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Reuters | Health Reform Is Messy Business Washington Post The bill, a work in progress c » |
ABC News | Obama Takes a Swig With Black Scholar, White Cop FOXNews President Obama knocked back a few cold ones with the two men he joined last week at the center of an uproar over race in America. After nearly a week of anticipation, happy hour fin » |
Telegraph.co.uk | What 'Microhoo' means for Google CNNMoney.com Analysts are divided on whether the Microsoft and Yahoo combination can hurt Google, but most agree that Google is safe in its top spot. By David Goldman, CNNMoney.com staff writer Has the recession caused you to change your spending and saving habits? ... Microsoft open to SearchMonkey, other Yahoo tech Microsoft-Yahoo Search Pact To Face Regulator Scrutiny |
ABC News | Home prices up for 1st time in 3 years CNNMoney.com Index of 20 major cities rises on a monthly basis for the first time since July 2006, hinting that the worst of the declines may be over. By Les Christie, CNNMoney.com staff writer Has the recession caused you to change your spending and saving habits? ... Home-Price Declines in 20 US Cities Moderate, Case-Shiller Index Shows Home Prices Post Monthly Increase |
Times Online | Stepping aside, Palin vows to 'fight even harder' CNN (CNN) -- As Sarah Palin handed over the Alaska governorship this weekend, the wear, tear and resentments of a year on the big stage were evident for the former GOP vice presidential candidate. Sarah Palin on Sunday says she'll continue to fight "for ... Former Alaska Governor Says 'I Feel Great' After Leaving Office Oh so fitting to see Sarah Palin quitting: Now what? Sarah Palin hands over power in Alaska |
Telegraph.co.uk | The state of the health care debate Chicago Tribune Multiple health care proposals are being discussed on Capitol Hill, revised and refined into single proposals in the House and Senate. In the House, three committees have signed off on a reform bill, but the Energy and Commerce Committee has yet to ... Health care bill boils down to August battle Taming the Cost Drivers: Some Suggestions Making a mess of the health care reform effort on Capitol Hill |
BBC News | Police unions don't get apology from Obama, but happy with reversal New York Daily News Cambridge police Sgt. James Crowley, far left, listens along with Cambridge Police Patrol Officers Union President Steve Killion, right, at a news conference in Cambridge, Mass. They didn't get an apology, but police unions could claim ... Obama Moves to Dampen Uproar Over Comment on Race Gates isn't the face of racial profiling Arrest of Gates also shines a light on 'disorderly conduct' laws |
Washington Post | Schools to compete for $5B from stimulus law The Associated Press WASHINGTON â" States and school districts will soon be able to compete for more federal money to undertake school reforms sought by President Barack Obama. Part of the economic stimulus law enacted earlier this year, the $5 billion education fund is ... Obama to unveil $4 billion school improvement plan Obama to announce $4.35 billion in stimulus for schools California to be told to use test scores in evaluating teachers |
Times Online | Experts Dispute Some Points in Health Care Talk New York Times WASHINGTON â" President Obama showed great fluency in the intricate details of health policy at his news conference on Wednesday night, but experts said some of his points were debatable. Mr. Obama said doctors, nurses, ... Obama delivers lackluster health care message Obama Proposes New Transaction Fees for Financial Firms' Riskiest ... |
BBC News | Senate rejects additional F-22 funding CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Senate voted Tuesday to block expansion of one of the country's most controversial and expensive defense programs, the F-22 fighter jet program. The Senate voted Tuesday to cut $1.75 billion for an additional seven F-22s from ... Senate Dodges Obama Veto Threat US Senate halts F-22 jet funding Senate kills production of F-22 Raptor |
BBC News | Obama, GOP trade barbs in health care fight CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The charged battle to overhaul health care intensified Monday as President Obama accused GOP critics of putting politics ahead of policy. President Obama visits the Children's National Medical Center in Washington on Monday. ... Obama goes after GOP senator DeMint on health care Obama Rejects Claim That Health Care Defeat Could Mark His 'Waterloo' President Obama Delivers Remarks on Health-Care Reform |
BBCSerbian.com | Watson and Cink Head to a Playoff at Open New York Times Tom Watson fell a par putt on No. 18 short of sealing a nearly unthinkable sixth British Open victory at age 59, f » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Bombings, business and the future of Indonesia Los Angeles Times Damage from the blast is evident at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. The nearby JW Marriott was also hit. One of two attacks Friday on hotels in Jakarta happened during a round table of foreign business leaders. The business community debates whether political ... Marriott Jakarta Attack May Be Linked to Bali Bombers Fugitive terrorist a suspect in Indonesia bombings Bombing Probe Points to Notorious Terrorist |
