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Sen. Reid’s family injured in car accident – Reuters
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Sen. Reid's family injured in car accidentReutersSenate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) listens to remarks after the US Senate approved President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul on Capitol Hill in Washington, December 24, 2009. WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The wife and daughter of Senate Majority …Harry Reid's wife, daughter hurt in car accidentLos Angeles Times
Sen. Reid's wife [...]
Senators give Obama bipartisan plan on immigration – Los Angeles Times
Senators give Obama bipartisan plan on immigrationLos Angeles TimesReporting from Washington – A pair of influential senators presented President Obama with a three-page blueprint for a bipartisan agreement to overhaul the nation's immigration system, but the proposal's viability is threatened by …Obama 'Fully Committed' to Revising Immigration LawsWall Street Journal
Obama Links Immigration Overhaul in 2010 [...]
Democrats move toward grouping health reform with student-aid bill – Washington Post
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Democrats move toward grouping health reform with student-aid billWashington PostDemocratic leaders said Thursday that they were increasingly inclined to release a final health-care bill that could accomplish two of President Obama's top domestic priorities: guaranteeing coverage to 30 million …Democrats Struggle to Finish Health BillNew York Times
Democrats Edge Nearer Agreement on Final Healthcare Package, but [...]
California: Pledge of Allegiance Is Ruled Constitutional – New York Times
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California: Pledge of Allegiance Is Ruled ConstitutionalNew York TimesA federal appeals court panel ruled on Thursday that the Pledge of Allegiance does not violate constitutional rules separating church and state. The opinion, written by Judge Carlos T. Bea, stated that “the phrase 'one Nation under …Fed. appeals court upholds 'under God' in pledgeThe Associated [...]
Obama’s ambitious export plan may rekindle free-trade battle – Washington Post
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Obama's ambitious export plan may rekindle free-trade battleWashington PostUS exports declined last year as the world economy slowed, falling to $1.5 trillion from a peak of more than $1.8 trillion in 2008. (Jim R. Bounds/bloomberg) By Howard Schneider President Obama unveiled plans Thursday to double US exports over the next …Obama Outlines Drive To [...]
Chile swears in new president amid strong quake aftershocks – Xinhua
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Chile swears in new president amid strong quake aftershocksXinhuaSANTIAGO, March 11 (Xinhua) — Chile's new billionaire President Sebastian Pinera was sworn in on Thursday, as strong aftershocks complicated relief efforts on the 8.8-magnitude quake. President Michelle Bachelet placed the presidential sash on …Strong quakes torment Chile as president sworn inThe Associated Press
Chile lifts [...]
Democrats seek healthcare consensus – Los Angeles Times
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Democrats seek healthcare consensusLos Angeles TimesReporting from Washington – Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill worked throughout the day Thursday seeking intraparty agreements over abortion, federal insurance subsidies and other issues in a healthcare package they …Democrats Struggle to Finish Health BillNew York Times
Student loan overhaul seems likely to join Senate health-care billWashington PostDems Dealt Blow [...]
Fed. appeals court upholds ‘under God’ in pledge – The Associated Press
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Fed. appeals court upholds 'under God' in pledgeThe Associated PressSAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court upheld the use of the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance and "In God We Trust" on US currency, rejecting arguments Thursday that the phrases violate the separation of church and state. …Court clears reciting of [...]
Democrats Struggle to Finish Health Bill – New York Times
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Democrats Struggle to Finish Health BillNew York TimesWASHINGTON — House and Senate Democratic leaders struggled Thursday to stitch together pieces of a final health care bill as rank-and-file Democrats demanded more information about the contents of the bill and …Health Care Endgame: Obama, Dems Duel Over DeadlineABC News
Democrats aim to include student aid in health [...]
Aftershocks a reality check for Chilean President Sebastián Piñera – Washington Post
Globe and Mail
Aftershocks a reality check for Chilean President Sebastián PiñeraWashington PostChile begins to recover from the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked the country early Saturday, Feb. 27, and caused a tsunami that damaged the country's coastal region and put other countries throughout the Pacific on alert. …Strong quakes torment Chile as president sworn inThe Associated [...]
Obama Outlines Drive To Raise US Exports – New York Times
Obama Outlines Drive To Raise US ExportsNew York TimesPresident Obama on Thursday announced a broad effort to promote American goods overseas, hoping to bolster competitiveness abroad and create jobs in the United States. But trade specialists questioned whether the plan had the …Obama outlines plan to spur US exports and jobsMiamiHerald.com
Obama details plans to boost [...]
Fed. appeals court upholds ‘under God’ in pledge – The Associated Press
Fed. appeals court upholds 'under God' in pledgeThe Associated PressSAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court upheld the use of the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance and "In God We Trust" on US currency, rejecting arguments Thursday that the phrases violate the separation of church and state. …Federal court approves 'under God' [...]
Reid’s Wife, Daughter Injured in Highway Accident – Wall Street Journal
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Reid's Wife, Daughter Injured in Highway AccidentWall Street JournalAP WASHINGTON—Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's wife and daughter were hospitalized Thursday—the wife with a broken back and neck—after their minivan was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer truck on an interstate highway in suburban Virginia, …Reid's wife seriously injured in 4-vehicle wreckThe Associated Press
Sen. Reid's family injured in [...]
Obama picks charities to which he’ll donate Nobel prize cash award – Washington Post
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Obama picks charities to which he'll donate Nobel prize cash awardWashington PostThree months after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, President Obama announced Thursday the 10 charities that will benefit from his $1.4 million cash award. In a statement issued by the White House, Obama said: "These organizations do …Obama Lists Who Will Get Prize Money [...]
Obama to tap Yellen for Fed vice chair -source – Reuters
Obama to tap Yellen for Fed vice chair -sourceReutersWASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) – US President Barack Obama plans to nominate San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Janet Yellen to be vice chairman of the central bank, a source familiar with the process said on Thursday. …Yellen Is Obama Pick for Fed Vice Chair: ReportABC News
Yellen [...]
Strong quakes torment Chile as president sworn in – The Associated Press
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Strong quakes torment Chile as president sworn inThe Associated PressSANTIAGO, Chile — The earth shook and shook Thursday as dignitaries walked in for the swearing-in of Sebastian Pinera as Chile's president. It shook some more as they waited for him. People in the balconies of the vast congressional hall in coastal …Chile's president assumes power [...]
