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 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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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 ... Obama, Republicans Spar at GOP Event W »

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Washington Bickering Leaves Little Hope for Change - Wall Street Journal

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Washington Bickering Leaves Little Hope for Change W »

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

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'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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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  »

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 Bin Laden Claims Christmas Bombing Attempt CBS News ABC News -Plain Dealer -Washington Times  »

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White House Is Confident of Bernanke Confirmation - New York Times

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White House Is Confident of Bernanke Confirmation New York Times WASHINGTON â€" After a full-scale mobilization, White House and Senate officials expressed confidence on Saturday that they had successfully contained a populist uprising among Democratic senators that had threatened President Obama's ... CNBC: Bernanke has votes for confirmation msnbc.com Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke picks up backing for reconfirmation Los Angeles Times Bernanke Boasts Strong Supporters, but Can They Save His Job? FOXNews W »

Campaign finance ruling: Can Congress do anything? - Christian Science Monitor

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Campaign finance ruling: Can Congress do anything? Christian Science Monitor The Supreme Court's campaign finance ruling was based on the US Constitution. This makes it particularly hard for Congress to do anything but modify campaign finance law â€" public disclosure provisions, for example. Sen. Charles Schumer (D) of New York, ... Newsflash: First Amendment Upheld W »

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

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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 W »

Why public support for health care failed - msnbc.com

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Why public support for health care failed msnbc.com RICHMOND, VA - As a candidate, Barack Obama promised to pass a health plan with important benefits for the average American. For the typical family, costs would go down by as much as $2500 a year. Adults wouldn't be required to buy insurance. ... Many Health-Care Firms Still Seek Overhaul W »

Brown Campaign Could Provide Blueprint for Future GOP Success - FOXNews

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Brown Campaign Could Provide Blueprint for Future GOP Success FOXNews The Republican Party should be taking notes, analysts say, to try to replicate Scott Brown's strategy in races across the country in a year when GOP candidates are thought to be starting out with the upper hand. Scott Brown campaigns on Main Street in ... Economy, Health Debate Turned Tables in Massachusetts W »

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Aid Flow to Haitians Improving - Voice of America

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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 ... US marines arrive to bolster Haiti quake efforts BBC News Haiti's streets 'safer than before earthquake' ABC Online Race to reach Haiti survivors Aljazeera.net New York Times -AFP -CNN  »

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Obama stumps in Boston for Coakley's candidacy to replace Kennedy - Washington Post

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Obama stumps in Boston for Coakley's candidacy to replace Kennedy Washington Post BOSTON -- President Obama c »

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3 Presidents Unite in a Campaign to Raise Money for Recovery in Haiti - New York Times

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3 Presidents Unite in a Campaign to Raise Money for Recovery in Haiti New York Times WASHINGTON â€" Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton began a new venture on Saturday to raise money for the Haitian relief effort from corporations, foundations and ordinary Americans, as President Obama continued his efforts ... Clinton visits quake-hit Haitians BBC News Clinton arrives in Haiti with relief supplies Washington Post Sec. of State Clinton reviews Haiti relief efforts MiamiHerald.com Times Online -The Press Association -BusinessWeek  »

GOP eyes Senate upset in Massachusetts - CNN

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GOP eyes Senate upset in Massachusetts CNN GOP State Sen. Scott Brown and state Attorney General Martha Coakley, a Democrat, get ready to debate this week in Boston. (CNN) -- Republicans may be on the verge of pulling off what was politic »

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Red Cross Estimates 50, 000 Dead in Haiti Quake - New York Times

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Red Cross Estimates 50, 000 Dead in Haiti Quake New York Times By AP GENEVA (AP) -- The Red Cross federation says it estimates there have been 45000-50000 deaths in the Haitian earthquake. Spokesman Jean-Luc Martinage says the Haitian Red Cross came up with the estimate based on information from a wide network of ... Desperate Haitians await international earthquake aid BBC News Red Cross creates website for Haiti's earthquake survivors Xinhua Donating by Text: Haiti Fundraising Goes Viral TIME Aljazeera.net -FOXNews -U.S. News & World Report  »

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

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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 ... Agencies help quake rescue effort BBC News Thousands Feared Dead After Haitian Earthquake Voice of America At Least 150 UN Workers Missing in Haiti W »

Reid Was Praising Obama's Electability, but Not the American Electorate - FOXNews

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Reid Was Praising Obama's Electability, but Not the American Electorate FOXNews Harry Reid's apology to President Obama and the president's ready acceptance may have missed the point entirely. In saying during the campaign last year that Mr. Obama was light-skinned and spoke in a "negro dialect" only when he wished, ... 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) -- 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 Southwest News-Herald -BET -USA Today  »

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

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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 Senate's Reid tells Obama he regrets racial remarks Reuters Boston Herald -Washington Times -phillyBurbs.com  »

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

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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  »

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Obama takes steps to bolster security - Los Angeles Times

Washington Post

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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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 Sen. Dodd can now focus on his legacy Los Angeles Times Even Dodd Isn't Too Big to Fail W »

Banking chief Dodd to leave Senate: reports - Reuters

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Banking chief Dodd to leave Senate: reports Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd will announce on Wednesday he will not seek re-election in November, the Washington Post and New York Times reported. The news, coupled with another Democrat's retirement ... 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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International travelers to US encounter more stringent security checks - San Jose Mercury News

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International travelers to US encounter more stringent security checks 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 »

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