Reuters | Risk Is Clear in Drilling; Payoff Isn't New York Times WASHINGTON â€" In proposing a major expansion of offshore oil and gas development, President Obama set out to fashion a carefully balanced plan that would attract bipartisan support for climate and energy legislation ... In Virginia, mixed reaction to decision to » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Russian grief turns to anger toward leaders Washington Post A young Russian girl cries while commemorating the victims of the blasts inside the Lubyanka metro station in Moscow. (Dmitry Korotayev/Getty Images) By Philip P. Pan MOSCOW -- Prime Minister Vladimir Putin pledged Tuesday to drag "from the bottom of ... Moscow subway attack: Five ways to make mass transit safer Russia Boosts Security as Capital Mourns |
Newsweek | Suicide bomber hit station next to Russia's top security agency Washington Post The twin suicide bombings that killed at least 38 people in Moscow's crowded subway system on Monday included an attack on a station just steps away from the headquarters of Russia's premier security service. ... Blasts Revive Russians' Fear of Female Bombers 'Black Widows' suspected of Moscow Metro bombings that killed 38 Russia Faces Continuing Problems in the Northern Caucasus |
Washington Post | In Afghan trip, Obama demands progress on corruption San Jose Mercury News TOPSHOTS US President Barack Obama (L) speaks with Afghan President Hamid Karzai during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Kabul on March 28, 2010. Obama landed in Afghanistan on a surprise visit, ... Obama R » |
The Guardian | Secular bloc wins most seats in Iraq Los Angeles Times Premier Maliki, whose » |
The Hindu | Congress approves final changes to health plan Los Angeles Times Democrats overcome GOP efforts to derail the overhaul. Obama is expected to sign the bill in the next few days. By Noam N. Levey Reporting from Washington - After a final surge to overcome Republican opposition, congressional Democrats approved the ... House Approves Final Health Care Measure House Passes Final Health Care Reconciliation Bill in 220-207 Vote House sends historic health care reform bill to President Obama for second ... |
Reuters | Senate Dems defeat initial GOP attacks on health care 'fixes' bill CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Washington (CNN) -- Senate Republicans on Wednesday launched an attempt to amend or kill legislation expanding the recently enacted health care reform law -- part of a GOP pledge to use every parliamentary tool available to ... GOP amendments to health-care reconciliation bill fail Senate Republicans Seek to Vote Down Health Care 'Fix It' Bill A Grand Achievement, or a Lost Opportunity? |
Reuters | GOP Senators Prepare Delaying Tactics for Remaining Healthcare Bill Los Angeles Times Even as Congress' long health-care debate nears a close, Republicans in the Senate took to their battle stations Monday for one last round of the no-holds-barred delaying tactics that they have so far used in vain to fight the biggest social policy ... Cassidy: Health care debate's toll on civility worth the price Who should be at Obama's health care signing? Truman Parties Joust Over Next Steps on Health |
Washington Post | Obama plans blitz to boost public opinion of health-care effort Washington Post President Obama is set to begin an immediate public relations blitz aimed at turning around Americans' opinion of the health-care bill, assuming the House passes it, White House officials said Sunday afternoon as they waited for the ... Procedural vote indicates healthcare bill has the backing it needs Obama abortion order lures votes,riles Republicans House heads toward historic vote on health care |
Globe and Mail | Northern Iowa Deals a 1-2 Upset Punch to Kansas New York Times OKLAHOMA CITY â€" Here came Kansas, suddenly playing disruptive defense with a snarl because the Jayhawks were running out of time. Northern Iowa flinched a few times, but not in the final minute, when Ali Farokhmanesh found himself on a ... Northern Iowa stuns No. 1 Kansas to reach Sweet 16 NCAA tournament roundup N. Iowa knocks off No. 1 Kansas NCAA: Kentucky pushing lead vs. Wake |
ABC News | On Eve of Healthcare Vote, Democrats Fight Brushfires but Remain Confident Los Angeles Times With the clock ticking down to Sunday's votes on the $940 billion healthcare package, President Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) labored Friday to sustain their momentum in the face of continuing dissent in Democratic ranks over abortion ... Obama Has Given 54 Speeches on Health Care Democrat Leaders Confident Before Health-Care Vote |
