CBC.ca | Risk of offshore drilling is clear; payoff isn't San Jose Mercury News FILE - In this file photo taken Aug. 19, 2008, the Chevron Genesis Oil Rig Platform is seen in the Gulf of Mexico near New Orleans, La. Reversing a ban on oil drilling off most US shores, President Barack Obama on ... Risk Is Clear in Drilling; Payoff Isn't Obama drilling plan spares South Florida In Virginia, mixed reaction to decision to » |
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Risk of offshore drilling is clear; payoff isn't - San Jose Mercury News
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Obama to permit oil exploration off Virginia coast - Reuters
Reuters | Obama to permit oil exploration off Virginia coast Reuters WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is to announce on Wednesday a plan to permit exploration for oil and natural gas off the coast of Virginia as a way to create jobs and reduce US dependence on foreign oil. ... Obama to unveil offshore drilling plans for oil, natural gas Obama to Propose More Oil Drilling in Gulf |
Monday, March 29, 2010
Suicide bomber hit station next to Russia's top security agency - Washington Post
The Hindu | Suicide bomber hit station next to Russia's top security agency Washington Post The twin suicide bombings that killed at least 38 people in Moscow's crowded subway system on Monday included an attack on a station just steps away from the headquarters of Russia's premier security service. ... Blasts Revive Russians' Fear of Female Bombers Russia Faces Continuing Problems in the Northern Caucasus 'Black Widows' suspected of Moscow Metro bombings that killed 38 |
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Obama Bypasses Senate Process, Filling 15 Posts - New York Times
CNN | Obama Bypasses Senate Process, Filling 15 Posts New York Times WASHINGTON â€" President Obama, making a muscular show of his executive authority just one day after Congress left for spring recess, said Saturday that he would bypass the Senate and inst » |
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Congress approves final changes to health plan - Los Angeles Times
Globe and Mail | Congress approves final changes to health plan Los Angeles Times Democrats overcome GOP efforts to derail the overhaul. Obama is expected to sign the bill in the next few days. By Noam N. Levey Reporting from Washington - After a final surge to overcome Republican opposition, congressional Democrats approved the ... House Approves Final Health Care Measure House Passes Final Health Care Reconciliation Bill in 220-207 Vote House sends historic health care reform bill to President Obama for second ... |
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
United States and Russia reach nuclear-arms deal - Washington Post
Reuters | United States and Russia reach nuclear-arms deal Washington Post The United States and Russia have reached a deal on their most extensive nuclear arms-control agreement in nearly two decades, the Kremlin announced Wednesday. The pact appeared to represent President Obama's ... US, Russia agree to slash nuclear arsenals White House: US, Russia Very Close to Nuclear Treaty Nuclear weapons reduction: US, Russia close to announcing deal |
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
In the Process, Pushing Back At Inequality - New York Times
The Hindu | In the Process, Pushing Back At Inequality New York Times For » |
Monday, March 22, 2010
Health-care vote looms as big issue for November elections - Washington Post
CBC.ca | Health-care vote looms as big issue for November elections Washington Post President Obama scheduled a Tuesday White House signing ceremony for landmark health-care legislation that passed the House on Sunday, as Democrats and Republicans began shifting their focus to November elections that seem certain to become ... From pushing healthcare overhaul, Obama shifts to selling it Parties Joust Over Next Steps on Health |
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Media Notes: Journalism's slide into health-debate weariness - Washington Post
Reuters | Media Notes: Journalism's slide into health-debate weariness Washington Post As House members spent Sunday droning on while heading toward final approval of President Obama's health-care bill, the end was in sight for journalists who have been chained to this complicated, arcane, often tedious story for 14 long ... Procedural vote indicates healthcare bill has the backing it needs House heads toward historic vote on health care Obama abortion order lures votes,riles Republicans |
Saturday, March 20, 2010
The Long Road Back - New York Times
Washington Post | The Long Road Back New York Times Charles Dharapak/AP PRESIDENT OBAMA “We are this close to the summit of the mountain. We need to try one more time.†The president has told associates that health care will be his legacy. ... 'Do It for the American People': Obama C » |
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Friday, March 19, 2010
On Eve of Healthcare Vote, Democrats Fight Brushfires but Remain Confident - Los Angeles Times
Reuters | On Eve of Healthcare Vote, Democrats Fight Brushfires but Remain Confident Los Angeles Times With the clock ticking down to Sunday's votes on the $940 billion healthcare package, President Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) labored Friday to sustain their momentum in the face of continuing dissent in Democratic ranks over abortion ... Health-Bill Horse Trading |
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
