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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
3 Cheers for the New Student Lending Law - Atlantic Online
Reuters | 3 Cheers for the New Student Lending Law Atlantic Online Today President Obama will sign an overhaul of the student loan industry. For decades, the federal government has supported student lenders by backing loans originated by private banks. Today we take back the bank subsidy and use it to spend down the ... Obama to sign new student aid initiative Obama Breaks Down Student Loan Overhaul Durbin, Roosevelt students tout hike in Pell Grants |
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Russia Suspects Northern Caucasus in Moscow Subway Bombing - Voice of America
Washington Post | Russia Suspects Northern Caucasus in Moscow Subway Bombing Voice of America Photo: AP Senior Russian officials say terrorists from the troubled Northern Caucasus could be behind two deadly explosions that ripped through Moscow's subway during morning rush hour on Monday. Female suicide bombers are suspected of carrying out the ... How Chechen rebels threaten Russian stability Moscow Metro hit by deadly suicide bombings Moscow metro bombings: Insecurity in Chechnya, N. Caucaus comes to Moscow |
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Pope opens solemn Holy Week amid sex abuse crisis - The Associated Press
Times Online | Pope opens solemn Holy Week amid sex abuse crisis The Associated Press VATICAN CITY â€" Pope Benedict XVI opened Holy Week on Sunday amid one of the most serious crises facing the church in decades, with questions about his handling of cases of pedophile priests and the Vatican acknowledging its "moral credibility" was on ... Pope: I 'will not be intimidated' by sex abuse accusations As Archbishop, Benedict Focused on Doctrine Focus is on Benedict in sex abuse scandal |
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Saturday, March 27, 2010
Dozens Missing From Sunken South Korean Navy Vessel - Voice of America
The Hindu | Dozens Missing From Sunken South Korean Navy Vessel Voice of America Photo: AP South Korea is scrambling to locate at least 46 South Korean military personnel missing after a one of the South's naval patrol vessels sank in a tense maritime area disputed by North Korea. Seoul is investigating what caused the incident, ... Search continues for South Korean sailors after sinking South Korea rules out DPRK's involvement in warship sinking AP Top News at 8:21 am EDT |
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Friday, March 26, 2010
Housing Aid to Focus on Jobless, Underwater Mortgages - CNBC
Los Angeles Times | Housing Aid to Focus on Jobless, Underwater Mortgages CNBC The Obama administration plans to implement new measures to slow the pace of home foreclosures, even as concern grows about the effectiveness of the federal government's expensive intervention program. CNBC.com has learned that the White House on ... New Plan to Cut Some Mortgage Balances |
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Will health care fight sway independent vote? - CNN International
The Hindu | Will health care fight sway independent vote? CNN International Washington (CNN) -- Going into the midterm elections, Democrats argue that their health care reform bill will insure millions more Americans, help sm » |
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Obama's day: The health care bill becomes law - USA Today
ABC News | Obama's day: The health care bill becomes law USA Today Good morning from The Oval. It's a day of triumph for many Democrats, as President Obama signs the health care bill into law and kicks off the biggest overhaul of the system since Medicare. In a two-step process late this morning, Obama first signs the ... Obama to sign health care reform into law, then promote it on the road Florida GOP candidates take aim at health care overhaul Interpreting law ensures health care debate will continue |
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Monday, March 22, 2010
Israeli PM to Meet With Clinton - Voice of America
Washington Post | Israeli PM to Meet With Clinton Voice of America Photo: AP Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington, one day after he vowed not to restrict building in disputed East Jerusalem. Mr. Netanyahu's meeting with Clinton Monday comes amid a ... Clinton says Israel faces choices on path to peace EU official to Israel: Jerusalem is not Tel Aviv Hillary Clinton warns Israel faces 'difficult' choices |
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Stage set for historic health care reform vote - CNN
New York Times (blog) | Stage set for historic health care reform vote CNN Washington (CNN) -- Former President Bill Clinton made several phone c » |
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Obama to Capitol Hill Saturday on health care - Washington Post
Reuters | Obama to Capitol Hill Saturday on health care Washington Post A marine stands his post outside the entrance to the West Wing of the White House as President Barack Obama works late in Washington Friday, March 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (Alex Brandon - AP) The Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack ... Budget estimate key to health bill passage Health bill votes fluid at the wire | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/20/2010 House Democrats see momentum on health bill |
Friday, March 19, 2010
A look at the health care overhaul bill - Washington Post
New York Daily News | A look at the health care overhaul bill Washington Post By AP AP -- Congressional Democrats have released a final version of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul bill in advance of a House vote planned for Sunday. Some features of the legislation, which makes changes to the bill the Senate passed ... Health Showdown Is Set |
