Thursday, December 24, 2009

Health bill on verge in Senate - Baltimore Sun


Globe and Mail


Health bill on verge in Senate

Baltimore Sun


WASHINGTON â€" - With Senate Democrats poised to pass a sweeping overhaul of the nation's health care system, Republicans sought Wednesday to frame the bill as a tarnished product of backroom deals and ...


How Harry Reid shepherded healthcare reform through the Senate

Los Angeles Times


How Reid got the 60 needed for health bill

Chicago Tribune


US moves a step closer to health care reform

WLOS


BBC News -Washington Post -New York Times


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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

GOP Senator: Senate Health Care Bill Will Increase Federal Deficit - FOXNews


Times Online


GOP Senator: Senate Health Care Bill Will Increase Federal Deficit

FOXNews


The Medicare savings in the Senate health care bill was double-counted by Democrats and the legislation will increase the deficit -- not decrease it, aa senior Republican senator said Wednesday, citing a letter from the CBO's chief. ...


One Hurdle Remains in Senate

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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Who Is Brittany Murphy's Husband? - Us Magazine


Telegraph.co.uk (blog)


Who Is Brittany Murphy's Husband?

Us Magazine


Brittany Murphy's husband, Brit screenwriter Simon Monjack, has been thrust into the spotlight since his wife's shocking Dec. 20 death. 1. He's Been Friends With Brittany Since She Was 17 But they didn't wed until 2007 -- after her two failed ...


What Went Wrong With Brittany Murphy?

ABC News


Simon Monjack speaks out about wife Brittany Murphy's death

Entertainment Weekly


'Clueless' director Amy Heckerling claims Brittany Murphy was 'pressured to be ...

New York Daily News


MTV.com -The Associated Press -People Magazine


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Monday, December 21, 2009

US Airlines Can Face Big Fines For Long Delays - New York Times


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US Airlines Can Face Big Fines For Long Delays

New York Times


By REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US airlines could face stiff fines for stranding passengers aboard grounded planes for more than three hours, according to a regulation that officials said on Monday was aimed at upholding passenger rights. ...


U.S. to Fine Airlines for Tarmac Delays

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Sunday, December 20, 2009

Senate Democrats Warn House Not to Toy With Health Bill - FOXNews


New York Times (blog)


Senate Democrats Warn House Not to Toy With Health Bill

FOXNews


Senate Democrats are warning the House not to make any significant changes to the health care package heading toward a vote in their chamber if they want the bill to survive past Christmas. Speaker Nancy Pelosi smiles at a press conference at the US ...


Senate pushes to pass health care before holiday

CNN


Senate Moves to Major Vote on Health Care Reform

Voice of America


Neb.'s Nelson sees backlash on health reform plan

The Associated Press


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Saturday, December 19, 2009

Abortion opponents watching Nelson on health care - The Associated Press


Globe and Mail


Abortion opponents watching Nelson on health care

The Associated Press


OMAHA, Neb. â€" Waiting at home for Nebraska's Ben Nelson is the following message: "Merry Christmas and we thank you for your stance on pro-life issues so far, and we hope you continue to stand for what's mor »


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Friday, December 18, 2009

Leaders cut safeguards to salvage Copenhagen climate deal - Times Online


Globe and Mail


Leaders cut safeguards to salvage Copenhagen climate deal

Times Online


Key safeguards on climate change were sacrificed today in a desperate attempt by world leaders to achieve a compromise at the Copenhagen summit. Gordon Brown and some other leaders prepared to stay overnight as the final stages of the negotiations were ...


Gordon Brown basks in limelight of Copenhagen climate change summit

guardian.co.uk


Climate Talks in Copenhagen Heading Into Overtime

New York Times


Diplomatic frenzy at final day of UN climate talks

The Associated Press


Xinhua -AFP -BusinessWeek


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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Danger to Free Trade Seen in Climate Talks - New York Times


Times Online


Danger to Free Trade Seen in Climate Talks

New York Times


With little prospect of an agreement at the talks this week bringing immediate and binding emissions limits on the developing world, pressures are mounting in Europe and the United States to impose restrictions, c »


livejournal.com

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

GOP senator freezes health care debate - CNN


Globe and Mail


GOP senator freezes health care debate

CNN


The Consumers Union says Sen. Harry Reid's measure would "improve the availability and the quality of health care." Sen. Tom Coburn insists that 767-page amendment be read aloud WASHINGTON (CNN) -- As Democrats scrambled to meet ...


