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Obama Hails Those Who Ended Fort Hood Violence...

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Praising what he called the heroism that ended gunfire on the nation's largest army post, the president described the exchange that...

US mourns as Muslim doctor slays 13 at army...

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AFP - US President Barack Obama led his nation in mourning on Saturday as shocked Americans struggled to understand...

Obama Tries to Close Sale on Health Care...

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Obama scheduled a late-morning visit with House Democrats convening a rare Saturday session on legislation to remake the U.S. health...

Obama praises those who ended Fort Hood...

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AP - President Barack Obama, seeking to reassure a nation shaken by the mass shooting on an Army post in Texas,...

Obama Praises Bravery at Fort Hood

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President Barack Obama, in his weekly radio address, deplored the violence at Fort Hood and extolled the bravery of the soldiers who...

Whipping floor votes into shape (Politico...

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Politico - "Herding cats” may be a cliché, but it is also a pretty good description of what it takes to secure votes.

Obama to meet Myanmar, other ASEAN leaders...

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AP - President Barack Obama will meet leaders of Southeast Asian nations, including Myanmar, in a high-level affirmation...

Official: Afghan Strategy Involves Troop...

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Pentagon policy chief says new strategy for Afghanistan will involve an increased commitment.

Democrats Reach Deal on Abortion, Set Stage...

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Bloomberg - Nov. 7 (Bloomberg) -- House Democrats moved to clear one ofthe last hurdles to a historic debate on legislation to overhaulthe...

Battle Over Gay Marriage Moves to New Jersey...

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The Democrat-controlled legislature in New Jersey, which currently recognizes same-sex couples in civil unions, is under pressure to...

Decision day for health care in the House...

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AP - President Barack Obama is traveling to Capitol Hill on Saturday to try to close the sale on his signature health...

House set to open healthcare debate (...

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Reuters - With a close vote looming, the U.S. House of Representatives was expected to open debate on Saturday on...

Details emerge about Fort Hood suspect's...

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AP - He was by turns caring and contentious, a man quick to say "I am blessed" in casual greeting yet one who seemed...

UN urges Karzai to fight corruption (...

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AP - The U.N. Security Council joined calls Friday on Afghan President Hamid Karzai to fight corruption, with Secretary...

10 percent jobless rate adds to pressure...

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AFP - The jump in US unemployment above 10 percent for the first time since 1983 will pressure President Barack...

Health Care Nears Major Vote

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The House majority leader said Democrats haven't yet lined up enough votes to pass their health-care bill and may push the vote back...

Job Losses Cloud Agenda for Obama

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Obama said his economic team was examining additional infrastructure spending, energy incentives, business tax cuts and other measures...

Democrats' Ethics Targeted by GOP

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Republicans are accusing House Speaker Pelosi and her colleagues of failing to make good on their pledge to clean up Washington when...

Garamendi sworn in as House member

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California’s Lt. Gov. John Garamendi, the winner of Tuesday’s special congressional election in California...

U.S. Readies Jobless Aid and Help on Homes...

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The White House said that President Obama would sign the measure, which passed after weeks of delay.

Senate rejects bid to restrict Guantanamo...

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate on Thursday rejected a measure that would have required prisoners charged with...

Unemployment Edges Toward 10 Percent in...

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The government releases its monthly employment report on Friday.

U.S. OKs two more import probes versus China...

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. trade panel on Friday approved two new investigations into charges of unfair trade...

Members fear their jobs are next (Politico...

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Politico - Dems have most to lose if unemployment numbers remain high, but all incumbents could feel the pain...

AP Sources: 1 rampage gun purchased legally...

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AP - A 5.7-millimeter pistol used in the Fort Hood shooting was purchased legally by suspect Nidal Hasan at a...

New Friction Awaits Obama in China

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Obama will face new friction in China over his choice to limit Chinese imports to the U.S. and views that he hasn...

Obama to meet Myanmar, other ASEAN leaders...

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AP - President Barack Obama will meet leaders of Southeast Asian nations, including Myanmar, in...

