New York Times (blog) | Sunday Take: The theater in the meeting between Obama and House Republicans Washington Post Friday's encounter between President Obama and House Republicans proved to be riveting political theater. The question is whether it will be remembered as a moment that began to ease the tensions between the two parties -- or an asterisk in ... State budget, taxes likely to remain top issues Republicans to tie President Obama to Democratic candidates Iowa congressmen re-evaluate strategy as landscape shifts |
Sunday, January 31, 2010
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Obama, Republicans face off at Baltimore retreat - Los Angeles Times
Washington Post | Obama, Republicans face off at Baltimore retreat Los Angeles Times The president repeatedly defended his policies and accused House Republicans of distorting his positions for political gain. By James Oliphant Reporting from Baltimore - President Obama went toe-to-toe with some of his fiercest critics today, ... Obama, Republicans Spar at GOP Event |
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Instant view: Bernanke reconfirmed by Senate - Reuters
The Guardian | Instant view: Bernanke reconfirmed by Senate Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - A majority of US senators on Thursday voted to confirm Ben Bernanke for a second four-year term at the head of the Federal Reserve. KEY POINTS: * A total of 70 senators voted to confirm, with 30 voting against. ... Senate Votes to Confirm Bernanke |
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
What Obama Will Say (and Won't Say) in the State of the Union - Atlantic Online
Washington Post | What Obama Will Say (and Won't Say) in the State of the Union Atlantic Online President Obama's State of the Union speech tonight will touch on a number of issues from terrorism to immigration reform, but the US economy will be at the beating heart of the speech. There are at least four distinct economic issues that he's ... Hopes abound for State of the Union address Obama's theme tonight: Jobs Five things to look for in Obama State of the Union address |
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Monday, January 25, 2010
AP Sources: Obama to Seek Freeze on Part of Budget - ABC News
AFP | AP Sources: Obama to Seek Freeze on Part of Budget ABC News AP President Barack Obama announces economic initiatives for struggling middle class families, Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building across from the White House in Washington. ... Obama to seek spending freeze to trim deficits Analyst view: Obama to seek 3-year freeze on domestic spending Obama wants to freeze discretionary spending for 3 years |
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Christmas Bombing Try Is Hailed by bin Laden - New York Times
Reuters | Christmas Bombing Try Is Hailed by bin Laden New York Times WASHINGTON â€" Osama bin Laden, the leader of Al Qaeda, spoke publicly for the first time about the botched Christmas Day airliner bombing, praising the attempt â€" but not explicitly taking responsibility for it â€" in an ... In audio message, bin Laden says he endorsed Dec. 25 airline bomb plot Bin Laden takes credit for airline bombing plot; officials express skepticism Bin Laden hails Christmas plot, promises more |
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Saturday, January 23, 2010
HEALTHCARE Q & A Can the healthcare overhaul drive recover? - Los Angeles Times
Telegraph.co.uk (blog) | HEALTHCARE Q & A Can the healthcare overhaul drive recover? Los Angeles Times Its supporters were dealt a setback with the Republican Senate election victory in Massachusetts, which cost them a supermajority. But it may not be dead. By Kim Geiger Reporting from Washington - Democratic leaders working to craft a healthcare bill ... Dems Mull Options for Moving Health Care Bill Report: Reid, Pelosi Consider New Strategy to Pass Senate Health Bill Poll: Voter anger fueled Brown victory in Mass. |
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Celebrities Go Low-Key, and Sometimes Nameless, in Haiti Telethon - New York Times
Globe and Mail | Celebrities Go Low-Key, and Sometimes Nameless, in Haiti Telethon New York Times George Clooney is the un-Jerry Lewis of celebrity telethons. The star-studded fund-raiser he organized for victims of the Haiti earthquake on Friday was a study in carefully muted star power. More than 100 of the most famous actors and music stars in ... 'Hope For Haiti Now' Is Part Of George Clooney's History Of Giving Clooney Running the Largest Celeb C » |
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
After Massachusetts loss, Democrats vow to focus on economy, jobs - Washington Post
The Guardian | After Massachusetts loss, Democrats vow to focus on economy, jobs Washington Post White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says Republican Scott Brown's stunning Massachusetts Senate victory shook the power balance in Washington. (Jan. 20) By Dan Balz and Paul Kane A day after their embarrassing loss in Massachusetts, ... Both Parties Seek Ways to Channel Populist Ire Obama urges lawmakers "coalesce" on healthcare deal Obama Retreats on Health |
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Massachusetts race wasn't a referendum on health-care reform - Washington Post
Globe and Mail | Massachusetts race wasn't a referendum on health-care reform Washington Post The biggest political issue in the country today is the Democrats' health-care reform proposal, which will need 60 votes to overcome a Senate filibuster. That crucial 6oth vote was up for grabs in Tuesday's special election in ... Polls Close in Competitive Massachusetts Senate Race Big turnout for crucial Massachusetts Senate election Independent Voters Abandon Democrats |
Monday, January 18, 2010
3 Shot Near Martin Luther King Events in San Antonio - FOXNews