Passage of Senate Health Care Bill Could Hinge on Abortion Funding

FOXNews


Democrats Urged to Act on Health

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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Obama invites 60 senators to White House, focuses on two - USA Today


Telegraph.co.uk


Obama invites 60 senators to White House, focuses on two

USA Today


President Obama invited 60 Senate Democratic caucus members to the White House today, but most of his health care pitch is aimed at two particular members: Joe Lieberman and Ben Nelson. The meeting is underway at the old executive office building, ...


Senate Democrats Seek To Close Ranks On Health Care

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Monday, December 14, 2009

Democrats may drop Medicare buy-in - USA Today


New York Times (blog)


Democrats may drop Medicare buy-in

USA Today


WASHINGTON â€" Senate Democrats said Monday they are prepared to drop a proposal to let people under 65 buy into the Medicare program if that's what it takes to pass President Obama's health care initiative. ...


Democrats Drop Plan to Expand Medicare

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Sunday, December 13, 2009

Senate sends $1.1 trillion spending bill to Obama - Kansas City Star


Kansas City Star


Senate sends $1.1 trillion spending bill to Obama

Kansas City Star


AP Sen. Richard Lugar, an Indiana Republican who voted no, and Sen. John Kerry, a Massachusetts Democrat who voted yes, conferred Sunday after the vote on Capitol Hill. W ASHINGTON | The Senate on Sunday passed a $1.1 trillion spending ...


Spending measure clears Senate

Washington Post


Lieberman Rules Out Voting for Health Bill

New York Times


Lieberman resists Medicare buy-in plan

The Associated Press


CNN -ABC News -WSFA


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Saturday, December 12, 2009

Woods begins leave, career enters unknown - Washington Post


ESPN


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


Woods' time away from golf will hurt Tiger Inc.

The Associated Press


Players react to Tiger's indefinite leave

PGA Tour


FOXSports.com -Santa Rosa Press Democrat -New York Times


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Friday, December 11, 2009

For Tiger, the games are over - FOXSports.com


CTV.ca


For Tiger, the games are over

FOXSports.com


After more than 20 years of covering everything from election campaigns to the Olympic Games, Robert Lusetich will focus on his first love, golf, and specific »


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Thursday, December 10, 2009

What's it like to win the Nobel Peace Prize? - BBC News


FOXNews (blog)


What's it like to win the Nobel Peace Prize?

BBC News


Just nine months into his first term as President of the United States, Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel committee said it had done it because of the President's "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and ...


Obama Defends 'Just War' at Oslo

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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Poll Finds Slim Majority Back More Troops in Afghan War - New York Times


Reuters


Poll Finds Slim Majority Back More Troops in Afghan War

New York Times


Kevin Frayer/AP Marines in the volatile Helmand Province in southern Afghanistan last week. The American force in the province is expected to nearly double next year. By ADAM NAGOURNEY and DALIA SUSSMAN WASHINGTON â€" A bare majority of Americans support ...


Petraeus: Wait until December 2010 to gauge US success in Afghanistan

CNN


US expects Afghan violence to rise

Aljazeera.net


Afghanistan progress slower than Iraq: Petraeus

ABC Online


Bloomberg -BBC News -Xinhua


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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Senate tentatively agrees to remove public option - Washington Post


New York Times


Senate tentatively agrees to remove public option

Washington Post


Senate negotiators struck a tentative agreement Tuesday night to replace the controversial government-run insurance plan in their version of health-care legislation, hoping to remove one of the last major ...


