Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Senate and House in search of health-care compromise - Washington Post


Reuters


Senate and House in search of health-care compromise

Washington Post


As the Senate prepares to vote on an overhaul of the nation's health care system, AP reporter Erica Werner explains what it took to get  »


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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Obama may delay vacation over healthcare - Reuters


Reuters


Obama may delay vacation over healthcare

Reuters


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama may delay his year-end Hawaiian vacation to remain in Washington as a bill to overhaul the US healthcare system makes its way through the US Senate, the White House said on Tuesday. ...


Poll: Most Americans against health care reform

Detroit Free Press


US Senate votes for healthcare bill

BBC News


White House confident of health overhaul enactment

The Associated Press


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Monday, December 21, 2009

Catholic Bishops Oppose New Abortion Restrictions - FOXNews


Globe and Mail


Catholic Bishops Oppose New Abortion Restrictions

FOXNews


The US Conference of Catholic Bishops, one of the most important anti-abortion voices in the country, continues to oppose the Senate health care bill despite additional restrictions included to segregate taxpayer money from abortion coverage. ...


Healthcare shares rise as US reform bill progresses

Reuters


President Barack Obama hails US Senate heathcare vote

BBC News


Democrats Pin 2010 Hopes on Bill

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Sunday, December 20, 2009

Nelson Accused of Selling Vote on Health Bill for Nebraska Pay-Off - FOXNews


Los Angeles Times


Nelson Accused of Selling Vote on Health Bill for Nebraska Pay-Off

FOXNews


What started as Sen. Ben Nelson's personal stand against covering abortion with taxpayer money translated, somehow, into millions of dollars in federal aid for his home state -- drawing criticism that his vote was bought. What started as Sen. ...


Senate Democrats seek to seal health care overhaul

The Associated Press


Senate healthcare bill set to pass by Christmas

Los Angeles Times


Negotiating to 60 Votes, Compromise by Compromise

New York Times


Boston Globe -Chicago Tribune -Bloomberg


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Saturday, December 19, 2009

Lone Democratic holdout in Senate agrees to back healthcare bill - Los Angeles Times


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Lone Democratic holdout in Senate agrees to back healthcare bill

Los Angeles Times


Party leaders reach a deal with Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson on abortion restrictions, giving them the 60 votes they need to quash Republican-led filibusters. By Noam N. Levey and Janet Hook Reporting from Washington - With a critical vote looming this ...


Ben Nelson backs healthcare reform bill, Dems see finish line

Christian Science Monitor


60th vote for Democrats could mean health bill in Christmas stockings

Greenville News


Democrats win 60th vote on health bill

WXEL


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Friday, December 18, 2009

Obama Urges World to Unite Behind Climate Pact as Talks Falter - Voice of America


Times Online


Obama Urges World to Unite Behind Climate Pact as Talks Falter

Voice of America


US President Barack Obama told world leaders at the final day of the Copenhagen climate change conference Friday it is time for 'the nations of the world to come together behind a common purpose.' Photo: AP Noting that time is running out Friday, ...


President Obama warns leaders over climate summit deal

BBC News


8 questions about the last day of Copenhagen climate talks

Washington Post


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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Clinton: US would help raise billions on climate - The Associated Press


Reuters


Clinton: US would help raise billions on climate

The Associated Press


COPENHAGEN â€" US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton sought to put new life into flagging UN climate talks Thursday, announcing the US would join others in raising $100 billion a year by 2020 to help poorer nations cope with global warming. ...


Hillary Clinton Pledges $100B for Developing Countries

New York Times


Are you in favor of the US climate-aid plan?

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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

'Up in the Air' leads Globe contenders with six slots - USA Today


Telegraph.co.uk


'Up in the Air' leads Globe contenders with six slots

USA Today


Up in the Air was out in front of the Golden Globes pack this morning with six nominations this morning, including best drama. Sandra Bullock, Matt Damon and Meryl Streep scored two acting nominations each as the ...


Up in the Air Tops Golden Globe Nominations

People Magazine


`Up in the Air' leads Golden Globes with 6 noms

The Associated Press


Golden Globes Nominations Dominated By 'Up In The Air,' 'Glee'

MTV.com


Entertainment Weekly -BBC News -Hollywood Reporter


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Monday, December 14, 2009

Medicare "Buy - In" Unlikely to Survive In Senate - New York Times


ABC News


Medicare "Buy - In" Unlikely to Survive In Senate

New York Times


By REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Democrats said on Monday they would probably drop a compromise to expand the Medicare health program for the elderly as they struggle to win the 60 votes needed to pass a broad healthcare overhaul. ...


Senate appears ready to drop Medicare expansion

MiamiHerald.com


US Senate Democrats: Medicare 'Buy-In' Likely Scrapped

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Sunday, December 13, 2009

Spending measure clears Senate - Washington Post


ABC News


Spending measure clears Senate

Washington Post


The Senate cleared for President Obama's signature on Sunday a $447 billion omnibus spending bill that contains thousands of earmarks and double-digit increases for several Cabinet agencies, the latest target for Republicans seeking to ...


