2.3 billion in clean-tech credits

San Francisco Chronicle


Obama Awards $2.3 Billion Clean Energy Tax Credits

New York Times


USA Today -Christian Science Monitor -Los Angeles Times


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Friday, January 8, 2010

Analysis: So Many Dots, So Much Sharing. What Now? - New York Times


Globe and Mail


Analysis: So Many Dots, So Much Sharing. What Now?

New York Times


By AP The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Before 9/11, US intelligence officials had little information about terrorism, and they hoarded it. ...


Obama takes steps to bolster security

Los Angeles Times


Obama Says Anti-Terror 'Buck' Stops With Him

ABC News


Report on failed Christmas terror attack released

CNN


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Thursday, January 7, 2010

Can Senate Democrats keep edge in '10? - USA Today


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Can Senate Democrats keep edge in '10?

USA Today


WASHINGTON â€" This week's back-to-back retirements by two senior Senate Democrats puts the focus on one of the key questions of this election year: Will Democrats be able to maintain the overwhelming majority that has enabled ...


Even Dodd Isn't Too Big to Fail

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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

AP sources: Conn. Sen. Chris Dodd to retire - Houston Chronicle


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AP sources: Conn. Sen. Chris Dodd to retire

Houston Chronicle


AP sources: Conn. Sen. Chris Dodd to retire AP sources: Colorado Gov. Ritter to retire AP sources: Conn. Sen. Chris Dodd to retire By LIZ SIDOTI AP National Political Writer © 2010 AP WASHINGTON â€" Connecticut Sen. Christopher Dodd, a five-term Democrat ...


Sen. Chris Dodd Won't Seek Re-election

FOXNews


AP sources: 2 more Senate Dems won't run in f »


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Monday, January 4, 2010

Clinton urges Yemen to act - Los Angeles Times


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Clinton urges Yemen to act

Los Angeles Times


The US secretary of State says American aid to the beleaguered Arab government depends on it moving decisively to curb terrorists and stabilize the nation. Yemeni forces guard the French Embassy in Sana, the Yemeni capital. ...


Yemen fertile ground for terror groups

CNN


Yemen instability poses a 'global threat', says Clinton

BBC News


Pentagon Backs Off Petraeus News of Doubling Yemen Military Aid

Voice of America


USA Today -AFP -The Guardian


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