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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:10:00 GMT

Obama Afghan decision to come after Thanksgiving

WASHINGTON (AFP) President Barack Obama will wait until after Americans mark Thanksgiving on November 26 to announce whether or not to he will send reinforcements to Afghanistan, his spokesman Robert Gibbs said Friday. Asked whether Obama would wait
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:10:00 GMT

Obama's Senate allies eye first health care victory

President Barack Obama's Democratic allies in the Senate strove Friday to lock down the support to prevail in a landmark first test vote on his top domestic priority, remaking US health care.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:10:00 GMT

W.H. circulates memo signed by Tommy Thompson, Gephardt

The White House is distributing a joint statement signed by former Wisconsin GOP Gov. Tommy Thompson to tout the bipartisan credentials of the Senate healthcare bill.The joint statement from Thompson and former House Democratic Leader Richard Gephardt
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:07:00 GMT

Obama Job Approval Down to 49%

PRINCETON, NJ -- The show 49% of Americans approving of the job Barack Obama is doing as president, putting him below the majority approval level for the first time in his presidency. Although the current decline below 50% has symbolic significance, most
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:07:00 GMT

U.S. Senate leader at risk in healthcare battle

WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Other than President Barack Obama, perhaps no one's political future is riding more on the U.S. Senate battle to revamp the healthcare system than the chamber's Democratic majority leader, Harry Reid. With Reid already in
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:00 GMT

Obama's bow was in good taste

Scott Stantis's cartoon on the editorial page (Nov. 16) showed Obama bowing subserviently to a sinister-looking Oriental figure labeled "trading partners." This cartoon undoubtedly referred to Obama's bow to Emperor Akihito of Japan and was unfair to
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:05:00 GMT

Police detain lawyers who sought to meet Obama

Two mainland rights lawyers were questioned by police - one for more than 13 hours - after seeking to meet US President Barack Obama, joining dozens of activists and petitioners who were placed under police control this week. Beijing-based rights lawyer
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:05:00 GMT

Obama has gone; distrust returns

Mutual trust and strategic partnership were the buzzwords of US President Barack Obama's maiden visit to China. But just two days after his departure, an annual US Congress report lashed out at China's trade policies and growing espionage activities. The
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:05:00 GMT

Obama's Senate allies eye key health care victory

WASHINGTON (AFP) - President Barack Obama's Democratic allies in the Senate strove Friday to lock down support to prevail in a landmark first test vote on his top domestic priority, remaking the US health care system. Adding to their confidence, a
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:04:00 GMT

Fewer hate crimes in 2008, Obama's election year, data show

Atlanta - Reported incidents of hate-related violence and vandalism declined in America in 2008 from the year before – a period that included both the election of Barack Obama as president and a burst of threats and hate-mongering as Election Day
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:04:00 GMT

U.S. Senate leader at risk in healthcare battle

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:04:00 GMT

U.S. Senate leader at risk in healthcare battle

With Reid already in danger of being unseated in next year's congressional election, the fight over the Democratic president's top domestic priority gives him a chance to prove his clout to voters in his home state of Nevada. If Reid helps pass what
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:03:00 GMT

Senator on Warpath Against Fed

A DEMOCRAT SENATOR is defending sweeping financial reforms he recently unveiled, which would strip the Federal Reserve of its broad and unchallenged authority while reining in a greedy Wall Street. On Nov. 10, Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), chairman of the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:02:00 GMT

Giuliani back in spotlight _ but what's the show?

Whether he's planning another run for the White House or a bid for senator or governor, or he just misses the spotlight, Rudy Giuliani is suddenly back and talking about the topic that made him a national star ? Sept. 11. Over five days this week, the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:59:00 GMT

Giuliani back in spotlight _ but what's the show?

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2009 file photo, former New York Mayor Rudy Giulian... Whether he's planning another run for the White House or a bid for senator or governor, or he just misses the spotlight, Rudy Giuliani is suddenly back and talking about the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:59:00 GMT

Obama may put Americans under world judges' power

Author: PoliticallyIncorrect Posted: 11/ 20/ 09 3:49 pm President Obama has dispatched a delegation this week to The Hague to explore issues involving the United States' possible participation in the International Criminal Court, an
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:56:00 GMT

Moderate Democrat boosts Senate health care bill

WASHINGTON (Reuters)—One of three wavering U.S. Senate Democrats said Friday that he would vote to start the chamber's health care debate, bolstering the chances for a broad overhaul one day before its first crucial test. Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., said
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:55:00 GMT

Moderate Democrat boosts Senate healthcare bill (Reuters)

WASHINGTON (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 he would
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:54:00 GMT

U.S. Senate leader at risk in healthcare battle

* Fight could affect Reid's re-election chances * Reid claims to be Nevada most powerful senator ever * Battle packs risks, possible rewards, for all senators WASHINGTON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Other than President Barack Obama, perhaps no one's political
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:53:00 GMT

Senate Democrats Fault GOP For Failing To Advance Alternative Health Reforms

(RTTNews) - In advance of a crucial vote Saturday, leading Senate Democrats criticized their Republican opponents for seeking to stop health reform efforts without advancing an alternative. The Senate will vote to bring up for debate a bill, drafted by
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:49:00 GMT

No Obama decision on Afghan until after Thanksgiving

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's announcement of a new strategy on Afghanistan will not take place until after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday next week, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said on Friday. Obama is considering whether to add
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:48:00 GMT

Small Albanian town plans statue of Bush

TIRANA (Reuters) - The small Albanian town of Fushe-Kruje plans to erect a statue of former U.S. President George W. Bush to commemorate his June 2007 visit, when he was feted as a hero in an outpourinag of love for America. Mayor Ismet Mavriqi said
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:48:00 GMT

Perceived Obama slights worry Indian officials

Singh arrives Sunday on a four-day trip that is meant to solidify a relationship transformed under the Bush administration by a deal on nuclear technology, increasing trade and investment, immigration, educational exchanges and unprecedented security
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:48:00 GMT

S'pore-based firm to advise Obama portrait artist on private deal

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Obama's jobs figures don't add up

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:44:00 GMT

Giuliani back in spotlight _ but what's the show?

NEW YORK -- Whether he's planning another run for the White House or a bid for senator or governor, or he just misses the spotlight, Rudy Giuliani is suddenly back and talking about the topic that made him a national star - Sept. 11. Over five days this
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:44:00 GMT

Obama's state dinner with Indian PM a top-secret affair

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:44:00 GMT

Obama's Senate allies eye key health care victory (AFP)

AFP © Enlarge photo WASHINGTON (AFP) - President Barack Obama's Democratic allies in the Senate strove Friday to lock down support to prevail in a landmark first test vote on his top domestic priority, remaking the US health care system. Adding to their
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:42:00 GMT

Obama's Senate allies eye key health care victory (AFP)

WASHINGTON (AFP) - President Barack Obama's Democratic allies in the Senate strove Friday to lock down support to prevail in a landmark first test vote on his top domestic priority, remaking the US health care system.Adding to their confidence, a
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:39:00 GMT

Idearc says Court Approves Standby Paulson Agreement

DALLAS (Reuters)-Bankrupt U.S. telephone yellow-pages publisher Idearc Inc. said on Friday [Nov. 20] that a Dallas bankruptcy court had approved a standby purchase agreement where hedge fund Paulson & Co. would own nearly half of the company when it
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:35:00 GMT