Board’s Decision to Close 28 Kansas City Schools Follows Years of Inaction – New York Times
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Board's Decision to Close 28 Kansas City Schools Follows Years of InactionNew York TimesKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Like so many other public school parents, Reshonda Sanders felt confused on Thursday as she tried to comprehend why nearly half of the schools here, including her own alma mater, are to close for good at the end [...]
LA Times: Newsom To Announce Lt. Gov Run Friday – KTVU San Francisco
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LA Times: Newsom To Announce Lt. Gov Run FridayKTVU San FranciscoThe Los Angeles Times reported early Thursday evening that San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom will officially announce his run for lieutenant governor of California on Friday, according to individuals who have been contacted by the mayor. …The Unequal Impact of San Francisco's Fire-Rehire PlanNew [...]
Federal court approves ‘under God’ in Pledge of Allegiance – Christian Science Monitor
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Federal court approves 'under God' in Pledge of AllegianceChristian Science MonitorAtheist Michael Newdow challenged 'under God' in the Pledge of Allegiance and 'in God we trust' on US currency as unconstitutional endorsements of religion. But the Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals said the references to God are grounded in historical …Court clears reciting of [...]
Obama outlines plan to spur US exports and jobs – MiamiHerald.com
Obama outlines plan to spur US exports and jobsMiamiHerald.comWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday laid out plans to help US businesses double their export sales and add what he said would be 2 million more jobs at home during the next 5 years. "In a time when millions of Americans …Obama details plans to [...]
Obama gives away $1.4M Nobel prize – The Associated Press
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Obama gives away $1.4M Nobel prizeThe Associated PressWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama plans to donate the $1.4 million from his Nobel Peace Prize to helping students, veterans' families and survivors of Haiti's earthquake, among others, drawing attention to organizations he said "do extraordinary work …Internet nominated for 2010 Nobel Peace Prizemsnbc.com
Obama gives $1.4 million Nobel [...]
District Tackles Woes Money Didn’t Fix – Wall Street Journal
District Tackles Woes Money Didn't FixWall Street JournalKANSAS CITY, Mo.—Arthur Benson fought in court for decades to improve the Kansas City School District. This week, he voted to close nearly half its schools. The decision by Mr. Benson and his colleagues on the …Kansas City to close 26 schools. Unprecedented move in US?Christian Science Monitor
Massive [...]
Sen. Reid’s family injured in car accident – Reuters
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Sen. Reid's family injured in car accidentReutersSenate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) listens to remarks after the US Senate approved President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul on Capitol Hill in Washington, December 24, 2009. WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The wife and daughter of Senate Majority …Reid's wife, daughter injured in accidentHouston Chronicle
Reid's Wife Seriously Injured in Four-Vehicle [...]
NY AG Cuomo removes himself from governor probe – Reuters
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NY AG Cuomo removes himself from governor probeReutersNEW YORK, March 11 (Reuters) – New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, a likely candidate for governor this year, on Thursday removed himself from ethics probes of embattled Governor David Paterson, saying he wanted …NY attorney general recuses self in Paterson probeThe Associated Press
Cuomo Will Recuse Himself From [...]
GOP loses bid for ethics probe of Dem leaders – The Associated Press
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GOP loses bid for ethics probe of Dem leadersThe Associated PressWASHINGTON — House Democrats on Thursday stopped a Republican bid to force an investigation of Democratic leaders aimed at determining whether they covered up sexual harassment allegations against ex-Rep. Eric Massa. …House Considers Reviving Massa Ethics ProbeFOXNews
Will the Ethics Committee Investigate Democratic Leadership?Atlantic OnlineBoehner: [...]
Obama ‘Fully Committed’ to Revising Immigration Laws – Wall Street Journal
Obama 'Fully Committed' to Revising Immigration LawsWall Street JournalWASHINGTON — A pair of senators trying to put together a comprehensive immigration bill showed their outline to President Barack Obama Thursday and asked his help in recruiting additional Senate backers. But with a full plate already …Obama backing of immigration overhaul 'unwavering'The Associated Press
Groups demand action [...]
Obama outlines plan to spur US exports and jobs – MiamiHerald.com
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Obama outlines plan to spur US exports and jobsMiamiHerald.comWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday laid out plans to help US businesses double their export sales and add what he said would be 2 million more jobs at home during the next 5 years. "In a time when millions of Americans are …Export growth [...]
Strong quakes torment Chile as president sworn in – The Associated Press
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Strong quakes torment Chile as president sworn inThe Associated PressSANTIAGO, Chile — The earth shook and shook Thursday as dignitaries walked in for the swearing-in of Sebastian Pinera as Chile's president. It shook some more as they waited for him. People in the balconies of the vast congressional hall in coastal …Chile appoints new emergency [...]
Internet nominated for 2010 Nobel Peace Prize – msnbc.com
The Hindu
Internet nominated for 2010 Nobel Peace Prizemsnbc.comBy Ker Than If some people have their way, you could be the winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize. "You" in this case being used broadly to mean the billions of people who log online daily. Yes, the Internet is one of a record 237 nominations for [...]
Obama outlines plan to spur US exports and jobs – MiamiHerald.com
Washington Post
Obama outlines plan to spur US exports and jobsMiamiHerald.comWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday laid out plans to help US businesses double their export sales and add what he said would be 2 million more jobs at home during the next 5 years. "In a time when millions of Americans …FACTBOX-Obama's measures to [...]
More quakes hit Chile as new president takes over – The Associated Press
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More quakes hit Chile as new president takes overThe Associated PressSANTIAGO, Chile — The earth shook and shook Thursday as dignitaries walked in for the swearing-in of Sebastian Pinera as Chile's president. It shook some more as they waited for him to join them. People in the balconies of the vast congressional hall …IDB [...]
US human rights report: Hillary Clinton says technology advances aid activists … – Christian Science Monitor
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US human rights report: Hillary Clinton says technology advances aid activists …Christian Science MonitorUS human rights report reveals concern about China's clampdown on advocates for democracy and Internet access. New technology tools are 'useful to both oppressors and to those who struggle to expose the failure and the cowardice of the oppressors,' …US Accused of [...]
NY AG Cuomo Removes Himself From Governor Probe – New York Times
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NY AG Cuomo Removes Himself From Governor ProbeNew York TimesBy REUTERS The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on Thursday said he "removed himself" from two ethics …NY attorney general recuses self [...]
