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

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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 Iowa congressmen re-evaluate strategy as landscape shifts DesMoinesRegister.com Will Obama heed warning? Rome News Tribune New York Times -Politico -New York Daily News  »

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Obama assails Republican foes, urges bipartisan effort - Reuters

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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 ... Roskam questions Obama at House GOP conference Washington Post Chaffetz goes toe to toe with Obama on broken promises Salt Lake Tribune Obama Tells Republicans Voters Tired of Partisanship (Correct) BusinessWeek USA Today -Kansas City Star -MarketWatch  »

Senate backs Bernanke for second term at Fed - Washington Post

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Senate backs Bernanke for second term at Fed Washington Post WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US Senate on Thursday approved Ben Bernanke's nomination to a second four-year term running the Federal Reserve, the world's most powerful central bank, despite deep misgivings over his ... Instant view: Bernanke reconfirmed by US Senate Reuters Senate confirms Bernanke for second term as Fed chief, 70 to 30 Los Angeles Times Senate Votes in Favor of Bernanke W »

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Hopes abound for State of the Union address - San Jose Mercury News

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Hopes abound for State of the Union address San Jose Mercury News Gary Grieg, left, lighting director for the crew that will broadcast the Republican response by Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell to President Obama's State of the Union speech Wednesday, works on a rehearsal on the floor of the House of ... Five things to look for in Obama State of the Union address Christian Science Monitor 'Hannity' Obtains Copy of Pre-State of the Union Talking Points FOXNews Obama to reframe his domestic agenda around nation's economic problems Washington Post Voice of America -Boston Globe -KMOX.com  »

Obama to seek spending freeze to trim deficits - San Jose Mercury News

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Obama to seek spending freeze to trim deficits San Jose Mercury News WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: (AFP OUT) US President Barack Obama (R) and speaks with Vice President Joe Biden as they make a statement following a meeting of the Middle Class Task Force at the White House January 25, 2010 in Washington, ... Analyst view: Obama to seek 3-year freeze on domestic spending Reuters Obama wants to freeze discretionary spending for 3 years CNN International Obama reportedly to propose budget freeze MarketWatch New York Times -Right Pundits  »

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Christmas Bombing Try Is Hailed by bin Laden - New York Times

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Christmas Bombing Try Is Hailed by bin Laden New York Times WASHINGTON â€" Osama bin Laden, the leader of Al Qaeda, spoke publicly for the first time about the botched Christmas Day airliner bombing, praising the attempt â€" but not explicitly taking responsibility for it â€" in an ... In audio message, bin Laden says he endorsed Dec. 25 airline bomb plot Washington Post Bin Laden takes credit for airline bombing plot; officials express skepticism Los Angeles Times 'From Osama to Obama,' Bin Laden Delivers New Threats ABC News Aljazeera.net -Salem-News.Com -Malaysia Kini  »

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What makes Scott Brown run? - Los Angeles Times

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What makes Scott Brown run? Los Angeles Times The Massachusetts Republican who turned conventional wisdom on its head by winning Ted Kennedy's former Senate seat is part Everyman, part mystery. By Kathleen Hennessey Reporting from Wrentham, Mass. - For residents of this picturesque New England ... 2009 Democratic agenda severely weakened by Republicans' united opposition Washington Post Dems Mull Options for Moving Health Care Bill New York Times Report: 2008 Campaign Manager Plouffe to Join White House in Adviser Role FOXNews BusinessWeek -Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -Boston Globe  »

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Healthcare bill may take a back seat - Los Angeles Times

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Healthcare bill may take a back seat Los Angeles Times Formal debate may be postponed for weeks as senior Democrats are looking to other issues, such as jobs. One lawmaker c »

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Justice Stevens speaks of past, high court shift - USA Today

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Justice Stevens speaks of past, high court shift USA Today By Tim Dillon, USAT By Joan Biskupic, USA TODAY WASHINGTON â€" When liberal Justice John Paul Stevens dissented Thursday as the Supreme Court permitted new corporate spending in elections, he invoked the names of influential and long-gone justices. ... Court Kills Limits on Corporate Politicking W »

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Democrats scramble on health care after GOP win - CNN

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Democrats scramble on health care after GOP win CNN Massachusetts Republican Scott Brown's win has pushed health care reform to the brink of defeat. Washington (CNN) -- Nervous Democrats debated Wednesday how to save a health care reform plan suddenly pushed to the brink of defeat by an upset GOP Senate ... Obama urges lawmakers "coalesce" on healthcare deal Reuters Obama Retreats on Health W »

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Big turnout for crucial Massachusetts Senate election - Los Angeles Times

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Big turnout for crucial Massachusetts Senate election Los Angeles Times Republican Scott Brown's candidacy appears to motivate voters on both sides. If he beats Martha Coakley, the GOP will have 41 votes to filibuster legislation and possibly block the healthcare bill. By James Oliphant and Mark Z. Barabak Reporting from ... Brown Campaign Could Provide Blueprint for Future GOP Success FOXNews Independent Voters Abandon Democrats W »

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'A frenzy of looting' seen in Haiti's capital - CNN International

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'A frenzy of looting' seen in Haiti's capital CNN International Looters brawl as a man tries to intervene in downtown Port-au-Prince on Monday. (CNN) -- With the people of Haiti hungry, desperate and frustrated nearly a week after a powerful earthquake, sporadic violence and looting are erupting in the badly ... Haiti has a leader in charge, but not in control Times Online Airlines fly back from Haiti empty MiamiHerald.com Aid Flow to Haitians Improving Voice of America BBC News -New York Times -The Guardian  »

