CBS News | Obama Details Plan to Open Offshore Areas to Oil Drilling New York Times President Obama, with an F-18 “Green Hornet†that will run partly on bio fuel, during his speech on energy security on Wednesday at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. By JOHN M. BRODER WASHINGTON â€" President Obama on Wednesday described his proposal ... Drill, Baby, Drill: Obama Opens Up Offshore Drilling and Exploration Obama Clears Way for More Offshore Drilling |
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Obama Details Plan to Open Offshore Areas to Oil Drilling - New York Times
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Obama Signs Student Loan Overhaul Legislation - ABC News
Seattle Post Intelligencer | Obama Signs Student Loan Overhaul Legislation ABC News President Obama today signed the final piece of the health care puzzle, which entails sweeping reforms in the education sector, specific » |
Monday, March 29, 2010
NYC activates security plan after Moscow bombings - Reuters
Sydney Morning Herald | NYC activates security plan after Moscow bombings Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York police doubled patrols of the subway system and sent a battery of police cars to transit hubs as a precaution on Monday following the Moscow subway bombings. In Washington, police sent bomb-sniffing dogs to random Metro ... Russian MP warns against hounding 'law-abiding' immigrants NYC, DC beef up transit security over Moscow blast Russian Stocks Gain Despite Attacks |
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Pope will 'not be intimidated by petty gossip' over sex abuse scandals - Telegraph.co.uk
The Guardian | Pope will 'not be intimidated by petty gossip' over sex abuse scandals Telegraph.co.uk Pope Benedict XVI began Holy Week on Sunday by suggesting in his Palm Sunday address that the Catholic Church would "not be intimidated" by the sex abuse scandals sweeping it. By Nick Pisa in Rome Pope Benedict XVI Leads Palm Sunday At St. Peter's ... Pope Benedict condemns 'petty gossip' over child sexual abuse scandal As Archbishop, Benedict Focused on Doctrine Victims of sex abuse to sue Vatican |
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Saturday, March 27, 2010
S Korean warship sinks, rescue efforts continue while 46 missing - Xinhua
Sydney Morning Herald | S Korean warship sinks, rescue efforts continue while 46 missing Xinhua Seoul, March 27 (Xinhua) -- A South Korean naval vessel with 104 crew members onboard sank into waters off the west coast of the Korean peninsula late Friday due to an unknown cause, alarming the nation that anxiously watched the ... Dozens Missing From Sunken South Korean Navy Vessel Search continues for South Korean sailors after sinking AP Top News at 9:45 am EDT |
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Friday, March 26, 2010
Obama administration announces effort to slash mortgages for unemployed borrowers - Washington Post
Washington Post | Obama administration announces effort to slash mortgages for unemployed borrowers Washington Post The Obama administration announced new ways Friday to tackle the foreclosure crisis, in part by requiring lenders to temporarily slash or eliminate monthly mortgage payments for many borrowers who are unemployed. ... US Plans Big Expansion in Effort to Aid Homeowners White House proposes new aid to homeowners Mortgage Plan to Cut Balances |
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Senate Democrats beat back GOP alterations to healthcare 'fixes' - Christian Science Monitor
ABC News | Senate Democrats beat back GOP alterations to healthcare 'fixes' Christian Science Monitor Senate Democrats prevail, so far, in keeping the package of healthcare 'fixes' intact. But the House will need to vote on it again to address sm » |
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
At stake for Google in China: Smart phone empire - Los Angeles Times
The Hindu | At stake for Google in China: Smart phone empire Los Angeles Times As the company tangles with the Chinese government, it puts in jeopardy its tentative grip on the cellphone market in a nation where staggering growth in mobile search is expected. By David Pierson Reporting from Beijing - In its public wrangling with ... Google deals in doubt amid spat with Beijing Google addresses e-mail, apps concerns in China Google Says It's Still Self-Censoring China Searches |
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
House passes historic healthcare overhaul - Los Angeles Times
BBC News | House passes historic healthcare overhaul Los Angeles Times The vote, which comes amid unanimous GOP opposition, alters the landscape for consumers and insurance firms. President Obama, with Vice President Joe Biden, makes a statement to the nation after the passage of healthcare legislation. ... History in the making: Healthcare bill cements President Obama's legacy Democrats hail landmark US healthcare bill The House passed the overhaul â€" now what? |
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
House Dem leader: "We have the votes" on health care - USA Today
New York Times (blog) | House Dem leader: "We have the votes" on health care USA Today The chairman of the House Democratic Caucus just told ABC that the party has the 216 votes to pass a sweeping health care bill later tonight. "We have the votes now. We are going to make history," said Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., on ABC's This Week. ... Obama's Bill of Health Key Democrat Says Health Bill Will Pass House US Democrats confident will have healthcare votes |
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Abuse victims reject papal letter - BBC News
The Guardian | Abuse victims reject papal letter BBC News A group representing victims of clerical abuse has said it is "deeply disappointed" by the Pope's letter to Irish Catholics about the issue. The Pope's letter accused Irish bishops of having made "serious mistakes". However, Maeve Lewis, One in Four, ... Irish victims disappointed by pope abuse letter Pope Benedict's letter in full After papal rebuke, Ireland takes stunned stock of battered church, economy ... |
