New York Times (blog) | Sunday Take: The theater in the meeting between Obama and House Republicans Washington Post Friday's encounter between President Obama and House Republicans proved to be riveting political theater. The question is whether it will be remembered as a moment that began to ease the tensions between the two parties -- or an asterisk in ... State budget, taxes likely to remain top issues Republicans to tie President Obama to Democratic candidates Iowa congressmen re-evaluate strategy as landscape shifts |
Sunday, January 31, 2010
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Obama, Republicans clash in unusual session - Reuters
Reuters | Obama, Republicans clash in unusual session Reuters BALTIMORE, Jan 29 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday engaged in a rare face-to-face showdown with Republican critics and testily accused them of trying to block his policies while urging them to "join with me" ... Obama, Republicans Spar at GOP Event |
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Obama Returning to Familiar Themes in State of the Union, With Goals Unmet - FOXNews
Washington Post | Obama Returning to Familiar Themes in State of the Union, With Goals Unmet FOXNews President Obama is expected to wrap his first official State of the Union address around the theme of jobs creation and economic recovery, c » |
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Monday, January 25, 2010
Obama to seek spending freeze to trim deficits - San Jose Mercury News
MSN Philippines News | Obama to seek spending freeze to trim deficits San Jose Mercury News WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: (AFP OUT) US President Barack Obama (R) and speaks with Vice President Joe Biden as they make a statement following a meeting of the Middle Class Task Force at the White House January 25, 2010 in Washington, ... Analyst view: Obama to seek 3-year freeze on domestic spending Obama wants to freeze discretionary spending for 3 years A rundown of Obama's proposals |
Sunday, January 24, 2010
McCain Nudges Obama Toward His Party's Health Plans - New York Times
Telegraph.co.uk (blog) | McCain Nudges Obama Toward His Party's Health Plans New York Times In the wake of a political setback for national health care legislation, Senator John McCain, the losing candidate in the last presidential election, advised his victorious 2008 adversary on Sunday that the way to get meaningful ... Lessons learned from Brown's victory |
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Saturday, January 23, 2010
Late spending frenzy fueled Senate race - Boston Globe
The Guardian | 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
Celebrities Go Low-Key, and Sometimes Nameless, in Haiti Telethon - New York Times
Globe and Mail | Celebrities Go Low-Key, and Sometimes Nameless, in Haiti Telethon New York Times George Clooney is the un-Jerry Lewis of celebrity telethons. The star-studded fund-raiser he organized for victims of the Haiti earthquake on Friday was a study in carefully muted star power. More than 100 of the most famous actors and music stars in ... 'Hope For Haiti Now' Is Part Of George Clooney's History Of Giving Clooney Running the Largest Celeb C » |
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Supreme Court rules corporations can spend on campaign ads - San Jose Mercury News
CNN International | Supreme Court rules corporations can spend on campaign ads San Jose Mercury News WASHINGTON â€" Overturning a century-old restriction, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday that corporations may spend as much as they want to sway voters in federal elections. In a landmark 5-4 decision, the court's conservative bloc said ... Justice Stevens speaks of past, high court shift Supreme Court OKs unlimited corporate spending on elections Supreme Court rejects limits on corporate spending on political campaigns |
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
After Massachusetts loss, Democrats vow to focus on economy, jobs - Washington Post
CBC.ca | After Massachusetts loss, Democrats vow to focus on economy, jobs Washington Post White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says Republican Scott Brown's stunning Massachusetts Senate victory shook the power balance in Washington. (Jan. 20) By Dan Balz and Paul Kane A day after their embarrassing loss in Massachusetts, ... Both Parties Seek Ways to Channel Populist Ire Obama urges lawmakers "coalesce" on healthcare deal Obama Retreats on Health |
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Polls Close in Competitive Massachusetts Senate Race - FOXNews
Telegraph.co.uk | Polls Close in Competitive Massachusetts Senate Race FOXNews Polls have closed in the Massachusetts special election, an unexpectedly competitive contest that could have significant implications for President Obama's agenda in Washington. Democrat Martha Coakley, left, and Republican Scott Brown are in a tight ... Centrist, and Yet Not Unified Big turnout for crucial Massachusetts Senate election Independent Voters Abandon Democrats |
