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Saturday, November 28, 2009

After making a splash, Va. socialites go silent - Washington Post


Washington Post


After making a splash, Va. socialites go silent

Washington Post


The Virginia socialites who apparently crashed the White House state dinner last week remained elusive Saturday as CNN said it had cancelled the couple's upcoming appearance on "Larry King Live." CNN said Tareq and Michaele Salahi's ...


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Friday, November 27, 2009

Photo shows Tareq and Michaele Salahi getting face time with President Obama - New York Daily News


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Photo shows Tareq and Michaele Salahi getting face time with President Obama

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Thursday, November 26, 2009

UK's Brown to Push Bank Bailout Plan At Summit - New York Times


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UK's Brown to Push Bank Bailout Plan At Summit

New York Times


By REUTERS LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Gordon Brown said he would lobby for support for his plan to make banks pay for any future bailout at a Commonwealth summit this week. He also wants Commonwealth leaders meeting in Trinidad and Tobago from ...


Commonwealth sees island states on climate frontline

Reuters


Scientists target Canada over climate change

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Backgrounder: Basic facts about CHOGM

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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Retailers Extend Deals Beyond Black Friday - New York Times


Washington Post


Retailers Extend Deals Beyond Black Friday

New York Times


Best Buy, which offered early discounts on some televisions and laptops, was keeping other deals under wraps until Friday at this store in Manhattan. By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM and CLAIRE CAIN MILLER Attention shoppers: It might pay to just sleep in this ...


Year after NY stampede, Black Friday gets makeover

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North Jersey retailers opening their doors to jump-start shopping

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Stores Open on Thanksgiving Day

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Obama's new Afghanistan plan may be much like old one - Christian Science Monitor


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Obama's new Afghanistan plan may be much like old one

Christian Science Monitor


President Obama is expected to announce next week his decision on troop numbers and strategy for the war in Afghanistan. It won't be too different from the policy laid out in March, say experts. By Gordon Lubold | Staff writer of The Christian Science ...


Obama vows to get the job done' in Afghanistan

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Surge Targets Taliban Bastion

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Monday, November 23, 2009

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Explaining cost savings in the Senate bill - Los Angeles Times


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Explaining cost savings in the Senate bill

Los Angeles Times


Readers ask about the details of Medicare savings, plus a cosmetic-surgery tax and limits on abortion coverage. By James Oliphant and Kim Geiger If the Senate bill is estimated to cost $848 billion over the next decade, how can Democrats say it will ...


Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle

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Senate Clears Way for Debate on Health-Care Plan

Bloomberg


Health Care Hits the Senate Floor

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Senator, Clout Rising, Cements Role at Heart of Debate - New York Times


Washington Post


Senator, Clout Rising, Cements Role at Heart of Debate

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" No sooner had Senator Blanche Lincoln promised to deliver one crucial vote in support of a health care overhaul than she threatened to withhold the next one. “I'm thinking about the 450000 Arkansans who have no health ...


Healthcare bill passes first US Senate test

Reuters


Senate Clears Way for Debate on $848 Billion Health-Care Plan

Bloomberg


Health care bill clears first Senate hurdle

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Friday, November 20, 2009

Senate Democrats Rounding Up Votes for Crucial Healthcare Test - Baltimore Sun


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Senate Democrats Rounding Up Votes for Crucial Healthcare Test

Baltimore Sun


Senate Democratic leaders, having negotiated critical last-minute commitments, Friday stood on the verge of achieving the 60 votes they need to begin consideration of the most expansive healthcare legislation to go before the Senate in nearly half a ...


Moderate Democrats under a lot of pressure on healthcare

Christian Science Monitor


Reid, Democrats Face First Big Senate Test on Health-Care Bill

Bloomberg


us Senate leader at risk in healthcare battle

Reuters


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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Oprah Winfrey to end celebrated TV talk show in 2011 - New York Daily News


New Zealand Herald


Oprah Winfrey to end celebrated TV talk show in 2011

New York Daily News


Oprah Winfrey will announce on Friday that she is leaving her TV talk show behind in 2011. With Oprah Winfrey's rating recently reaching an  »


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At 2074 pages and $849 billion, Senate health bill arrives - CNN


New York Daily News


At 2074 pages and $849 billion, Senate health bill arrives

CNN


After months of debate around the country and in its committees, the full US Senate will take up the health care bill. Washington (CNN) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping health care bill that would expand health ...