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Friday, March 19, 2010
Where does health care reform stand? - CNN International
Washington Post | Where does health care reform stand? CNN International Washington (CNN) -- The House is expected to vote Sunday on the health care bill passed by the Senate in December. Republicans have vowed to do everything they can to kill the bill. Legislation revealed: Democratic leaders unveiled the text of the ... Health Showdown Is Set |
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Fate of Health Care Bill Rests on Looming Budget Office Estimate - FOXNews
New York Times (blog) | Fate of Health Care Bill Rests on Looming Budget Office Estimate FOXNews The fate of the Democrats' health care reform effort hinges on a report expected Thursday morning from the congressional budget scorekeepers -- an estimate of what a follow-up bill could cost that already is running into trouble. ... Obama Lobbying Style: » |
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Healthcare reform 'fixes': What does the House want to change? - Christian Science Monitor
Reuters | Healthcare reform 'fixes': What does the House want to change? Christian Science Monitor House Democrats are considering a package of 'fixes' to the Senate healthcare reform bill. Among the demands: lowering the cost of the bill and removing sweetheart deals for some states. Rep. Dennis Kucinich walks away from Air Force One at Andrews Air ... Steny Hoyer, Eric Cantor Spar Over Health Care Vote Count, Parliamentary Tactics Democrats make final pitch to moderates on health bill |
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Pelosi Plan to Pass Health Care Without Traditional Vote Riles Critics - FOXNews
New York Times (blog) | Pelosi Plan to Pass Health Care Without Traditional Vote Riles Critics FOXNews A newly emerging Democratic plan to vote on health care reform without re » |
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Officials unable to spot reported Prius fault - MarketWatch
Los Angeles Times | Officials unable to spot reported Prius fault MarketWatch By MarketWatch HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Technicians with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Toyota Motor Corp. could not duplicate the unintended acceleration reported by a Prius driver in California last week, according to a ... Tests fail to duplicate acceleration problem in Prius Questions Arise in Prius Case |
Sunday, March 14, 2010
American Linked to Terror Plot Brainwashed 6-Year-Old Son, Family Says - FOXNews
Washington Post | American Linked to Terror Plot Brainwashed 6-Year-Old Son, Family Says FOXNews The 6-year-old son of a Colorado nursing student who ran off to Europe to join a terrorist murder cell was brainwashed into a hate-filled Islamic fundamentalist zombie, his family said Saturday, The New York Post reported. "He said that Christians will ... Four Released in Ireland Terror Case |
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
GOP warns again against passing health bill - The Associated Press
New York Daily News | GOP warns again against passing health bill The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" Newly arrived Republican Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts accused President Barack Obama and Democrats on Saturday of a "bitter, destructive and endless" drive to pass health overhaul legislation that Brown warned would be disastrous. ... Obama delays Asia trip to push health care bill Democrats optimistic on health bill vote Obama delays Asia trip to push healthcare overhaul |
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Friday, March 12, 2010
Judge to hear plan to pay $657M to WTC responders - The Associated Press
ABC News | Judge to hear plan to pay $657M to WTC responders The Associated Press NEW YORK â€" A settlement that could pay up to $657.5 million to more than 10000 ground zero rescue and recovery workers sickened by dust from the destroyed World Trade Center goes before a judge Friday, and he has said he favored a settlement but ... WTC Captive Reaches Settlement of 9/11 Rescue Worker Claims Settlement offer worth millions in 9/11 case to go before judge $657M » |
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Obama Gets Tough on Health Care Fraud - New York Times
Reuters | Obama Gets Tough on Health Care Fraud New York Times ST. CHARLES, Mo. â€" President Obama continued his drive for a health care overhaul on Wednesday, ordering a crackdown on Medicare and Medicaid waste and fraud, while in Washington, House leaders said they hoped to have a ... On health, Obama has roadblocks in own party Obama: Nothing needs reform more than health care Health care reform moves forward |
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Biden sees 'moment of opportunity' for Mid-East peace - BBC News
Telegraph.co.uk | Biden sees 'moment of opportunity' for Mid-East peace BBC News US Vice-President Joe Biden has said there is a "moment of real opportunity" for peace between the Palestinians and Israel during a visit to the region. Mr Biden said he hoped the agreement to begin indirect talks would be a vehicle by which both sides ... Joe Biden: Middle East talks offer opportunity for peace Biden praises Israel for taking risks for peace Biden says there is a 'moment of opportunity' for peace |
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Monday, March 8, 2010
'Locker' loaded as No. 1 awards' winner - New York Post
Globe and Mail | 'Locker' loaded as No. 1 awards' winner New York Post The sm » |
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Iraq parliamentary election hit by insurgent attacks - BBC News
The Guardian | Iraq parliamentary election hit by insurgent attacks BBC News There has been a bloody start to Iraq's second parliamentary election since the 2003 invasion, with at least 24 people being killed in attacks. At least two buildings have been destroyed and dozens of mortars fired across Baghdad and elsewhere. ... Iraqi Elections: Live-Blogging Election Day Violence mars early hours of voting in Iraq Explosions rock Baghdad as Iraqis go to polls |
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