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2010-03-12 05:50:25 politics - world
Facing Tough Re-Election, Sen. Lincoln Seeks to Clarify Position on Health Care
As the Arkansas Senate race heats up, Sen. Blanche Lincoln wants to set the record straight on her view of settling health care reform with a simple majority vote.
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Facing Tough Re-Election, Sen. Lincoln Seeks to Clarify Position on Health Care
As the Arkansas Senate race heats up, Sen. Blanche Lincoln wants to set the record straight on her view of settling health care reform with a simple majority vote.
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2010-03-11 18:32:45 politics - world
Weekly Jobless Claims Drop 6,000 to 462,000
The Labor Department said initial jobless claims fell by 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 462,000. That's close to Wall Street analysts' estimates of 460,000 and the second straight drop.
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Weekly Jobless Claims Drop 6,000 to 462,000
The Labor Department said initial jobless claims fell by 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 462,000. That's close to Wall Street analysts' estimates of 460,000 and the second straight drop.
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2010-03-11 18:13:51 politics - world
Lawmaker's clash with fellow Democrats nothing new (AP)
AP - Shortly after entering Congress in 1993, Rep. Bart Stupak withstood President Bill Clinton's charm offensive and voted against free-trade legislation — an early display of the independent streak that has put him at odds with fellow Democrats ma
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Lawmaker's clash with fellow Democrats nothing new (AP)
AP - Shortly after entering Congress in 1993, Rep. Bart Stupak withstood President Bill Clinton's charm offensive and voted against free-trade legislation — an early display of the independent streak that has put him at odds with fellow Democrats ma
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2010-03-11 18:10:50 politics - world
Ensign Tried to Find Work for Ex-Lover's Husband, Report Claims
The New York Times reports that investigators have new evidence that Sen. John Ensign tried to find lobbying work for the husband of his former mistress.
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Ensign Tried to Find Work for Ex-Lover's Husband, Report Claims
The New York Times reports that investigators have new evidence that Sen. John Ensign tried to find lobbying work for the husband of his former mistress.
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2010-03-11 18:10:29 politics - world
Democrats, White House close in on health bill (AP)
AP - A final agreement nearly in hand, President Barack Obama and Democratic leaders are about to embark on one last sales job that will determine the outcome of the president's signature health care overhaul.
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Democrats, White House close in on health bill (AP)
AP - A final agreement nearly in hand, President Barack Obama and Democratic leaders are about to embark on one last sales job that will determine the outcome of the president's signature health care overhaul.
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2010-03-11 17:41:49 politics - world
Obama to speak to bankers, preview WWII series (AP)
AP - 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.
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Obama to speak to bankers, preview WWII series (AP)
AP - 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.
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2010-03-11 16:10:40 politics - world
Critics of Justice Dept. lawyers under fire (AP)
AP - A conservative group's bashing of several Obama administration lawyers as the "al-Qaida Seven" has struck a nerve in the U.S. legal community, prompting even some fellow Republicans to denounce the group's attack.
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Critics of Justice Dept. lawyers under fire (AP)
AP - A conservative group's bashing of several Obama administration lawyers as the "al-Qaida Seven" has struck a nerve in the U.S. legal community, prompting even some fellow Republicans to denounce the group's attack.
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2010-03-11 16:01:17 politics - world
AP source: Obama pushing a new export initiative (AP)
AP - President Barack Obama is pushing a new initiative to boost U.S. exports by enforcing trade deals and promoting American-made products overseas.
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AP source: Obama pushing a new export initiative (AP)
AP - President Barack Obama is pushing a new initiative to boost U.S. exports by enforcing trade deals and promoting American-made products overseas.
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2010-03-11 15:35:04 politics - world
Biden: U.S. Has 'No Better Friend' Than Israel
Vice president appears to be trying to calm a diplomatic row that erupted during his visit over Israeli settlement plans for disputed east Jerusalem.
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Biden: U.S. Has 'No Better Friend' Than Israel
Vice president appears to be trying to calm a diplomatic row that erupted during his visit over Israeli settlement plans for disputed east Jerusalem.
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2010-03-11 15:28:01 politics - world
Gates: Iran Support for Taliban 'Pretty Limited'
The Pentagon chief had accused Tehran of "playing a double game" in Afghanistan by trying to woo the Afghan government while undermining U.S. and NATO efforts by helping the Taliban.
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Gates: Iran Support for Taliban 'Pretty Limited'
The Pentagon chief had accused Tehran of "playing a double game" in Afghanistan by trying to woo the Afghan government while undermining U.S. and NATO efforts by helping the Taliban.
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2010-03-11 15:04:00 politics - world
CBC: Obama not listening (Politico)
Politico - Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are headed to the White House for a meeting on jobs Thursday, and they’ll have a few words to say about how President Barack Obama is doing his.
