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Schumer and Hutchison argue over health care bill
AP – 8 mins ago

WASHINGTON - Sen. Charles Schumer says majority Democrats will push through a bill overhauling the health care system with or without Republican support. Full Story »
Gaps for consumers in Democrat health care bills
AP – 51 mins ago

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WASHINGTON - For consumers, the health care bills taking final shape in Congress don't rate close to a perfect 10. Full Story »
Senate Dems frustrated with sway held by moderates
AP – Sun Nov 22, 10:07 am ET

WASHINGTON - A Democratic senator says moderates in his party shouldn't be allowed to dictate the terms of the health care debate and that the final bill should include a government-run option for Americans lacking insurance. Full Story »
Sizing up the Kennedy dynasty's next generation
AP – 58 mins ago

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WASHINGTON - Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will be a tough act to follow, even for the Kennedys. His death, coupled with the decision by family members not to seek the seat he held for nearly five decades, has prompted predictions that the family's long-running political dynasty is over. Full Story »
Indian PM to be feted by Obama at state visit
AP – 1 hr 1 min ago

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WASHINGTON - India has watched with wariness as President Barack Obama's administration has lavished attention on rivals Pakistan and China. Now, Obama is trying to ease Indian worries by honoring Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with the first state visit of his presidency. Full Story »
Analysis: Fed under fire as public anger mounts
AP – Mon Nov 23, 3:34 am ET

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WASHINGTON - Suddenly the Federal Reserve is everybody's punching bag. Full Story »
Zimbabwe women, receiving rights award, speak out
AP – Mon Nov 23, 4:09 am ET

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WASHINGTON - After the beatings by President Robert Mugabe's policemen, the overcrowded, lice-ridden jail cells, the degradation of nightly strip-searches, Jenni Williams and Magondonga Mahlangu still cling to hope for Zimbabwe. Full Story »
Mammogram guidelines spark debate over health bill
AP – Sun Nov 22, 3:41 pm ET

WASHINGTON - Lawmakers broke along party lines on a new aspect of the health care debate Sunday as a former National Institutes of Health chief urged women to ignore guidelines that delay the start of breast cancer screenings. Full Story »
Warming's impacts sped up, worsened since Kyoto
AP – Mon Nov 23, 12:00 am ET

WASHINGTON - Since the 1997 international accord to fight global warming, climate change has worsened and accelerated — beyond some of the grimmest of warnings made back then. Full Story »
Democrats: Health care bill saves money and jobs
AP – Sun Nov 22, 11:53 am ET

WASHINGTON - Two Democratic senators say the health care overhaul bill now going to the Senate floor for debate is a key to saving jobs and reducing the spiraling American budget deficit. Full Story »