Times Online | Critics Claim Offshore Drilling Plan a Half-Step Toward Energy Independence FOXNews President Obama's decision to open up the nation's shores to new oil drilling drew complaints from both sides of the aisle Wednesday, as environmentalists and congressional Republicans alike claimed the move would do little for America's energy ... Energy Firms Hopeful on Obama Plan |
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Critics Claim Offshore Drilling Plan a Half-Step Toward Energy Independence - FOXNews
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Canada adamant about Afghanistan pullout; France sounds supportive note - Los Angeles Times
New York Times (blog) | Canada adamant about Afghanistan pullout; France sounds supportive note Los Angeles Times In Ottawa, Prime Minister Stephen Harper rejects the idea of keeping troops deployed. In a White House meeting, French President Nicolas Sarkozy says he backs Obama's strategy. By Paul Richter Reporting from Washington - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen ... Raw Data: Transcript From Obama, Sarkozy Press Conference US, France working to sustain global recovery Obama, Sarkozy forge a new bond: the half-smoke |
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Monday, March 29, 2010
US Transit Security Beefed up After Moscow Blast - ABC News
Newsweek | US Transit Security Beefed up After Moscow Blast ABC News AP By MEGAN K. SCOTT AP Writer US transit agencies beefed up security as a precaution Monday after the double suicide bombing in Moscow's subway system, sending more police into stations and officers to conduct random inspections of rail yards. ... Blasts Revive Russians' Fear of Female Bombers Moscow blasts a ch » |
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Michigan State Returns to Final Four - New York Times
ESPN (blog) | Michigan State Returns to Final Four New York Times ST. LOUIS â€" In order to return to the national semifinals for the second year in a row, Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo duct-taped his defense, rotated 11 players onto the court and overcame “rocky†relationships with the reserve point ... Tennessee knocked out by Michigan State on late FT What We Learned: Green does it » |
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Nevada 'tea party' protesters let off steam over embattled Harry Reid - Los Angeles Times
USA Today | Nevada 'tea party' protesters let off steam over embattled Harry Reid Los Angeles Times The r » |
Friday, March 26, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Obama Promotes New Health Care Law - Voice of America
The Hindu | Obama Promotes New Health Care Law Voice of America Photo: AP US President Barack Obama is promoting historic health care reform, as a new poll shows Americans divided over the sweeping legislation he signed into law on Tuesday. Mr. Obama hailed the reform in a speech to an audience in the midwestern ... Senate OKs health care fix-it bill, House is next Senate approves final piece of health care overhaul Senate Approves Last Piece of Health Overhaul |
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Senate Begins Vote-A-Rama on Health Care 'Fix It' Bill - FOXNews
CBC.ca | Senate Begins Vote-A-Rama on Health Care 'Fix It' Bill FOXNews Senate Republicans are making a last-ditch effort Wednesday to derail health care legislation by forcing Democrats to vote on a series of politic » |
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
FACT CHECK: Spinning the New Health Care Law - ABC News
The Hindu | FACT CHECK: Spinning the New Health Care Law ABC News AP President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden smile in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, March 23, 2010, before the president signed the health care bill. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) ... It's the law of the land: Health overhaul signed Senate Showdown over Health Care Reconciliation Begins Senate starts debate on final health care piece |
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Monday, March 22, 2010
Republicans Vow Repeal Effort Against Health Bill - New York Times
Washington Post | Republicans Vow Repeal Effort Against Health Bill New York Times An aide removed a copy of the health care reform legislation after it was signed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as House Whip James Clyburn, left, talked to reporters on Monday. More Photos » By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN, ROBERT PEAR and CARL HULSE ... Analysis: Obama's health care fight not over Health-Reform Bill Advances |
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Fargo dikes hold as Red River nears crest - Reuters
CBC.ca | Fargo dikes hold as Red River nears crest Reuters WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - The flooded Red River moved within inches of its crest at Fargo, North Dakota on Sunday, but dikes of earth and sandbags kept the water from causing major damage, officials said. The city had no reports of damage to homes ... Red River to Crest Today as Fargo-Area Residents Monitor Levees In Fargo-Moorhead, the Red approaches predicted crest Red River in Fargo-Moorhead appears to have crested at 36.99 feet |
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Saturday, March 20, 2010
St. Mary's Knocks Out Villanova - New York Times
New York Times (blog) | St. Mary's Knocks Out Villanova New York Times PROVIDENCE, RI â€" Villanova looked vulnerable to an upset from the beginning of the NCAA tournament. The Wildcats played flat and looked uninterested for most of their first-round victory over 15th-seeded Robert Morris on Thursday and ... With help from the bank, St. Mary's beats Villanova to reach Sweet 16 Saint Mary's stuns 'Nova to advance to Sweet 16 Saint Mary's stuns 'Nova to advance to Sweet 16 |
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Friday, March 19, 2010
Obama Makes Final Public Appeal on Health Care - Voice of America
ABC News | Obama Makes Final Public Appeal on Health Care Voice of America Photo: AP Ahead of a crucial health-care reform vote in the US House of Representatives expected on Sunday, President Obama says members of Congress face a choice between supporting the interests of insurance companies or taking a historic step to meet ... Full text of President Obama's speech on health reform Dems head to White House Sat. as health vote looms Party leaders say passing health reform will help Obama and candidates |
