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Democrats Struggle to Finish Health Bill - New York Times
March 12, 2010 Reuters | Democrats Struggle to Finish Health Bill New York Times WASHINGTON — 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 its cost. ... Democrats insist they are moving on health care, despite setbacks Maternity care bill backed Health-Care Bill's Passage Faces New Hurdle, Republicans Say |
Senators give Obama a bipartisan plan on immigration - Los Angeles Times
March 12, 2010 Boston Globe | Senators give Obama a bipartisan plan on immigration Los Angeles Times Reporting 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 Laws Obama Links Immigration Overhaul in 2010 to GOP Backing Obama Says He Backs New Push to Overhaul US Immigration Laws |
Obama picks charities to which he'll donate Nobel prize cash award - Washington Post
March 12, 2010 Times LIVE | Obama picks charities to which he'll donate Nobel prize cash award Washington Post Three 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 From Nobel Internet nominated for 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Internet 'in running' for Nobel Peace Prize |
Cuomo Hands Paterson Case to an Ex-Judge - New York Times
March 12, 2010 CNN International | Cuomo Hands Paterson Case to an Ex-Judge New York Times ALBANY — Facing growing political pressure, Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo on Thursday appointed an independent counsel to take over his office's investigation into the Paterson administration's response to a domestic violence case. ... Independent counsel named in investigations of New York governor New York AG names ex-judge to investigate Paterson Cuomo Steps Down From Paterson Investigations |
Pledge of Allegiance's God reference now upheld by court - Los Angeles Times
March 12, 2010 Washington Post | Pledge of Allegiance's God reference now upheld by court Los Angeles Times In 2002, the US 9th Circuit of Appeals had ruled that the pledge's use of 'One nation under God' made it unconstitutional. The panel now says no federal law requires students to recite it. Atheist Michael Newdow, seen in 2004, has fought a lengthy ... Court: 'Under God' in Pledge is constitutional California: Pledge of Allegiance Is Ruled Constitutional Fed. appeals court upholds 'under God' in pledge |
New Earmark Rules Have Lobbyists Scrambling - New York Times
March 12, 2010 Washington Times | New Earmark Rules Have Lobbyists Scrambling New York Times WASHINGTON — Jolted by a sudden tightening of the rules, lobbyists and military contractors who have long relied on lucrative earmarks from Congress were scrambling Thursday to find new ways to keep the federal money flowing. ... House Republicans say they will reject all earmarks Partial ban on earmarks is a start Kan. GOP backs earmarks proposal |
GOP nominates newcomer to succeed Murtha - Pittsburgh Post Gazette
March 12, 2010 TPMDC (blog) | GOP nominates newcomer to succeed Murtha Pittsburgh Post Gazette Republicans last night selected a political newcomer who has never sought elected office as their nominee in the special election to succeed the late US Rep. John P. Murtha. Tim Burns, a self-made millionaire ... GOP chooses Burns GOP picks Burns in 12th District Tim Burns gets GOP nod for Murtha's seat |
Harry Reid's wife, daughter hurt in car accident - Los Angeles Times
March 12, 2010 New York Daily News | Harry Reid's wife, daughter hurt in car accident Los Angeles Times The four-vehicle crash leaves Landra Reid, 69, with a broken back, neck and nose, and Lana Reid Barringer with less-serious injuries. The Senate majority leader is able to visit them in the hospital. By Kathleen Hennessey Reporting from Washington ... Sen. Reid's wife breaks back, neck in crash Sen. Reid's family injured in car accident Reid's wife, daughter injured in highway accident |
Obama Outlines Drive To Raise US Exports - New York Times
March 12, 2010 Seattle Post Intelligencer | Obama Outlines Drive To Raise US Exports New York Times President 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 jobs Obama Launches New Exports Push as Trade Deficit Narrows -- but Hard Road Ahead Obama details plans to boost exports, create jobs |
Cost per F-35 has more than doubled since 2001, Pentagon tells lawmakers - Fort Worth Star Telegram
March 12, 2010 ABC Online | Cost per F-35 has more than doubled since 2001, Pentagon tells lawmakers Fort Worth Star Telegram AP WASHINGTON -- Pentagon officials told Congress on Thursday that the estimated cost to build the next-generation F-35 joint strike fighter has more than doubled to as much as $113 million per plane since 2001. ... Cost of F-35 Has Risen 60% to 90%, Military Says Price of Lockheed's F-35 fighter soars GAO analyst says cost overruns, delays continue to plague F-35 program |
