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Saturday night set for health care vote

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:21:42 GMT

With no margin for rebellion, Senate Democrats pushed toward a crucial weekend test vote on their sweeping health care bill Friday, and wavering moderates appeared to be falling in line on President Barack Obama's signature issue.

Clinton: Karzai outlines agenda

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:36:23 GMT

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she is encouraged by Afghan President Hamid Karzai's pledge to battle corruption and get his security forces sufficiently trained to take the lead within five years.

Giuliani speaks out on Mohammed trial

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:29:15 GMT

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani said Thursday that trying self-professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in a federal civilian court in New York is unwise and unnecessary.

Senate girds for debate on health bill

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:19:42 GMT

After months of maneuvering, the Senate stands at the brink of a historic battle over health care with President Barack Obama and his allies on one side and Republicans, outnumbered but unflinching, on the other.

Obama meets with US troops in SKorea

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:49:39 GMT

President Barack Obama told U.S. troops stationed in South Korea that their service has ensured peace in Asia and around the world.

Sen. Reid bringing out new health bill

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:03:28 GMT

The Senate's top Democrat is poised to outline a new health care bill designed to meet President Barack Obama's goal of expanding coverage without adding to the deficit.

Holder: 'Failure is not an option'

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:25:57 GMT

President Barack Obama predicted that professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed will be convicted and executed as Attorney General Eric Holder proclaimed: "Failure is not an option."

AG Holder disturbed by Hasan's contacts

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:18:00 GMT

Attorney General Eric Holder said he was disturbed to learn of contacts between Fort Hood shooting suspect Nidal Hasan and a radical imam overseas.

Clinton to Karzai: Institute reforms

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:07:46 GMT

Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday that President Hamid Karzai's inauguration provides a new chance for him to strengthen government accountability and take tangible steps to improve the lives of Afghan citizens.

Obama tours Great Wall of China

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:27:50 GMT

President Barack Obama absorbed history's expanse Wednesday from atop the Great Wall of China, a manmade wonder of such enormity that Obama found himself putting daily life in perspective.

Over $98B wasted in improper payments

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:08:07 GMT

More than $98 billion in taxpayer dollars spent by government agencies was wasted, much of it on questionable claims for tax credits and Medicare benefits, representing an increase of $26 billion from the previous year.

Accident ahead of Biden motorcade

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:02:29 GMT

A police car working ahead of Vice President Joe Biden's motorcade was involved in a minor traffic accident Tuesday evening, but it wasn't part of the procession and the vice president was unhurt.

Holder: Don't fear NY trial of plotter

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:58:49 GMT

Attorney General Eric Holder is defending his decision to put the professed Sept. 11 mastermind on trial in New York — and urging critics of the plan not to cower in the face of terrorists.

Sen. Cornyn sees Ft. Hood as terrorism

Blair Shiff — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:24:23 GMT

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, wrote to the president expressing his concern about the administration's reluctance to call the Fort Hood mass shootings a terrorist attack.

Obama, Hu vow cooperation

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:11:01 GMT

President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao promised a determined, joint effort to tackle climate change, nuclear disarmament and other global troubles yet emerged with scant progress beyond goodwill.

SPIN METER: Did Obama grovel?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:56:23 GMT

Some conservative commentators seized on President Barack Obama's deep bow to Japan's Emperor Akihito over the weekend, accusing the U.S. commander in chief of groveling before a foreign leader. So did he?

Obama prods China to take global role

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:16:20 GMT

President Barack Obama declared Monday in his first visit to China that the U.S. and the Chinese carry a "burden of leadership" as he meets with President Hu Jintao to confront climate change, nuclear proliferation and other urgent global problems.

Millions must repay part of tax credit

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:13:17 GMT

More than 15 million taxpayers could unexpectedly owe taxes when they file their federal returns next spring because the government was too generous with their new Making Work Pay tax credit.

Obama: Uncensored society is healthy

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:54:11 GMT

The president's message during a town hall-style meeting with university students in Shanghai, China's commercial hub, focused on one of the trickiest issues separating China's communist government and the United States — human rights.

Dems, GOP split on New York trials

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:34:59 GMT

Bringing those accused in the Sept. 11 attacks to New York for trial would increase the security threat to the city and give radical Islamists a platform to propagate their ideology, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani said Sunday.

Guantanamo inmates moving to Illinois?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:26:15 GMT

Gov. Pat Quinn and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin on Sunday tried to build support and counter criticism of a proposal to sell a prison in rural northwestern Illinois to the federal government to house Guantanamo Bay detainees and other inmates.

AP Poll: Fine print prompts worries

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:58:39 GMT

Americans are worried about the fine print in the health care overhaul, an Associated Press poll says, and those concerns are creating new challenges for President Barack Obama as he tries to overcome doubts in Congress.

Federal deficit sets October record

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:09:33 GMT

The federal deficit hit a record for October as the new budget year began where the old one ended: with the government awash in red ink.

Obama faces challenges in Far East tour

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:06:36 GMT

Facing a daunting array of Asian challenges, President Barack Obama left Thursday on his first major trip to the region, where a surging China and newly assertive Japan are chipping away at America's standing on diplomacy and trade.

Gates: Obama picking best ideas

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:51:56 GMT

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday that President Barack Obama wants to take the best elements from several options for the next steps in Afghanistan.

Obama announces 'forum' on finding jobs

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:42:10 GMT

President Barack Obama announced Thursday that he'll host a White House summit next month on combating the chronic joblessness that continues to be a drag on a struggling economy.

Official: Obama rejects war options

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:22:34 GMT

President Barack Obama does not plan to accept any of the Afghanistan war options presented by his national security team, pushing instead for revisions to clarify how and when U.S. troops would turn over responsibility to the Afghan government, a senior administration official said Wednesday.

Petraeus: Decision near on troops

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:58:20 GMT

The commander of the U.S. Central Command says a decision is near on sending more American forces to Afghanistan.

Obama honors veterans at Arlington

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:16:09 GMT

President Barack Obama carried out the traditional Veterans Day role Wednesday, then made a surprise visit to a part of Arlington National Cemetery reserved for troops killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

AP-GfK Poll: Public sticking with Obama

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:38:04 GMT

President Barack Obama still has the public approval of a majority of Americans, but he finds himself governing an increasingly pessimistic country.