Chile Labor Minister Confirms Goal Of 1 Million New Jobs – Wall Street Journal
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Chile Labor Minister Confirms Goal Of 1 Million New JobsWall Street JournalSANTIAGO (Dow Jones)–Chile's new president, conservative Sebastian Pinera, stands by his promise to create one million new jobs during his four-year term, despite the devastating earthquake that struck the nation on Feb. 27, his Labor Minister Camila …Aftershock hits Chile as Sebastián Piñera sworn [...]
Sen. Reid’s wife, daughter injured in car crash – USA Today
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Sen. Reid's wife, daughter injured in car crashUSA TodayOur sister publication in Reno is reporting that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's wife and daughter were injured in a car crash. The Reno Gazette-Journal says only that the injuries "don't appear to be life threatening." There are no other details. …Senator Harry Reid's [...]
Health Care and Student Loan Programs Collide – New York Times
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Health Care and Student Loan Programs CollideNew York TimesWASHINGTON — The chairmen of the Senate and House education committees said on Thursday that they would fight to attach President Obama's proposed overhaul of student lending programs to the budget reconciliation package, …Student loan overhaul seems likely to join Senate health-care billWashington Post
Dems Dealt Blow on [...]
Obama gives $1.4 million Nobel prize to 10 charities – Reuters
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Obama gives $1.4 million Nobel prize to 10 charitiesReutersPresident and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Barack Obama laughs after receiving his medal and diploma from Nobel committee chairman Thorbjorn Jagland at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony at City Hall in Oslo in this December 10, 2009 file photo. …Obama gives away $1.4M Nobel prizeYnetnews
Obama gives away [...]
Aftershock hits Chile as Sebastián Piñera sworn in – The Guardian
The Guardian
Aftershock hits Chile as Sebastián Piñera sworn inThe GuardianSebastián Piñera ordered coastal residents to flee to higher ground soon after being sworn in as Chile's president. Photograph: Leo La Valle/EPA The billionaire businessman Sebastián Piñera was today sworn in as Chile's president and almost immediately …Quake, tsunami alert hit Chile as new leader sworn [...]
White House: Supreme Court Justices Chose to be at State of the Union – CBS News
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White House: Supreme Court Justices Chose to be at State of the UnionCBS NewsSupreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts address students at the University of Alabama Law School in Tuscaloosa, Ala., March 9, 2010. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs has again hit back at Chief Justice John Roberts' comments concerning …Panel on Obama's [...]
Chile Stocks End Flat Amid Aftershocks, Power Handover – Wall Street Journal
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Chile Stocks End Flat Amid Aftershocks, Power HandoverWall Street JournalSANTIAGO (Dow Jones)–Chilean stocks ended little changed Thursday despite the swearing in of a new president and strong aftershocks that rattled nervous residents starting to rebuild after a devastating earthquake almost two weeks ago. …Chile lifts tsunami alert on coast after tremorsReuters
Aftershocks Rattle Chile During InaugurationNew [...]
EU Parliament demands Schalit’s release – Jerusalem Post
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EU Parliament demands Schalit's releaseJerusalem PostThe European parliament on Thursday called, by a large majority, for the immediate release of IDF soldier Gilad Schalit, who has been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since June 2005. The move came just one day after the EU Parliament, …State Dept. slams Israel on blockade, Palestinians on hatredJewish [...]
Court upholds ‘under God’ in Pledge of Allegiance – Washington Post
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Court upholds 'under God' in Pledge of AllegianceWashington PostAP SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court in San Francisco has ruled that the phrase "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance is constitutional. In a 2-1 ruling, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals panel rejected arguments by Sacramento atheist …Pledge of Allegiance in Schools [...]
Dodd pushing ahead on plan to overhaul financial regulatory system – Washington Post
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Dodd pushing ahead on plan to overhaul financial regulatory systemWashington PostSenate banking committee Chairman Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) said Thursday that he will move forward next week with sweeping legislation to revamp the nation's financial regulatory system, despite failing to resolve key …Dodd to Offer Financial Regulation Bill Without GOPNew York Times
Health Debate Blamed [...]
Obama outlines strategy to boost US exports — and jobs – Christian Science Monitor
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Obama outlines strategy to boost US exports — and jobsChristian Science MonitorObama is ordering the creation of an 'export promotion cabinet' – one of several things he described in a speech Thursday in an effort to double US exports. The goal is to create 2 million jobs within the next five years. President Barack Obama [...]
Democrats Press Pairing Student Loans, Health Care – Wall Street Journal
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Democrats Press Pairing Student Loans, Health CareWall Street JournalWASHINGTON—Senior congressional Democrats said Thursday they hope to wrap legislation shaking up the student-loan industry with the major push toward health-care legislation. Sen. Tom Harkin (D., Iowa) and Rep. George Miller (D., Calif. …TAKE-A-LOOK-US healthcare reformReuters
Health care reform deadlines: Dead on arrival?CNNRuling Says Obama Must Sign [...]
TAKE-A-LOOK-US healthcare reform – Reuters
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TAKE-A-LOOK-US healthcare reformReutersCongressional Democrats drew closer to agreement on a broad healthcare overhaul that could lead to a final vote in the next few weeks, but vowed not to be bound by White House deadlines. Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid told reporters there were …Democrats try to finish health care reformCNN
House Democrats face tough [...]
Reid says will use “reconciliation” on healthcare – Reuters
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Reid says will use "reconciliation" on healthcareReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid formally notified Republicans on Thursday that he will attempt to pass the final changes to a healthcare overhaul through the budget process of reconciliation. The process, used in the past by …Democrats Press Pairing Student Loans, Health CareWall [...]
Boehner: Reopen Massa investigation – USA Today
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Boehner: Reopen Massa investigationUSA TodayHouse Republican Leader John Boehner says he wants the ethics committee to reopen an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against former Democratic congressman Eric Massa. But this time the target will be House Democratic leaders. …House Advances Measure Calling for Expanded Massa Ethics ProbeFOXNews
GOP loses bid for ethics [...]
