CBC.ca | Activists: Obama drill plan is betrayal msnbc.com Alex Brandon / AP President Barack Obama on Wednesday wrapped himself in green themes and even imagery â" including a fighter jet that uses a plant-based fuel â" but that wasn't enough to convince any environmental groups that his plans for offshore ... Obama's energy pitch includes political fuel Environmentalists critical of Obama drilling plan Obama Announces Expansion of Offshore Oil Exploration |
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Russia vows to 'destroy' Moscow bombers - BBC News
Reuters | Russia vows to 'destroy' Moscow bombers BBC News The masterminds behind a double suicide bombing on the Moscow Metro "will be destroyed", Russia's leaders have said. The attacks, in the morning rush hour, killed at least 38 people and injured more than 60, officials say. ... UN condemns deadly blasts in Moscow subway Moscow bombings blamed on Black Widows â" Chechen legion of female killers Obama Condemns 'Heinous' Bombings |
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Sunday, March 28, 2010
Obama In Afghanistan On Surprise Trip - Voice of America
The Guardian | 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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House GOP leader says bullet fired into office after health care vote - CNN
Globe and Mail | House GOP leader says bullet fired into office after health care vote CNN Washington (CNN) -- Rep. Eric Cantor, the No. 2 Republican in the House of Representatives, said Thursday that a bullet had been fired through a window at his district office in Richmond, Virginia. He also said he had received threatening messages. ... Cantor Says Campaign Office Was Shot At, Accuses Dems of Exploiting Threats Republicans Distance Themselves From Threats to Democrats Cantor reports bullet being fired at campaign office |
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Financial Overhaul Is Next Priority of Democrats - New York Times
The Hindu | 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. ... Obama looks beyond health care to new financial regulations GOP Rolls Out Last-Ditch Efforts to Stop Health Care Bill Republicans Use Objections to St » |
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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. ... Beaming Obama signs historic $938 billion overhaul Health Care Bill Signed by Obama Obama signs health care legislation |
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Monday, March 22, 2010
Health Care Bill: What Does it Mean For You? - ABC News
New York Times (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 ... A New Dawn for Health-Care Stocks Health care reform bill 101: what the bill means to you Missouri, Kansas lawmakers react to health-care reform |
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
Pope's sex abuse letter 'does not address cover-up' - Times Online
Reuters | Pope's sex abuse letter 'does not address cover-up' Times Online Campaigners for the victims of sexual abuse in Ireland claimed the Pope's letter failed to address the "core issue" of why the perpetrators were protected. Sexual abuse charity One in Four said the Catholic Church was "still in denial", ... Pope's letter to Irish Catholics disappoints child abuse survivors Pope's letter is a warning to Germany, says Archbishop Victims disappointed by Pope abuse letter |
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Friday, March 19, 2010
Ohio Rep. Boccieri switches to "yes" on health care - USA Today
TPMDC (blog) | Ohio Rep. Boccieri switches to "yes" on health care USA Today Democratic Rep. John Boccieri just announced on Capitol Hill that he'll switch his vote from "no" to "yes" on health care. Boccieri, who represents a district that includes Canton, said at a news conference covered live on CNN that the new House bill ... Boccieri to Vote Yes Rep. Boccieri: Latest Dem to promise yes vote Boccieri, Wilson Announce Health Care Vote |
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Dem Health Care Bill Pegged at $940B Over 10 Years - CBS News
Kansas City Star | Dem Health Care Bill Pegged at $940B Over 10 Years CBS News Democrats are expected to unveil their final health care legislative package today, following the preparation of a cost estimate from the Congressional Budget Office that Democrats say pegs their health care plan at a cost of $940 billion over 10 years ... Sessions: Dems health care strategy puts more House seats at risk House Dems on track for vote on $940B health bill US Democrats say health bill to cut deficit |
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Senate clears jobs bill for Obama's desk - Washington Post
ABC Online | Senate clears jobs bill for Obama's desk Washington Post The Senate cleared an $18 billion jobs bill for President Obama's signature Wednesday, a down payment on what Democrats hope will be a significant election-year investment in boosting the economy. The measure passed 68-29, ... House Democrat holdouts wrestle with health care vote Senate GOP Leader Finds Weapon in Unity Critics Ch » |
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The Fix: Five House Democrats to watch on health care - Washington Post
FOXNews (blog) | The Fix: Five House Democrats to watch on health care Washington Post 1. There is only one thing that matters this week in the political world: whether or not House Democrats can find the 216 votes they need to pass the health care bill before President Obama heads out of the country on Sunday. ... Pelosi Plan to Pass Health Care Without Traditional Vote Riles Critics Health care foes have 200 no votes Obama says 'we are going to get the votes' -- but for what? |
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Rielle Hunter: I Will Love John Edwards 'Till Death Do Us Part' - People Magazine
Washington Post | 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' Rielle Hunter breaks her silence: 'I love Johnny' Edwards' mistress: Presidential run 'reckless' |
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Sunday, March 14, 2010
American Linked to Terror Plot Brainwashed 6-Year-Old Son, Family Says - FOXNews
Washington Post | 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
Judge to hear plan to pay $657M to WTC responders - The Associated Press
ABC News | Judge to hear plan to pay $657M to WTC responders The Associated Press NEW YORK â" A settlement that could pay up to $657.5 million to more than 10000 ground zero rescue and recovery workers sickened by dust from the destroyed World Trade Center goes before a judge Friday, and he has said he favored a settlement but ... WTC Captive Reaches Settlement of 9/11 Rescue Worker Claims City, WTC Workers Hammer Out Details Of Health Care Settlement $657M Settlement For WTC Responders |
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
Joe Biden attempts to salvage Middle East peace talks - The Guardian
Reuters | Joe Biden attempts to salvage Middle East peace talks The Guardian Joe Biden says reaching an agreement with the Palestinians is 'profundly' in Israel's interests. Photograph: AP The US vice-president, Joe Biden, today attempted to salvage the Middle East peace talks after the Palestinians announced they were pulling ... Israeli construction plans irk Biden, Palestinians Biden: The US has no better friend than Israel He also stressed that the United States had "no better friend than Israel". |
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
'Jihad Jane's' Arrest Raises Concern About Homegrown Terrorists - ABC News
ABC Online | 'Jihad Jane's' Arrest Raises Concern About Homegrown Terrorists ABC News The arrest of a suburban Pennsylvania woman, known by the alias Jihad Jane, who was » |
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Biden: US will always stand by those who take risks for peace - Ha'aretz
The Hindu | Biden: US will always stand by those who take risks for peace Ha'aretz US Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday praised Israel for agreeing to renew the Middle East process and pledged that the United States would always "stand by those who take risks ... Biden Sees 'Moment of Opportunity' in Mideast Peace Process Biden: US 'determined' to prevent a nuclear Iran US reassures Israel over security |
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Monday, March 8, 2010
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Iraq parliamentary election hit by insurgent attacks - BBC News
Globe and Mail | Iraq parliamentary election hit by insurgent attacks BBC News There has been a bloody start to Iraq's second parliamentary election since the 2003 invasion, with at least 24 people being killed in attacks. At least two buildings have been destroyed and dozens of mortars fired across Baghdad and elsewhere. ... Blasts, Mortars Mar Voting in Iraq |