FOXNews (blog) | Obama set to sign jobs bill Los Angeles Times The $17.6-billion package would help employers who hire and keep new workers, and would boost construction projects with the transfer of highway and mass-transit funds. By James Oliphant President Obama is expected to sign into law Thursday the first ... Health Care: Dems. Twist Arms, Count Votes Health-Care Maneuver Would Spur Ch » |
National Post | Why Iran smiles on Jerusalem clashes Christian Science Monitor The Jerusalem clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians that injured more than 100 today, together with an unfolding crisis between the US and Israel, give beleaguered Iran an opportunity to boost its clout. Iran is closely watching the Jerusalem ... More than 100 injured in 'Day of Rage' Israeli-Palestinian clashes Jerusalem's flickering tinder-box US, Israel try to back away from the brink |
FOXNews (blog) | Obama: We Will Get the Votes for Health Care Reform Bill ABC News President Obama told ABC News today he is confident that health care reform legislation will pass. The president hopes cancer survivor Natoma Canfield's story will lend support. "I believe we are going to get the votes, we're going to ... Slaughter House Rules |
Washington Post | Duke joins Kansas, Kentucky and Syracuse as No. 1 seeds; replay chat USA Today Our live chat is open now, giving you a chance to sound off with USA TODAY's Reid Cherner and Tom Weir on who you think should have been in, which matchups you're anxiously awaiting and dissect the bracket. At 32-2, Kansas is the over » |
Boston Globe | Mom: Paulin-Ramirez Drifted Away W » |
Reuters | Democrats Planning for Health Bill Vote Next Week New York Times WASHINGTON â€" The White House and Congressional leaders put Democrats on notice Friday that they would push ahead next week toward climactic votes on the health care legislation, as President Obama delayed a foreign ... With student loan bill on verge of vote, new priorities in education funding Panel on President Pushing Lawmakers to Pass Reform as Soon as Possible Health-Care and Student-Loan Bills to Be Paired, Pelosi Says |
CBS News | NY AG Cuomo Removes Himself From Governor Probe New York Times By REUTERS The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on Thursday said he "removed himself" from two ethics ... NY attorney general recuses self in Paterson probe NY AG Cuomo says has removed himself from gov probe Cuomo recuses himself from Paterson probes |
New York Times (blog) | White House continues to slam insurers CNN Washington (CNN) -- President Obama is set to turn up the heat on private health insurers again Wednesday, taking his increasingly populist health care overhaul pitch on the road to the political battleground state of Missouri. ... Obama takes health care overhaul push to Missouri Student Loan Reform: What's It Doing in the Health Care Debate? US health secretary piles pressure on insurers |
Telegraph.co.uk | Biden pledges US commitment to Israeli security Los Angeles Times But the vice president also condemns Israel's announcement of new construction in East Jerusalem, saying it 'undermines the trust we need right now' as peace talks are set to begin. By Paul Richter Reporting from Jerusalem - Vice President Joe Biden on ... Biden: East Jerusalem plan undermines peace talks Israeli group: Police improperly arresting kids US slams new J'lem homes approval |
New York Times (blog) | Ratings: Oscars most-watched in five years Entertainment Weekly ABC scored the most-watched Oscars in five years last night, with 41.3 million viewers tuning in to see Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin host the Hollywood glamourfest, according to early Nielsen estimates. The awards telecast was up ... TV ratings smile on Oscar as viewership rises The TV Column: 41.3 million watch 'Hurt Locker' clobber 'Avatar' No pain for "Hurt Locker," Bigelow |
Times Online | Millions of Iraqis defy bomb and rocket attacks to vote Times Online Millions of Iraqis braved a wave of violent attacks today to vote in an election seen as a crucial test of the country's fledgeling and fragile democracy less than six months before United States combat troops leave the country. ... Obama keeps troop withdrawal plan after Iraq poll Iraqi voters undaunted by attacks that kill 36 Bombers fail to derail Iraq's election success |