Senate health bill's cost at $849B

Philadelphia Inquirer


Senate unveils $849 billion health care package

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Senate Health Bill Said to Cost $849 Billion Over 10 Years - New York Times


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Senate Health Bill Said to Cost $849 Billion Over 10 Years

New York Times


Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was joined by other Democratic Senators as he announced the Senate's health care plan during a news conference on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. By ROBERT PEAR and DAVID M. HERSZENHORN WASHINGTON â€" The Senate majority ...


Senate healthcare bill hits Obama cost target

Reuters


Senate Democrats Health Care Bill Will Cost $849 Billion

ABC News


Senate health bottom line: $849 billion overhaul

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

U.S., China make progress in tackling climate change - Washington Post


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U.S., China make progress in tackling climate change

Washington Post


Buried in the text of Tuesday's joint declaration between the President Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao was a significant climate announcement: The Obama administration will offer concrete emission reduction ...


Trade focus for Obama China talks

BBC News


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Monday, November 16, 2009

Experts question motives of mammogram guidelines - Reuters


Reuters


Experts question motives of mammogram guidelines

Reuters


CHICAGO (Reuters) - Cancer experts fear new US breast imaging guidelines that recommend against routine screening mammograms for women in their 40s may have their roots in the current drive in Washington to reform healthcare. ...


Report: Mammograms may not be needed until age 50

USA Today


Stop Annual Mammograms, Govt. Panel Tells Women Under 50

ABC News


USPSTF Issues New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

Medscape


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Palin says presidency "not on my radar screen" - Reuters


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Palin says presidency "not on my radar screen"

Reuters


CHICAGO (Reuters) - Sarah Palin said a run for the White House in 2012 is "not on my radar screen right now" as the Republican carefully did not close the door to a possible candidacy in an interview that launched her big book tour. ...


Sarah Palin tells Oprah about controversies, future

CNN International


Sarah Palin meets Oprah Winfrey

BBC News


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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Illinois prison eyed to house Guantanamo detainees - Reuters


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Illinois prison eyed to house Guantanamo detainees

Reuters


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Saturday, November 14, 2009

Memoir Is Palin's Payback to McCain Campaign - New York Times


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Memoir Is Palin's Payback to McCain Campaign

New York Times


“Going Rogue,” the title of Sarah Palin's erratic new memoir, comes from a phrase used by a disgruntled McCain aide to describe her going off-message during the campaign: among other things, for breaking with the campaign over its ...


Palin Book Tour Builds on Web Strategy

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Friday, November 13, 2009

Strong reaction to announcement of 9/11 trial in New York court - Los Angeles Times


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Strong reaction to announcement of 9/11 trial in New York court

Los Angeles Times


Atty. Gen. Eric H. Holder Jr.'s decision raises legal, political and ethical questions -- and criticism from some key Republicans. By Josh Meyer and David G. Savage Reporting from Washington - Setting the stage for a historic criminal trial, Atty. Gen. ...


For Holder, much wrestling over decision

Washington Post


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9/11 suspects face battles in NY prosecution - Reuters


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9/11 suspects face battles in NY prosecution

Reuters


NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rights groups and legal scholars on Friday praised the Obama administration's decision to bring September 11 suspects to trial in civilian court in New York, but they questioned whether ...


Politicians rip decision on terrorism trials

CNN


New York 9/11 trial ignites row

BBC News


New Yorkers worry about trial for 9/11 mastermind

The Associated Press


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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Obama: Gunman in US base rampage to pay for crimes - Reuters


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Obama: Gunman in US base rampage to pay for crimes

Reuters


FORT HOOD, Texas, Nov 10 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama vowed on Tuesday to make sure the gunman who killed 13 people in a rampage at a US Army base in Texas pays for his crimes. Leading a memorial service for victims of an attack ...


Remarks of President Barack Obama

New York Times


DOD worker assessed Fort Hood suspect months ago

The Associated Press


Obama promises justice for FT. Hood slayings

Baltimore Sun


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