Los Angeles Times | 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. ... Scott Brown on healthcare reform: whole plan should be scrapped Sen.-elect Brown says he supports abortion rights Family link is found between Obama and Scott Brown |
Sunday, January 31, 2010
A 'Scott Brown Republican' is pro-choice, anti-tax - USA Today
Friday, January 29, 2010
Off Script, Obama and the GOP Vent Politely - New York Times
Reuters | Off Script, Obama and the GOP Vent Politely New York Times BALTIMORE â€" President Obama denied he was a Bolshevik, the Republicans denied they were obstructionists and both sides denied they were to blame for the toxic atmosphere clouding the nation's political leadership. ... Obama, Republicans Spar at House GOP Event |
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
Obama's latest speech seen by 48 million Americans - Reuters
USA Today | Obama's latest speech seen by 48 million Americans Reuters LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's television ratings may be the latest indication that his popularity is slipping, despite his move to push job creation to the top of his policy agenda. Just over 48 million Americans tuned in to the ... GOP Slams State of the Union Address for Little Attention to National Security Campus weighs in on State of the Union Sullen Republicans Sit Through Obama Stand-Up: Margaret Carlson |
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
AP Sources: Obama to Seek Freeze on Part of Budget - ABC News
Boston Globe | AP Sources: Obama to Seek Freeze on Part of Budget ABC News AP President Barack Obama announces economic initiatives for struggling middle class families, Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building across from the White House in Washington. ... Obama to seek spending freeze, more aid to middle class Obama to seek spending freeze The Big Chill: Obama's Spending Freeze |
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Monday, January 25, 2010
Britons feared dead in Ethiopian Airlines plane crash - BBC News
Reuters | Britons feared dead in Ethiopian Airlines plane crash BBC News Two Britons are feared dead after an Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed shortly after take-off from the Lebanese capital Beirut. The Boeing 737 bound for Addis Ababa in Ethiopia fell into the Mediterranean in a b » |
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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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Saturday, January 23, 2010
Democrats hope to recover from a lousy week - Washington Post
Globe and Mail | Democrats hope to recover from a lousy week Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- A one-two punch of bad news suddenly has Democrats facing an election year with campaign finance rules that favor Republicans and a Senate that can block Democratic initiatives. Democrats already were bracing for ... Differing strategies on health care considered GOP candidates latch on to Scott Brown Brown Victory Gives Republicans Second Wind on Capitol Hill, Campaign Trail |
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Court opens up election spending - Baltimore Sun
CBC.ca | Court opens up election spending Baltimore Sun WASHINGTON - - The Supreme Court overturned a century-old restriction on corporations using their money to sway federal elections Thursday and ruled companies have a free-speech right to spend as much as they wish ... Justices shift campaign-finance rules | Philadelphia Inquirer | 01/22/2010 Supreme Court: Corporations, unions free to fund campaigns High Court kills limit on firms' campaign funds |
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
House Dems largely reject idea of passing Senate health care bill - CNN
Reuters | House Dems largely reject idea of passing Senate health care bill CNN Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-New York, says he doesn't believe there would be enough House votes to pass the Senate's health care bill. Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Michigan: "The Senate bill is a nonstarter for most members" Washington (CNN) -- Despite knowing ... Brown Win Forces Democrats to Re-Evaluate Health Care Reform Game Plan Obamacare's Massachusetts Defeat NEWSMAKER-New US senator drives pick-up truck to victory |
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Monday, January 18, 2010
MLK Jr. Day's focus: Service, progress - USA Today
New York Daily News | MLK Jr. Day's focus: Service, progress USA Today By Brian Peterson, The (Minneapolis) Star Tribune, via AP By Larry Copeland, USA TODAY ATLANTA â€" Those who wish to see Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideals live on must hold President Obama accountable on helping "the least of these," which was at the ... A March to keep King's dream alive Salisbury celebrates Dr. King Prayer breakfast attendees urged to honor King with service |
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
Quake victims seek comfort in prayers - Los Angeles Times
The Hindu | Quake victims seek comfort in prayers Los Angeles Times With churches in ruins, many hold prayers in the streets, as priests offer solace and courage. Aid efforts pick up, reaching deeper into the city, as US troops coordinate, with an eye on security. US soldiers are distributing food and water to Haitians ... Americans open hearts to help Haitians after earthquake Many Haitians' religious faith unshaken by earthquake Rescues Beat Dimming Odds in Haiti |
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Saturday, January 16, 2010
Frictions between nations rise over struggle of getting aid to Haiti - Washington Post