Washington Post | House Panels Approve Health Legislation New York Times WASHINGTON â" The House Committee on Education and Labor approved legislation on Friday morning to remake the nation's health care system by a vote of 26 to 22. Three Democrats crossed party lines and voted ... House panel passes health bill, critics slam cost House Dems push ahead on portions of health bill Congress Braces for Showdown Over Health-Care Reform |
Telegraph.co.uk | Sen. Cornyn Questions Judge Sotomayor at Supreme Court Nomination ... Washington Post LEAHY: Senator Cornyn, who, as I mentioned yesterday, is a former Supreme Court justice of Texas as well as former attorney general, valued member of this committee. CORNYN: Judge, when we met the first time, as I believe I recounted earlier, ... Legalese in Sotomayor hearing explained News Analysis Future Nominations Are at Stake in Hearings GOP Unable to Pin Sotomayor Down |
ABC News | Sotomayor Back in the Hot Seat Washington Post Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor returns to a Senate hearing room this morning for a second round of questioning after being grilled -- politely -- by Republicans yesterday and defended by Democrats ... Sotomayor hearing resumes Sotomayor refuses to renounce 'wise Latina! ' words Sotomayor Vows to Value US Legal Stability as Trailblazing Court ... |
ABC News | Sotomayor was schoolgirl with focus, determination, friends say CNN Editor's Note: This is the second in a five-part series exploring Judge Sonia Sotomayor's background and life with those who know her, and revealing the experiences that might shape her views as a Supreme Court justice if confirmed. ... Sotomayor to face senators' questions Tuesday Supreme Court Justice nominee Sonia Sotomayor defies labels Sotomayor and the Search for Bipartisanship |
ABC News | US-POLITICS Summary Washington Post WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's pick to fill his first US Supreme Court vacancy, Sonia Sotomayor, goes before a Senate hearing on Monday with most people betting she already has enough votes to win confirmation. ... GOP strategy looks beyond Sotomayor With Sotomayor enters a new era in judicial politics Biographical information on Sonia Sotomayor |
Washington Post | Cheney kept CIA program from Congress, source says CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The CIA withheld information about a secret counterterrorism program from Congress during the Bush administration on direct orders from then-Vice President Dick Cheney, current CIA director Leon Panetta told members of Congress, ... Cheney Role in CIA Secrecy Questioned Cheney linked to secrecy of CIA program AP Interview: Hayden denies Congress not informed |
Telegraph.co.uk | Cemetery outcry grows Chicago Tribune The turmoil surrounding Burr Oak Cemetery near Alsip intensified Friday, as officials at » |
Newsday | NY Democrats win back control of state senate Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Democrats on Thursday said they regained control of the state Senate after the second of two party members who had defected to the Republicans rejoined the Democrats, ending a nearly five-week impasse that ... Key developments in NY Senate standoff Renegade Dem flips back in NY Senate Dems regain control of Senate, Espada named majority leader |
Telegraph.co.uk | Leaders of developing nations shun plan to cut greenhouse gases in ... Los Angeles Times This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Get Flash The Group of 8, meeting in Italy, backs a reduction in over » |
Washington Post | Los Angeles Gears Up for Michael Jackson Memorial New York Times Police officers in front of the Staples Center early Tuesday in preparation for the memorial for Michael Jackson. By RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD LOS ANGELES â" After winning a random drawing for tickets to the Michael Jackson memorial, fans danced and sang on ... Fans bid Jackson farewell outside memorial service Reporters' log: Jackson memorial Photos From The Michael Jackson Public Memorial |
Telegraph.co.uk | Obama Arrives in Moscow for Talks With Medvedev, Putin Voice of America US President Barack Obama has arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian leaders, expected to focus largely on arms control. This is a visit that f » |
Los Angeles Times | The death of quarterback Steve McNair is a titanic loss felt ... New York Daily News Nashville police hinted that McNair's death may have been the result of a murder-suicide committed by 20-year-old Sahel Kazemi. When Steve McNair died from multiple gunshot wounds in a Nashville condominium Saturday, an incident Nashville police hinted ... Ex-NFL QB Steve McNair, woman found slain in Tenn! . Nashville mourns iron man Steve McNair McNair brought spotlight to sm » |