Washington Post | Critics Claim Offshore Drilling Plan a Half-Step Toward Energy Independence FOXNews President Obama's decision to open up the nation's shores to new oil drilling drew complaints from both sides of the aisle Wednesday, as environmentalists and congressional Republicans alike claimed the move would do little for America's energy ... Energy Firms Hopeful on Obama Plan |
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Critics Claim Offshore Drilling Plan a Half-Step Toward Energy Independence - FOXNews
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Sarkozy Meeting Could Mark Start of Obama's Foreign Policy Reset - FOXNews
Kansas City Star | Sarkozy Meeting Could Mark Start of Obama's Foreign Policy Reset FOXNews President Obama, following signs of tension between the US and some of its key » |
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Russians' Fear of Female Bombers Returns - New York Times
Times Online | Russians' Fear of Female Bombers Returns New York Times MOSCOW â€" The two powerful explosions that tore through Moscow's subway Monday revived a peculiar fear in the Russian capital, one that goes beyond the usual terrorism worries of a metropolis: the female bomber. ... Moscow bombs remind New Yorkers of constant risk Moscow blasts a ch » |
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Sunday, March 28, 2010
Michigan State Returns to Final Four - New York Times
National Post | Michigan State Returns to Final Four New York Times ST. LOUIS â€" In order to return to the national semifinals for the second year in a row, Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo duct-taped his defense, rotated 11 players onto the court and overcame “rocky†relationships with the reserve point ... Morgan's free throw sends Michigan State back to Final Four Final Four to again feature Michigan State after win over Tennessee NCAA: Baylor causing problems inside for Duke |
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Lights Go Out as Global Climate Campaign Begins - Voice of America
The Hindu | Lights Go Out as Global Climate Campaign Begins Voice of America Photo: AP Earth Hour, the global event to raise awareness about climate change, has begun in the Chatham Islands, a tiny South Pacific territory governed by New Zealand. The environmental campaign began in Sydney, Australia in 2007, when more than 2 ... Landmarks go dark, millions unplug for Earth Hour Tokyo tower thrown into darkness for Earth Hour Earth Hour 2010 gets underway in Australia, Pacific islands |
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Friday, March 26, 2010
Wizards' Arenas to spend 30 days in halfway house - The Associated Press
msnbc.com | Wizards' Arenas to spend 30 days in halfway house The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" Suspended Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas was ordered Friday to spend 30 days in a halfway house for his conviction on gun charges stemming from a locker-room confrontation with a teammate. District of Columbia Superior Court Judge ... Arenas sentenced to halfway house for felony gun charge Gilbert Arenas: No Jail Time Wizards' Arenas Sentenced to Two Years Probation |
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Senate Approves Last Piece of Health Overhaul - Wall Street Journal
Telegraph.co.uk | Senate Approves Last Piece of Health Overhaul W » |
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
44: A quiet signing for abortion order - Washington Post
FOXNews (blog) | 44: A quiet signing for abortion order Washington Post There were no glaring lights or TV cameras when President Obama signed an executive order this afternoon affirming the continuing ban on federal funding for abortion. No East Room speeches. Not even a photo op handshake. ... Obama signs order re-affirming ban on federal funds for abortion Obama signs order on abortion in health care bill Bart Stupak Left Threatening Messages for Health Care Vote (Listen) |
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Congress sacrificed many of health bill's provisions - MiamiHerald.com
National Post | Congress sacrificed many of health bill's provisions MiamiHerald.com WASHINGTON â€" In the year it took Congress to write and pass a health care overhaul, turbulent political shifts â€" including the Democrats' loss of the seat long held by the late Sen. Edward Kennedy and the rise of the ... Factbox: With healthcare passed, what's next for Obama? Wanted: User manual for health care overhaul Gregg to lead GOP health care reform fight in Senate |
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Monday, March 22, 2010
Abortion issue seen as key to health care reform passage - CNN International
Times Online | Abortion issue seen as key to health care reform passage CNN International Anti-abortion Democrat Rep. Bart Stupak of Michigan has been opposed to abortion language in the Senate bill. Washington (CNN) -- The abortion issue nearly derailed House Democrats from passing the landmark health care reform bill ... What Americans re » |
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
House leaders plan separate health vote, rejecting 'deem and pass' - Washington Post
ABC News | House leaders plan separate health vote, rejecting 'deem and pass' Washington Post Democrats edged closer to finding 216 lawmakers to back a landmark health-care bill Saturday, as party leaders and White House officials were working on an executive order that they hope will win over a ... Democrats Plan Vote on Reconciliation for Health Bill Obama to Make Final Health Reform Appeal to House Democrats Dems make final health push |
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Friday, March 19, 2010
Key Democrats Still in Play as Health Vote Approaches - New York Times
ABC News | Key Democrats Still in Play as Health Vote Approaches New York Times WASHINGTON â€" House Democrats, entering the final 48-hour countdown on their yearlong effort to overhaul the health care system, emerged from a caucus meeting on Friday morning amid signs that crucial votes ... Obama: Health Care Debate is About Country's Character Democrats heading to White House on Saturday Obama Makes Health-Care Case as Vote Looms |