The Guardian | Frictions between nations rise over struggle of getting aid to Haiti Washington Post Haiti was rocked on Jan. 12 by the largest earthquake ever recorded in the area. The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 and was centered about 10 miles west of Port-au-Prince. By Mary Beth Sheridan and Michael E. Ruane PORT-AU-PRINCE, ... US troops hand out meals as Haiti relief effort takes shape Haiti doctors work to remove damaged limbs Desperate Haitians swamp aid efforts |
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Outside Port-au-Prince, 'towns are absolutely destroyed' - CNN International
The Hindu | Outside Port-au-Prince, 'towns are absolutely destroyed' CNN International Attention has focused on Port-au-Prince since the quake, but in towns such as Jacmel, the damage is extensive. (CNN) -- Jacmel was the artsy town Kathryn Bolles would travel to on weekends, a respite from the bustle of Haiti's ... Looters roam Haiti streets as US troops pour in Desperate Americans wait and plead to exit Haiti Time Running Out on Haiti Survivors |
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Bank tax proposal doesn't hurt stocks - USA Today
CBS News | Bank tax proposal doesn't hurt stocks USA Today Investors on Thursday largely brushed off the White House's proposal to hit big banks with about $90 billion in fees over 10 years to help cover costs of stabilizing the financial system. Shares of most major banks, ... Lawmakers agree to scale back tax on health insurance plans Obama, unions agree on healthcare tax Democrats, Unions Make Health-Tax Deal |
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Panic, Looting and Triage After Major Haiti Quake - New York Times
Reuters | Panic, Looting and Triage After Major Haiti Quake New York Times By AP PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- The tiny bodies of children lay in piles next to the ruins of their collapsed school. Survivors wandered the streets, their stunned faces covered by white dust and the blood of open wounds. ... In Haiti, tragedy, a way of life, is redefined 'Miracle' Aussies dug their way out of quake rubble Earthquake crushes thousands of buildings in Haiti |
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Factbox: Key facts on talk show host Jay Leno - Reuters
Globe and Mail | Factbox: Key facts on talk show host Jay Leno Reuters * Born in New Rochelle, New York, on April 28, 1950, Leno is married and has no children. * Took over as fourth host of "The Tonight Show" in 1992, when Johnny Carson retired after a three-decade stint. * Beat David Letterman for the coveted job and ... David Letterman Jumps into Late-Night Fray Conan O'Brien: Where does he go from here? Letterman: Obama Should "Appoint a Replacement" for Conan O'Brien |
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Republicans Reject Reid's Forgive-and-Forget Approach - FOXNews
Sydney Morning Herald | Republicans Reject Reid's Forgive-and-Forget Approach FOXNews Republicans are not accepting Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's forgive-and-forget approach, after he was quoted describing Barack Obama as "light-skinned" with "no Negro dialect" unless he wants one. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid gestures during ... Reid's political future up in the air after 'Negro' comment? Harry Reid is no Trent Lott, White House says Kyl c » |
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
Reid No Stranger to Poor Word Choice - FOXNews
The Hindu | Reid No Stranger to Poor Word Choice FOXNews Harry Reid is on an apology tour to African American leaders and Democrats in Washington after describing candidate Barack Obama as "light-skinned" with "no Negro dialect unless he wanted to have one," but it's not the Senate majority leader's first ... Democrat resists c » |
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Zazi associate charged in New York bomb plot - Reuters
Boston Globe | Zazi associate charged in New York bomb plot Reuters NEW YORK, Jan 9 (Reuters) - A former high school classmate of a man accused of plotting an al Qaeda-inspired bomb attack in New York pleaded not guilty on Saturday to charges of murder conspiracy and receiving training by a terrorist organization. ... Bosnian in terror probe pleads not guilty to murder charge Queens Man Is Charged In Terror Case 'NY bomb plotter' denies charges |
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Friday, January 8, 2010
Nigerian Arraigned in Bomb Attempt - New York Times
CBC.ca | Nigerian Arraigned in Bomb Attempt New York Times The 23-year-old Nigerian man accused of trying to bomb a Northwest flight on Christmas Day was arraigned in a Detroit courtroom on Friday. He said little during the hearing, and stood mute while his lawyers entered a plea of not guilty ... 'Not guilty' plea in Detroit plane bomb case 'US plane bomber' pleads not guilty Christmas Day airline bomb suspect arrives in court |
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Groups Praise Colo. Governor's Conservation Work - ABC News
Hillsboro Argus - OregonLive.com | Groups Praise Colo. Governor's Conservation Work ABC News AP Supporters of Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter's successful overhaul of the state's oil and gas regulations hope his decision not to seek re-election won't mean the rollback of the protections for wildlife and the environment. ... Salazar won't run for Colo. governor Opportunity at Home C » |
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
C-SPAN: Health Care Talks Should Be Televised - ABC News
Reuters | C-SPAN: Health Care Talks Should Be Televised ABC News AP The C-SPAN television network is c » |
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