Obama to Open Offshore Areas to Oil Drilling for First Time - New York Times

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Obama to Open Offshore Areas to Oil Drilling for First Time New York Times WASHINGTON â€" The Obama administration is proposing to open vast expanses of water along the Atlantic coastline, the eastern Gulf of Mexico and the north coast of Alaska to oil and natural gas drilling, much of it for the first time, ... Obama to permit oil exploration off Virginia coast Reuters Obama looking to open more areas to offshore drilling Houston Chronicle Obama to unveil offshore drilling plans for oil, natural gas Los Angeles Times Washington Post -W »

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Moscow Attack a Test for Putin and His Record Against Terror - New York Times

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Moscow Attack a Test for Putin and His Record Against Terror New York Times Egor Barbatunov/AP A commuter wounded in the bombing at the Park Kultury subway station in Moscow, shortly after the blast on Monday morning. More Photos » By CLIFFORD J. LEVY MOSCOW â€" The brazen suicide bombings in the center of Moscow have confronted ... Russia observes day of mourning in bombing aftermath CNN International Moscow mourns victims of Metro twin suicide bombings BBC News Russian investigators c »

Women suicide bombers kill dozens in Moscow Metro attacks - Times Online

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Women suicide bombers kill dozens in Moscow Metro attacks Times Online At least 34 people were killed and dozens more injured when female suicide bombers attacked two Moscow metro stations at the height of rush hour this morning. The first blast came at the Lubyanka station in central Moscow at 0756 (0356 GMT) killing 22 ... Moscow metro station blasts kill at least 34 Telegraph.co.uk Suicide bombers kill at least 37 in Moscow metro Washington Post Moscow metro bombs kill dozens The Guardian The Associated Press -Aljazeera.net -Xinhua  »

Palin kicks off Tea Party Express tour - San Francisco Chronicle

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Palin kicks off Tea Party Express tour San Francisco Chronicle Jae C. Hong / AP Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (center) arrives with her husband, Todd, to speak at a Tea Party r »

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Secular bloc wins most seats in Iraq - Los Angeles Times

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Congress passes amended health-care law - Seattle Times

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Congress passes amended health-care law Seattle Times Congress agreed Thursday to amend the nation's new health-care law, concluding a long, contentious quest to pass major changes, and lawmakers prepared to head home for a two-week recess to hear voters' reactions. By Shailagh Murray WASHINGTON ... Congress approves final changes to health plan Los Angeles Times Congress approves 'fixes' to health bill Boston Globe Senate approves last piece of healthcare overhaul MiamiHerald.com Reuters -ABC News -Kansas City Star  »

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Analysis: Obama risks alienating Jewish voters - The Associated Press

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Analysis: Obama risks alienating Jewish voters The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" Barack Obama reached out to skeptical Jewish political activists immediately after nailing down his presidential nomination in 2008, promising he would "never compromise" in his support for Israel. Now president, he risks alienating a core ... US, Israel try to salvage battered ties Ha'aretz Netanyahu Heads Home, Still at Odds with US TIME Israel pledges to launch talks Jerusalem Post Xinhua -Montreal Gazette -Reuters  »

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Health care 'fix-it' bill up for Senate debate - USA Today

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Health care 'fix-it' bill up for Senate debate USA Today WASHINGTON â€" Opening the last chapter in a year-long effort to revamp the nation's health care system, the Senate began debate Tuesday on a package of changes Democrats say will improve President Obama's landmark law. ... For many interest groups, health-care bill's passage isn't the end Washington Post In Senate, GOP has last chance to change health care overhaul San Jose Mercury News Joy fills White House as health bill signed The Detroit News The Associated Press -San Francisco Chronicle -BusinessWeek  »

Google Said to Have Made No Progress in Two-Month China Dispute - BusinessWeek

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Google Said to Have Made No Progress in Two-Month China Dispute BusinessWeek March 23 (Bloomberg) -- Google Inc. never made progress in talks with the Chinese government about a way to keep the service open there after a clash over censorship, according to three people with knowledge of the ... Will Google's China move set a new tone? MarketWatch Text of Chinese official comments on Google Reuters Google throws down ch »

