Saturday, January 30, 2010

Obama's NYC terror trial switch: Pragmatism or indecisiveness? - Christian Science Monitor


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Obama's NYC terror trial switch: Pragmatism or indecisiveness?

Christian Science Monitor


The Obama administration says it won't hold the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other Al Qaeda suspects in Manhattan after  »

Friday, January 29, 2010

Justice Stevens on How He Joined the Court - Wall Street Journal


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Justice Stevens on How He Joined the Court

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

State of the Union: Highlights, reactions, analyses - CNN


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State of the Union: Highlights, reactions, analyses

CNN


Washington (CNN) -- Citing a "deficit of trust" in government by the American people, President Obama's first State of the Union address urged Congress to erode the influence of special interests and work together to confront the nation's most pressing ...


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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Circumstance and Tradition Shape State of the Union Speeches - New York Times


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Circumstance and Tradition Shape State of the Union Speeches

New York Times


When President Obama enters the House chamber on Wednesday night to deliver his first official State of the Union address, it will be a moment of great ch »

Monday, January 25, 2010

Obama Expected to Recast Presidency at State of the Union - FOXNews


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Obama Expected to Recast Presidency at State of the Union

FOXNews


President Obama speaks during a visit to Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio, Jan. 22. (Reuters Photo) President Obama's first year played out like a political version of Space Invaders, with the administration trying to shoot down  »


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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Bin Laden takes credit for airline bombing plot; officials express skepticism - Los Angeles Times


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Bin Laden takes credit for airline bombing plot; officials express skepticism

Los Angeles Times


The Al Qaeda leader vows to continue targeting the US as long as Washington backs Israel. But US intelligence officials doubt he played a meaningful role in the failed Christmas Day attack. On the tape, Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden said: "The ...


'From Osama to Obama,' Bin Laden Delivers New Threats

ABC News


Bin Laden warns US of more attacks

Aljazeera.net


Bin Laden "message" warns of fresh attacks monitoring group (Roundup)

Monsters and Critics.com


FOX Charlotte -Foreign Policy -The Punch


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Saturday, January 23, 2010

Does Corporate Money Lead to Political Corruption? - New York Times


Los Angeles Times


Does Corporate Money Lead to Political Corruption?

New York Times


UNLIMITED 'SPEECH' Democrats say the Supreme Court ruling last week  »

Friday, January 22, 2010

Supreme Court OKs unlimited corporate spending on elections - Los Angeles Times


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Supreme Court OKs unlimited corporate spending on elections

Los Angeles Times


The justices overturn a century of US electoral law by a 5-4 vote. Millions of extra dollars are expected to start flowing from big business to this f »


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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Supreme Court's campaign finance ruling could bring flood of ads - Los Angeles Times


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Supreme Court's campaign finance ruling could bring flood of ads

Los Angeles Times


Critics say corporations will now determine who wins elections, but some consultants don't expect a dramatic change. By James Oliphant Reporting from Washington - Viewers in media markets nationwide are already well familiar with being bombarded with ...


Campaign Finance Ruling Will Echo in Wisconsin

ABC News


Court Reverses Limits on Campaign Spending

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Massachusett's Brown speaks out on health care, bipartisanship - Washington Post


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Massachusett's Brown speaks out on health care, bipartisanship

Washington Post


BOSTON -- Scott Brown said he expects to be seated quickly in the US Senate, but he was conciliatory on the question of what he will do there, noting that he voted for universal health insurance coverage in Massachusetts and wanted his ...


Democrats scramble on health care after GOP win

CNN


Change in Senate sharpens regulatory reform fight

Reuters


Stupak: Senate health plan will fail in House

Detroit Free Press


U.S. News & World Report -The Guardian -Newsweek


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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Massachusetts Voters Flex Clout in Pivotal Senate Race - FOXNews


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Massachusetts Voters Flex Clout in Pivotal Senate Race

FOXNews


Massachusetts voters, in a unique position to either gum up the works or grease the wheels for the Democratic agenda in Washington, appeared to flex their clout in Tuesday's special election, with poll workers reporting a steady stream of voters at the ...


Massachusetts Voting Begins for Crucial Senate Seat

New York Times


Obama spokesman will talk about Massachusetts election after it's over

USA Today


Nervous Democrats explore their healthcare options

Reuters


CNN International -Atlantic Online -Voice of America


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Monday, January 18, 2010

Damaged Haiti port to open in 2-3 days: US commander - Reuters


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Damaged Haiti port to open in 2-3 days: US commander

Reuters


PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - The US military hopes to have Haiti's main port open in two or three days for shipments of emergency relief supplies to earthquake survivors, the American officer in charge of logistics said on Monday. The Port-au-Prince dock ...


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Sunday, January 17, 2010

Obama here for Coakley, trailing a diminished aura - Boston Globe


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Obama here for Coakley, trailing a diminished aura

Boston Globe


WASHINGTON - The feverish excitement that propelled Barack Obama and scores of other Democrats to victory in 2008 has  »


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Saturday, January 16, 2010

Obama, Bush, Clinton Discuss Haiti Relief Effort - Voice of America


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Obama, Bush, Clinton Discuss Haiti Relief Effort

Voice of America


Photo: AP US President Barack Obama is meeting with former presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton at the White House Saturday to discuss their work to aid the people of Haiti. Mr. Obama had asked his predecessors to help raise money to fund relief ...


