Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Risk Is Clear in Drilling; Payoff Isn't - New York Times


Telegraph.co.uk


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 ...


Obama's Off Shore Drilling Plan Aims to Win Climate Votes

Los Angeles Times


Energy Firms Hopeful on Obama Plan

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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Obama signs reconciliation bill with major student loan change - Los Angeles Times


New York Times (blog)


Obama signs reconciliation bill with major student loan change

Los Angeles Times


The government will take the place of private banks, cut program costs and channel the extra money to the neediest students. By Christi Parsons and Janet Hook Reporting from Washington - President Obama signed into law the last piece of his mammoth ...


Obama Signs Overhaul of Student Loan Program

New York Times


Measure revamps student loans, 'fixes' health care law

USA Today


Loan changes to help students, community colleges

The Associated Press


Christian Science Monitor -ABC7Chicago.com -WCAX


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Monday, March 29, 2010

NYC activates security plan after Moscow bombings - Reuters


Newsweek


NYC activates security plan after Moscow bombings

Reuters


New York Police Department officers stand outside of the Times Square station in New York March 29, 2010. NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York police doubled patrols of the subway system and sent a battery of police cars to transit hubs as a precaution on ...


Blasts Revive Russians' Fear of Female Bombers

New York Times


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Blasts Revive Russians' Fear of Female Bombers - New York Times


Telegraph.co.uk


Blasts Revive Russians' Fear of Female Bombers

New York Times


Egor Barbatunov/AP A subway train commuter injured by a blast which took place at the Park Kultury station in Moscow on Monday. More Photos » By ANDREW E. KRAMER MOSCOW â€" The two powerful explosions that tore through Moscow's subway Monday revived a ...


NYC activates security plan after Moscow bombings

Reuters


Transit Systems Reinforce Security Measures

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Sunday, March 28, 2010

Obama Departs Afghanistan After Brief, Unannounced Visit - Voice of America


Washington Post


Obama Departs Afghanistan After Brief, Unannounced Visit

Voice of America


Photo: AP US President Barack Obama left Afghanistan early Monday after a brief, unannounced visit, in which he pressed the Afghan government to fight corruption and improve governance. Mr. Obama spent less than six hours on the ground during his first ...


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Saturday, March 27, 2010

Obama to make recess appointments to 15 administration posts - CNN


Seattle Post Intelligencer


Obama to make recess appointments to 15 administration posts

CNN


By the CNN Wire Staff In a statement Saturday, President Obama said Senate appointments to key posts had been held up for far too long. Washington (CNN) -- President Obama announced Saturday that he will make recess appointments of 15 nominees to ...


Obama bypasses Senate to appoint key nominees

Los Angeles Times


Obama makes 15 recess appointments, blames Republicans

Reuters


Obama Bypasses Senate, Makes Appointments to NLRB, Treasury

Bloomberg


The Associated Press -UPI.com


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Friday, March 26, 2010

Iraq's Close Elections: The Good and Bad - Newsweek


Reuters


Iraq's Close Elections: The Good and Bad

Newsweek


Iraq's remarkably close elections show positive developments (Sunnis voted, the Iranians may be marginalized). But forming a coalitionâ€"while avoiding violenceâ€"won't be easy. By Babak Dehghanpisheh | Newsweek Web Exclusive Please fill in the following ...


Major progress in Iraqi political process

Xinhua


Iraq Election Results Announced;  »

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Obama Promotes Health Bill In Iowa - Los Angeles Times


Reuters


Obama Promotes Health Bill In Iowa

Los Angeles Times


With his healthcare overhaul now enshrined in law, President Barack Obama warned Republicans today that any attempt to repeal the measure would backfire and that Americans will quickly see that the new package of medical benefits they receive will not ...