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CBC: Obama not listening (Politico)
Politico - Members of the Congressional Black Caucus are headed to the White House for a meeting on jobs Thursday, and they’ll have a few words to say about how President Barack Obama is doing his.
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2010-03-11 14:45:48 politics - world
Democrats Cancel All Hearings in Anticipation of Health Care Negotiations
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has ordered committee chairmen to postpone their hearings Thursday so lawmakers can meet to chart a course for one last sales job on President Obama's signature health care overhaul.
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Democrats Cancel All Hearings in Anticipation of Health Care Negotiations
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has ordered committee chairmen to postpone their hearings Thursday so lawmakers can meet to chart a course for one last sales job on President Obama's signature health care overhaul.
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2010-03-11 14:45:00 politics - world
9/11 Trials: Can Graham Help Forge a White House Deal? (Time.com)
Time.com - Caught short on civilian trials for terrorism suspects and closing GuantÁnamo, the Obama Administration is negotiating with GOP Senator Lindsey Graham. But it's not clear he can deliver
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9/11 Trials: Can Graham Help Forge a White House Deal? (Time.com)
Time.com - Caught short on civilian trials for terrorism suspects and closing GuantÁnamo, the Obama Administration is negotiating with GOP Senator Lindsey Graham. But it's not clear he can deliver
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2010-03-11 14:25:29 politics - world
Damage From Massa, Rangel Add to Dems' Woes
Former Reps. Eric Massa and veteran Charles Rangel represent potential albatrosses for Democrats in the fall elections, and the party can only hope that the problems fade away.
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Damage From Massa, Rangel Add to Dems' Woes
Former Reps. Eric Massa and veteran Charles Rangel represent potential albatrosses for Democrats in the fall elections, and the party can only hope that the problems fade away.
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2010-03-11 14:20:30 politics - world
House Leader: Ethics Panel Ends Massa Probe
Even as the investigation ends, former Rep. Eric Massa's alleged harassment of his staff members -- with possible sexual overtones -- could spell continuing trouble for Democrats.
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House Leader: Ethics Panel Ends Massa Probe
Even as the investigation ends, former Rep. Eric Massa's alleged harassment of his staff members -- with possible sexual overtones -- could spell continuing trouble for Democrats.
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2010-03-11 13:17:56 politics - world
Lawmaker's clash with fellow Democrats nothing new (AP)
AP - Shortly after entering Congress in 1993, Rep. Bart Stupak withstood President Bill Clinton's charm offensive and voted against free-trade legislation — an early display of the independent streak that has put him at odds with fellow Democrats ma
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Lawmaker's clash with fellow Democrats nothing new (AP)
AP - Shortly after entering Congress in 1993, Rep. Bart Stupak withstood President Bill Clinton's charm offensive and voted against free-trade legislation — an early display of the independent streak that has put him at odds with fellow Democrats ma
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2010-03-11 13:10:35 politics - world
Democrats, White House close in on health bill (AP)
AP - A final agreement nearly in hand, President Barack Obama and Democratic leaders are about to embark on one last sales job that will determine the outcome of the president's signature health care overhaul.
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Democrats, White House close in on health bill (AP)
AP - A final agreement nearly in hand, President Barack Obama and Democratic leaders are about to embark on one last sales job that will determine the outcome of the president's signature health care overhaul.
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2010-03-11 13:05:58 politics - world
Critics of Justice Dept. lawyers under fire (AP)
AP - A conservative group's bashing of several Obama administration lawyers as the "al-Qaida Seven" has struck a nerve in the U.S. legal community, prompting even some fellow Republicans to denounce the group's attack.
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Critics of Justice Dept. lawyers under fire (AP)
AP - A conservative group's bashing of several Obama administration lawyers as the "al-Qaida Seven" has struck a nerve in the U.S. legal community, prompting even some fellow Republicans to denounce the group's attack.
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2010-03-11 10:38:48 politics - world
Pelosi's Office Knew of Massa Concerns
New details about the involvement of the House speaker's office will likely fuel questions about when the leadership learned of the allegations and whether they could have investigated the matter earlier.
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Pelosi's Office Knew of Massa Concerns
New details about the involvement of the House speaker's office will likely fuel questions about when the leadership learned of the allegations and whether they could have investigated the matter earlier.
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2010-03-11 09:27:14 politics - world
GMAC Bailout Could Cost Taxpayers $6.3B
New watchdog report says the Treasury Department sank billions into auto finance giant GMAC without an exit strategy or proof the company was viable - a decision that could cost taxpayers $6.3 billion.
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GMAC Bailout Could Cost Taxpayers $6.3B
New watchdog report says the Treasury Department sank billions into auto finance giant GMAC without an exit strategy or proof the company was viable - a decision that could cost taxpayers $6.3 billion.
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