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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:12:00 GMT

Grassley Criticizes Handling of Obama Nominees

The Senate Finance Committee’s top Republican slammed the Obama administration and some Democrats on Friday for seeking confirmation of several government nominees who have tax problems.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:12:00 GMT

ACI-NA urges White House to discuss airport infrastructure projects

Funding For Airport Infrastructure Projects Should Be Among Topics Of Discussion at White House Forum On Economy ACI-NA president says airport projects spur economic growth in local communities WASHINGTON (Nov. 20, 2009) – In a letter to Department of
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:12:00 GMT

Senate Democrats Push Forward On Crucial Health Vote

A wavering centrist Democrat said Friday he'd stand with Senate Democratic leaders on a crucial weekend test vote on their sweeping health care bill amid indications other moderates would fall in line. The announcement from Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., came
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:12:00 GMT

Granholm recruits for student aid battle: GOP: Pitch to college students is flawed

(McClatchy-Tribune Informa) Gov. Jennifer Granholm stepped up her campaign Wednesday to put public pressure on the Senate -- especially Senate Republicans -- to restore the Michigan Promise Scholarship program, which was eliminated in the new state
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:11:00 GMT

WRAPUP 1-Moderate Democrat boosts US Senate healthcare bill

WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - One of three wavering U.S. Senate Democrats said on Friday he would vote to start the chamber's healthcare debate, bolstering the chances for a broad overhaul one day before its first crucial test. Senator Ben Nelson said
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:11:00 GMT

Dick Armey to Testify in House on Failure of Obama's Stimulus

FreedomWorks Chairman Dick Armey will testify as the minority witness before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform this morning. The hearing will review the "Recovery Act" and the failed stimulus program as unemployment surges. When the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:11:00 GMT

GOP lacks votes for own state budget fix

Unable to find enough votes, Senate Republicans are going home until December without plugging the $851 million state-budget shortfall. Only a handful of Republicans are willing to support a plan crafted by party members to fill the hole through a litany
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:11:00 GMT

UPDATE: White House Throws Cold Water On Climate 'Plan B'

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:10:00 GMT

Statement by Medtronic Chairman and CEO Bill Hawkins Regarding U.S. Senate's Revised Medical Device Industry Fee Proposal

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:10:00 GMT

Medtronic Chairman and CEO Bill Hawkins Comments on U.S. Senate's Revised Medical Device Industry Fee Proposal

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:10:00 GMT

Medtronic Chairman and CEO Bill Hawkins Provides Statement on U.S. Senate's Revised Medical Device Industry Fee Proposal

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:10:00 GMT

Medtronic Chairman, CEO Bill Hawkins Supports U.S. Senate's Revised Medical Device Industry Fee Proposal - Down 1%

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:10:00 GMT

U.S.'s Pelosi calls Afghan Karzai "unworthy partner"

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is an "unworthy partner" who does not deserve a big boost either in U.S. troops or civilian aid, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. Pelosi, a skeptic on sending more troops to Afghanistan, also said in
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:10:00 GMT

Hillary Clinton talks to U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan in Kabul

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (C) talks to U.S. Ambassador Karl Eikenberry (L) and other foreign dignitaries at the ambasador's residence in Kabul November 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:09:00 GMT

OPINION: Is Palin tour the first step of her campaign?

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:08:00 GMT

On heels of Obama's Asia trip, new report details extent of Chinese censorship

President Obama's trip to China gave Chinese citizens a window into the views and vision of the new American leader, but it also gave the world a window into the censorship and information control still practiced every day by the Chinese Communist Party.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:07:00 GMT

GOP Leaders: Obama Has ‘Emboldened Our Enemies' with Afghanistan Deliberations

ABC News’ Rick Klein reports: House Republican leaders today are sending a letter to President Obama calling on him to make a quick decision on a new Afghanistan strategy, and are urging him to fulfill Gen. Stanley McChrystal's request for a
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:06:00 GMT

Moderate Democrat boosts Senate healthcare bill

By John Whitesides WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S. Senate geared up for a fierce battle over a new healthcare reform plan on Thursday as Republicans condemned the bill's price tag and tax hikes before the first crucial test vote on Saturday.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:05:00 GMT

Does small business need Obama's help now?

President Barack Obama held a forum this week to discuss what more can be done to help small business. Entrepreneur magazine blogger Carol Tice explores whether the federal government needs to do more, given that Goldman Sachs, Warren Buffett and JP
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:04:00 GMT

White House friends GSA, comments on social media

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:04:00 GMT

Obama Leaves, Activists Tried

Chinese authorities in Sichuan move against two activists. AFP Zhang Yuwei, the girlfriend of rights activist Zhou Yongjun, holds a copy of his picture in Hong Kong, Oct. 12, 2009 HONG KONG—Hard on the heels of a state visit to China by U.S. President
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:03:00 GMT

Moderate Democrat boosts Senate healthcare bill

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:01:00 GMT

Obama wants U.S. economy-wide climate plan-Browner

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration wants a comprehensive plan to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, not one that imposes carbon reduction requirements on just some industries such as electric utilities, a senior White House adviser said on
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT

WRAPUP 1-Moderate Democrat boosts US Senate healthcare bill

(For full coverage of U.S. healthcare reform, click [ID:nN20512341]) * Two more Democrats remain uncommitted on vote * First crucial test vote set for Saturday night WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - One of three wavering U.S. Senate Democrats said on
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Obama Administration Cites Need for Data on Role of Diagnostic Testing in Prevention

Obama administration wants to see data on how preventive screening and testing measures will save money, according to Neera Tanden, a senior adviser in the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Health Reform. November 2009 - Table of
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:57:00 GMT

Poll: McCain in fight of career for Arizona Senate seat

Take our Poll McCain & Able If you were an Arizona voter, would you want to reelect Sen. John McCain? Related News Articles John McCain may have been the Republican Party's national standard bearer last year, but now it looks like he may have a hard
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:57:00 GMT

Pelosi calls Karzai 'unworthy partner'

WASHINGTON - Afghan President Hamid Karzai is an 'unworthy partner' who does not deserve a big boost either in U.S. troops or civilian aid, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. Pelosi, a skeptic on sending more troops to Afghanistan,
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:56:00 GMT

Boehner Attacks Obama Over the Revocation of Advice Regs

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:56:00 GMT

Pakistan: Obama tells Zardari to increase attacks on Taliban

WASHINGTON, (The News): The US newspaper reported on that the Obama administration was leaning on Pakistan to step up its fight against the Taliban and al-Qaeda. Citing anonymous sources, the paper reported that Gen. James L. Jones, Obama's national
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:54:00 GMT

India PM heads to U.S. in test of ties with Obama (Reuters)

NEW DELHI (Reuters) India's prime minister and U.S. President Barack Obama meet next week to strengthen ties, with the emerging Asian power increasingly playing a bigger role on global issues such as climate change and trade. Manmohan Singh's three-day
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:50:00 GMT