Senate Approves Last Bit of Health Overhaul

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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Senate Republicans Seek to Vote Down Health Care 'Fix It' Bill - FOXNews


The Hindu


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

Healthcare win may threaten rest of Obama agenda - Reuters


Washington Post


Healthcare win may threaten rest of Obama agenda

Reuters


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's victory on healthcare may spell defeat for his other domestic priorities if Republicans, incensed by Democrats' legislative tactics, succeed in blocking energy and immigration reform. ...


It's the Law of the Land: Health Overhaul Signed

ABC News


Grit, deals, luck seal Obama's health care plan

The Associated Press


President Obama signs health care bill

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Christian Science Monitor -USA Today -CBS News


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Monday, March 22, 2010

On health care, Pelosi kept Democrats thinking big - Washington Post


ABC News


On health care, Pelosi kept Democrats thinking big

Washington Post


AP WASHINGTON -- The landmark health care bill about to be signed into law is as large as it is due in no sm »


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Sunday, March 21, 2010

A look at the health care overhaul bill - Washington Post


CBC.ca


A look at the health care overhaul bill

Washington Post


By AP AP -- Congressional Democrats have released a final version of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul bill in advance of a House vote planned for Sunday. Some features of the legislation, which makes changes to the bill the Senate passed ...


Details of final healthcare bill

Reuters


Support of holdout Democrats assures health bill's passage

Kansas City Star


Health care reform bill 101: What will it mean for business?

Christian Science Monitor


Dailyrecord.com -NEWS JUNKIE POST -The Express Times - LehighV »


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Saturday, March 20, 2010

Obama visits Capitol Hill for final healthcare push - Los Angeles Times


National Post


Obama visits Capitol Hill for final healthcare push

Los Angeles Times


The president meets with congressional Democrats amid signs that the vote threshold is within reach and as last-minute differences are being ironed out for a full House vote Sunday. President Barack Obama waves as he arrives to address the Democratic ...


Obama to House: Health Care Reform is in Your Hands

CBS News


House Opts Against 'Deeming' Health Care Bill Passed

FOXNews


House Democrats seeking executive order on abortion funding

Washington Post


MiamiHerald.com -Reuters -Christian Science Monitor


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Friday, March 19, 2010

Final Health Bill Omits Some of Obama's Promises - ABC News


National Post


Final Health Bill Omits Some of Obama's Promises

ABC News


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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Obama Delays Trip as Report Aids Final Push on Health Care - New York Times


CBS News


Obama Delays Trip as Report Aids Final Push on Health Care

New York Times


Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi held a news conference with Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Majority Whip James Clyburn after the Congressional Budget Office announced their score on the House health insurance reform bill on Thursday. ...


US House Democrats Scramble For Votes On Health Bill

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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Where does health care reform stand? - CNN


New York Times (blog)


Where does health care reform stand?

CNN


Republicans are introducing a resolution to force an up-or-down vote on the Senate bill. Rep. Dennis Kucinich said Wednesday he will now vote for the bill Washington (CNN) -- The House is expected to vote this week on the health care bill passed by the ...


Obama Uses Same Approach to Jobs Agenda That He Rejected for Health Care

FOXNews


Democrats Cite 2 New Pledges as They Press Health Bill

New York Times


Obama on healthcare overhaul - a vote is a vote

Reuters


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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Israel Rejects US Demands on Construction - New York Times


CBC.ca


Israel Rejects US Demands on Construction

New York Times


Israeli police officers arrested a Palestinian stone thrower during clashes in East Jerusalem on Tuesday. By ISABEL KERSHNER JERUSALEM â€" The discord between the United States and Israel over Jewish building in East Jerusalem deepened Tuesday with ...


