ABC News | A 'Scott Brown Republican' is pro-choice, anti-tax USA Today Sen.-elect Scott Brown, R-Mass., told Barbara Walters he supports Roe v. Wade and believes that states should decide the issue of gay marriage, not the federal government, during an interview that aired today on ABC's This Week. ... Brown says with Democrats on right to choose Can Mass. Senator Get his Daughter back on "Idol"? Scott Brown on healthcare reform: whole plan should be scrapped |
Sunday, January 31, 2010
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Saturday, January 30, 2010
Obama: Cutting Deficit as Important as Job Growth - FOXNews
MiamiHerald.com | Obama: Cutting Deficit as Important as Job Growth FOXNews AP Hammered by Republicans for billions of dollars in spending that added to the deficit, Obama outlined steps he said would rein in spending. WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama said Saturday that trimming budget deficits is as important as creating ... Obama says US deficit could jeopardise recovery Obama Says Cutting US Budget Deficit 'Critical' for Economy Obama: Deficit reduction 'critical' |
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Obama pushes for job creation and bipartisanship - Washington Post
USA Today | Obama pushes for job creation and bipartisanship Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama's schedule is echoing his State of the Union address in its c » |
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
Obama pivots to job creation in speech - San Francisco Chronicle
Globe and Mail | Obama pivots to job creation in speech San Francisco Chronicle (01-28) 04:00 PST Washington - -- President Obama sharply shifted his attention to job creation in his first State of the Union address Wednesday night to try to win back independent voters and blunt a potenti » |
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
State of the Union speech unlikely to ease worries, analysts say - CNN
CBC.ca | State of the Union speech unlikely to ease worries, analysts say CNN President Obama needs to reassure the nation and members of his own party with his speech, analysts said. Washington (CNN) -- President Obama's State of the Union speech on Wednesday will be a tough sell for millions of Americans ... As Obama Seeks Freeze, Deficit Seen Shrinking Slightly Spending freeze would slow Obama programs-official Obama and the union's state a year ago |
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Monday, January 25, 2010
Obama to Offer Aid for Families in State of the Union Address - New York Times
Boston Globe | Obama to Offer Aid for Families in State of the Union Address New York Times WASHINGTON â" President Obama will propose in his State of the Union address a package of modest initiatives intended to help middle-class families, including tax credits for child care, caps on some student loan payments and a ... Obama Unveils Tax Initiatives to Help Middle Class |
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Late spending frenzy fueled Senate race - Boston Globe
Telegraph.co.uk (blog) | Late spending frenzy fueled Senate race Boston Globe Candidates and groups that supported them spent nearly $23 million on Tuesday's US Senate election, burning through nearly » |
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Bank stocks decline on Obama bold plans - BBC News
Reuters | Bank stocks decline on Obama bold plans BBC News Banking shares have dropped following President Barack Obama's far-reaching plans to curb the activities of the biggest banks in the US. Barclays shares dropped 4% and the Royal Bank of Scotland fell by 2.9%. German and French banks also declined. ... Financial News: New Glass-Steag » |
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
House Democrats reluctant to take up Senate health-care reform bill - Washington Post
ABC News | House Democrats reluctant to take up Senate health-care reform bill Washington Post House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the message from Massachusetts voters isn't to drop health care, but to move forward with their considerations in mind. By Shailagh Murray Determined to enact a health-care reform bill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ... It May Be Time for a Scaled-Back Health Bill |
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
When will Obama have to deal with Senator Brown? - USA Today
The Guardian | When will Obama have to deal with Senator Brown? USA Today Now that Scott Brown has won Ted Kennedy's old Senate seat, the question is: When will he be sworn into it? Some Republicans fear that Democrats will try to rush up a final health care bill before Brown is seated. But at least one Democratic senator ... Republicans, Democrats Spar on Meaning of Massachusetts Race Sen.-Elect Brown's Win Adds More Question Marks to Senate Climate Debate Scott Brown says Massachusetts result shows voter anger |
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Turnout Is Key in Massachusetts Battle - Wall Street Journal
Globe and Mail | Turnout Is Key in Massachusetts Battle W » |
Monday, January 18, 2010
MLK Day: A 'touchstone' for Haiti support over the long-term - USA Today
USA Today | MLK Day: A 'touchstone' for Haiti support over the long-term USA Today Often, the best way to honor a lost hero's memory is to carry that individual's work forward, building on their dream and hope for a better future. Such is the case with Martin Luther King, Jr., a man whose life continues to inspire worldwide peace, ... King's battles continue Martin Luther King Day service organizers hope to keep volunteers The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. |
Sunday, January 17, 2010
World Pledges Quake Aid, Haitians Still Waiting - New York Times
Reuters | World Pledges Quake Aid, Haitians Still Waiting New York Times By REUTERS PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - World leaders have stepped up to pledge aid to rebuild a devastated Haiti, but on the streets of its wrecked capital quake survivors were still waiting on Sunday for the basics: food, water and medicine. ... Aid teams struggle to help Haitians The extent of the damage in Haiti's villages Searching among a Haitian cathedral's ruins |
