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
Sunday Take: The theater in the meeting between Obama and House Republicans - Washington Post
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 |
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
Reuters | 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 ... Democrats Will Regroup Before Trying to Salvage Health Overhaul Mass. Voters to Washington: Now Play Nice Lessons learned from Brown's victory |
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Saturday, January 23, 2010
Late spending frenzy fueled Senate race - Boston Globe
Globe and Mail | 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 » |
Friday, January 22, 2010
Celebrities Go Low-Key, and Sometimes Nameless, in Haiti Telethon - New York Times
BBC News | 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 » |
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Supreme Court OKs unlimited corporate spending on elections - Los Angeles Times
CNN | Supreme Court OKs unlimited corporate spending on elections Los Angeles Times The justices overturn a century of US electoral law by a 5-4 vote. Millions of extra dollars are expected to start flowing from big business to Republican candidates. By David G. Savage Reporting from Washington - Overturning a century-old restriction, ... Supreme Court rejects limits on corporate spending on political campaigns Big Donors Plan Boost in Campaign Spending |
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
After Massachusetts loss, Democrats vow to focus on economy, jobs - Washington Post
Globe and Mail | 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, ... Obama urges lawmakers "coalesce" on healthcare deal Obama Retreats on Health |
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Polls Close in Competitive Massachusetts Senate Race - FOXNews
Reuters | 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 ... Big turnout for crucial Massachusetts Senate election Independent Voters Abandon Democrats |
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Monday, January 18, 2010
Aid to Haiti Speeds Up, But Delays Mar Effort - Wall Street Journal
CBC.ca | Aid to Haiti Speeds Up, But Delays Mar Effort W » |
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Hillary Clinton meets with Haiti leader after arrival - CNN International
The Guardian | Hillary Clinton meets with Haiti leader after arrival CNN International Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) -- US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in quake-battered Haiti on Saturday afternoon and immediately went into meetings with officials there. Clinton warmly greeted Haitian President Rene Preval outside a tent at ... Frantic race against time to get clean water to Haiti quake survivors Obama throws full military might into aid effort A Presidential Triple Plea for Haiti Fund |
Friday, January 15, 2010
With a Last Name Like Kennedy, Libertarian Could Be Spoiler in Massachusetts - FOXNews
Times Online | 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 Biden enters Massachusetts Senate fray |
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Area Haitians begin to learn fate of loved ones - Washington Post
CBC.ca | Area Haitians begin to learn fate of loved ones Washington Post A search and rescue team from Fairfax, Virginia, is on the ground in quake-stricken Haiti, helping in the search for survivors and victims. The team, along with their dogs, have been at the site of the UN headquarters in Haiti. ... Haiti begins to see emergency aid from abroad Bottleneck paralyses Haiti relief efforts Full Picture of Haiti Devastation Emerges as International Aid is Mobilized |
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
The geology underlying the devastating Haiti earthquake - Christian Science Monitor
Globe and Mail | The geology underlying the devastating Haiti earthquake Christian Science Monitor The same earthquake fault that lies under Haiti also runs through the Dominican Republic. Geologists warn that the Haiti quake â€" at the Enriquilla-Plantain Garden Fault â€" may have added strain elsewhere and more quakes are possible. ... Hundreds of thousands may have died in Haiti quake, PM says Haitians in U.S. wait for news and worry Devastation Hampers Earthquake Relief Effort in Haiti |
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
McCain complains of 'double standard' for Reid - CNN
Telegraph.co.uk | 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
AP Interview: Holder Defends Reid - New York Times
Globe and Mail | AP Interview: Holder Defends Reid New York Times By AP The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Eric Holder, the nation's first black attorney general, defended Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on ... Black leaders accept US senator's apology for race remark Intriguing people for January 11, 2010 Why Harry Reid Is Just Not the Trent Lott of 2010 |
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
Harry Reid taking heat for Obama remarks - USA Today
Reuters | 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 » |
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
INSTANT VIEW: US nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly fell in Dec - Reuters
CBC.ca | INSTANT VIEW: US nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly fell in Dec Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - US employers unexpectedly cut 85000 jobs in December, government data showed on Friday, cooling optimism on the labor market's recovery and keeping pressure on President Barack Obama. KEY POINTS: * The Labor Department said ... Economy loses 85K jobs in Dec., unemployment rate stays pat at 10 percent Payrolls in US Drop 85000, with Jobless Rate at 10% US jobless rate flat at 10% |
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
Obama to Give Latest on Attempted Bombing - New York Times
Washington Post | Obama to Give Latest on Attempted Bombing New York Times By AP The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama will give another update on the security review into the attempted Christmas ... No pass for Obama on terrorist US to Release Report on Failed Airplane Bomb Plot Obama not done with f » |
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Banking chief Dodd to leave US Senate-sources - Reuters
Kansas City Star | Banking chief Dodd to leave US Senate-sources Reuters WASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - US Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd will announce on Wednesday he will not seek re-election in November, two senior Democratic party aides said. The news, coupled with another Democrat's ... Departure of ND senator unsettle Senate Democrats Democratic Sens. Christopher Dodd and Byron Dorgan to retire Dorgan - and maybe Dodd - won't run |
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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 Report: Northhampton man arrested in fatal arson case |
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