New York Times (blog) | 3 Shot Near Martin Luther King Events in San Antonio FOXNews SAN ANTONIO â€" Three people have been wounded when gunfire erupted near crowds attending Martin Luther King Jr. holiday activities in San Antonio. The shooting happened about 4 pm Monday outside a Church's Fried Chicken restaurant in a commercial and ... Hundreds march in memory of King Martin Luther King Jr. Day events At King ceremony, people urged to take up King's cause |
Sunday, January 17, 2010
What's open, closed on Martin Luther King Day - Seattle Times
New York Daily News | What's open, closed on Martin Luther King Day Seattle Times Today is a legal holiday observing the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. • Most schools and government offices will... Today is a legal holiday observing the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. • Most schools and government ... Volunteer 'army' to answer the c » |
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Clinton assures Haitians US help will continue - Washington Post
Times Online | Clinton assures Haitians US help will continue Washington Post PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton assured Haiti's quake-ravaged people on Saturday the United States would work with their government to ensure the country emerges "stronger and better" after this week's disaster. ... Clinton visits quake-hit Haitians Slow Start, Then Obama Gained Momentum on Haiti Clinton lands in Haiti, pledges cooperative effort |
Friday, January 15, 2010
With a Last Name Like Kennedy, Libertarian Could Be Spoiler in Massachusetts - FOXNews
Financial Times | With a Last Name Like Kennedy, Libertarian Could Be Spoiler in Massachusetts FOXNews The libertarian candidate in Tuesday's special election for the late Ted Kennedy's Senate seat is named Joe Kennedy, raising the possibility that some confused voters may pull the lever for a man they don't support. ... Obama said to eye Massachusetts campaign visit [Update] Health stocks may rise if GOP wins in Massachusetts GOP hopes for Massachusetts Senate upset |
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
British nationals repatriated from quake-hit Haiti - BBC News
Globe and Mail | British nationals repatriated from quake-hit Haiti BBC News The Foreign Office has started repatriating British citizens caught up in the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Officials say they have located and checked on more than 30 other Britons. There are no reports of UK casualties. ... Who's running Haiti? No one, say the people Area Haitians begin to learn fate of loved ones Haiti earthquake: law and order breaks down |
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
UN Mission Head Grappled With Haiti's Many Woes - New York Times
Telegraph.co.uk | UN Mission Head Grappled With Haiti's Many Woes New York Times By AP PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- The UN mission chief who is missing along with more than 100 people in the rubble of the collapsed UN headquarters building in Haiti is a career Tunisian diplomat who wrestled with the Caribbean nation's grinding ... Untold Numbers Still Trapped in Rubble of Worst Quake in Haitian History Just the end of a busy, humid day in Haiti - then everything changed US Spearheads Global Response to Haiti Earthquake |
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
GOP Fears Democrats Will Stall Swearing-In if Brown Wins Mass. Senate Race - FOXNews
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Monday, January 11, 2010
AP Interview: Holder Defends Reid - New York Times
Telegraph.co.uk | AP Interview: Holder Defends Reid 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) -- Eric Holder, the nation's first black attorney general, defended Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on ... Paterson: Reid's comments on Obama 'reprehensible' Black leaders accept US senator's apology for race remark Holder Defends Reid Over Racial Remarks |
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
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Friday, January 8, 2010
CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms as US$ falters on weak jobs data - Reuters
Globe and Mail | CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms as US$ falters on weak jobs data Reuters TORONTO, Jan 8 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar firmed against the US currency on Friday morning as the greenback fell after a disappointing US employment report tempered optimism about a swift economic recovery. ... Employers Cut 85000 Jobs in December |
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
Obama to Give Latest on Attempted Bombing - New York Times
Kansas City Star | Obama to Give Latest on Attempted Bombing 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) -- President Barack Obama will give another update on the security review into the attempted Christmas ... Security review to be released US to Release Report on Failed Airplane Bomb Plot Obama not done with f » |
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Sen. Dodd set to announce retirement - msnbc.com
Kansas City Star | Sen. Dodd set to announce retirement msnbc.com AP AP WASHINGTON - Sen. Christopher Dodd, a five-term Democrat whose political stock began f » |
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Authorities make arrest in deadly Mass. fire - Washington Post
NECN | Authorities make arrest in deadly Mass. fire Washington Post AP NORTHAMPTON, Mass. -- Authorities have made an arrest in connection with a fire in Northampton that claimed the life of an elderly man and his son. District Attorney Elizabeth Scheibel (SHY'-buhl) said in a statement that 25-year-old Anthony P. Baye ... Northampton Police make arrest in deadly string of arson fires Arrest made in deadly Mass. fires Arrest in deadly Northampton arson |
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