House votes to impeach US judge – WDTN
Daily Caller
House votes to impeach US judgeWDTNWASHINGTON (AP) – The House voted unanimously Thursday to impeach a US district judge from Louisiana, who lawmakers said avoided likely criminal charges related to alleged payoffs in part because the statute of limitations expired. …Judge Thomas Porteous: Summary of 4 articles of impeachment approvedNOLA.com
Charging Corruption, House Impeaches Louisiana [...]
EU to Hamas: Release Shalit immediately – Ynetnews
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EU to Hamas: Release Shalit immediatelyYnetnewsThe European Parliament on Thursday passed a resolution calling on Hamas to release Gilad Shalit immediately, allow Red Cross representatives to visit the kidnapped Israeli soldier and "enable him to contact his family". The resolution, which mentions …European Parliament calls for immediate release of abducted IDF soldierHa’aretz
EU endorses Goldstone reportAljazeera.netIsraeli [...]
Aftershocks Rattle Chile During Inauguration – New York Times
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Aftershocks Rattle Chile During InaugurationNew York TimesChilean President Sebastián Piñera, accompanied by his wife, Cecilia Morel, during his inauguration ceremony at the Congress in Valparaiso on Thursday. By ALEXEI BARRIONUEVO and JACK HEALY SANTIAGO, Chile — The new Chilean president, Sebastián Piñera, …Strong Earthquakes Rock Chile as Pinera Takes OfficeVoice of America
Billionaire sworn [...]
House Advances Measure Calling for Expanded Massa Ethics Probe – FOXNews
New York Times (blog)
House Advances Measure Calling for Expanded Massa Ethics ProbeFOXNewsIn a sign that the Eric Massa controversy may not go away any time soon, the House on Thursday advanced a Republican measure calling for the ethics committee to "investigate fully" what House Democratic leaders and their staffs knew ahead of time about …GOP [...]
Obama pushes trade initiative as jobs helper – The Associated Press
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Obama pushes trade initiative as jobs helperThe Associated PressWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sought Thursday to put some detail behind his lofty drive to double US exports over the next five years, calling the effort imperative to putting people back to work. But doubts remain about how many net jobs his …Obama outlines strategy to [...]
Obama outlines strategy to boost exports – Reuters
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Obama outlines strategy to boost exportsReutersUS President Barack Obama speaks at a fundraising reception for US Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) in St. Louis, Missouri, March 10, 2010. WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama, anxious to spur growth and tackle high unemployment, …Obama pushing a new export initiativeThe Associated Press
Obama Details Effort to Double Exports Over [...]
Three strong earthquakes strike Chile in quick succession – CNN International
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Three strong earthquakes strike Chile in quick successionCNN InternationalSantiago, Chile (CNN) — Three strong earthquakes rocked Chile on Thursday morning, just as the country was swearing in a new president. A 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit at 11:39 am local time (9:39 am ET), followed by a 6.9-magnitude quake 16 minutes …Strong Earthquakes Rock Chile [...]
More Americans say global warming exaggerated: poll – Reuters
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More Americans say global warming exaggerated: pollReutersA woman walks through heavy snow as she carries her coffee on Capitol Hill in Washington, February 11, 2010. WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A growing number of Americans, nearly half the country, think global warming worries are exaggerated, as more people …Fewer Americans worry about global warming and believe it's [...]
Pelosi’s Office in the Loop on Massa Months Ago, Sexual Allegations Persist – FOXNews
New York Times (blog)
Pelosi's Office in the Loop on Massa Months Ago, Sexual Allegations PersistFOXNewsHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi's aides knew about concerns over ex-Rep. Eric Massa's behavior as far back as October, Fox News has learned, raising the possibility that the scandal could dog Democratic leaders even though Massa is now out of office. …GOP [...]
Democrats try to finish health care reform – CNN
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Democrats try to finish health care reformCNNWashington (CNN) — Health care reform takes center stage Thursday as President Obama and top congressional Democrats work behind closed doors to nail down a final agreement. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — who has sounded increasingly optimistic that …House Democrats face tough odds on health careCNN International
The Trouble With [...]
Strong Earthquakes Rock Chile as Pinera Takes Office – Voice of America
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Strong Earthquakes Rock Chile as Pinera Takes OfficeVoice of AmericaPhoto: AP Outgoing Chile's Pres. Michelle Bachelet (C) takes off the presidential sash as Chile's Pres. Sebastian Pinera (R) smiles during his swear-in ceremony in Valparaiso, 11 Mar 2010 Two strong earthquakes shook Chile Thursday as Sebastian Pinera …New Chile earthquake rattles presidential swearing-inChristian Science Monitor
Three [...]
House Democrats face tough odds on health care – CNN International
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House Democrats face tough odds on health careCNN InternationalHouse Democratic leaders need at least 216 of their party's 253 members to vote in favor of the health care legislation. Washington (CNN) — House Democratic leaders hoping to pass a health care reform bill by the …Democrats try to finish health care reformCNN
Sen. Gregg warns [...]
Should Carlos Slim eye the NY Times? – MarketWatch
Telegraph.co.uk
Should Carlos Slim eye the NY Times?MarketWatchBy MarketWatch NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Imagine the ways that Carlos Slim Helu, now the world's wealthiest person, according to Forbes, could spend all of that money. Slim, a Mexican telecommunications magnate worth about $53.5 billion, might decide …Poor Bill Gates: Mexican telecom tycoon grabs Richest Man titleBusinessWeek
Mexico's Slim [...]
Obama: Boosting exports essential to economic recovery – USA Today
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Obama: Boosting exports essential to economic recoveryUSA TodayPresident Obama outlined plans today to boost American exports, calling them keys to reclaiming lost US jobs. "In a time when millions of Americans are out of work, boosting our exports is a short-term imperative," Obama said in a speech to the …Obama outlines strategy to boost [...]
Billionaire sworn in as Chilean president – CNN International
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Billionaire sworn in as Chilean presidentCNN InternationalSantiago, Chile (CNN) — Sebastian Pinera was sworn in Thursday as president of Chile, taking over a country battered by a recent earthquake but with a strong economy and stable social institutions. Pinera, 60, succeeded Michelle Bachelet, …Major Aftershock Jolts ChileNew York Times
Billionaire Pinera takes power in [...]
Mississippi lesbian alleges retaliation after prom date debate – Jackson Clarion Ledger
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Mississippi lesbian alleges retaliation after prom date debateJackson Clarion LedgerConstance McMillen, an 18-year-old senior at Itawamba Agricultural High School in Fulton, said Wednesday the school board's decision to cancel the school prom rather than allow her to attend with her girlfriend is retaliation. McMillen and the American …Mississippi high school cancels prom after a [...]
