Sunday, January 31, 2010

Sunday Take: The theater in the meeting between Obama and House Republicans - Washington Post


Washington Post


Sunday Take: The theater in the meeting between Obama and House Republicans

Washington Post


Friday's encounter between President Obama and House Republicans proved to be riveting political theater. The question is whether it will be remembered as a moment that began to ease the tensions between the two parties -- or an asterisk in ...


State budget, taxes likely to remain top issues

Statesman Journal


Poll gives GOP edge in fixing budget

Tulsa World


Iowa congressmen re-evaluate strategy as landscape shifts

DesMoinesRegister.com


Politico -Christian Science Monitor -New York Times


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Friday, January 29, 2010

Obama assails Republican foes, urges bipartisan effort - Reuters


Reuters


Obama assails Republican foes, urges bipartisan effort

Reuters


BALTIMORE, Jan 29 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday scolded his Republican opponents for trying to block his legislative agenda at almost every turn and urged them to join a bipartisan push to create jobs and ...


Obama, Republicans Spar at GOP Event

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Obama reaches out to GOP, says 'I want the Republicans off the sidelines' - Los Angeles Times


Globe and Mail


Obama reaches out to GOP, says 'I want the Republicans off the sidelines'

Los Angeles Times


By AP TAMPA, Fla. (AP) â€" President Barack Obama is reaching out to Republicans to join him and fellow Democrats on health care and other legislation. He said Thursday "I want the Republicans off the sidelines" and involved in crafting solutions to the ...


Michelle Obama, Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi  »

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

'Hannity' Obtains Copy of Pre-State of the Union Talking Points - FOXNews


Kansas City Star


'Hannity' Obtains Copy of Pre-State of the Union Talking Points

FOXNews


This is a rush transcript from "Hannity," January 26, 2010. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. SEAN HANNITY, HOST:  »


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Monday, January 25, 2010

Obama to seek spending freeze, more aid to middle class - Los Angeles Times


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Obama to seek spending freeze, more aid to middle class

Los Angeles Times


His first State of the Union speech will outline plans to cut the federal deficit and provide tax credits and other relief to middle-class families, students and workers. By Christi Parsons and Peter Nicholas Reporting from Washington - Moving to ...


Obama to seek spending freeze to trim deficits

San Jose Mercury News


Analyst view: Obama to seek 3-year freeze on domestic spending

Reuters


Obama wants to freeze discretionary spending for 3 years

CNN International


Bloomberg -Kansas City Star


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Sunday, January 24, 2010

President Obama Changes Tone Ahead of State of the Union Address - ABC News


Boston Globe


President Obama Changes Tone Ahead of State of the Union Address

ABC News


On the eve of President Obama's State of the Union address and the end of his first year in office, Republican Scott Brown's astonishing win in the Massachusetts special Senate race not only reset politics in that state, ...


White House defends healthcare legislation despite Massachusetts loss

Los Angeles Times


Obama aides dismiss shake-up talk but enlist help

Reuters


Axelrod: voter backlash against Obama was unavoidable

Christian Science Monitor


Washington Examiner -Washington Post -FOXNews


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Saturday, January 23, 2010

Spokesman: Flight diverted to Denver airport - Washington Post


Spokesman: Flight diverted to Denver airport

Washington Post


AP DENVER -- An airplane flying from Washington DC to Las Vegas has been diverted to Denver International Airport after a passenger tried to open a door on the plane while it was in flight. DIA spokesman Jeff Green says that United Flight 223 was ...


Vegas Flight Diverted: Man Tries To Open Jet Door

CBS 13


Las Vegas Bound Flight Diverted Due to Unruly Passenger

Sphere


United flight diverted to DIA

Denver Post


KTNV Las Vegas -Las Vegas Sun -KLAS-TV


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Friday, January 22, 2010

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Biz, Unions Freed to Spend Big on Elections - New York Times


CNN


Biz, Unions Freed to Spend Big on Elections

New York Times


By AP The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Coming soon to your TV, thanks to the Supreme Court -- an even bigger flood of political ads. ...


Analysis: High court ruling a game-changer

CNN International


Analysis: More campaign ads _ and maybe confusion

Washington Post


US Supreme Court ruling on campaign spending may undermine elections

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com


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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Some Folks Are Already Investing in Scott Brown's Political Future - FOXNews


ABC News


Some Folks Are Already Investing in Scott Brown's Political Future

FOXNews


By the Numbers The final vote count for Tuesday's special election in Massachusetts had Republican Scott Brown winning with 52 percent to Democrat Martha Coakley's 47. But the day before Election Day, there were a lot of polls out there. ...


Democrats discuss pieces of sm »


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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Monday, January 18, 2010

Aid Flow to Haitians Improving - Voice of America


The Hindu


Aid Flow to Haitians Improving

Voice of America


Photo: AP US and UN officials say the flow of aid to destitute Haitian earthquake survivors is improving, despite continued looting, gang activity, and scuffles on the streets of Port-au-Prince. US helicopters are at work in Haiti, ferrying food and ...


More US marines arrive to bolster Haiti quake efforts

BBC News


Thousands Flee Wrecked Haitian Capital

New York Times


Race to reach Haiti survivors

Aljazeera.net


TIME -AFP -CNN


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Sunday, January 17, 2010

Obama scrambles to save Democratic Senate seat - Reuters


Kansas City Star


Obama scrambles to save Democratic Senate seat

Reuters


BOSTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama went on a rescue mission on Sunday to try to save an endangered Massachusetts Democratic candidate for the US Senate whose defeat by a Republican could imperil Obama's sweeping healthcare overhaul. ...


