Friday, July 31, 2009

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Gates, Crowley Join With Obama at White House 'Beer Summit' - Washington Post


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Gates, Crowley Join With Obama at White House 'Beer Summit'

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Two weeks after a noted black scholar accused a white police sergeant of racial profiling for arresting him at his home near Harvard University, the men hoisted mugs of beer Thursday evening at the White House ...


Proposed Tax Tests Obama on Campaign Vow

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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Yahoo Drops on Investor Disappointment Over Microsoft Accord - Bloomberg


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Yahoo Drops on Investor Disappointment Over Microsoft Accord

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July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Yahoo! Inc. fell 11 percent, the biggest drop since November, after terms of an Internet-search accord with Microsoft Corp. were less favorable than analysts predicted. Under the 10-year agreement, ...


Microsoft-Yahoo Pact To Face Regulator Scrutiny

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

US Economy: Home Prices Rise, Consumer Confidence Declines - Bloomberg


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US Economy: Home Prices Rise, Consumer Confidence Declines

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July 28 (Bloomberg) -- A gauge of US house prices posted its first monthly gain in three years, providing some solace to consumers shaken by rising joblessness. The S&P/Case-Shiller home-price index rose ...


Home price declines continue slowing trend

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H! ome prices up for 1st time in 3 years

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Home prices may be stabilizing, market tracker says

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Monday, July 27, 2009

Former Alaska Governor Says, 'I Feel Great' After Leaving Office - ABC News


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Former Alaska Governor Says, 'I Feel Great' After Leaving Office

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Alaskans start the work week with a new governor, Sean Parnell, and an old puzzle: Why exactly did the old governor, Sarah Palin, step down, and what are her plans for the future? ...


Oh so fitting to see Sarah Palin quitting: Now what?

New York Daily News


Sarah Palin hands over power in Alaska

Los Angeles Times


With Act II Unwritten, Palin Can Define Her Role

Washington Post


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Sunday, July 26, 2009

The state of the health care debate - Chicago Tribune


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The state of the health care debate

Chicago Tribune


Multiple health care proposals are being discussed on Capitol Hill, revised and refined into single proposals in the House and Senate. In the House, three committees have signed off on a reform bill, but the Energy and Commerce Committee has yet to ...


Are lobbyists silver lining in health care storm?

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Saturday, July 25, 2009

Obama Moves to Dampen Uproar Over Comment on Race - ABC News


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Obama Moves to Dampen Uproar Over Comment on Race

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AP President Barack Obama pauses as he talks to the media in the briefing room at the White House in Washington, Friday, July 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) President Barack Obama concedes his words â€" that a white police ...


Police unions don't get apology from Obama, but happy with reversal

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Arrest of Gates also shines a light on 'disorderly conduct' laws

Los Angeles Times


Gates isn't the face of racial profiling

Chicago Sun-Times


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Friday, July 24, 2009

US-POLITICS Summary - Washington Post


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US-POLITICS Summary

Washington Post


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is set to announce on Friday a competition for $4 billion in federal grants to improve academic achievement in US schools, the Washington Post reported on Thursday. Obama wants states to use funds from the ...


Schools to compete for $5B from stimulus law

The Associated Press


Obama to announce $4.35 billion in stimulus for schools

CNN


California to be told to use test scores in evaluating teachers

Los Angeles Times


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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Obama on health bill: 'This has to get done' - USA Today


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Obama on health bill: 'This has to get done'

USA Today


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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Obama wins fight to limit fighter jets - The Associated Press


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Obama wins fight to limit fighter jets

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WASHINGTON â€" The Senate voted to terminate further production of the Air Force's topline F-22 fighter jets Tuesday, giving President Barack Obama a major spending victory and siding with the Pentagon's desire for sm »


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Monday, July 20, 2009

Obama, GOP trade barbs in health care fight - CNN


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Obama, GOP trade barbs in health care fight

CNN


WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The charged battle to overhaul health care intensified Monday as President Obama accused GOP critics of putting politics ahead of policy. President Obama visits the Children's National Medical Center in Washington on Monday. ...


Obama goes after GOP senator DeMint on health care

USA Today


Obama demands Congress move quickly on healthcare reform

Los Angeles Times


Obama Rejects Claim That Health Care Defeat Could Mark His 'Waterloo'

FOXNews


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Sunday, July 19, 2009

US names soldier in Taliban video - BBC News


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US names soldier in Taliban video

BBC News


The soldier says he is scared he "won't be able to go home". The video appears as broadcast from the internet source The US military has identified a man shown on a Taliban video as an American soldier captured in Afghanistan. ...


Captured US soldier in Taliban video: Held by Haqqani network?

Christian Science Monitor


US soldier captured by Taliban: 'I'm afraid'

CNN


Afghan Taliban Releases Video of Captured American Soldier

Voice of America


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Saturday, July 18, 2009

Obama Reaches Out to Republicans on Health Care, but Bipartisan ... - FOXNews


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Obama Reaches Out to Republicans on Health Care, but Bipartisan ...

FOXNews


President Barack Obama speaks about health care, Friday, July 17, 2009, in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington. (AP) President Obama and some Democratic congressional leaders had pledged to involve Republicans in health care reform ...


Obama Says Overhaul of US Health-Care System Can't Be Delayed

Bloomberg


Despite critics, Obama stays course on health care

The Associated Press


Obama smartly lashes out at health care insurance industry

Kansas City Star


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Friday, July 17, 2009

House Democratic leaders pledge healthcare progress - Reuters


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House Democratic leaders pledge healthcare progress

Reuters


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic leaders in the US House of Representatives on Friday hailed "historic" progress on healthcare legislation and pledged to continue momentum to deliver on President Barack Obama's vow of reform. ...


