CBC.ca | Obama's energy pitch includes political fuel USA Today President Obama's energy plan involves more than just such esoteric subjects as off-shore oil leases, solar and wind power, advanced bio-fuel development, and clean coal technology. There's also the old-fashioned counting of congressional votes. ... Obama Announces Expansion of Offshore Oil Exploration Offshore Drilling Could Tap Large Supplies Obama's new offshore drilling plan won't cut gas prices |
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Obama signs student loan reforms into law - Los Angeles Times
Reuters | Obama signs student loan reforms into law Los Angeles Times The changes, which are expected to free up more money for higher education by ending the role of banks as 'middle men' in the lending process, come as part of the final piece of the healthcare law. By Christi Parsons Reporting from Washington ... It's official: President Obama signs health care reform bill Obama signs final healthcare changes Obama signs higher-education measure into law |
Monday, March 29, 2010
38 killed in suicide bombings at two Moscow Metro stations - The Hindu
Reuters | 38 killed in suicide bombings at two Moscow Metro stations The Hindu MOSCOW: Thirty-eight people were killed and 65 injured in suicide bombings at two Metro stations here on Monday. The bombings occurred during the morning rush hours on Moscow Metro's oldest Red Line. The first bomb, equivalent to 4 kg of TNT, ... Russia vows to 'destroy' Moscow bombers UN condemns deadly blasts in Moscow subway Transit security up worldwide after Moscow subway bombing |
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Obama In Afghanistan On Surprise Trip - Voice of America
Reuters | Obama In Afghanistan On Surprise Trip Voice of America Photo: AP US President Barack Obama is in Afghanistan on an unannounced visit that is expected to last several hours. Mr. Obama landed at the Bagram military base north of Kabul Sunday and was flown by helicopter to the presidential palace for meetings ... In surprise visit to war zone, Obama prods Afghans Barack Obama visits Afghanistan Obama Makes Surprise Visit to Afghanistan |
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Saturday, March 27, 2010
S Korean warship sinks, rescue efforts continue while 46 missing - Xinhua
Sydney Morning Herald | S Korean warship sinks, rescue efforts continue while 46 missing Xinhua Seoul, March 27 (Xinhua) -- A South Korean naval vessel with 104 crew members onboard sank into waters off the west coast of the Korean peninsula late Friday due to an unknown cause, alarming the nation that anxiously watched the ... Search continues for South Korean sailors after sinking Dozens Missing From Sunken South Korean Navy Vessel AP Top News at 9:45 am EDT |
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Cantor Says Campaign Office Was Shot At, Accuses Dems of Exploiting Threats - FOXNews
Reuters | Cantor Says Campaign Office Was Shot At, Accuses Dems of Exploiting Threats FOXNews Virginia Rep. Eric Cantor said Thursday that his Richmond campaign office has been shot at and that he's received "threatening e-mails" -- but at the same time the House minority whip accused top Democrats of trying to exploit the threats they've been ... House GOP leader says bullet fired into office after health care vote Cantor reports bullet being fired at campaign office Republicans Distance Themselves From Threats to Democrats |
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Financial Overhaul Is Next Priority of Democrats - New York Times
Reuters | Financial Overhaul Is Next Priority of Democrats New York Times WASHINGTON â€" Buoyed by passage of landmark health care legislation, the Obama administration and Democrats in Congress said Wednesday that an overhaul of financial regulations was the next legislative priority. ... New health care bill facts: How will it affect the economy? The Fix: What we know (and don't) about the politics of health care What Health Overhaul Means for Sm » |
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
The Fix: Is a GOP-controlled House better for Obama in 2012? - Washington Post
The Hindu | The Fix: Is a GOP-controlled House better for Obama in 2012? Washington Post In the run-up to Sunday night's House passage of President Barack Obama's health care bill, the chief executive repeatedly urged Members of Congress to focus on the long term legacy of the vote not the short term politics. ... Opinions turn favorable on health care plan Beaming Obama signs historic $938 billion overhaul Health Care Bill Signed by Obama |
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Monday, March 22, 2010
Health Care Bill: What Does it Mean For You? - ABC News
Washington Post (blog) | Health Care Bill: What Does it Mean For You? ABC News President Obama on Tuesday is expected to sign the sweeping health care overhaul legislation that would have a significant impact on Americans across the board. Mellody Hobson and Dr. Tim Johnson explain the medical and monetary ... Klein: How big is the health bill? Missouri, Kansas lawmakers react to health-care reform Hospitals, Medicaid Managed-Care Stocks Rise On Health Vote |
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Stupak Says Health Care Deal Looming for Abortion Funding - FOXNews
CBC.ca | Stupak Says Health Care Deal Looming for Abortion Funding FOXNews The leader of a key bloc of House Democrats opposed to abortion said Sunday that he is close to an agreement that would » |
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Saturday, March 20, 2010
House committee to determine rules for voting on health plan - Washington Post
Reuters | House committee to determine rules for voting on health plan Washington Post The House Rules Committee was gaveled into session Saturday, the next step in the legislative process that will lead to Sunday's debate on a landmark health-care bill. At the same time, Democratic leaders ... First step begins in the healthcare fray: Committee setting up ground rules House Rules Committee setting guidelines for health care vote Dems Once Ch » |
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Friday, March 19, 2010