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Fine-Tuning Led to Health Bill's $940 Billion Price Tag - New York Times
Reuters | Fine-Tuning Led to Health Bill's $940 Billion Price Tag New York Times WASHINGTON â€" Love it or hate it, one thing that is indisputable about the Democrats' big health care legislation is that the cost figures are going to come out right where President Obama said he wanted them. ... Where does health care reform stand? US House Democrats Scramble For Votes On Health Bill |
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Report: Bullock Pulls Out of London Premiere Due to Marital Problems - ABC News
BBC News | Report: Bullock Pulls Out of London Premiere Due to Marital Problems ABC News Less than two weeks after taking home the best actress Oscar for her role in "The Blind Side," Sandra Bullock pulled out of the film's London premiere amid tabloid rumors that she is having marital troubles with ... Sandra Bullock pulls out of London premiere Bullock no-show scuppers premiere Sandra Bullock Not Attending London Movie Premier |
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The Fix: The politics of health care passage - Washington Post
CBS News | The Fix: The politics of health care passage Washington Post Even as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) scrambles for the 216 "yes" votes she needs to pass President Obama's health care reform bill later this week, strategists on both sides of the partisan divide have begun to debate the ... GOP Tries to Block "Slaughter Solution" in Health Care Vote 'Nobody Wants to Vote for the Senate bill' |
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
US House Democrat says still short on health votes - Reuters
FOXNews | US House Democrat says still short on health votes Reuters WASHINGTON, March 14 (Reuters) - White House officials on Sunday confidently predicted quick final passage of healthcare reform but a top Democratic vote-counter said the party still needs to line up more support in the House of ... Healthcare reform: Do House Democrats have the votes to pass it? White House Ch » |
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
In Hard Times, Lured Into Trade School and Debt - New York Times
CBS News | In Hard Times, Lured Into Trade School and Debt New York Times One fast-growing American industry has become a conspicuous beneficiary of the recession: for-profit colleges and trade schools. At institutions that train students for careers in areas like health care, computers and food service, ... Obama proposes 'No Child' overhaul Obama Outlines Sweeping Education Revamp |
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Friday, March 12, 2010
Health end game hinges on House, Senate trust - msnbc.com
Health end game hinges on House, Senate trust msnbc.com For the next few weeks, Obama-brand "hope" may be taking a back seat to "trust." President Barack Obama's decision on Friday to delay an overseas trip came after reports that an impartial Senate umpire is likely to ... TAKE-A-LOOK-US healthcare reform Democrats pare differences over health overhaul Health care timeline still unclear |
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
Strong Earthquakes Rock Chile as Pinera Takes Office - Voice of America
Reuters | Strong Earthquakes Rock Chile as Pinera Takes Office Voice of America Photo: AP Outgoing Chile's Pres. Michelle Bachelet (C) takes off the presidential sash as Chile's Pres. Sebastian Pinera (R) smiles during his swear-in ceremony in Valparaiso, 11 Mar 2010 Two strong earthquakes shook Chile Thursday as Sebastian Pinera ... New Chile earthquake rattles presidential swearing-in Chile maintains tsunami alert, no big waves yet Three strong earthquakes strike Chile in quick succession |
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Chief Justice John Roberts: Scene at State of Union 'very troubling' - Washington Post
ABC News | Chief Justice John Roberts: Scene at State of Union 'very troubling' Washington Post Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. has presented the rebuttal argument in Obama v. Supreme Court. Roberts's remarks Tuesday protested the timing of President Obama's State of the Union disapproval of the court's decision in a major ... Chief justice unsettled by Obama's criticism of Supreme Court White House Vs. Supreme Court: It's Getting Ridiculous Roberts: Presidential address is 'pep r » |
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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Biden: US to prevent nuclear Iran - Jerusalem Post
BBC News | Biden: US to prevent nuclear Iran Jerusalem Post US VP meets tells Netanyahu he is certain Israel would take bold steps for peace. US Vice President Joe Biden expressed America's "absolute, total, unvarnished commitment to Israel' security" at a press conference in Jerusalem following ... Biden highlights close US-Israeli ties on Middle East trip Biden Promises 'Total' US Commitment to Israel's Security Biden: US will always stand by those who take risks for peace |
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Monday, March 8, 2010
Iraq election turnout 62%, officials say - BBC News
ABC News | Iraq election turnout 62%, officials say BBC News The voter turnout in Iraq's general elections was 62%, officials said, despite attacks that killed 38 people. Preliminary results are not expected for several days but the turnout figure is down from the 75% who voted in the 2005 general elections. ... Iraq poll turnout tops 60 per cent despite attacks Nearly two-thirds of Iraqis voted in election As Iraq T » |
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Obama turns up the heat for health care overhaul - The Associated Press
Obama turns up the heat for health care overhaul The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" President Barack Obama is trying to persuade a weary public and wavering Democrats to get behind his frantic, late-stage push on health care, while Republicans dig in and demand starting from scratch after a year's worth of work. ... Obama: Congress 'Must Act Now' On Health Care Bill |
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