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Obama takes hard-sell health pitch to Pa. - USA Today
March 9, 2010 MiamiHerald.com | Obama takes hard-sell health pitch to Pa. USA Today By Spencer Platt, Getty Images By Richard Wolf, USA TODAY GLENSIDE, Pa. — President Obama stepped up pressure Monday on his fellow Democrats to retool the nation's health care system, decrying those who put politics above policy. ... Anyone Remember What's In The Health Care Bill? Obama Confuses Decades, Inflates Estimated Health Care Savings by $868B Health Reform Passes the Cost Test |
The Obamas honor International Women's Day, and tell a few jokes - USA Today
March 9, 2010 Conducive Chronicle | The Obamas honor International Women's Day, and tell a few jokes USA Today President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama helped celebrate International Women's Day today with some one-liners reminiscent of the old vaudeville routines of George and Gracie Allen, or perhaps of Sonny and Cher Bono. ... President Obama Marks International Women's Day Obama hails contributions of 'daring' women World marks International Women's Day |
Former congressman Massa says Democrats set him up over health care - Washington Post
March 9, 2010 Washington Post | Former congressman Massa says Democrats set him up over health care Washington Post During his weekly radio broadcast on WPKQ Power 105, Eric Massa details a conversation he had with the White House chief of staff. He also declares a 'pox' on both parties and says that he would only return to Congress as an independent. ... House Democrat Quitting Amid Ethics Inquiry Blames His Party Is Eric Massa Part of the Problem or Solution? Massa blasts Democrats |
Court to rule on protests at military funerals - San Francisco Chronicle
March 9, 2010 Reuters | Court to rule on protests at military funerals San Francisco Chronicle The Supreme Court is entering an emotionally charged dispute between the grieving father of a Marine who died in Iraq and the anti-gay protesters who picket military funerals with inflammatory messages like "Thank God for dead soldiers ... Supreme Court to rule on anti-gay protests at military funerals Supreme Court to rule on free speech in case of soldier's funeral Justices to hear case on antigay protests |
Obama selects retired general for security post - San Francisco Chronicle
March 9, 2010 MiamiHerald.com | Obama selects retired general for security post San Francisco Chronicle President Obama on Monday tapped retired Army Major Gen. Robert Harding to lead the Transportation Security Administration. "I am confident that Bob's talent and expertise will make him a tremendous asset in our ongoing efforts to bolster security and ... Obama nominates Robert A. Harding to lead TSA Obama nominates ex-Army general to head TSA Obama taps ex-intel officer for aviation security |
Answering the question about the safety of federal workplaces - Washington Post
March 9, 2010 Seattle Post Intelligencer | Answering the question about the safety of federal workplaces Washington Post After Thursday's shooting at the entrance to the Pentagon -- which ended with the wounding of two security officers and the death of shooter John Patrick Bedell -- Washington Post reporters visited several federal sites. "They are more alert now. ... Officer: DC gunman's expression warned of trouble Pentagon security officer knew 'something's about to happen' Injured Pentagon officers speak out for first time |
California: Man Charged in Student Visa Fraud - New York Times
March 9, 2010 GulfNews | California: Man Charged in Student Visa Fraud New York Times By AP A California man was charged Monday with operating a ring of illegal test-takers who helped dozens of Middle Eastern citizens obtain United States student visas by passing various proficiency and college-placement exams for them, ... Man charged with leading student visa fraud operation California Man Took College Exams for Middle Eastern Students, ICE Officials Say Student-visa-fraud ring busted in O.C. |
Man holding fake gun fatally shot near NYC school - The Associated Press
March 9, 2010 MiamiHerald.com | Man holding fake gun fatally shot near NYC school The Associated Press NEW YORK — A police officer in Brooklyn has fatally shot a man who the NYPD says was brandishing a fake pistol near a school. Police said they received a 911 call Monday afternoon from a parent reporting a man with a handgun near an elementary school. ... Man Holding Fake Gun Fatally Shot Near NYC School Police Kill Man Carrying A Fake Gun At a School NYPD cops shoot, kill man pointing toy gun after he refuses orders to drop it |
'Courage and Consequence' by Karl Rove - Los Angeles Times
March 9, 2010 FOXNews | 'Courage and Consequence' by Karl Rove Los Angeles Times A curiously empty memoir of what went on in George W. Bush's White House by the former president's political strategist. By Tim Rutten Karl Rove is a true believer, as the subtitle to his memoir suggests, in a fighting faith. ... Rove Denies Role in 2000 Rumor About McCain's Adopted Daughter Karl Rove: I did not pull dirty tricks Rove Throws Meat to Right-Wingers in Pugilistic Memoir: Review |
'Al-Qaeda 7' smear campaign is an assault on American values - Washington Post
March 9, 2010 Antiwar.com | 'Al-Qaeda 7' smear campaign is an assault on American values Washington Post The word "McCarthyism" is overused, but in this case it's mild. Liz Cheney, the former vice president's ambitious daughter, has in her hand a list of Justice Department lawyers whose "values" she has the gall to question. ... Conservative Rebuke of Cheney Plays Itself Out Liz Cheney Accused of McCarthyism Lawyers call out Liz Cheney's group |