Presidents Clinton, Bush Pledge to Lead Fundraising Efforts for Haiti

FOXNews


Obama taps Bush, Clinton for Haiti relief role

Washington Post


Obama, Bush, Clinton stand 'united' for Haiti

AFP


MiamiHerald.com -BBC News -CNN International


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Friday, January 15, 2010

Mass. Senate candidate looks for boost from 'rock star' Bill Clinton - Boston Globe


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Mass. Senate candidate looks for boost from 'rock star' Bill Clinton

Boston Globe


With a new poll suggesting the race for the US Senate in Massachusetts is too close to c »


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Thursday, January 14, 2010

International earthquake relief begins arriving in a devastated Haiti - Los Angeles Times


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International earthquake relief begins arriving in a devastated Haiti

Los Angeles Times


Rescue teams, food and doctors land in Port-au-Prince. US ships are on the way; one will serve as a floating hospital. Secretary of State Clinton says the response is 'coordinated, aggressive.' By Tina Susman and Joe Mozingo and Ken Ellingwood ...


Haiti Despairs as Quake Deaths Mount

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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Red Cross: 3M likely affected by quake - CNN International


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Red Cross: 3M likely affected by quake

CNN International


(CNN) -- An International Red Cross spokesman warned Wednesday that up to 3 million people may have been affected by Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti as aid organizations and governments deployed response teams and pledged resources to the ...


Earthquake devastation emerges in Haiti

BBC News


Haiti earthquake: UN staff killed as rescue effort continues

Telegraph.co.uk


Haiti quake may cause large insured losses-Eqecat

Reuters


Voice of America -New York Times -CNN


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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Funeral for vice president's mother set for Tuesday - CNN International


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Funeral for vice president's mother set for Tuesday

CNN International


A funeral mass for Jean Biden, mother of Vice President Joe Biden, will be at 11 am ET Tuesday. (CNN) -- President Obama and the first lady will travel to Delaware on Tuesday to attend the funeral of Vice President Joe Biden's mother. ...


Joe Biden's Mother To Be Laid To Rest

CBS 4


VP Biden's 92-year-old mother dies

Merced Sun-Star


Funeral set for Jean Finnegan Biden, vice president's mother, in Delaware ...

Los Angeles Times


WGMD Radio -Washington Post -ABC News (blog)


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Monday, January 11, 2010

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles Eureka in Northern California - Los Angeles Times


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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles Eureka in Northern California

Los Angeles Times


The temblor snaps power lines, shatters windows and is felt over a wide area, but no major injuries are reported. 'It was a monstrous one,' a merchant says. The quake created a mess at a Natural Foods store. (Shaun Walker / Eureka Times-Standard ...


6.5 quake rocks Humboldt County

San Francisco Chronicle


Large quake rocks North Coast

Lake County News


6.5 quake shakes buildings on California coast

WLOS


9&10 News -The Money Times -Ireland Online


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Saturday, January 9, 2010

Michigan to get $224 million in clean energy credits - Detroit Free Press


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Michigan to get $224 million in clean energy credits

Detroit Free Press


WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama unveiled Friday $2.3 billion in tax credits for manufacturing clean energy goods, including $224 million for Michigan factories to boost solar cell and wind turbine production. ...


Obama Refocuses on Jobs After Weak Labor Report

ABC News


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Friday, January 8, 2010

Gov.'s budget plan to be bitter pill - San Jose Mercury News


Reuters


Gov.'s budget plan to be bitter pill

San Jose Mercury News


SACRAMENTO â€" For the sixth time in seven years, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today will unveil a budget plan that promises pain for Californians. Lawmakers and the governor are facing a $20 billion deficit, and officials familiar ...


State education plan makes parents responsible

San Francisco Chronicle


California has failed before in seeking more federal money

Sacramento Bee


Schwarzenegger signs school legislation

Los Angeles Times


San Diego Union Tribune -Reuters -City Watch


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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Can Senate Democrats keep edge in '10? - USA Today


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Can Senate Democrats keep edge in '10?

USA Today


WASHINGTON â€" This week's back-to-back retirements by two senior Senate Democrats puts the focus on one of the key questions of this election year: Will Democrats be able to maintain the overwhelming majority that has enabled ...


Even Dodd Isn't Too Big to Fail

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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Senator Dodd Will Not Seek Re-election, Democrats Say - New York Times


CBS News


Senator Dodd Will Not Seek Re-election, Democrats Say

New York Times


Senator Christoper J. Dodd, Democrat of Connecticut, at a debate in December over the confirmation of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke to a second term. By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN WASHINGTON â€" Senator Christopher J. Dodd, the embattled Connecticut ...


Sen. Chris Dodd Won't Seek Re-election

FOXNews


AP sources: Conn. Sen. Chris Dodd to retire

Houston Chronicle


US Senate panel nears agreement on role of Fed

Reuters


CQPolitics.com -UPI.com -MarketWatch


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Monday, January 4, 2010

New Rules on Flight Security Get Airline Groups' Support - Wall Street Journal


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New Rules on Flight Security Get Airline Groups' Support

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