Pelosi’s Office in the Loop on Massa Months Ago, Sexual Allegations Persist – FOXNews
Washington Post
Pelosi's Office in the Loop on Massa Months Ago, Sexual Allegations PersistFOXNewsHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi's aides knew about concerns over ex-Rep. Eric Massa's behavior as far back as October, Fox News has learned, raising the possibility that the scandal could dog Democratic leaders even though Massa is now out of office. …Nancy Pelosi's office [...]
Sen. Gregg warns House Democrats on health care – USA Today
Reuters
Sen. Gregg warns House Democrats on health careUSA TodayNew Hampshire Sen. Judd Gregg has a warning for House Democrats: Don't trust the Senate. At a session with reporters this morning, Gregg, the ranking Republican on the Senate Budget Committee, chronicled the ways in which the House members could end up …Health Care War: Can Democrats [...]
Major Aftershock Jolts Chile – New York Times
New York Times
Major Aftershock Jolts ChileNew York TimesSpectators and journalists at the inauguration of Sebastián Piñera as Chile's new president reacted to an aftershock a few minutes before the start of the ceremony inside Congress in Valparaiso on Thursday. By JACK HEALY A major aftershock shook …New Chile quake as Pinera sworn in as presidentBBC [...]
Chile aftershock measured at 7.2 magnitude – Reuters
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Chile aftershock measured at 7.2 magnitudeReutersSANTIAGO, Chile (Reuters) – A 7.2 magnitude aftershock struck near Chile's capital Santiago on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said. The aftershock was centered about 77 miles west-southwest of Santiago and was measured at a depth of 6.2 miles, …Chile's First Female President Gives Emotional FarewellWall Street Journal
New [...]
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi urges response to ‘unjust’ law – AFP
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Myanmar's Suu Kyi urges response to 'unjust' lawAFPYANGON — Detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday called on Myanmar's people to give a united response to an "unjust" election law, her lawyer Nyan Win told AFP. "The people and political forces have to respond united to such an unjust …Myanmar junta annuls election [...]
‘US has no better friend than Israel’ – Jerusalem Post
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'US has no better friend than Israel'Jerusalem PostUS Vice President Joe Biden tried to put the furor over announcement of plans to build 1600 units in Ramat Shlomo behind him, saying during a speech Thursday at Tel Aviv University that he condemned the move because …Joe Biden attempts to salvage Middle East peace talksThe [...]
Mass school closures approved in Kansas City, Mo. – The Associated Press
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Mass school closures approved in Kansas City, Mo.The Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Facing potential bankruptcy, the board that governs the once flush-with-cash Kansas City school district is taking the unusual and contentious step of shuttering almost half its schools. Administrators say the closures are necessary …Kansas City board OKs plan to close nearly [...]
Rove: The Trouble With ‘Reconciliation’ – Wall Street Journal
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Rove: The Trouble With 'Reconciliation'Wall Street JournalAs Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her lieutenants cajole, entreat and threaten House Democrats to approve the Senate health-care bill, they argue that any problem with it can be fixed before it becomes law. Pro-life House Democrats are deeply …Key senators balk at adding student loan overhaul to health-care [...]
Corey Feldman, Agent Don’t Believe Corey Haim Died Of Drug Overdose – MTV.com
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Corey Feldman, Agent Don't Believe Corey Haim Died Of Drug OverdoseMTV.comActor was reportedly dating 'Daisy of Love' star Daisy de la Hoya at time of his death. By Gil Kaufman Corey Haim's agent doesn't believe his client died of a drug overdose, as has been speculated amid reports that prescription drug bottles were [...]
7-Year-Old 911 Hero an Example for all Families – ABC News
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7-Year-Old 911 Hero an Example for all FamiliesABC NewsHis panicked voice was heartbreaking. But the 7-year-old California boy hailed as a hero for calling 911 while gunmen tore through his house showed poise and quick thinking well beyond his years. …911 Dispatcher: Boy's Call "Unbearable"CBS News
Norwalk Boy Calls 911, Saves Family from [...]
Tax Increase Is Sought To Aid Illinois Schools – Wall Street Journal
Washington Post
Tax Increase Is Sought To Aid Illinois SchoolsWall Street JournalCHICAGO—Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn told lawmakers Wednesday to raise state income taxes by 1% or face draconian cuts to the state's education budget. Mr. Quinn said without the immediate increase, the state's payments to grade schools and …Gov seeks 33% tax hike for education, billions [...]
Health Care War: Can Democrats Pass Bill by White House Deadline – ABC News
Sydney Morning Herald
Health Care War: Can Democrats Pass Bill by White House DeadlineABC NewsDemocratic lawmakers say they are close to a final deal on a health care bill, but serious questions remain as to whether the final legislation can be passed by President Obama's deadline of March 18, when he departs for Indonesia and …Obama [...]
Obama to speak to bankers, preview WWII series – The Associated Press
USA Today
Obama to speak to bankers, preview WWII seriesThe Associated PressWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama speaks at a banking conference Thursday, holds more meetings on health care and gets a look at a new TV series about World War II. Obama will address the Export-Import Bank's annual gathering in Washington. …Obama set to unveil details [...]
Gates: Iran support for Taliban ‘pretty limited’ – The Associated Press
Washington Post
Gates: Iran support for Taliban 'pretty limited'The Associated PressABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday downplayed Iran's influence on Afghanistan, but the war of words escalated, with Iran's president promising that the region's people would "cut your hands off of the …Afghanistan and Pakistan Pledge CooperationNew York Times
We [...]
Mexico’s Carlos Slim is world’s richest person – Los Angeles Times
Times Online
Mexico's Carlos Slim is world's richest personLos Angeles TimesWith a fortune estimated at $53.5 billion, he leads Bill Gates and Warren Buffett on Forbes magazine's list. The Associated Press MEXICO CITY – Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim is the first man from a developing nation to become the world's richest …Carlos Slim Tops Gates, [...]
Mexico’s Slim becomes ‘world’s richest’ person – The Associated Press
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Mexico's Slim becomes 'world's richest' personThe Associated PressMEXICO CITY — Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim is the first man from a developing nation to become the world's richest person — a shift that underlines the loosening of America and Europe's stranglehold on the top spots in the billionaires' club. …World's Richest Man Carlos Slim: Who [...]
