Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Senate Sets Christmas Eve Vote on US Debt Limit - New York Times


Globe and Mail


Senate Sets Christmas Eve Vote on US Debt Limit

New York Times


By REUTERS The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US Senate on Tuesday set a Christmas Eve vote on final congressional approval of a bill ...


Obama and health care: Not if, but when

USA Today


Senate Republicans agree to earlier health-care vote

Kansas City Star


Senate Health, Debt-Ceiling Votes Set for Thursday

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Monday, December 21, 2009

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Alicia Silverstone: I Hope Brittany Murphy Is at Peace - People Magazine


CBC.ca


Alicia Silverstone: I Hope Brittany Murphy Is at Peace

People Magazine


Clueless brought them together and made them both stars, as audiences were charmed by Alicia Silverstone's pretty popular girl Cher bringing transfer student Tai, played by Brittany Murphy, under her wing. "I always felt connected to her as we shared a ...


Actress Brittany Murphy dies at 32

Washington Post


Brittany Murphy dead at 32

Entertainment Weekly


Actress Brittany Murphy Dead at 32

BuddyTV


Us Magazine -MiamiHerald.com -CNN International


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Saturday, December 19, 2009

Why has Congress set a Christmas deadline for healthcare reform? - Christian Science Monitor


Telegraph.co.uk


Why has Congress set a Christmas deadline for healthcare reform?

Christian Science Monitor


If the debacle of August's healthcare reform town h »

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Deal on abortion coverage not enough, Nebraska senator says - Washington Post


Telegraph.co.uk


Deal on abortion coverage not enough, Nebraska senator says

Washington Post


The most-closely-watched man in the Senate, Democrat Ben Nelson of Nebraska, on Thursday rejected a proposed compromise related to abortion coverage, but Democratic leaders said that they remain confident that the matter would be ...


Republicans increasingly are becoming congressional players

MiamiHerald.com


US Democrat rejects health bill compromise

Reuters


Health-Care Deadline Ch »

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Monday, December 14, 2009

Democrats Butt Heads on Health Care as They Plan Huddle With Obama - FOXNews


ABC News


Democrats Butt Heads on Health Care as They Plan Huddle With Obama

FOXNews


The entire Democratic Senate caucus is headed to the White House on Tuesday afternoon to talk health care with President Obama, just as the administration urges Majority Leader Harry Reid to cut a deal with Sen. Joe Lieberman, who is emerging as the ...


Joe Lieberman poses US Senate healthcare hurdle

Reuters


White House Denies Advocating Deal With US Sen Lieberman

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Sunday, December 13, 2009

Senate Passes Federal Spending Bill - New York Times


Reuters


Senate Passes Federal Spending Bill

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" The Senate on Sunday sent President Obama a $446.8 billion measure funding much of the federal government, leaving Congress free to try to sort out a remaining tangle of year-end business. The latest on President Obama, ...


Divided Democrats can't pass health bill

Reuters


Senate sends $1.1 trillion spending bill to Obama

The Associated Press


GOP: We're United Against Health Care Bill

CBS News


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Saturday, December 12, 2009

Gillette to Limit Role of Woods in Marketing - New York Times


Globe and Mail


Gillette to Limit Role of Woods in Marketing

New York Times


One day after Tiger Woods said he was taking an “indefinite break” from the PGA Tour to try to repair his marriage, Gillette became the first of his major sponsors to distance itself, saying it would limit his role in its marketing. ...


Two weeks that shattered the legend of Tiger Woods

The Associated Press


Woods Gone From Accenture Web Site; P&G Pulling Ads

Bloomberg


Nike: Tiger Woods Has Our "Full Support"

Us Magazine


USA Today -ESPN -CNN International


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Friday, December 11, 2009

Sweeping bank reform bill clears House - CNNMoney.com


Boston Globe


Sweeping bank reform bill clears House

CNNMoney.com


Measure, aimed at preventing another big financial crisis, imposes more oversight and creates consumer protection agency. By Jennifer Liberto, CNNMoney.com senior writer Rep. Barney Frank has shepherded the regulatory reform package along. ...


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Thursday, December 10, 2009

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Monday, December 7, 2009

Senate health care debate to focus on abortion - CNN


Reuters


Senate health care debate to focus on abortion

CNN


President Obama leaves after meeting with Senate Democrats to r »


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Saturday, December 5, 2009

Family Visits 'Disappointed, Upset' Amanda Knox in Jail After Conviction - ABC News


Sydney Morning Herald


Family Visits 'Disappointed, Upset' Amanda Knox in Jail After Conviction

ABC News


Amanda Knox is sitting in jail "extremely disappointed [and] upset" after being convicted of murdering her British roomate, Meredith Kercher, Knox's mother said after her family's jailhouse visit today. ...


Italy Verdict Draws Ire in the US

New York Times


Amanda Knox prosecutor: We had a strong case

CNN International


US Student Sentenced to 26 Years in Italy Murder

Voice of America


NECN -CafeSentido.com -Examiner.com


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Friday, December 4, 2009

Unexpected drop in jobless rate sparks optimism - The Associated Press


BBC News


Unexpected drop in jobless rate sparks optimism

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" A surprising drop in the unemployment rate and far fewer job losses last month cheered investors Friday and raised hopes for a sustained economic recovery. The rate unexpectedly fell to 10 percent, from 10.2 percent in October, ...


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Thursday, December 3, 2009

Senate casts 1st votes to overhaul health care - The Associated Press


ABC News


Senate casts 1st votes to overhaul health care

The Associated Press


WASHINGTON â€" Senators have voted to safeguard coverage of mammograms and preventive screening tests for women under any health care overhaul legislation. The 61-39 vote Thursday on an amendment by Democratic Sen. Barbara Mikulski of Maryland and ...


Senate Approves Plan to Boost Mammogram Testing

Bloomberg


Senate takes first votes on health care

USA Today


Senate Passes Women's Health Amendment

New York Times


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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Pakistan officials wary of Obama's strategy for Afghanistan - Washington Post


Telegraph.co.uk


Pakistan officials wary of Obama's strategy for Afghanistan

Washington Post


The president speaks to the current economic climate and commits to addressing the costs of the new approach "openly and honestly." Our interactive timeline shows the major events of the war, comments about the war from President Obama and the ...


President Obama's Secret: Only 100 al-Qaeda Now in Afghanistan

ABC News


Afghan president pledges to support US war plan

Los Angeles Times


Pakistan a key factor in US Afghan policy

CNN


Voice of America -Bloomberg -Christian Science Monitor


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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Obama wants Afghan war over in 3 years, officials say - CNN International


Telegraph.co.uk


Obama wants Afghan war over in 3 years, officials say

CNN International


Join the best political team on television for "Decision: Afghanistan" live on CNN.com, CNN TV and your iPhone on Tuesday night starting at 7 ET. President Obama's address begins at 8 ET. Washington (CNN) -- President Obama intends to conclude the ...


Obama to Outline Plan to Send 30000 Troops to Afghanistan Over Six Months

FOXNews


Obama's Troop Increase Means He 'Owns' Afghan War

Bloomberg


Obama to send 30000 more US troops to Afghanistan

Los Angeles Times


Xinhua -Atlantic Online -The Associated Press


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