An up-or-down vote - Los Angeles Times
FOXNews (blog) | An up-or-down vote Los Angeles Times Opponents of comprehensive healthcare reform have achieved something remarkable, if not necessarily admirable: Having stopped the legislation from being considered and passed in the usual fashion, Republicans have now ginned up a debate over the ... Democrats Hunt Votes for Deal on Health |
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Why Iran smiles on Jerusalem clashes - Christian Science Monitor
The Guardian | Why Iran smiles on Jerusalem clashes Christian Science Monitor The Jerusalem clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians that injured more than 100 today, together with an unfolding crisis between the US and Israel, give beleaguered Iran an opportunity to boost its clout. Iran is closely watching the Jerusalem ... More than 100 injured in 'Day of Rage' Israeli-Palestinian clashes Jerusalem's flickering tinder-box US, Israel try to back away from the brink |
Monday, March 15, 2010
Killing Of Americans Pressures Mexico In Drug War - New York Times
Reuters | Killing Of Americans Pressures Mexico In Drug War New York Times By REUTERS CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Reuters) - The killing of three people linked to the US consulate in Mexico's bloodiest drug war hotspot has thrown President Felipe Calderon a major test as he heads to this border city on Tuesday to try to contain ... US sends FBI agents to investigate Mexico killings FBI Helps Mexico Probe Killings |
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Kansas, Kentucky, Duke, Syracuse earn No. 1 seeds for NCAA tourney - SI.com
msnbc.com | Kansas, Kentucky, Duke, Syracuse earn No. 1 seeds for NCAA tourney SI.com No. 1 Kansas, seeking its second national championship in three years, won the Big 12 tournament on Saturday by beating Kansas State and enters the tournament at 32-2. The Jayhawks are a No. 1 seed for the third time in four ... Kansas Jayhawks unanimous No. 1 in final coaches' poll Kansas earns over » |
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
Obama proposes overhaul of education system, No Child Left Behind - Los Angeles Times
Kansas City Star | Obama proposes overhaul of education system, No Child Left Behind Los Angeles Times The president, in his weekly address, says he'll send a blueprint to Congress next week to give high school grads 'the best chance to succeed' glob » |
Friday, March 12, 2010
Democrats Planning for Health Bill Vote Next Week - New York Times
New York Times (blog) | Democrats Planning for Health Bill Vote Next Week New York Times WASHINGTON â€" The White House and Congressional leaders put Democrats on notice Friday that they would push ahead next week toward climactic votes on the health care legislation, as President Obama delayed a foreign ... With student loan bill on verge of vote, new priorities in education funding Panel on President Pushing Lawmakers to Pass Reform as Soon as Possible A look at Democrats' health care overhaul |
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
NY AG Cuomo removes himself from governor probe - Reuters
Washington Post | NY AG Cuomo removes himself from governor probe Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on Thursday said he "removed himself" from two ethics probes of state Governor David Paterson. Cuomo, who is expected to run for governor, named Judith Kaye, the state's former top judge, ... Cuomo Will Recuse Himself From Paterson Investigations NY attorney general recuses self in Paterson probe Cuomo recuses himself from Paterson probes |
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
White House continues to slam insurers - CNN
Reuters | White House continues to slam insurers CNN Washington (CNN) -- President Obama is set to turn up the heat on private health insurers again Wednesday, taking his increasingly populist health care overhaul pitch on the road to the political battleground state of Missouri. ... Obama takes health care overhaul push to Missouri US health secretary piles pressure on insurers Graves urges Obama to rethink health reform |
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Biden pledges US commitment to Israeli security - Los Angeles Times
CBC.ca | Biden pledges US commitment to Israeli security Los Angeles Times But the vice president also condemns Israel's announcement of new construction in East Jerusalem, saying it 'undermines the trust we need right now' as peace talks are set to begin. By Paul Richter Reporting from Jerusalem - Vice President Joe Biden on ... Biden: East Jerusalem plan undermines peace talks Israel announces 1600 new homes as Joe Biden starts peace talks New wrinkle in Joe Biden agenda: 1600 units in Israeli settlement |
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Monday, March 8, 2010
President Obama Pushes Congress to Pass Health Care Reform - ABC News
Globe and Mail | President Obama Pushes Congress to Pass Health Care Reform ABC News At a campaign-like r » |
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Sunday, March 7, 2010
Millions of Iraqis defy bomb and rocket attacks to vote - Times Online
Reuters | Millions of Iraqis defy bomb and rocket attacks to vote Times Online Millions of Iraqis braved a wave of violent attacks today to vote in an election seen as a crucial test of the country's fledgeling and fragile democracy less than six months before United States combat troops leave the country. ... Obama keeps troop withdrawal plan after Iraq poll Obama c » |
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