Health Care Reform Clears US Congress - Voice of America

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Health Care Reform Clears US Congress Voice of America Health care reform has cleared the US Congress after roughly a year of legislative drama on Capitol Hill. The House of Representatives passed the necessary legislation, on a tight, party-line vote, handing President Barack Obama a crucial victory. ... The House passed the overhaul â€" now what? msnbc.com House Democrats claim votes for a landmark health bill San Jose Mercury News Obama hails healthcare vote as historic victory Reuters Philadelphia Inquirer -Kansas City Star -MiamiHerald.com  »

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Stage is set for historic healthcare vote - Los Angeles Times

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Stage is set for historic healthcare vote Los Angeles Times House Democrats scrap plans to use a controversial move and are expected to pass the biggest change since Medicare. By Noam N. Levey and Kim Geiger After a frenzied push to nail down final commitments and resolve lingering disputes in their ranks, ... Obama Urges Dems to Come Together for Health Care ABC News The Take: Historic win or not, Democrats could pay a price Washington Post Sunday's vote on health care still a cliffhanger Seattle Times Fort Worth Star Telegram -New York Times -Kansas City Star  »

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Frenzied push for health care bill - Boston Globe

Sydney Morning Herald

Frenzied push for health care bill Boston Globe President Obama greeted the crowd at an address about health care reform yesterday at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. ( »

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Congressional Budget Office's sunny forecast carries big uncertainties - Washington Post

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Congressional Budget Office's sunny forecast carries big uncertainties Washington Post In Rose Garden remarks, President Obama said his health care reform would be the most significant effort to reduce the deficit since the balanced budget act of the 1990s. See where House members stand on the health-care vote, compared to last ... Health care bill heads for showdown USA Today In Health Vote, Democrats Weigh Success vs. Survival New York Times DEMOCRATS GAIN WITH A PROMISE ON HEALTH COSTS San Francisco Chronicle W »

Democrats yet to decide on health-care bill bear the weight of Washington - Washington Post

Washington Post

Democrats yet to decide on health-care bill bear the weight of Washington Washington Post Democrat Jason Altmire of Pennsylvania says he has not decided yet how to vote on the new House health-care reform measure. That answer doesn't seem to sit well with anyone. (Sarah L. Voisin/the Washington Post) See where House members stand on the ... Congress Passes Jobs Bill Los Angeles Times Democrats Hunt Votes for Deal on Health W »

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Democrats Consider New Moves for Health Bill - New York Times

Washington Post

Democrats Consider New Moves for Health Bill New York Times Speaker Nancy Pelosi, on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, said she had put “a massive whip operation” in place to round up votes for the health care bill. By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN and ROBERT PEAR WASHINGTON â€" As lawmakers clashed fiercely over major health care ... House Democrats scramble to ensure adequate deficit reduction in health bill Washington Post Health care foes 11 votes shy of defeating bill CNN Democrats consider new maneuvers for health bill San Jose Mercury News Los Angeles Times -W »

Toyota says tests cast doubts on story of runaway Prius in California - Washington Post

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Toyota says tests cast doubts on story of runaway Prius in California Washington Post Toyota cast doubt on a California man's claim that his Prius sped out of control, saying the report is inconsistent with the findings of the company's preliminary investigation. (March 15) By Frank Ahrens Toyota on Monday said that extensive testing of ... Toyota: Analysis Doesn't Match Calif Prius Incident W »

2 Americans and a third victim are killed in Mexico shootings - Los Angeles Times

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2 Americans and a third victim are killed in Mexico shootings Los Angeles Times Two cars leaving a party come under fire in Ciudad Juarez. A baby in the back seat of one car survives unscathed, but her parents are dead. By Tracy Wilkinson and Richard A. Serrano Three people connected to the US Consulate in Mexico's deadliest city, ... US consulate workers killed in Mexico Times Online 3 with ties to US consulate killed in Mexican city The Associated Press US Consular Aide and Husband Killed in Mexico New York Times MiamiHerald.com -Christian Science Monitor -Voice of America  »

