Obama in the Republican lions' den: Obama 2, lions 1 - Christian Science Monitor

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Obama in the Republican lions' den: Obama 2, lions 1 Christian Science Monitor President Obama had a pointed and entertaining exchange with House Republicans. The event worked to his advantage, but the GOP scored important points too. Everybody benefits from this kind of unscripted public debate. House Minority Whip Eric Cantor ... Obama faces off with fiercest critics: House Republicans Los Angeles Times President Obama slams obstructionist Republicans at GOP issues retreat New York Daily News Off Script, Obama and the GOP Vent Politely New York Times W »

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Obama to Republicans: Let's try to work together - USA Today

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Obama to Republicans: Let's try to work together USA Today President Obama told House Republicans today he welcomes disagreement and debate -- and also knocked them for opposing last year's stimulus bill on "party-line votes" that he c »

Where Clinton Turned Right, Obama Plowed Ahead - New York Times

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Where Clinton Turned Right, Obama Plowed Ahead New York Times WASHINGTON â€" When President Bill Clinton faced a Republican uprising and a nation that turned deeply skeptical about his agenda, he used the 1996 State of the Union address to declare that “the era of big government is over. ... Washington Bickering Leaves Little Hope for Change W »

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State of the Union speech preparations under way - CNN

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State of the Union speech preparations under way CNN Tune in to CNN and CNN.com tonight to watch President Obama's State of the Union address. CNN.com and Facebook are partnering up,  »

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Obama Seeks Freeze on Many Domestic Programs - New York Times

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Obama Seeks Freeze on Many Domestic Programs New York Times WASHINGTON â€" President Obama will c »

In audio message, bin Laden says he endorsed Dec. 25 airline bomb plot - Washington Post

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In audio message, bin Laden says he endorsed Dec. 25 airline bomb plot Washington Post Osama bin Laden endorsed the failed attempt to blow up a US airliner Christmas Day and threatened new attacks against the United States in an audio message released Sunday that appeared aimed at asserting that he maintains some direct ... Christmas Bombing Try Is Hailed by bin Laden New York Times Bin Laden Takes Credit for Bomb Plot W »

Week of Political Upheaval Expected to Shape Obama's State of the Union Speech - FOXNews

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Week of Political Upheaval Expected to Shape Obama's State of the Union Speech FOXNews President Obama approaches the podium in the Executive Office Building in Washington Jan. 20. (AP Photo) As he prepares to speak on the state of the union after his first year in office, President Obama faces a political landscape that has shifted ... Obama C »

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Abortion opponents rally on the Mall on Roe v. Wade anniversary - Washington Post

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Ruling Opens Door to More Political Groups - Wall Street Journal

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A Massachusetts Long Shot Hits His Target for the Tea Party - New York Times

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A Massachusetts Long Shot Hits His Target for the Tea Party New York Times The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. BOSTON â€" The e-mail message from a Massachusetts supporter to one of the leaders of the Tea Party movement arrived in early ... Four Reasons Obama's Bank Tax Still Has a Chance W »

Top Senate Democrat Outlines 'Nuclear Option' Strategy for Health Care - FOXNews

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Top Senate Democrat Outlines 'Nuclear Option' Strategy for Health Care FOXNews A top Senate Democrat for the first time Tuesday acknowledged that the party is prepared to deal with health care reform by using a controversial legislative tactic known as the "nuclear option" if Republican Scott Brown wins the ... Election, Health Debate Turned Tables in Massachusetts W »

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More US marines arrive to bolster Haiti quake efforts - BBC News

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More US marines arrive to bolster Haiti quake efforts BBC News More than 2000 US marines are set to join 1000 US troops on the ground in Haiti, as aid efforts gather pace almost a week after the earthquake. Their arrival comes amid reports of violence and looting and as UN and US forces pushed back an angry crowd ... Thousands Flee Wrecked Haitian Capital New York Times UN Chief Intends to Bolster Peacekeeping Force in Haiti W »

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Obama agenda on trial in Massachusetts? - USA Today

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Obama agenda on trial in Massachusetts? USA Today Don't be surprised if President Obama campaigns in Boston today as if his entire agenda is at stake. An upset win by Republican Scott Brown in a special election Tuesday would give the GOP 41 votes in the US Senate. That's enough to filibuster any ... Massachusetts Senate Race: Will Democrats Delay Seating Scott Brown? ABC News Dems in Distress W »

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US makes Haiti quake funds appeal - BBC News

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US makes Haiti quake funds appeal BBC News President Barack Obama has appealed to US citizens to contribute funds to help Haiti after the devastating quake that has killed tens of thousands of people. The US was launching "one of the largest relief efforts in its history", he said, ... Presidents Clinton, Bush lead effort to raise funds for Haiti CNN International Presidents Clinton, Bush Pledge to Lead Fundraising Efforts for Haiti FOXNews 3 presidents stand together to launch Haiti relief drive Los Angeles Times Times Online -Washington Post -BusinessWeek  »