Massachusetts Bucks Its Political Stereotype

New York Times


Obama agenda on trial in Massachusetts?

USA Today


Analysis: Missteps, Mood Turn Mass. Senate Race

ABC News


Boston Globe -NECN -W »


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Saturday, January 16, 2010

Hillary Clinton arrives in Haiti - CNN International


Times Online


Hillary Clinton arrives in Haiti

CNN International


Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) -- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has landed in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. She is the highest-ranking US official to witness firsthand the devastation caused by this week's 7.0-magnitude earthquake. ...


3 Presidents Unite in a Campaign to Raise Money for Recovery in Haiti

New York Times


Clinton visits quake-hit Haitians

BBC News


Clinton arrives in Haiti with relief supplies

Washington Post


MiamiHerald.com -Times Online -BusinessWeek


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Friday, January 15, 2010

Giuliani campaigns for Brown as Massachusetts Senate race tightens - Washington Post


Reuters


Giuliani campaigns for Brown as Massachusetts Senate race tightens

Washington Post


BOSTON -- Staying on the offensive in a US Senate campaign that has the Democratic front-runner on her heels, Republican state Sen. Scott Brown brought Rudolph W. Giuliani to stump here Friday morning. His opponent, Martha Coakley, ...


President Obama to stump for Coakley

Boston Globe


Obama to campaign for Massachusetts Democrat

Reuters


Obama to Make Pitch in Massachusetts Senate Contest

Bloomberg


USA Today -Boston Herald -WBUR


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Thursday, January 14, 2010

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Haitians in U.S. wait for news and worry - CNN


The Hindu


Haitians in U.S. wait for news and worry

CNN


A damaged house in Haiti. Many Americans from Haiti are anxiously awaiting word from relatives. (CNN) -- With phone lines down and communication cut, Haitians living in America are "sick with worry" and scrambling for information about loved ones who ...


Aid Workers Scramble Amid Haiti's Chaos

New York Times


Agencies help quake rescue effort

BBC News


Thousands Feared Dead After Haitian Earthquake

Voice of America


FOXNews -Reuters -Washington Post


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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Monday, January 11, 2010

AP Interview: Holder Defends Reid - New York Times


The Guardian


AP Interview: Holder Defends Reid

New York Times


By AP The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The nation's first black attorney general is defending Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid over racial ...


Intriguing people for January 11, 2010

CNN International


Sen. Harry Reid and the 'double standard'

Chicago Tribune


Do You Think Sen. Harry Reid Should Step Down for Controversial Comments He ...

ABC News


BET -USA Today -WFXL Fox 31


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Sunday, January 10, 2010

GOP chief: Reid should step down as Senate leader - Washington Post


The Hindu


GOP chief: Reid should step down as Senate leader

Washington Post


AP WASHINGTON -- The Republican Party chairman says Sen. Harry Reid should step down as the Senate Democratic leader over racial remarks Reid made about Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential campaign. GOP Chairman Michael Steele says if a ...


Reid Mounted Aggressive Campaign to Minimize Obama 'Negro' Comment

FOXNews


GOP Chief: Reid Should Step Down As Senate Leader

NPR


Poll: Harry Reid 's approval rating at 33 percent in Nevada

Boston Herald


phillyBurbs.com -Reuters -Kansas City Star


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Saturday, January 9, 2010

US job loss report is blow to still-fragile recovery - Washington Post


Reuters


US job loss report is blow to still-fragile recovery

Washington Post


The job market remained in a deep funk in December, according to a government report Friday showing that employers view the economic recovery as too weak and too fragile to begin hiring again on any large ...


Obama Tries to Turn Focus to Jobs, if Other Events  »

Friday, January 8, 2010

Obama takes steps to bolster security - Los Angeles Times


Reuters


Obama takes steps to bolster security

Los Angeles Times


The president, sharing an internal investigation into the foiled Christmas airline attack, c »


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Thursday, January 7, 2010

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


Globe and Mail


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 ...


Tough year was clincher for Dodd

Boston Globe


Dodd decides it's time to go

TheDay.com


Sen. Dodd can now focus on his legacy

Los Angeles Times


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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Sen. Chris Dodd Will Not Seek Re-election - FOXNews


Washington Post


Sen. Chris Dodd Will Not Seek Re-election

FOXNews


The Democratic stalwart had been at the center of efforts to deal with the financial meltdown and played a prominent role in the debate over overhauling health care. Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd is expected to announce Wednesday he will not seek a sixth ...


3 Democrats _ 2 Senators, 1 Governor _ to Retire

ABC News


Democratic Sens. Christopher Dodd and Byron Dorgan to retire

Los Angeles Times


Report: Dodd not seeking re-election

NECN


Boston Globe -New York Daily News -New York Times


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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Monday, January 4, 2010

US counter-terrorism official cites human error in airliner safety lapse - Los Angeles Times


Reuters


US counter-terrorism official cites human error in airliner safety lapse

Los Angeles Times


John Brennan denies that infighting in the intelligence community is at fault and says there is no 'smoking gun' that would have pointed to the attempted Christmas Day bombing. By Jim Tankersley Reporting from Washington - President Obama's leading ...


Threats Led to Embassy Closings in Yemen, Officials Say

New York Times


Yemen likely to be new front in global fight against terror

Xinhua


Al Qaeda Threat Escalates

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