Democrats reach deal on health plan

Reuters


Senate Democrats Reach 'Broad Agreement' on Health Bill

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Monday, December 7, 2009

Remembering Pearl Harbor: 'Everything broke loose' // PHOTOS - The News Herald


Washington Post


Remembering Pearl Harbor: 'Everything broke loose' // PHOTOS

The News Herald


SPRINGFIELD â€" Steve Rula remembers Dec. 7, 1941, vividly. He had been on duty most of the night as part of his Army unit's wartime mission: protect Oahu's public utilities from enemy attacks. “I was waiting to get breakfast when everything broke loose ...


NEW LOCAL HOME PAGE

Washington Post


Pearl Harbor Survivor Recounts Japanese Attacks

TurnTo23.com


Local Pearl Harbor Survivors mark anniversary

KGET 17


WCAX -KEZI TV -14WFIE.com


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Sunday, December 6, 2009

No Firm Plans for a US Exit in Afghanistan - New York Times


ABC News


No Firm Plans for a US Exit in Afghanistan

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" The Obama administration sent a forceful public message Sunday that American military forces could remain in Afghanistan for a long time, seeking to blunt criticism that President Obama had sent the wrong signal in his ...


McChrystal's Afghanistan plan stays mainly intact

Washington Post


Afghanistan surge: What can it accomplish in 18 months?

Christian Science Monitor


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

Times Online


AFP -Voice of America -ABC Online


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Saturday, December 5, 2009

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


Sydney Morning Herald


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 ...


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

ABC News


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

guardian.co.uk


Amanda Knox Prosecutor: We Had a Strong Case

WIBW


Examiner.com -KING5.com -CNN International


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Friday, December 4, 2009

Amanda Knox to appeal verdict, stay in prison up to 2 years - Seattle Times


guardian.co.uk


Amanda Knox to appeal verdict, stay in prison up to 2 years

Seattle Times


Amanda Knox will remain in prison for up to two years while attorneys appeal her conviction, a process that will not begin for at least 90 days, Italian attorney Alessandro Canali said. By Marc Ramirez Amanda Knox will be in prison for up to two years ...


Family of Amanda Knox vows to continue the fight

Seattle Post Intelligencer


Profile: Meredith Kercher

BBC News


Amanda Knox guilty of Meredith Kercher murder

guardian.co.uk


KOMO News -GlobalPost -KING5.com


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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

NY Senate debates religion, defeats 'gay marriage' bill - BP News


New York Daily News


NY Senate debates religion, defeats 'gay marriage' bill

BP News


ALBANY, NY (BP)--In a lengthy debate Wednesday that often focused more on theology than politics, the New York Senate defeated a "gay marriage" bill 38-24, handing homosexual activists another stinging defeat in the liberal Northeast. ...


Same-sex marriage bill voted down in New York Senate

CNN


After New York, will marriage equality have to wait?

Los Angeles Times


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

Christian Science Monitor


The Associated Press -amNY -Bloomberg


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livejournal.com

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Obama's Afghanistan speech: five key points - Christian Science Monitor


ABC News


Obama's Afghanistan speech: five key points

Christian Science Monitor


In President Obama's Afghanistan speech, he announced Tuesday night that he will send 30000 more troops to Afghanistan. But he's already decided to start bringing them back by mid-2011. By Gordon Lubold | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor ...


Obama Orders 30000 Troops to Afghanistan; Withdrawal to Begin July 2011

Voice of America


President Obama invokes memory of 9/11 as he outlines vision for Afghan war

Times Online


Obama Announces Plan to Dispatch 30000 More Troops to Afghanistan

FOXNews


Reuters -guardian.co.uk -CNN


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Monday, November 30, 2009

Barack Obama's US policy on Afghanistan has drifted, writers say - CNN International


CBC.ca


Barack Obama's US policy on Afghanistan has drifted, writers say

CNN International


(CNN) -- US President Barack Obama has waited too long to address the instability in Afghanistan, putting at risk the efforts to stabilize the troubled country, a pair of authors said Monday. Historian Simon Schama and journalist George Packer told ...


The political stakes of Obama's Afghanistan war speech

Christian Science Monitor


Obama to detail big troop increase in Afghanistan

The Associated Press


A poll on Afghanistan, and Michael Moore's open letter to Obama

Los Angeles Times


The Press Association -CBS News -MiamiHerald.com


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