Not So Fast! Complications Could Drag Out Health Bill Votes - FOXNews
Reuters | Not So Fast! Complications Could Drag Out Health Bill Votes FOXNews Though Democrats are looking for a big vote Sunday on health care reform, the process could drag out for a while with Republicans looking to ch » |
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Budget Office estimates health care bill to cost $940 billion - CNN
CBS News | Budget Office estimates health care bill to cost $940 billion CNN Washington (CNN) -- A long-awaited compromise health care bill drafted by top Democrats will cost $940 billion over the next 10 years, according to a preliminary analysis released Thursday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. ... CBO estimates final health bill will cut deficit $940-billion estimate clears way for House healthcare vote Obama Says Health Bill Is Rx for Deficit |
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Jobs bill headed to Obama's desk - Los Angeles Times
New York Daily News | Jobs bill headed to Obama's desk Los Angeles Times The Senate passes a $17.6-billion measure meant to spur job growth through targeted employer exemptions and credits. By James Oliphant The Senate today passed by a 68-29 margin a $17.6-billion measure intended to spur hiring nationwide, ... House Democrat holdouts wrestle with health care vote Critics Ch » |
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
It's official: Tiger Woods will return at The Masters - USA Today
The Guardian | It's official: Tiger Woods will return at The Masters USA Today Tiger Woods will end his self-imposed "indefinite break" from golf April 8 by making his long-awaited return to the game on the h » |
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Rielle Hunter: I Will Love John Edwards 'Till Death Do Us Part' - People Magazine
Globe and Mail | Rielle Hunter: I Will Love John Edwards 'Till Death Do Us Part' People Magazine John Edwards's former mistress, Rielle Hunter, has broken her years-long silence about their relationship, describing the entire arc of their affair from the "magnetic force field" of their first night together to their uncertain future as ... Edwards mistress: 'We love each other very much' Edwards' mistress: Presidential run 'reckless' Rielle Hunter Breaks Her Silence on Edwards Affair |
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Sunday, March 14, 2010
American Linked to Terror Plot Brainwashed 6-Year-Old Son, Family Says - FOXNews
Globe and Mail | American Linked to Terror Plot Brainwashed 6-Year-Old Son, Family Says FOXNews The 6-year-old son of a Colorado nursing student who ran off to Europe to join a terrorist murder cell was brainwashed into a hate-filled Islamic fundamentalist zombie, his family said Saturday, The New York Post reported. "He said that Christians will ... Four Released in Ireland Terror Case |
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
Dems Confident Health Care Will Pass - CBS News
ABC News | Dems Confident Health Care Will Pass CBS News The latest news and analysis on the continuing battle over Barack Obama's health care reform plans. (CBS) The year-long battle to dramatic » |
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Friday, March 12, 2010
Factbox: Examiner's findings of claims against Lehman officers - Reuters
Reuters | Factbox: Examiner's findings of claims against Lehman officers Reuters (Reuters) - The report by a court-appointed examiner into the collapse of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc (LEHMQ.PK), the largest bankruptcy in US history, was made public on Thursday. Below is a list of the findings of "colorable claims" against various ... What killed Lehman U.S. stock futures point higher before retail data British law firm cleared way for Lehman cover-up |
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
Obama to Create Export Task Force to Push Trade - New York Times
USA Today | Obama to Create Export Task Force to Push Trade New York Times WASHINGTON â€" As part of his pledge to double exports over the next five years, President Obama on Thursday will sign an executive order creating an Export Promotion Cabinet that will help promote American goods overseas in an effort to ... President to meet with caucuses as he pushes health reform AP source: Obama pushing a new export initiative Obama set to unveil details of trade agenda |
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
'Jihad Jane' and 7 others held in plot to kill Swedish cartoonist - Christian Science Monitor
The Guardian | 'Jihad Jane' and 7 others held in plot to kill Swedish cartoonist Christian Science Monitor 'Jihad Jane,' as Pennsylvania woman Colleen LaRose dubbed herself, was indicted Tuesday for helping recruit a network for suicide attacks and plotting to kill a Swedish cartoonist. Seven Muslims were arrested in Ireland in connection with the » |
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Runaway Prius hits 90 mph before stopping with aid of CHP - Los Angeles Times
Telegraph.co.uk | Runaway Prius hits 90 mph before stopping with aid of CHP Los Angeles Times A stuck accelerator takes the Toyota hybrid to 90 mph on Interstate 8 in San Diego County before an officer helps out. By Nathan Olivarez-Giles The driver of a Toyota Prius who c » |
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Monday, March 8, 2010
Iraqis Count Votes in Election - Voice of America
Globe and Mail | Iraqis Count Votes in Election Voice of America Photo: AP Iraq is counting votes Monday a day after millions braved threats of insurgent violence to participate in Iraq's second parliamentary election since the 2003 US-led invasion. Iraqi officials estimate the turnout in Sunday's vote at between 55 ... Iraq poll turnout at up to 60 per cent despite attacks Votes being counted in Iraq election Iraq counts votes after election marred by violence |
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Iraqis dodge explosions to cast their votes - Los Angeles Times
Telegraph.co.uk | Iraqis dodge explosions to cast their votes Los Angeles Times At least 27 people are killed and more than 40 injured as mortars and bombs cast a p » |
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