Lieberman resists Medicare buy-in plan

The Associated Press


Lieberman Rules Out Voting for Health Bill

New York Times


GOP: We're United Against Health Care Bill

CBS News


Fort Worth Star Telegram -ABC News -CNN


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Saturday, December 12, 2009

Woods begins leave, career enters unknown - Washington Post


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Woods begins leave, career enters unknown

Washington Post


On Friday night, when Tiger Woods announced he would take an "indefinite" leave from professional golf, he attempted to begin the reconstruction of a personal life that seemingly sits in disarray after his infidelity became part of the ...


Gillette benches Tiger Woods

Boston Globe


Players react to Tiger's indefinite leave

PGA Tour


Woods' time away from golf will hurt Tiger Inc.

The Associated Press


New York Times -StandardNet -TheCelebrityCafe.com


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Friday, December 11, 2009

Tiger Woods Disappears From Accenture Web Home Page - Bloomberg


Telegraph.co.uk


Tiger Woods Disappears From Accenture Web Home Page

Bloomberg


Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Tiger Woods has disappeared from the home page of Accenture Plc, the consulting company that has built its marketing campaign around the golfer since 2003. An image of Woods among cactuses, ...


Despite immediate pain, Tiger's sabbatical best for  »


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Thursday, December 10, 2009

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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Dems agree to drop gov't-run insurance option - The Associated Press


New York Times


Dems agree to drop gov't-run insurance option

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" Democratic senators say they have a tentative deal to drop a government-run insurance option from health care legislation. No further details were immediately available. But liberals and moderates have been discussing an alternative, ...


Senate rejects abortion amendment to healthcare bill

Los Angeles Times


Lieberman appears open to health bill deal

msnbc.com


Senate rejects bid to put strict limits on abortion funding

MiamiHerald.com


Christian Science Monitor -Salt Lake Tribune -San Jose Mercury News


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Sunday, December 6, 2009

Afghanistan surge: What can it accomplish in 18 months? - Christian Science Monitor


MiamiHerald.com


Afghanistan surge: What can it accomplish in 18 months?

Christian Science Monitor


The goal of the Afghanistan surge is limited: to break the Taliban's momentum by July 2011. Plenty of US troops will remain in Afghanistan after that to continue work on longer-term goals, said Defense Secretary Robert Gates Sunday. ...


Barack Obama's deadline to bring troops home from Afghanistan starts to slip

Times Online


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Saturday, December 5, 2009

Verdict in Italy, but American's Murder Case Isn't Over - New York Times


Telegraph.co.uk


Verdict in Italy, but American's Murder Case Isn't Over

New York Times


PERUGIA, Italy â€" Tensions and cultural misunderstandings ran high on Saturday after an American college student was found guilty here of murdering her British housemate. Rather than clarifying the saga of what prosecutors said was a ...


Meredith Kercher's family say guilty verdicts are not a time for celebration

guardian.co.uk


Family Sees 'Disappointed, Upset' Amanda Knox in Jail After Conviction

ABC News


Amanda Knox prosecutor: We had a strong case

CNN International


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Friday, December 4, 2009

Who was the real 'Foxy Knoxy'? - BBC News


BBC News


Who was the real 'Foxy Knoxy'?

BBC News


Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito have been found guilty of murdering British exchange student Meredith Kercher in her flat in Perugia, Italy, in 2007. From the start of the highly publicised case, 22-year-old Amanda Knox has been the ...


Amanda Knox guilty of Meredith Kercher murder

guardian.co.uk


Amanda Knox verdict vindicates prosecutor who thought the unthinkable

Times Online


Meredith Kercher trial: Amanda Knox, the 'shy' former Jesuit school girl

Telegraph.co.uk


Westseattleherald.com -Scotsman -The Associated Press


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Thursday, December 3, 2009

White House Jobs Forum Focuses on Job Creation - ABC News


CBS News


White House Jobs Forum Focuses on Job Creation

ABC News


By AP AP Participants in President Barack Obama's jobs forum Thursday broke into six groups to discuss job creation strategies. Summaries of the discussions in each group. President Barack Obama told more than 20 labor, industry, and local officials ...


Obama, GOP hold dueling economic summits

Baltimore Sun


Obama: Don't count on additional stimulus spending

USA Today


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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

New York state Senate rejects gay marriage, focus turns to NJ - Christian Science Monitor


New York Daily News


New York state Senate rejects gay marriage, focus turns to NJ

Christian Science Monitor


The 38-to-24 vote in the New York state Senate is a fresh and stinging defeat for gay marriage, which was also recently rejected in Maine. Now, the New Jersey legislature might take up this issue. By Michael B. Farrell | Staff writer/ December 2, ...


Same-sex marriage bill voted down in New York Senate

CNN


New York state lawmakers reject gay marriage bill

The Associated Press


New York Senate Rejects Bill to  »


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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Obama's Afghan Strategy Makes Nod to War Hawks and Political Advisers - FOXNews


Times Online


Obama's Afghan Strategy Makes Nod to War Hawks and Political Advisers

FOXNews


President Obama's decision to send 30000 additional troops to Afghanistan after a 92-day review appears to be a compromise between his hawkish advisers who were pressing him to heed the advice of his military commanders and his political advisers, ...


Obama: 30000 more troops to Afghanistan by summer

The Associated Press


Huge deployment of troops is President Obama's vision for quick end to war

Times Online


Obama: world security at stake in Afghan war

Reuters


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