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Giuliani leads feisty Brown rally in North End - Boston Globe

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Growing desperation grips Haitian capital in quake's aftermath - CNN International

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Growing desperation grips Haitian capital in quake's aftermath CNN International Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) -- Haiti's capital awoke to increasing desperation Thursday morning, a day and a half after a devastating earthquake, with covered bodies piling up along streets and modern aspects of life, ... Haitian earthquake: Aid starts to pour in, Clinton fears high death toll Christian Science Monitor Injured Haitians `have nowhere to go'; 45000-50000 believed dead MiamiHerald.com International earthquake relief begins arriving in a devastated Haiti Los Angeles Times W »

Haiti Earthquake: Your stories - BBC News

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Haiti Earthquake: Your stories BBC News It is feared thousands of people have died in an earthquake in Haiti. The earthquake had a magnitude of seven, and there were a number of aftershocks. BBC News website readers have been describing how the earthquake has affected them. ... UN chief c »

Racial Referee? Critics Charge President Obama Is Playing Favorites - ABC News

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Racial Referee? Critics Charge President Obama Is Playing Favorites ABC News President Obama has been thrust into the role of racial referee amid reports of Sen. Harry Reid's remarks about his skin color, prompting some critics to question whether the president is playing favorites. ... Harry Reid has no reason to apologize The Daily Voice Minn. senator expects Reid to stay put despite controversy KARE Democrats say Cornyn hypocritical in c »

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Sen. Harry Reid and the 'double standard' - Chicago Tribune

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Sen. Harry Reid and the 'double standard' Chicago Tribune GOP Chairman Michael Steele and other Republicans on talk shows Sunday accused Democrats of a double standard, saying they accepted Sen. Harry Reid's apology for racial comments about President Obama, but they also should have demanded that the Nevada ... Harry Reid: US Airways 'shortsighted' for axing Las Vegas hub USA Today Reid's remarks threaten to change his game Los Angeles Times Democrats dismiss Republican c »

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles Eureka in Northern California - Los Angeles Times

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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles Eureka in Northern California Los Angeles Times The temblor snaps power lines, shatters windows and is felt over a wide area, but no major injuries are reported. 'It was a monstrous one,' a merchant says. The quake created a mess at a Natural Foods store. (Shaun Walker / Eureka Times-Standard ... Earthquake of 6.5-magnitude strikes off California coast TopNews United States 6.5 quake shakes buildings on California coast WLOS 6.5 quake shakes buildings on California coast WEAR Lake County News -9&10 News -The Money Times  »

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Obama highlights benefits of health care bill - Washington Post

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Obama highlights benefits of health care bill Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama, eager to sign a health care overhaul bill into law, on Saturday highlighted some of the changes that would come in the first year and permanently ban "the worst practices of the insurance ... Obama Hails Benefits of Health Reform W »

Intelligence employees receive orders for reform - CNN

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Intelligence employees receive orders for reform CNN Washington (CNN) -- US intelligence employees have received a letter from their boss mandating procedural changes intended to prevent future terrorist plots from succeeding. Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair sent the letter Thursday after ... Obama takes steps to bolster security Los Angeles Times Obama orders anti-terror changes Seattle Times Factbox: Christmas Day bombing plot: Who knew what, when? Reuters W »

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Schwarzenegger seeks bold agenda but details short - San Jose Mercury News

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Schwarzenegger seeks bold agenda but details short San Jose Mercury News SACRAMENTO, Calif.â€"Signaling that he will not quietly wind down duties during his final year in office, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger unveiled an ambitious agenda of job creation, tax and budget reforms and stable education ... Schwarzenegger proposes tax credit to spark new home building Sacramento Bee Governor pledges to spare education from cuts San Francisco Chronicle Governor outlines new jobs program San Diego Union Tribune The Desert Sun -V »

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Democratic Sens. Christopher Dodd and Byron Dorgan to retire - Los Angeles Times

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Democratic Sens. Christopher Dodd and Byron Dorgan to retire Los Angeles Times AP Washington - Connecticut Sen. Christopher J. Dodd, a five-term Democrat whose political stock began f »

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US Feared Spectacular Terror Attack at Obama's Inauguration - FOXNews

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US Feared Spectacular Terror Attack at Obama's Inauguration FOXNews Security officials are said to have been highly concerned that extremists were traveling from Somalia to set off explosives as Barack Obama took the oath of office. Jan. 20: Barack Obama takes the oath of office as the 44th president of the United ... Dozens of Names Shifted to No-Fly List W »

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