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Saturday, January 16, 2010
Analysis: Senate race underscores voter anger - Washington Post
Financial Times | Analysis: Senate race underscores voter anger Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- The ill winds of an angry electorate are blowing against Democrats, the warning signs clear in a closer-than-expected Massachusetts Senate race that may doom President Barack Obama's health care agenda and foreshadow the ... Amid tight race, Coakley's campaign goes full-bore Narrow Senate Race Unnerves Democrats on Health Care Democrats Accuse Brown of 'Radical' Ties as Senate Election Nears |
Friday, January 15, 2010
Mass. Senate poll shows shift toward GOP candidate - Washington Post
CBS News | Mass. Senate poll shows shift toward GOP candidate Washington Post AP BOSTON -- A new poll in the Massachusetts Senate special election shows a tectonic shift in favor of the Republican Party and an impending disaster for President Barack Obama and his Democratic political agenda in Tuesday's election. ... Democrats see progress on health care bill compromise 'Cadillac' tax on hatchback care? White House entices Big Labor to back struggling health care reform legislation |
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Tectonics and poor construction conspired to create devastation in Haiti - Los Angeles Times
Times Online | Tectonics and poor construction conspired to create devastation in Haiti Los Angeles Times The earthquake was a massive, sh » |
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Fierce Quake Devastates Haitian Capital - New York Times
Times Online | Fierce Quake Devastates Haitian Capital New York Times The earthquake was the worst in the region in more than 200 years. People searched for survivors. More Photos > By SIMON ROMERO and MARC LACEY SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic â"Rescue teams struggled in the early-morning darkness Wednesday to make ... Haiti in chaos after 7.0 quake Hundreds feared dead in Haiti quake US Family Waits in Anguish to Hear Fate of Haitian Relatives After Quake |
Monday, January 11, 2010
How Harry got his groove back - San Francisco Chronicle
Washington Post | How Harry got his groove back San Francisco Chronicle Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid spent the weekend trying to finesse the news that he told "Game Change" authors Mark Halperin and John Heilemann in 2008 that he believed Barack Obama could win the White House as he was a "light skinned" African ... Reaction to Reid remarks milder back home in Nevada Harry Reid apologizes again Sen. Reid and son Rory each considered a burden for the other's campaign in Nevada |
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
Reid's remark threatens to change his game - Los Angeles Times
ABC News | Reid's remark threatens to change his game Los Angeles Times Republicans put heat on the Senate majority leader to step down as he faces a tough reelection this year. By Ashley Powers Reporting from Las Vegas - Is this the gaffe that will haunt Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid? The Nevada Democrat -- who, ... Republican leader Steele: Reid should resign over remarks Democrats R » |
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Saturday, January 9, 2010
Majority Leader Reid apologizes to Obama for 2008 remarks - Washington Post
BBC News | Majority Leader Reid apologizes to Obama for 2008 remarks Washington Post Sen. Harry Reid: "I deeply regret using such a poor choice of words." (Sarah L. Voisin/the Washington Post) By Chris Cillizza Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) apologized Saturday for referring to President Obama in private conversations ... Reid apologizes for racial comments about Obama in 2008 Obama accepts apology for 'no Negro dialect' comment Obama accepts Reid's apology over racial remark |
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Friday, January 8, 2010
Obama Awards $2.3 Billion Clean Energy Tax Credits - New York Times
Reuters | Obama Awards $2.3 Billion Clean Energy Tax Credits New York Times By REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama unveiled a $2.3 billion tax credit on Friday to boost jobs by promoting clean energy, as new data showed the country's unemployment rate remained stuck in the double digits. ... Obama laments job losses, announces tax credits for clean energy Obama: Jobs Numbers Still Pointing In Right Direction Obama pivots to the economy and jobs |
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Factbox: Christmas Day bombing plot: Who knew what, when? - Reuters
Washington Post | Factbox: Christmas Day bombing plot: Who knew what, when? Reuters (Reuters) - The US government had enough information about a Nigerian man and an al Qaeda's cell in Yemen to potenti » |
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Analysis: Dodd Retirement May Help Banking Bill - New York Times
Reuters | Analysis: Dodd Retirement May Help Banking Bill 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) -- Sen. Christopher Dodd's decision to retire at the end of the year increases the chances of a Senate ... Johnson seen taking over as Senate banking panel chief Dodd's Lesson: You're Never Too Big to Fail |
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Lt. Gov. John Cherry won't run for governor - Detroit Free Press
MLive.com | Lt. Gov. John Cherry won't run for governor Detroit Free Press LANSING â" Lt. Gov. John Cherry ended his sputtering Democratic campaign for governor, saying he was unable to raise the money he needed. "I was not successful in that endeavor to the degree that was needed. With that in mind, ... Local school districts getting in line for funds Good-Bye Cherry, Hello Bernero Governor Race Without Cherry |
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