Obama: Scott Brown in 'lockstep' with Washington GOP - Boston Globe

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Obama: Scott Brown in 'lockstep' with Washington GOP Boston Globe President Barack Obama urged Massachusetts voters at a Boston r »

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Hillary Clinton meets with Haiti leader after arrival - CNN International

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Hillary Clinton meets with Haiti leader after arrival CNN International Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) -- US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in quake-battered Haiti on Saturday afternoon and immediately went into meetings with officials there. Clinton warmly greeted Haitian President Rene Preval outside a tent at ... Clinton visits quake-hit Haitians BBC News A Presidential Triple Plea for Haiti Fund New York Times Clinton arrives in Haiti with relief supplies Washington Post Times Online -BusinessWeek -The Press Association  »

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Obama said to eye Massachusetts campaign visit [Update] - Los Angeles Times

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Obama said to eye Massachusetts campaign visit [Update] Los Angeles Times [Updated at 12:02 pm: Democratic sources confirm President Obama will campaign in person for Democrat in tough Senate race in Massachusetts.] President Obama, who had no plans to travel to Massachusetts, may be heading there to campaign for a Democrat ... Obama to campaign in Massachusetts Senate race USA Today Health stocks may jump if GOP wins in Massachusetts Reuters GOP hopes for Massachusetts Senate upset CNN Boston Globe -Washington Post -BusinessWeek  »

Desperate Haitians await international earthquake aid - BBC News

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Desperate Haitians await international earthquake aid BBC News Hundreds of thousands of Haitians are awaiting the start of a global rescue effort in the wake of the country's devastating earthquake. The Red Cross fears that up to 50000 people may be dead. Thousands more have been injured and there are unknown ... Red Cross creates website for Haiti's earthquake survivors Xinhua JPMorgan commits $1M to Haiti relief effort BusinessWeek Money needed most in Haiti earthquake relief efforts CNN FOXNews -U.S. News & World Report -ABC News  »

100000 feared dead after Haiti quake - ABC Online

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100000 feared dead after Haiti quake ABC Online Bodies are being piled up on the streets of Haiti's capital as the country's Prime Minister estimates 100000 people might have died in yesterday's earthquake. People have pulled bodies from collapsed homes, ... US Spearheads Global Response to Haiti Earthquake FOXNews Thousands Feared Dead in Haiti W »

Coalition Supporting Reid After 'Negro' Remark Starts to Crack - FOXNews

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Coalition Supporting Reid After 'Negro' Remark Starts to Crack FOXNews The coalition of Democrats and civil rights leaders supporting Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in the wake of his controversial remark about President Obama started to crack a little Tuesday, as one Senate Democrat said he wasn't sure Reid should ... When race goes behind closed doors CNN Ward Connerly: Harry Reid's Race Problem W »

AP Interview: Holder Defends Reid - New York Times

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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) -- Eric Holder, the nation's first black attorney general, defended Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on ... Intriguing people for January 11, 2010 CNN International Why Harry Reid Is Just Not the Trent Lott of 2010 New York Magazine Racist remark or accurate analysis? Harry Reid comment on Obama stirs debate Plain Dealer W »

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White House Economic Adviser: Jobs Picture is 'Still Terrible' - FOXNews

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White House Economic Adviser: Jobs Picture is 'Still Terrible' FOXNews Council of Economic Advisers chief Christina Romer said it's devastating that some workers have been unemployed for two years and that job losses were continuing nearly a year after passage of the so-c »

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Obama Tries to Turn Focus to Jobs, if Other Events Allow - New York Times

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US Job Losses in December Dim Hopes for Quick Upswing - New York Times

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US Job Losses in December Dim Hopes for Quick Upswing New York Times The United States economy lost more jobs than expected in December, tempering hopes for a swift and sustained recovery from the Great Recession. Job seekers wait to speak to recruiters at a Rutgers University ... Payrolls f »

'A certain shock' to come with Christmas terror plot report - NECN

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'A certain shock' to come with Christmas terror plot report NECN (NECN/ABC) - One White House official predicts that Americans will be "shocked" by bombshell revelations in the report due out Thursday on the Christmas bomb plot and missed signals. When the President releases more details of the reviews prompted by ... Obama to Give Latest on Attempted Bombing New York Times National security adviser: Airline bomber report to 'shock' USA Today Security review to be released UPI.com Voice of America -Reuters -CBC.ca  »

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Banking chief Dodd to leave US Senate-sources - Reuters

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Banking chief Dodd to leave US Senate-sources Reuters WASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - US Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd will announce on Wednesday he will not seek re-election in November, two senior Democratic party aides said. The news, coupled with another Democrat's ... Veteran Dems' Exits Could Shake Up Senate NBC New York 3 Democrats _ 2 Senators, 1 Governor _ to Retire ABC News Democratic Sens. Christopher Dodd and Byron Dorgan to retire Los Angeles Times Boston Globe -NECN -KDKA  »

International travelers to US encounter more stringent security... - San Jose Mercury News

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International travelers to US encounter more stringent security... San Jose Mercury News Passengers pass through a full body scanner at the international terminal of the San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, Calif. on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010. New security measures are now in place for airports and air travelers. ... Few adopt new US security measures Boston Globe New Rules on Flight Security Get Airline Groups' Support W »