Nine protesters arrested at Lieberman's...

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According to the U.S. Capitol Police, officers arrested nine protesters in Sen. Joe Lieberman’s office just...

U.N. pulls out foreign staff from Afghanistan...

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Reuters - The United Nations said on Thursday it would evacuate hundreds of its international staff...

House Poised to Debate, Vote on Health Care...

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Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., said the House would conclude its historic debate and vote on Saturday.

National Briefing | South: South Carolina...

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The State Supreme Court ruled that an ethics investigation into Gov. Mark Sanford’s travel must be made public...

Obama: Economic challenges lie ahead (...

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Politico - Rate breaks double digits for first time in 26 years.

Miliband warns Bosnian leaders not to miss...

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AFP - Bosnian leaders should not miss an EU- and US-backed opportunity to reform the constitution...

Obama will push economic rebalancing on...

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will seek to reinforce the U.S. desire for more balanced global...

Treasury Blocks Fannie Tax Credit Sale

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The Treasury blocked Fannie Mae's proposed sale of $3 billion in housing tax credits to Goldman Sachs and Berkshire...

Whipping floor votes into shape (Politico...

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Politico - "Herding cats” may be a cliché, but it is also a pretty good description of what it takes to secure...

Obama Praises Bravery at Fort Hood

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President Barack Obama, in his weekly radio address, deplored the violence at Fort Hood and extolled the bravery of the soldiers who...

Kerik Confesses to Cheating I.R.S. and Telling...

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For Bernard B. Kerik, his morning in court marked the low point in a career filled with operatic twists that wound through the Bronx...

Paterson Is Beginning Ad Campaign for Election...

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Looking to limit the talk that he will drop his bid for election next year, Gov. David A. Paterson will start showing his first television...

Obama's Response to Fort Hood Shooting Under...

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Critics say that the tone and brevity of Obama's remarks on Fort Hood 'did not appreciate the gravity of what he represents' while...

Barney Frank Present When Partner Arrested...

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The Democratic congressman was present for a marijuana bust at his partner's home in Maine in 2007.

House Dems clear hurdle on health bill

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House Democrats have cleared an impasse over abortion that has been holding up a vote on sweeping health care legislation.

House Democrats Seek Allies for Health Care...

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Vote counters say they are confident they will have the numbers when the House floor vote begins Saturday.

MoveOn Threatens to Push Primary Opponents...

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Moveon.org has reportedly raised $3,578,117 in contributions to fund primary challenges against 'any Democratic senator who blocks...

Moderate Democrats 'Anguished' Over Unpopular...

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Some moderate Democrats still are “really anguished” over voting for the energy bill, Rep. Jason Altmire told Fox News, and they...

Senate rejects bid to restrict Guantanamo...

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate on Thursday rejected a measure that would have required prisoners charged with involvement in the...

AP Sources: 1 rampage gun purchased legally...

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AP - A 5.7-millimeter pistol used in the Fort Hood shooting was purchased legally by suspect Nidal Hasan at a Texas gun shop, law enforcement...

US mourns as Muslim doctor slays 13 at army...

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AFP - US President Barack Obama led his nation in mourning on Saturday as shocked Americans struggled to understand...

Japan, U.S. to avoid bases feud for Obama...

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Reuters - The United States and Japan look set to avoid a collision over where to relocate a Marine base when President Barack Obama...

Majority leader: House will pass health...

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Chanting "Kill the bill," thousands of conservatives rally at the Capitol against the Democrats' health care overhaul plan. The majority...

House set to open healthcare debate (...

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Reuters - With a close vote looming, the U.S. House of Representatives was expected to open debate on Saturday on...

Decision day for health care in the House...

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AP - President Barack Obama is traveling to Capitol Hill on Saturday to try to close the sale on his signature health...

Obama: U.S. must reverse course with Indians...

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President Barack Obama assured American Indians on Thursday that they have a place in his White House and on his agenda, telling tribal...

U.S. Readies Jobless Aid and Help on Homes...

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The White House said that President Obama would sign the measure, which passed after weeks of delay.

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