Saturday, March 6, 2010

A furious health care push _ but what about jobs? - The Associated Press


New York Times (blog)


A furious health care push _ but what about jobs?

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" President Barack Obama's furious, final push to get a health care bill passed threatens to shove aside the message he promised would top his list this year: creating jobs. Even as the White House juggles several enormous issues at once, ...


Obama: Congress 'Must Act Now' On Health Care Bill

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Friday, March 5, 2010

Suspected gunman in Pentagon shooting acted alone, officials say - Washington Post


Reuters


Suspected gunman in Pentagon shooting acted alone, officials say

Washington Post


A shooting Thursday evening at the Pentagon entrance by a lone gunman leaves 2 police officers hurt. By  »

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Obama's audience for health care: House Democrats - USA Today


USA Today


Obama's audience for health care: House Democrats

USA Today


A group of health care professionals watched President Obama's speech yesterday at the White House; cable television networks also tuned in. But neither the live crowd nor the television viewers appeared to be his primary audience. ...


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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Rep. Rangel says he'll step down for now as Ways and Means chairman - USA Today


Washington Post


Rep. Rangel says he'll step down for now as Ways and Means chairman

USA Today


Rep. Charles Rangel said today he will temporarily step down as chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee as an ethics panel continues an investigation of his activities. The New York Democrat made his announcement just minutes ago at a ...


Rangel to Step Down From Ways and Means Post Amid Ethics Probe

FOXNews


Rangel to step aside from key US Congress tax post

Reuters


Rep. Charles Rangel steps down temporarily as House Ways & Means Committee ...

New York Daily News


Poughkeepsie Journal -BusinessWeek -The Washington Independent


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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Chile earthquake: A political storm brews - Christian Science Monitor


BBC News


Chile earthquake: A political storm brews

Christian Science Monitor


Saturday's 8.8 Chile earthquake came days before next week's landmark transition from outgoing President Michelle Bachelet to conservative President-elect Sebastian Piñera. Are the two playing politics with quake relief? A soldier patrols a street in ...


Chilean Troops Deployed in Hard-Hit City to Quell Unrest

New York Times


Quake-devastated Chile deploys thousands of troops to halt looting, facilitate aid

Los Angeles Times


In search of an earthquake-proof building

CNN


Reuters -Voice of America -CNN International


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Monday, March 1, 2010

Reconciliation showdown ahead on health care? - CNN


CNN


Reconciliation showdown ahead on health care?

CNN


Washington (CNN) -- With the health care summit showing no sign of getting either side to budge, lawmakers are staking out positions in the battle many believe is imminent: a presidential effort to push legislation through without Republican support. ...


With or Without Republicans, Democrats Move Forward With Health Care Overhaul

ABC News


Pelosi 'Confident' On Health Overhaul Vote Through Reconciliation Process

Kaiser Health News


Pelosi Says Dems Will Need 'Courage' to Pass Healthcare Reform

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IFAwebnews.com -msnbc.com


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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Rescuers Search For Survivors After Chile Quake - Voice of America


Telegraph.co.uk


Rescuers Search For Survivors After Chile Quake

Voice of America


Photo: AP Rescue workers are tearing through the rubble in search of survivors in Chile Sunday, a day after a massive earthquake shattered the country's central region. The 8.8 magnitude quake struck the South American country Saturday in the early ...


Rescuers dig for Chile quake survivors; looting erupts

Reuters


Jittery Chileans awake to more aftershocks

CNN International


Chile counts cost of earthquake as tsunami fears ease

BBC News


Washington Post -The Guardian -Ha'aretz


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