Reuters | Risk Is Clear in Drilling; Payoff Isn't New York Times WASHINGTON â€" In proposing a major expansion of offshore oil and gas development, President Obama set out to fashion a carefully balanced plan that would attract bipartisan support for climate and energy legislation ... In Virginia, mixed reaction to decision to » |
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Risk Is Clear in Drilling; Payoff Isn't - New York Times
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
In US plan for Haiti, rebuilding government is key - Washington Post
National Post (blog) | In US plan for Haiti, rebuilding government is key Washington Post An internal Obama administration assessment concludes that the US government has provided $4 billion in aid to Haiti since 1990 but "struggled to demonstrate lasting impact," according to a summary of the review, which has not ... Haiti Frets Over Aid and Control of Rebuilding Displaced Haitians Strain Resources Haiti Readies Request for $11.5 Billion |
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Moscow subway bombing spurs more security on Metro, other US transit systems - Washington Post
The Hindu | Moscow subway bombing spurs more security on Metro, other US transit systems Washington Post Metro stepped up security Monday in the wake of the Moscow subway bombings, sending transit police and bomb-sniffing dogs on random sweeps through rail stations and yards and conducting "high-visibility" patrols. ... Blasts Revive Russians' Fear of Female Bombers 'Black Widows' suspected of Moscow Metro bombings that killed 38 Russia Faces Continuing Problems in the Northern Caucasus |
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Sunday, March 28, 2010
In Afghan trip, Obama demands progress on corruption - San Jose Mercury News
Washington Post | In Afghan trip, Obama demands progress on corruption San Jose Mercury News TOPSHOTS US President Barack Obama (L) speaks with Afghan President Hamid Karzai during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Kabul on March 28, 2010. Obama landed in Afghanistan on a surprise visit, ... Obama R » |
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Congress approves final changes to health plan - Los Angeles Times
Reuters | Congress approves final changes to health plan Los Angeles Times Democrats overcome GOP efforts to derail the overhaul. Obama is expected to sign the bill in the next few days. By Noam N. Levey Reporting from Washington - After a final surge to overcome Republican opposition, congressional Democrats approved the ... House Approves Final Health Care Measure House Passes Final Health Care Reconciliation Bill in 220-207 Vote House sends historic health care reform bill to President Obama for second ... |
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Senate Republicans Seek to Vote Down Health Care 'Fix It' Bill - FOXNews
CBC.ca | Senate Republicans Seek to Vote Down Health Care 'Fix It' Bill FOXNews Senate Republicans are making a last-ditch effort Wednesday to derail health care legislation by forcing Democrats to vote on a series of politic » |
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Obama signs historic healthcare reform into law - Reuters
Times Online | Obama signs historic healthcare reform into law Reuters WASHINGTON, March 23 (Reuters) - A jubilant President Barack Obama signed the most sweeping US social policy legislation in decades into law on Tuesday, putting his name on a healthcare bill that will help shape his ... President Obama signs healthcare overhaul into law It's the law of the land: Health overhaul signed Republicans Look to Voters for 'Final Say' on Health Care Reform |
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Monday, March 22, 2010
Healthcare victory could bolster Pelosi - Los Angeles Times
Reuters | Healthcare victory could bolster Pelosi Los Angeles Times In the tense hours Sunday leading up to the House vote on a historic healthcare bill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) took time to c » |
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Obama plans blitz to boost public opinion of health-care effort - Washington Post
ABC News | Obama plans blitz to boost public opinion of health-care effort Washington Post President Obama is set to begin an immediate public relations blitz aimed at turning around Americans' opinion of the health-care bill, assuming the House passes it, White House officials said Sunday afternoon as they waited for the ... Procedural vote indicates healthcare bill has the backing it needs Obama abortion order lures votes,riles Republicans House heads toward historic vote on health care |
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Saturday, March 20, 2010
The Long Road Back - New York Times
Reuters | The Long Road Back New York Times Charles Dharapak/AP PRESIDENT OBAMA “We are this close to the summit of the mountain. We need to try one more time.†The president has told associates that health care will be his legacy. ... 'Do It for the American People': Obama C » |
Friday, March 19, 2010
As healthcare reform vote nears, some lawmakers still deciding - Christian Science Monitor
National Post | As healthcare reform vote nears, some lawmakers still deciding Christian Science Monitor It's still in flux whether Democratic leaders have the 216 votes needed for passage of healthcare reform. Some lawmakers have announced they'll vote 'yes,' while others have shifted to 'no.' Healthcare reform vote: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif. ... Obama Has Given 54 Speeches on Health Care Democrat Leaders Confident Before Health-Care Vote |
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Health Care Fight Delays…And Delays…Obama's Other Campaign Priorities - FOXNews
Reuters | Health Care Fight Delays…And Delays…Obama's Other Campaign Priorities FOXNews While President Obama has spent the first third of his term in office waging war to pass a health care reform bill, the dust appears to have settled on many of his other campaign priorities, in particular immigration overhaul, ... Democrats Unveil Final Version of Health Bill A look at the health care overhaul bill US House Democrats Scramble For Votes On Health Bill |