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Health bill picking up key votes - Los Angeles Times
New York Times (blog) | Health bill picking up key votes Los Angeles Times President Obama and Democratic leaders gathered momentum for their sweeping healthcare overhaul Wednesday, picking up support from Democratic factions where defections were most feared: liberals, abortion opponents and ... Obama team wrapping up health package Obama lobbies holdouts as health care vote nears Democrats Hunt Votes for Deal on Health |
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
House Democrats scramble to ensure adequate deficit reduction in health bill - Washington Post
Reuters | House Democrats scramble to ensure adequate deficit reduction in health bill Washington Post Congressional Democrats rushing to push President Obama's health-care initiative to final passage this week hit a new snag Tuesday, as the final piece of the package was held up by concerns that it would do too little to reduce the ... GOP attacks shortcut on health care bill; Pelosi defends it |
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Pelosi: Dems will have votes to OK health care - San Francisco Chronicle
New York Times (blog) | Pelosi: Dems will have votes to OK health care San Francisco Chronicle Gerald Herbert / AP Kids and children's advocates attend a news conference on health care reform on Capitol Hill, where House Speaker Nancy Pelosi predicted that her members will pass overhaul legislation in a vote that could come as early as the end ... Amid Democratic Impatience, Senators Move on a Jobs Bill Top House Dem Says 'Votes Are There' to Pass Health Care Reform House may try to pass Senate health-care bill without voting on it |
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Health Care 101: A consumer primer on Obama's bill - The Associated Press
The State | Health Care 101: A consumer primer on Obama's bill The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" It took lawmakers a year to shape President Barack Obama's health care bill. If it fin » |
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Sunday, March 14, 2010
Pacquiao wins by taking chances - FOXSports.com
Telegraph.co.uk | Pacquiao wins by taking chances FOXSports.com Mark Kriegel is the national columnist for FOXSports.com. He is the author of two New York Times best sellers, Namath: A Biography and Pistol: The Life of Pete Maravich, which Sports Illustrated c » |
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
Senators resist Obama over projects in health bill - The Associated Press
ABC News | Senators resist Obama over projects in health bill The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" President Barack Obama says he wants projects helping specific states yanked from the health care bill Congress is writing. Democratic senators, being senators, beg to differ. The Senate-approved health measure lawmakers hope to send to ... Obama delays Asia trip to push health care bill Democrats optimistic on health bill vote Democrats close in on health bill vote |
Friday, March 12, 2010
Judge to hear plan to pay $657M to WTC responders - The Associated Press
ABC News | Judge to hear plan to pay $657M to WTC responders The Associated Press NEW YORK â€" A settlement that could pay up to $657.5 million to more than 10000 ground zero rescue and recovery workers sickened by dust from the destroyed World Trade Center goes before a judge Friday, and he has said he favored a settlement but ... WTC Captive Reaches Settlement of 9/11 Rescue Worker Claims Ten Thousand 9/11 Responders' Lawsuits Settled $657M » |
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Health plans may have to submit rate hikes to regulators - Chicago Tribune
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog) | Health plans may have to submit rate hikes to regulators Chicago Tribune A 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 Fraud If Democrats stumble on health care, Republicans win big Obama Makes Closing Argument for Health Overhaul |
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Ex-Congressman Massa says groping wasn't sexual - Los Angeles Times
Reuters | Ex-Congressman Massa says groping wasn't sexual Los Angeles Times Former Rep. Eric Massa, a New York Democrat who resigned his seat Monday amid a sexual harassment investigation, goes on TV to defend himself. By James Oliphant Reporting from Washington - A day after resigning his seat in the face of a House ethics ... Massa seeks to divert attention from harassment » |
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Runaway Prius hits 90 mph before stopping with aid of CHP - Los Angeles Times
SGGP | Runaway Prius hits 90 mph before stopping with aid of CHP Los Angeles Times The driver of a Toyota Prius who c » |
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Monday, March 8, 2010
Some readers think 'Avatar' was robbed - msnbc.com
ABC News | Some readers think 'Avatar' was robbed msnbc.com "The Hurt Locker" took home the top two Academy Awards Sunday night, for best picture and for Kathryn Bigelow as best director. But while the film, which follows the dangerous daily existence of an Army bomb defusal team, was a critical favorite, ... Oscar wins could boost 'Hurt' revenue Oscar stumbles in attempt to be hip 'Hurt' locks it up |
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Saturday, March 6, 2010
In Baghdad, mortar rounds mark Iraq election day - Los Angeles Times
The Hindu | In Baghdad, mortar rounds mark Iraq election day Los Angeles Times Reporting from Baghdad - Dozens of mortar rounds thudded across Baghdad on Sunday morning and at least 12 people were killed as Iraqis went to the polls in an election testing the stability of the country's still-fragile democracy. ... Iraqis vote in general election Blasts rock Baghdad as polls open Iraqis Vote in Crucial Election |
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