Afghanistan and Pakistan Pledge Cooperation – New York Times
Financial Times
Afghanistan and Pakistan Pledge CooperationNew York TimesISLAMABAD, Pakistan — President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan met with Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani here on Thursday in a show of public friendship, with both leaders stressing that stability for their countries hinged on mutual cooperation. …We don't want proxy wars in Afghanistan, Karzai saysReuters
Gates: Iran support [...]
Obama set to unveil details of trade agenda – CNN
Obama set to unveil details of trade agendaCNNWashington (CNN) — President Obama will announce Thursday new details of his free trade agenda that is intended to grow the economy, a White House official said. In his State of the Union address in January, Obama set a goal of doubling exports over …Obama taps Boeing, Xerox [...]
Kansas City board OKs plan to close nearly half of schools – CNN
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Kansas City board OKs plan to close nearly half of schoolsCNNThe Kansas City, Missouri, school board approved a plan that calls for the closure of 28 public schools. (CNN) — The superintendent calls it the "Right-Size" plan," but many Kansas City, Missouri, residents say it's plain wrong. …School Crisis Rattles MissouriWall Street Journal
KC [...]
We don’t want proxy wars in Afghanistan, Karzai says – Reuters
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We don't want proxy wars in Afghanistan, Karzai saysReutersAfghan President Hamid Karzai (L) welcomes his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad upon his arrival in Kabul March 10, 2010. Ahmadinejad arrived on Wednesday for a visit to Afghanistan, after US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said he was wary of …Gates: Iran support for Taliban 'pretty limited'The [...]
GOP Declares War? – FOXNews
GOP Declares War?FOXNewsThis is a rush transcript from "On the Record," March 10, 2010. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: Did Senate Republicans just declare war? Earlier Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl went "On the …$100 billion proposal to save city worker [...]
Back Wax Brawl: Senate Rival Rubio Responds to Crist’s Allegations, Vows to … – FOXNews
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Back Wax Brawl: Senate Rival Rubio Responds to Crist's Allegations, Vows to …FOXNewsAP This is a rush transcript from "On the Record," March 10, 2010. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: It is a bare knuckle slugfest in Florida. The Republican [...]
Angry e-mails deluged Florida Highway Patrol after Tiger Woods crash – Boston Herald
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Angry e-mails deluged Florida Highway Patrol after Tiger Woods crashBoston HeraldORLANDO, Fla. — When Tiger Woods crashed into a fire hydrant and his neighbor's tree in the early-morning hours after Thanksgiving, he did more than tear up an expensive SUV and set off weeks of revelations about …Sarasota woman dies after crash ON i-75Bradenton [...]
Sena to oppose Women’s Bill if force used to pass measure – The Hindu
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Sena to oppose Women's Bill if force used to pass measureThe HinduPTI Shiv Sena, an ally of NDA, which voted for the Women's Reservation Bill in Rajya Sabha, on Thursday said it will oppose it if marshals were called in and force was used to pass the measure in Lok Sabha. “We will not [...]
Critics of Justice Dept. lawyers under fire – The Associated Press
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Critics of Justice Dept. lawyers under fireThe Associated PressWASHINGTON — A conservative group's bashing of several Obama administration lawyers as the "al-Qaida Seven" has struck a nerve in the US legal community, prompting even some fellow Republicans to denounce the group's attack. …Group's Attack on Justice Dept. Lawyers Divides ConservativesNew York [...]
Ex-freshman, veteran kingpin equal Democratic woes – Washington Post
New York Times (blog)
Ex-freshman, veteran kingpin equal Democratic woesWashington PostAP WASHINGTON — One is a former Democratic freshman little known outside his Corning-Olean-Pittsford, NY, district. The other, a 20-term Democratic kingpin from Harlem, is widely known to New Yorkers and anyone following tax …House leader: Ethics panel ends Massa probeThe Associated Press
Former GOP congressman declines [...]
Mich. Lawmaker Threatening to Derail Health Care – ABC News
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Mich. Lawmaker Threatening to Derail Health CareABC NewsAP Rep. Bart Stupak has become the unofficial leader of a small but powerful bloc threatening to derail President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. A dozen socially conservative Democrats say they won't support the legislation without a prohibition …$100 billion proposal to save city worker jobsSan Francisco Chronicle
On [...]
Mom held in slaying faced endangerment charge – San Francisco Chronicle
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Mom held in slaying faced endangerment chargeSan Francisco Chronicle(03-10) 19:06 PST OAKLAND — A 19-year-old Oakland woman arrested on suspicion of murder for allegedly suffocating her 2-year-old daughter was charged with child endangerment last month for an incident in San Mateo involving another young daughter and …Mother arrested in death of her 2-year-old girlSan Jose [...]
Health plans may have to submit rate hikes to regulators – Chicago Tribune
Washington Post
Health plans may have to submit rate hikes to regulatorsChicago TribuneA bill that would require health plans to submit their rate increases to government regulators before they take effect is gaining momentum in Congress. The Health Insurance Rate Authority Act of 2010 was introduced …Obama Gets Tough on Health Care FraudNew York Times
If Democrats [...]
Tornado watch lifted after storms tear through Arkansas – CNN
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Tornado watch lifted after storms tear through ArkansasCNN(CNN) — A tornado watch was lifted for Arkansas early Thursday after a series of powerful tornadoes ripped through dozens of homes, critically injuring two people. The first twister struck in Saline County in central Arkansas at 7:28 pm ET Wednesday, …1 killed, many homes damaged in [...]
$100 billion proposal to save city worker jobs – San Francisco Chronicle
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$100 billion proposal to save city worker jobsSan Francisco Chronicle(03-11) 04:00 PST Washington – — With unemployment still stubbornly high despite last year's $800 billion fiscal stimulus, a top House Democrat and Bay Area lawmaker on Wednesday proposed sending cities $100 billion over the next two years to …Lawmaker's clash with fellow Democrats nothing [...]
It’s Obama vs. the Supreme Court, Round 2, over campaign finance ruling – Washington Post
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It's Obama vs. the Supreme Court, Round 2, over campaign finance rulingWashington PostIn remarks during a question-and-answer session with law students at the University of Alabama, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. protested the timing of President Obama's State of the Union disapproval of the court's decision in a major campaign …Chief [...]
