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Dems have 60 for health care; Lincoln a 'yes'
AP – 7 mins agoWASHINGTON – Democrats have hit the magic number of 60 to move ahead on historic health care legislation. Full Story »
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Terror trials differ in civilian, military courts
AP – Sat Nov 21, 10:37 am ET
Obama trumpets Asia trip as boost to US economy
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GOP eyes McDonnell strategy
at Politico – Sat Nov 21, 6:19 am ETTop Republicans believe they’ve found a winning formula for appealing to voters in 2010. Full Story »
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Landrieu a 'yes,' all eyes on Lincoln
at Politico – Sat Nov 21, 11:47 am ETDemocrats announce Saturday that Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) will vote to start the debate. Full Story »
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Analysis: Outlook for tough Iran sanctions is dim
AP – Fri Nov 20, 3:47 am ET
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WASHINGTON - The Obama administration is shifting the focus of its Iran policy from talk to sanctions, but the prospect of winning early international support for toughened new penalties appears dim. Full Story »
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Levin: could be more e-mails from Ft. Hood suspect
AP – Sat Nov 21, 7:50 am ET
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WASHINGTON — The government intercepted at least 18 e-mails between the alleged Fort Hood gunman and a radical Muslim cleric, and a key senator says there could be more communications that might have tipped off law enforcement or military officials. Full Story »
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WASHINGTON - Sen. Blanche Lincoln says she'll vote 'yes' on health care test vote, giving Democrats 60. Full Story »
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US to drop shooting case against Blackwater guard
AP – Sat Nov 21, 9:18 am ET
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WASHINGTON - The Justice Department intends to drop manslaughter and weapons charges against one of the Blackwater Worldwide security guards involved in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting, prosecutors said in court documents Friday. Full Story »
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Black firefighters object to white promotions
AP – Wed Nov 18, 3:22 pm ETNEW HAVEN, Conn. - A group of black Connecticut firefighters hopes to block promotions for white firefighters who won a discrimination case before the U.S. Supreme Court. Full Story »
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Gates says Iraq withdrawal on schedule
AP – Thu Nov 19, 4:29 pm ET
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WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Robert Gates says warnings that politics could push back Iraqi elections scheduled for January aren't affecting his plans for a troop withdrawal now. Full Story »
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Floods devastate UK Lake District, much of Ireland
AP – Fri Nov 20, 6:22 pm ET
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COCKERMOUTH, England - Raging floods engulfed northern England's picturesque Lake District on Friday following the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in Britain, killing a police officer and trapping dozens in their swamped homes. Full Story »
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UN committee targets Iran's rights violations
AP – Fri Nov 20, 5:18 pm ETUNITED NATIONS - A key U.N. committee approved a resolution Friday urging Iran to halt the persecution of political opponents following the country's disputed presidential election and release those still detained. Full Story »
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Obama health drive faces critical vote
AFP – 1 hr 19 mins agoWASHINGTON (AFP) - President Barack Obama's signature drive to remake US health care faced a critical Senate test vote Saturday, amid bitter 11th-hour debate and behind-the-scenes wrangling on a century-old policy feud. Full Story »
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Is imam a terror recruiter or just an incendiary preacher?
McClatchy Newspapers – Fri Nov 20, 6:12 pm ETCAIRO, Egypt — The Yemeni-American imam who's been under renewed scrutiny after the deadly shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, preaches against alcohol, birthday parties, black magic and extramarital sex. He also supports armed struggle — jihad — against the U.S. military in Afghanistan and Iraq, and has encouraged extremist insurgents in Pakistan and Somalia. Full Story »
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CQPolitics.com – Sat Nov 21, 10:12 am ETIowa Legislator to Join GOP Race Against Boswell Full Story »
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Politico – Sat Nov 21, 7:00 am ETNancy Pelosi did it. Can Harry Reid? Full Story »
GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care
AP – Sat Nov 21, 9:24 am ETRepublicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care — and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul. Full Story »
Ethics committee: No punishment for Burris
AP – Fri Nov 20, 5:14 pm ETThe Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished Democratic Sen. Roland Burris for misleading investigators about his maneuvering to get Barack Obama's old Senate seat from the governor who was ousted for trying to sell it. Full Story »
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