US Awaits Israeli Assurances, Delays Mitchell Trip

Voice of America


Hillary Clinton piles pressure on Israel over East Jerusalem settlements

The Guardian


Clinton pledges "unshakeable" bond with Israel

Reuters


The Associated Press -Washington Post -Jewish Telegraphic Agency


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Monday, March 15, 2010

Toyota: Analysis Doesn't Match Calif Prius Incident - Wall Street Journal


Reuters


Toyota: Analysis Doesn't Match Calif Prius Incident

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Sunday, March 14, 2010

Promises, Promises: Health Care Bill is Biggest 'Faith-Based' Vote Ever in House - FOXNews


Promises, Promises: Health Care Bill is Biggest 'Faith-Based' Vote Ever in House

FOXNews


The White House and Democratic leaders, who express certainty that the House will approve a Senate-passed health care bill, insist the widely-revulsed bill won't become law even though President Obama must sign it into law before changes demanded by ...


US House Democrat says still short on health votes

Reuters


Healthcare reform: Do House Democrats have the votes to pass it?

Christian Science Monitor


Rounding up votes...Deadly storms...Americans killed in Mexico

9&10 News


The Associated Press -Kaiser Health News -UPI.com


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Saturday, March 13, 2010

Obama Proposes Sweeping Change in Education Law - New York Times


ABC News


Obama Proposes Sweeping Change in Education Law

New York Times


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Friday, March 12, 2010

Gibbs wears Canadian hockey jersey to pay off Olympic bet - USA Today


FOXNews (blog)


Gibbs wears Canadian hockey jersey to pay off Olympic bet

USA Today


White House press secretary Robert Gibbs was a good sport today as he modeled a Team Canada hockey jersey at his briefing, paying off a bet placed on the Olympic gold medal hockey game last month. "This does signal casual Friday at the White House," ...


Robert Gibbs Wears Canada Hockey Jersey, Makes Good on Olympic Bet

CBS News


Do you believe in miracles? Obama spokesman dons a Canadian jersey, makes good ...

Los Angeles Times


Bet-losing Obama staffer fin »


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Thursday, March 11, 2010

TAKE-A-LOOK-US healthcare reform - Reuters


TAKE-A-LOOK-US healthcare reform

Reuters


Congressional Democrats drew closer to agreement on a broad healthcare overhaul that could lead to a final vote in the next few weeks, but vowed not to be bound by White House deadlines. Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid told reporters there were ...


Democrats try to finish health care reform

CNN


House Democrats face tough odds on health care

CNN International


Dems look to health vote without abortion foes

Atlanta Journal Constitution


USA Today -New York Times -The Associated Press


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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Jihad Jane, American who lived on Main Street - CNN


Sydney Morning Herald


Jihad Jane, American who lived on Main Street

CNN


(CNN) -- The Pennsylvania woman who dubbed herself Jihad Jane is an American who lived liter »


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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Biden reassures Israel of US commitment - Los Angeles Times


Reuters


Biden reassures Israel of US commitment

Los Angeles Times


But as the vice president meets with officials on a goodwill mission, Israel announces new construction in East Jerusalem. It was Obama's attempts to stem such settlement that sparked tension. By Paul Richter Reporting from Jerusalem - Vice President ...


Biden highlights close US-Israeli ties on Middle East trip

CNN International


Israel plans 1600 new Jewish homes in Jerusalem as Biden arrives

Telegraph.co.uk


Biden Reasserts US-Israeli Ties

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Monday, March 8, 2010

Obama Says Health Overhaul Should Trump Politics - New York Times


New York Daily News


Obama Says Health Overhaul Should Trump Politics

New York Times


GLENSIDE, Pa. â€" President Obama pushed his health care overhaul campaign into high gear on Monday, telling aa crowd of students here that insurance premiums will keep rising rapidly if Congress does not intervene and pass a health care ...


Obama champions healthcare overhaul to cheering crowd

Los Angeles Times


Obama: Time for talk about health care over

CNN


Obama targets health insurers

Reuters


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Sunday, March 7, 2010

At least 40 killed, dozens injured in Iraq as militants attack on election day - Los Angeles Times


Globe and Mail


At least 40 killed, dozens injured in Iraq as militants attack on election day

Los Angeles Times


Iraqis go to the polls as explosions shake Baghdad. In the Ur neighborhood, bombs flatten two apartment buildings within 30 minutes. There also are blasts in F »