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Obama promise: Brighter education futures for kids - The Associated Press

Obama promise: Brighter education futures for kids The Associated Press ATLANTA â€" President Barack Obama is promising parents and their kids that with his administration's help they will have better teachers in improved schools so US students can make up for academic ground lost against youngsters in other countries. ... Obama C »

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Tea Party Avoids Divisive Social Issues - New York Times

Los Angeles Times

Tea Party Avoids Divisive Social Issues New York Times For decades, faith and family have been at the center of the conservative movement. But as the Tea Party infuses conservatism with new energy, its leaders deliberately avoid discussion of issues like gay marriage or abortion. ... Some Republicans dub Nevada Tea Party candidate a fake CNN 'Tea party'? 'Coffee party'? How about the Juicebox Party? Christian Science Monitor Is the "Coffee Party" the Next Big Thing? CBS News Los Angeles Times -USA Today -San Francisco Chronicle  »

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Congressional Democrats work toward consensus on healthcare legislation - Los Angeles Times

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Congressional Democrats work toward consensus on healthcare legislation Los Angeles Times Leaders in the House and Senate discuss abortion and federal subsidies, among other issues, but acknowledge they might miss next week's tentative deadline for a first vote. By Noam N. Levey and Janet Hook Reporting from Washington - Democratic leaders ... Health Care and Student Loan Programs Collide New York Times Student loan overhaul seems likely to join Senate health-care bill Washington Post Senate Health Bill Would Up Costs for Millions in Middle Class, Analysis Finds FOXNews CBS News -W »

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Mexico's Slim named 'world's richest' person - The Associated Press

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Mexico's Slim named 'world's richest' person The Associated Press MEXICO CITY â€" Mexico's Carlos Slim, the son of an immigrant shopkeeper who amassed a $53.5 billion fortune and bought a major stake in the New York Times, became the first person from a developing nation to be named the world's richest person. ... Technology's Richest Billionaires Forbes Bill Gates f »

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Accused Letterman extortionist pleads guilty - Reuters

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Accused Letterman extortionist pleads guilty Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - A television producer pleaded guilty on Tuesday to trying to extort $2 million from US talk show host David Letterman by threatening to reveal his affairs with women who worked on his late-night program on CBS. ... David Letterman Blackmailer Pleads Guilty ABC News David Letterman extortionist pleads guilty Entertainment Weekly Accused Blackmailer Pleads Guilty in David Letterman Case People Magazine BBC News -USA Today -CBS News  »

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To advance healthcare reform, Obama comes down on insurers - Christian Science Monitor

MiamiHerald.com

To advance healthcare reform, Obama comes down on insurers Christian Science Monitor In his healthcare reform r »

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Barack Obama hails Iraq election 'milestone' - BBC News

Globe and Mail

Barack Obama hails Iraq election 'milestone' BBC News US President Barack Obama has hailed a "milestone" in the history of Iraq, as it completed its second parliamentary election since the 2003 invasion. He praised the courage of voters who turned out despite bomb and mortar attacks that killed at least ... Obama Hails Iraqi Vote Voice of America Obama keeps US troop withdrawal plan after Iraq poll Reuters Iraqi voters undaunted by attacks that kill 36 The Associated Press Times Online -USA Today -Telegraph.co.uk  »

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Charmaine Yoest: Abortion and the Health Bill - Wall Street Journal

New York Times (blog)

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Col. James Sabow: Pentagon shooter was obsessed with 1991 case - Christian Science Monitor

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Col. James Sabow: Pentagon shooter was obsessed with 1991 case Christian Science Monitor Pentagon shooter John Patrick Bedell was drawn to the 1991 case of Marine Corps Col. James Sabow. Investigators said the officer committed suicide, but others â€" including his brother â€" are sure he was murdered. People walk toward the Pentagon Metro ... Pentagon shooter had a history of mental illness The Associated Press Pentagon Shooter's Motives Probed W »

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