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Monday, January 18, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Volunteer 'army' to answer the call on Martin Luther King Day - San Jose Mercury News
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Saturday, January 16, 2010
Clinton assures Haitians US help will continue - Washington Post
CBC.ca | Clinton assures Haitians US help will continue Washington Post PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton assured Haiti's quake-ravaged people on Saturday the United States would work with their government to ensure the country emerges "stronger and better" after this week's disaster. ... Hillary Clinton meets with Haiti leader after arrival Clinton visits quake-hit Haitians A Presidential Triple Plea for Haiti Fund |
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Friday, January 15, 2010
With a Last Name Like Kennedy, Libertarian Could Be Spoiler in Massachusetts - FOXNews
The Guardian | With a Last Name Like Kennedy, Libertarian Could Be Spoiler in Massachusetts FOXNews The libertarian candidate in Tuesday's special election for the late Ted Kennedy's Senate seat is named Joe Kennedy, raising the possibility that some confused voters may pull the lever for a man they don't support. ... Obama said to eye Massachusetts campaign visit [Update] Health stocks may rise if GOP wins in Massachusetts GOP hopes for Massachusetts Senate upset |
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Haiti earthquake death toll 'may be 50000' - BBC News
CBC.ca | Haiti earthquake death toll 'may be 50000' BBC News The Red Cross estimates 45000-50000 people have died in Haiti's devastating earthquake, as rescue teams race against time to find survivors. The US is sending up to 3500 troops and 2200 marines but correspondents say aid is so far only trickling in. ... Area Haitians begin to learn fate of loved ones Full Picture of Haiti Devastation Emerges as International Aid is Mobilized Time running out as aid fails to reach Haiti |
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
100000 feared dead after Haiti quake - ABC Online
The Hindu | 100000 feared dead after Haiti quake ABC Online Bodies are being piled up on the streets of Haiti's capital as the country's Prime Minister estimates 100000 people might have died in yesterday's earthquake. People have pulled bodies from collapsed homes, ... US Spearheads Global Response to Haiti Earthquake Haiti earthquake: 'Thousands poured out, crying and carrying bodies' Haitians in U.S. wait for news and worry |
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
McCain complains of 'double standard' for Reid - CNN
Reuters | McCain complains of 'double standard' for Reid CNN Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says prominent African-American officials have c » |
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Paterson: Reid's comments on Obama 'reprehensible' - Albany Times Union
ABC News | Paterson: Reid's comments on Obama 'reprehensible' Albany Times Union ALBANY -- David Paterson said remarks about Barack Obama attributed to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., in a newly published book are "reprehensible," but Reid should not have to resign his leadership ... AP Interview: Holder Defends Reid More Dems Defend Reid After 'Negro' Quip Black leaders accept US senator's apology for race remark |
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
Harry Reid taking heat for Obama remarks - USA Today
BBC News | Harry Reid taking heat for Obama remarks USA Today The Senate Democratic leader --already looking at a tough re-election bid in Nevada -- faces Republican c » |
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Saturday, January 9, 2010
Obama Tries to Turn Focus to Jobs, if Other Events Allow - New York Times
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Friday, January 8, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Analysis: Dodd Retirement May Help Banking Bill - ABC News
Reuters | Analysis: Dodd Retirement May Help Banking Bill ABC News AP Freed from his liberal base and moneyed donors, Sen. Chris Dodd can now cast himself as the honest broker in negotiations over a massive W » |
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Sen. Dodd set to announce retirement - msnbc.com
Washington Post | Sen. Dodd set to announce retirement msnbc.com AP AP WASHINGTON - Sen. Christopher Dodd, a five-term Democrat whose political stock began f » |
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Authorities make arrest in deadly Mass. fire - Washington Post
NECN | Authorities make arrest in deadly Mass. fire Washington Post AP NORTHAMPTON, Mass. -- Authorities have made an arrest in connection with a fire in Northampton that claimed the life of an elderly man and his son. District Attorney Elizabeth Scheibel (SHY'-buhl) said in a statement that 25-year-old Anthony P. Baye ... Northampton Police make arrest in deadly string of arson fires Arrest made in deadly Mass. fires Arrest in deadly Northampton arson |
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