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Republicans Ready Strategy to Scuttle Health Bill, as Democrats Push Forward - FOXNews
FOXNews (blog) | Republicans Ready Strategy to Scuttle Health Bill, as Democrats Push Forward FOXNews House and Senate Republican leaders were preparing for battle, huddling in a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill to figure out ways to stop the health care bill in its tracks, even as it appeared to gain momentum. House Minority Leader John Boehner ... CBO: $940 billion health bill would help cut deficit over 10 years Public Gets Sick of Congress Amid Health Debate |
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Democrats Cite 2 New Pledges as They Press Health Bill - New York Times
CNN | Democrats Cite 2 New Pledges as They Press Health Bill New York Times WASHINGTON â€" The drive by House Democrats to pass major health care legislation gained momentum on Wednesday, as Representative Dennis Kucinich, Democrat of Ohio, announced that he would support the bill after ... Jobs bill headed to Obama's desk Kucinich flip tweaks health care math Obama wins first convert in healthcare push |
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
R&A pleased that Tiger Woods is returning to golf - USA Today
Washington Post | R&A pleased that Tiger Woods is returning to golf USA Today LONDON â€" The Royal & Ancient is glad that Tiger Woods will make his return to golf at the Masters, and the governing body of the sport outside the United States hopes he'll play at the British Open in July. ... Woods to return to golf at the Masters Six reasons why the Masters makes sense for Tiger Golf-Relief for Tour, sponsors as Woods signals return |
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Edwards mistress: Still in love, living 'truth' - The Associated Press
Globe and Mail | Edwards mistress: Still in love, living 'truth' The Associated Press RALEIGH, NC â€" The mistress of former presidential candidate John Edwards says she is helping him live "a life of truth" and the two remain in love even after their affair helped trigger his downf » |
Sunday, March 14, 2010
White House Challenges Republicans to Use Health Care for 2010 Election - FOXNews
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
AP Source: Colo. woman held in terror probe - The Associated Press
AFP | AP Source: Colo. woman held in terror probe The Associated Press DENVER â€" A Colorado woman has been detained in Ireland in connection with an » |
Friday, March 12, 2010
Obama delays Asia trip to focus on health care - Washington Post
USA Today | Obama delays Asia trip to focus on health care Washington Post President Obama has delayed his upcoming trip to Asia by three days to remain in Washington for what could be the climax of his year-long battle for health-care reform, his press secretary announced via Twitter ... Obama Delays Asia Trip as Dems Wrangle Health Care Votes Democrats pare differences over health overhaul Health care timeline still unclear |
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
Strong Earthquakes Rock Chile as Pinera Takes Office - Voice of America
Reuters | Strong Earthquakes Rock Chile as Pinera Takes Office Voice of America Photo: AP Outgoing Chile's Pres. Michelle Bachelet (C) takes off the presidential sash as Chile's Pres. Sebastian Pinera (R) smiles during his swear-in ceremony in Valparaiso, 11 Mar 2010 Two strong earthquakes shook Chile Thursday as Sebastian Pinera ... Three strong earthquakes strike Chile in quick succession Pinera assumes Chile presidency amid strong quakes Strong Aftershocks Rattle Chile |
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Are peace talks doomed to fail before they start? - Ha'aretz
The Hindu | Are peace talks doomed to fail before they start? Ha'aretz There is a deep reason the majority of Israelis and Palestinians can't move toward the two-state solution. After more than a year in which both Obama and Netanyahu have been in office, the truly minuscule movement of resuming indirect ... 'Palestinians deserve viable state' Israel apologizes as Biden meets Palestinians Israeli minister apologizes for bad timing of East Jerusalem expansion plan |
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Toyota Reviewing US Report of Prius With Stuck Gas Pedal - BusinessWeek
BBC News | Toyota Reviewing US Report of Prius With Stuck Gas Pedal BusinessWeek March 9 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp., struggling to regain a reputation for quality after unintended acceleration forced millions of vehicle rec » |
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Monday, March 8, 2010
Veteran Oscar reporter offers view from audience - The Associated Press
Globe and Mail | Veteran Oscar reporter offers view from audience The Associated Press LOS ANGELES â€" Talk about fantastic finishes. Just when Hollywood figured James Cameron would win the directing and motion picture awards for his super moneymaker "Avatar," it didn't happen that way. Barbra Streisand announced Sunday night that the ... Oscar winners 2010: full of drama "The Hurt Locker" beating "Avatar" is a re » |
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Sunday, March 7, 2010
Iraqis defy intimidation to vote, attacks kill 31 - The Associated Press
Sydney Morning Herald | Iraqis defy intimidation to vote, attacks kill 31 The Associated Press BAGHDAD â€" Insurgents bombed a polling station and lobbed grenades at voters Sunday, killing 31 people in attacks aimed at intimidating those taking part in an election that will determine whether the country can overcome the sectarian divisions that ... Neighbours eye Iraq elections Iraqis dodge explosions to cast their votes Iraqis brave bombs and rockets to go to the polls |
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