Earthquake-rattled Chile to swear in new president – Reuters
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Earthquake-rattled Chile to swear in new presidentReutersSANTIAGO, March 11 (Reuters) – Conservative billionaire Sebastian Pinera takes office as Chile's new president on Thursday, tasked with rebuilding the country after one of the worst earthquakes ever recorded killed hundreds of people …Chile's new leader Sebastian Pinera to be sworn inBBC News
Bachelet leaving as `Comforter [...]
FBI claims key mafia takedown in Miami Beach – MiamiHerald.com
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FBI claims key mafia takedown in Miami BeachMiamiHerald.comFederal authorities and their Italian counterparts took down an alleged mafioso figure in South Florida as part of an international crackdown on organized crime. BY JAY WEAVER An Italian man who allegedly served in a key supporting role for the …Italy, US Make 26 Mafia ArrestsWall Street [...]
Corey Haim, Actor, Dies at 38 – New York Times
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Corey Haim, Actor, Dies at 38New York TimesCorey Haim, an actor whose status as a teenage heartthrob of the 1980s gave way to substance abuse and rehabilitation as an adult, died on Wednesday at a hospital in Burbank, Calif. He was 38. Corey Haim, who had sought help for drug …Corey Feldman Tells Larry [...]
KC School District to close 26 schools – Kansas City Star
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KC School District to close 26 schoolsKansas City StarA divided Kansas City school board voted Wednesday night to move ahead with a historic plan to close 26 schools. Hundreds of people in an overflow crowd — sometimes shouting out in dismay — watched with national …Mass school closures approved in Kansas City, Mo.The [...]
Intel’s Core i7-980X Launches with a Bang – PC Magazine
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Intel's Core i7-980X Launches with a BangPC MagazineThe new Core i7-980X Extreme Edition (codenamed "Gulftown") is a six-core CPU that promises a whole new level of performance. by Joel Santo Domingo Intel today launches its newest processor, the Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition, which promises to be …When Four Cores Aren't Enough: Intel's [...]
White House and Roberts get snippy again – Boston Globe
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White House and Roberts get snippy againBoston GlobeWASHINGTON — President Obama and the Supreme Court have waded again into unfamiliar and strikingly personal territory. When Chief Justice John Roberts told law students in Alabama Tuesday that the timing of Obama's criticism of the court during the …Chief justice chides State of the Union as [...]
World War II women aviators finally honored with medal – Kansas City Star
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World War II women aviators finally honored with medalKansas City StarMarjorie Rees of Prairie Village, who was a pilot in World War II and flew B-25s, went for a flyover of Kansas City last summer with pilot David Wheaton. WASHINGTON | They flew planes during World War II but weren't considered “real” military [...]
KC school board approves school closings – Kansas City Star
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KC school board approves school closingsKansas City StarIn a 5-4 split, the Kansas City School Board voted to approve the largest school closing in the district's history. The Right-sizing plan, recommended by Superintendent of Schools John Covington Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2010, at the Board of Education …Mass school closures approved in Kansas City, [...]
Nancy Pelosi’s office was told of concerns about Eric Massa – Washington Post
New York Times (blog)
Nancy Pelosi's office was told of concerns about Eric MassaWashington PostEric Massa resigned his House seat this week under a sexual harassment cloud, claiming fellow Democrats forced his ouster to keep him from voting against their health care bill. It's the latest claim in a changing stream of explanations. …Ex-freshman, veteran kingpin [...]
On health, Obama has roadblocks in own party – Boston Globe
Boston Globe
On health, Obama has roadblocks in own partyBoston GlobeWASHINGTON — President Obama slammed the health insurance industry and Republicans yesterday as the enemies of health care overhaul. But the president's immediate roadblocks to achieving his top domestic priority are within his own …Key senators balk at adding student loan overhaul to health-care legislationWashington Post
Senate [...]
Senate votes to extend parts of stimulus plan – Kansas City Star
Senate votes to extend parts of stimulus planKansas City StarWASHINGTON | The Senate voted Wednesday for a $137.9 billion package extending parts of last year's economic stimulus measure, including help for the jobless and money to help states pay for health care for the poor. …Senate approves $138-billion spending billLos Angeles Times
Senate OKs bill extending [...]
Va.’s McDonnell slow to fulfill campaign pledges – Washington Post
Washington Post
Va.'s McDonnell slow to fulfill campaign pledgesWashington PostRICHMOND Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell won a landslide victory in November largely because of two broad campaign promises. He was going to deliver key services that Virginians wanted even while shrinking government. …Va. gov counters state atty. gen.'s advice on gaysThe Associated Press
Charter school debate continuesWDAM-TVMcDonnell [...]
Va. Gov. McDonnell prohibits bias against gay state workers – Washington Post
Washington Post
Va. Gov. McDonnell prohibits bias against gay state workersWashington PostRICHMOND — Hoping to quell a growing uproar on Virginia's college campuses over gay rights, Gov. Robert F. McDonnell issued a directive to all 102000 state employees Wednesday that prohibits discrimination in the state …Students fired up over anti-gay letterVirginia Gazette
No, Virginia, There Is No [...]
Raise taxes or cut education, Quinn says – Chicago Tribune
Washington Post
Raise taxes or cut education, Quinn saysChicago Tribune— Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn pitched a 33 percent income tax increase Wednesday, framing the debate as a choice between finding more money or hurting schoolchildren. …Governor Proposes Rise in Income Tax for IllinoisNew York Times
Illinois Governor Urges Tax BoostWall Street JournalPat Quinn proposes tax hike for [...]
Congress belatedly honors women pilots from World War II – OregonLive.com
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Congress belatedly honors women pilots from World War IIOregonLive.comCharles PopeOregon residents Anna Monkiewicz, 90, (left) and Kathryn Miles, 89, were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal Wednesday for their service as pilots during World War IIWASHINGTON — World War II was raging, …170 survivors, including 31 from Texas, receive medals for service in World War [...]
Texas Conservatives Seek Deeper Stamp on Texts – New York Times
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Texas Conservatives Seek Deeper Stamp on TextsNew York TimesAUSTIN, Tex. — Even as a panel of educators laid out a vision Wednesday for national standards for public schools, the Texas school board was going in a different direction, holding hearings on changes to its social studies …Texas education board takes up social studies textsFort [...]