House Panels Approve Health Plans

New York Times


House Dems push ahead on portions of health bill

The Associated Press


House panel passes health bill, critics slam cost

Washington Post


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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Sen. Coburn Questions Judge Sotomayor at Supreme Court Nomination ... - Washington Post


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Sen. Coburn Questions Judge Sotomayor at Supreme Court Nomination ...

Washington Post


LEAHY: Whether it will be the last round or not will be up to the Republican side. But I would yield now to Senator Coburn, who's been waiting patiently. COBURN: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and good morning again. COBURN: Yesterday, you -- when I was ...


Sotomayor Faces Sharp Questions on Bias Case

New York Times


Sotomayor draws praise from GOP critics

The Associated Press


Sotomayor Says She Regrets Offense From 'Wise Latina' Remarks

Bloomberg


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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

First Senate panel completes healthcare bill - Reuters


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First Senate panel completes healthcare bill

Reuters


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate health committee on Wednesday approved its version of legislation to overhaul the US health industry, which is to be combined with a bill yet to be written in the Senate Finance Committee. ...


Senate health committee clears insurance overhaul

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Obama May Rely on Partisan Vote for Health-Care Bill

Bloomberg


With Committee Vote, Senate Moves Forward on Health Care

New York Times


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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

"The law is not legal theory," she argued. "It's facts." - CNN


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"The law is not legal theory," she argued. "It's facts."

CNN


Sotomayor made her remarks in response to a question from Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, the chairman of the committee. On Monday, the first day of her hearings, Sotomayor also mentioned the law, saying that her hotly disputed judicial philosophy is to ...


Sotomayor Faces Questions on Day Two of Hearings

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Sotomayor to face senators' questions Tuesday

The Associated Press


Talking Points

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Monday, July 13, 2009

Sotomayor's a slam dunk, say Obama, Schumer on eve of ... - New York Daily News


Los Angeles Times


Sotomayor's a slam dunk, say Obama, Schumer on eve of ...

New York Daily News


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Sunday, July 12, 2009

Cheney kept CIA program from Congress, source says - CNN


Washington Post


Cheney kept CIA program from Congress, source says

CNN


WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The CIA withheld information about a secret counterterrorism program from Congress during the Bush administration on direct orders from then-Vice President Dick Cheney, current CIA director Leon Panetta told members of Congress, ...


Cheney linked to secrecy of CIA program

Los Angeles Times


Democrats May Investigate Secret Program

Washington Post


Cheney Role in CIA Secrecy Questioned

ABC News


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Saturday, July 11, 2009

Michael Jackson gets a hometown tribute in Gary - Chicago Tribune


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Michael Jackson gets a hometown tribute in Gary

Chicago Tribune


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Thursday, July 9, 2009

NY Democrats win back control of state senate - Reuters


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NY Democrats win back control of state senate

Reuters


NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Democrats on Thursday said they regained control of the state Senate after the second of two party members who had defected to the Republicans rejoined the Democrats, ending a nearly five-week impasse that ...


Stalemate In NY Appears Resolved

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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Dermatologist doesn't think he's Jackson kids' dad - CNN


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Dermatologist doesn't think he's Jackson kids' dad

CNN


Is Klein father of two oldest Jackson children? "Not to the best of my knowledge" By Alan Duke LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Michael Jackson's dermatologist did not rule out that he may be the biological father of Jackson's children, and Dr. Arnold ...


Jackson doctor: I did not give him dangerous drugs

USA Today


Michael Jackson's Dermatologist: 'I Am Not the Father'

People Magazine


Michael Jackson's Dermatologist Denies Being Kids' Biological Father

MTV.com


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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Mariah Carey Sings 'I'll Be There' At Michael Jackson Memorial - MTV.com


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Mariah Carey Sings 'I'll Be There' At Michael Jackson Memorial

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After a slight delay, Michael Jackson's memorial tribute at the Staples Center in Los Angeles got off to an emotional beginning as Mariah Carey performed a version of the Jackson 5's biggest hit, "I'll Be There. ...


Lucky Jackson fans descend on Staples Center

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Jackson memorial in quotes

BBC News


Grab Some Lunch And Watch MJ's Funeral!

Washington Post


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Monday, July 6, 2009

US says Russia restores POW commission - Reuters


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US says Russia restores POW commission

Reuters


MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia restored a US-Russian commission to help find missing personnel from World War II, Vietnam and Afghanistan, the White House said in a statement on Monday, five years after Moscow froze its side of the body. ...


Obama Arrives in Moscow for Talks With Medvedev, Putin

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Obama arrives in Russia, confident of progress

Washington Post


Analysis: Who's in charge as Obama visits Russia?

CNN


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Sunday, July 5, 2009

Palin's speech had shades of Nixon, circa '62 - Los Angeles Times


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Palin's speech had shades of Nixon, circa '62

Los Angeles Times


The announcement by Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin that she was bowing out of Alaska politics on the eve of the Fourth of July left a lot of people scratching their heads. Palin's friends report that she is genuinely sick ...


Palin hints on political future

BBC News


Pa! lin's Hometown Crowd Expresses Support for Her

Washington Post


Analysis: Palin's resignation raises questions

The Associated Press


Kansas City Star -Anchorage Daily News -TheInsider.com


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