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Obama set to sign jobs bill - Los Angeles Times
Washington Post | Obama set to sign jobs bill Los Angeles Times The $17.6-billion package would help employers who hire and keep new workers, and would boost construction projects with the transfer of highway and mass-transit funds. By James Oliphant President Obama is expected to sign into law Thursday the first ... Health Care: Dems. Twist Arms, Count Votes Health-Care Maneuver Would Spur Ch » |
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Mexican president visits troubled Ciudad Juarez - CNN
Reuters | Mexican president visits troubled Ciudad Juarez CNN Demonstrators protested President Felipe Calderon's last visit to Juarez, the most violent city in Mexico. (CNN) -- Mexican President Felipe Calderon made his third visit in a little more than a month Tuesday to the troubled border ... FBI: No evidence Mexico hit men targeted Americans Protests greet Mexico's Calderon after US killings Couple slain in Mexico shooting had baby on the way |
Monday, March 15, 2010
Jobs bill nears final OK in Congress - Washington Post
ABC News | Jobs bill nears final OK in Congress Washington Post WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The first of several Democratic job-creation efforts cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate on Monday and appeared to be headed toward final congressional approval. The 61-30 vote » |
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Duke joins Kansas, Kentucky and Syracuse as No. 1 seeds; replay chat - USA Today
Washington Post | Duke joins Kansas, Kentucky and Syracuse as No. 1 seeds; replay chat USA Today Our live chat is open now, giving you a chance to sound off with USA TODAY's Reid Cherner and Tom Weir on who you think should have been in, which matchups you're anxiously awaiting and dissect the bracket. At 32-2, Kansas is the over » |
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
Obama proposes overhaul of education system, No Child Left Behind - Los Angeles Times
Kansas City Star | Obama proposes overhaul of education system, No Child Left Behind Los Angeles Times The president, in his weekly address, says he'll send a blueprint to Congress next week to give high school grads 'the best chance to succeed' glob » |
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Friday, March 12, 2010
Texas ed board adopts social studies standards - The Associated Press
Texas ed board adopts social studies standards The Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas â€" The Texas State Board of Education agreed to new social studies standards on Friday after the far-right faction wielded its power to shape the lessons that will be taught to millions of students on American history, ... Texas ed board adopts social studies standards TX Curriculum Battle: First Reading Passes Texas education decisions impact nation |
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Cuomo Will Recuse Himself From Paterson Investigations - New York Times
CBS News | Cuomo Will Recuse Himself From Paterson Investigations New York Times ALBANY â€" Facing growing political pressure, Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Thursday that he would appoint an independent counsel to take over his office's investigation into the Paterson administration's response to a ... NY AG Cuomo says has removed himself from gov probe NY attorney general recuses self in Paterson probe AG Cuomo to recuse self from Paterson probe |
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Senate Health Care Bill Dead on Arrival, Say Pro-Life House Democrats - FOXNews
New York Times (blog) | Senate Health Care Bill Dead on Arrival, Say Pro-Life House Democrats FOXNews The health care reform bill passed by the Senate on Christmas eve is dead on arrival in the House because it lifts a decades-old ban on federal funding for abortion services, pro-life House Democrats said Wednesday. Rep. Bart Stupak asks questions ... Senate passes $149 bln for jobless aid, tax breaks Student-Loan Bill May Enter Health-Care Mix |
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Biden: East Jerusalem plan undermines peace talks - Ha'aretz
Telegraph.co.uk | Biden: East Jerusalem plan undermines peace talks Ha'aretz Israel's decision to approve 1600 new homes in an ultra-Orthodox East Jerusalem neighborhood is undermining Middle East peace talks, US Vice President Joe Biden said in Jerusalem on Tuesday. ... Biden pledges US commitment to Israeli security US slams new J'lem homes approval Biden condemns new E. Jerusalem settlements |
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Monday, March 8, 2010
Toyota Slams Sudden Acceleration Research of Auto Expert as Unrealistic - ABC News
Washington Post | Toyota Slams Sudden Acceleration Research of Auto Expert as Unrealistic ABC News Toyota today issued a sweeping rebuttal to the findings of Professor David Gilbert, the auto expert who claimed in an ABC News report and in Congressional testimony to have found a possible problem in the electronics of Toyota cars that ... Toyota rebuts sudden-acceleration theories Toyota ch » |
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Millions of Iraqis defy bomb and rocket attacks to vote - Times Online
Times Online | Millions of Iraqis defy bomb and rocket attacks to vote Times Online Millions of Iraqis braved a wave of violent attacks today to vote in an election seen as a crucial test of the country's fledgeling and fragile democracy less than six months before United States combat troops leave the country. ... Obama keeps troop withdrawal plan after Iraq poll Obama c » |
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Saturday, March 6, 2010
Bus company probed after I-10 crash kills 6 - Arizona Republic
Los Angeles Times | Bus company probed after I-10 crash kills 6 Arizona Republic The company that owns a tour bus that rolled over Friday on Interstate 10, killing six people, has a history of safety violations, no federal record of insurance and could not leg » |
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