Key senators balk at adding student loan overhaul to health-care legislation – Washington Post
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Key senators balk at adding student loan overhaul to health-care legislationWashington PostAs they push to finish health-care legislation by the end of the month, Democratic leaders in Congress are weighing whether to add another of President Obama's priorities to the package: a popular proposal to …Obama Gets Tough on Health Care [...]
Carlos Slim Tops Forbes List of Billionaires – New York Times
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Carlos Slim Tops Forbes List of BillionairesNew York TimesBy BLOOMBERG NEWS The net worth of Mr. Slim, 70, who built a telecommunications empire after buying Mexico's state-run phone monopoly two decades ago, rose $18.5 billion, to $53.5 billion. Mr. Gates, 54, chairman of Microsoft, fell to second as his net …Technology's Richest BillionairesForbes
Bill Gates [...]
Norwalk Boy Calls 911, Saves Family from Gunmen – Los Angeles Times
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Norwalk Boy Calls 911, Saves Family from GunmenLos Angeles TimesBoy begs the operator to send police quickly, "a lot of them… and bring soldiers too." NORWALK—Authorities in Norwalk are looking for three suspects wanted in a brazen home invasion robbery thwarted by a brave 7-year-old boy. …7-Year-Old Hero Calls 911, Saves FamilyABC News
Calif. boy who [...]
170 survivors, including 31 from Texas, receive medals for service in World War II – Houston Chronicle
Boston Globe
170 survivors, including 31 from Texas, receive medals for service in World War IIHouston ChronicleWASHINGTON – Betty Berkstresser might not look like a war hero, but after more than a half-century of historical neglect, the 90-year-old Houston woman was honored as one at the US Capitol on Wednesday. Berkstresser was among 170 …Decades later, [...]
British official urges Afghanistan to negotiate with Taliban, other insurgents – Washington Post
Financial Times
British official urges Afghanistan to negotiate with Taliban, other insurgentsWashington PostBritish Foreign Secretary David Miliband called Wednesday for early and substantive political negotiations between the Afghanistan government and the Taliban and other insurgent groups, saying that military successes will never be …Iran's Ahmadinejad Criticizes US Role in AfghanistanVoice of America
US-Iran tension plays out in [...]
House GOP leaders press earmark moratorium – The Associated Press
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House GOP leaders press earmark moratoriumThe Associated PressWASHINGTON — House GOP leaders are pushing rank-and-file Republicans to break their addiction to pet projects by going cold turkey and giving up the long-cherished practice of directing federal dollars to their home districts. …Quigley supportive of House's decision not to OK earmarksChicago Sun-Times
Michael Barone: Can Nancy Pelosi [...]
Health and Student-Loan Bills Clash – Wall Street Journal
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Health and Student-Loan Bills ClashWall Street JournalThe Obama administration's drive to overhaul health care is colliding with an effort to revamp the federal student loan program. In just the latest complication in the yearlong health-care debate, the package of fixes that Democrats …Senate approves $138-billion spending billLos Angeles Times
Senate passes $149 bln for jobless [...]
House ethics committee to end Eric Massa investigation – Washington Post
Reuters
House ethics committee to end Eric Massa investigationWashington PostEric Massa resigned his House seat this week under a sexual harassment cloud, claiming fellow Democrats forced his ouster to keep him from voting against their health care bill. It's the latest claim in a changing stream of explanations. …What's Next in the Massa Investigation?CBS News
Former GOP [...]
Some Democrats take pass on St. Louis Obama rally – Washington Times
Washington Times
Some Democrats take pass on St. Louis Obama rallyWashington TimesThe Show Me State temporarily became the No-Show State on Wednesday as some prominent Missouri Democrats decided they'd rather be somewhere else when President Obama came to push his massive health care overhaul plan. …Meet Me in St. Louis – Or NotFOXNews (blog)
Thousands rally against [...]
Obama Gets Tough on Health Care Fraud – New York Times
New York Times (blog)
Obama Gets Tough on Health Care FraudNew York TimesST. CHARLES, Mo. — President Obama continued his ramped-up drive for a health care overhaul on Wednesday, ordering a crackdown on Medicare and Medicaid waste and fraud and dispatching his secretary of health and human …Obama Makes Closing Argument for Health OverhaulWall Street Journal
Pelosi: [...]
Â’JihadJane’ suspect dropped out before high school, married at 16 – Washington Post
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Â'JihadJane' suspect dropped out before high school, married at 16Washington PostThe self-described "Jihad Jane" who thought her blond hair and blue eyes would let her blend in as she sought to kill an artist in Sweden is a rare case of an American woman aiding foreign terrorists, authorities say. By Carrie Johnson and Alice Crites [...]
KC board approves plan to close 26 schools – Kansas City Star
Grand Forks Herald
KC board approves plan to close 26 schoolsKansas City StarAfter the meeting ended, Christine Taylor-Butler (left), a district parent, gives Nancy Haynes, a teacher at Faxon Montessori, a hug. Faxon's program will no longer exist, as the students will be split into two different schools and …Kansas City, Mo., will close 29 schoolsBoston [...]
Decades later, women pilots from World War II get their due – Christian Science Monitor
Kansas City Star
Decades later, women pilots from World War II get their dueChristian Science MonitorWASPS – Women Airforce Service Pilots – received the Congressional Gold Medal for the missions they flew during World War II. Wearing her WASP uniform from World War II, Eleanor Brown of Victoria, Texas, attended a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony on [...]
PA sources: Talks will happen – Jerusalem Post
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PA sources: Talks will happenJerusalem PostThe PA will resume indirect talks with Israel in the coming days, despite the threats and strong condemnations coming from Ramallah over an Interior Ministry committee's approval of plans to build 1600 housing units …The US will no longer turn a blind eye to Israeli settlementsHa’aretz
Arab League puts peace [...]
Mexico’s Slim named ‘world’s richest’ person – The Associated Press
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Mexico's Slim named 'world's richest' personThe Associated PressMEXICO CITY — Mexico's Carlos Slim, the son of an immigrant shopkeeper who amassed a $53.5 billion fortune and bought a major stake in the New York Times, became the first person from a developing nation to be named the world's richest person. …Technology's Richest BillionairesForbes
Bill Gates falls [...]
Pledge of Allegiance’s God reference now upheld by court – Los Angeles Times