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Lieberman's Stand: No Government-Run Option- Religious Tensions Flare Over Abortion Support

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:06:00 PST

FOXNews.com - Found 16 hours ago
Sen. Joseph Lieberman, speaking in that trademark sonorous baritone, utters a simple statement that translates into real trouble for Democratic leaders: "I'm going to be stubborn on this." Stubborn, he means, in opposing any health-care overhaul that includes a "public option," or government-run ...
Congress: Lieberman, the public option - MSNBC
2010: Moore problems for Dems? - MSNBC
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KPBS

Obama says will "finish the job" in Afghanistan

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:15:00 PST

Reuters - Found 51 minutes ago
By Jeff Mason and Adam Entous WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama vowed on Tuesday to "finish the job" of an unpopular and costly eight-year war in Afghanistan, and officials said he could announce an increase of around 30,000 troops next week. Obama said he would soon end weeks of ...
Pentagon plans to send 34,000 troops - CNN
Pentagon plans Afghan troop boost - CNN
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Radio Free Europe

President Obama Sets the Tone With First Official State Dinner

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:34:00 PST

ABC News - Found 3 hours ago
When the Obamas host their tonight at the White House, the evening will be soaked deep in history and tradition but will include a little Obama flavor, aides to the president said. The Obamas kicked off the long day this morning by to the White House for the official visit. In a tampered down ...
Obama hails Manmohan Singh, hails India's regional role - Washington Post
President Obama welcomes Indian Prime Minister Manmohon Singh to the White House - Washington Post
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Earthtimes.org

Obama's First State Dinner Honors India

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:25:00 PST

CBS News - Found 8 hours ago
Guests at President Barack Obama's first state dinner were being treated to an eye-catching scheme of green and purple, from the green curry surrounding the prawns to the purple floral arrangements paying homage to the peacock, India's national bird. Pumpkin was on the menu, too, with Tuesday's ...
Flavors of India, America at Obamas' first state dinner - CNN
Obamas Welcome Guests to First State Dinner - Fox News
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New Zealand Herald

Spotlight on Schwarzenegger's No. 2

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:10:00 PST

New York Times - Found 7 hours ago
It was the type of Must See TV that NBC was no doubt hoping for when it handed over its 10 p.m. slot to Jay Leno. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of California, a big star facing an even bigger state deficit, was there on the Leno show on Monday, smiling, as he announced his selection for lieutenant ...
Claws come out after Maldonado's selection - Sacramento Bee
Editorial: Maldonado a good pick for lieutenant governor - San Jose Mercury News
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Sacramento Bee

Bishop bans Kennedy from Communion

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:36:00 PST

CNN - Found Nov. 24, 2009
Patrick Kennedy tells newspaper that bishop barred him from Communion Diocese confirms it, says ban came in a confidential pastoral discussion in 2007 Bishop says he's "disappointed" that Kennedy made their conversation public Kennedy fought ban on funding abortion, but voted for health care bill ...
Kennedy abortion debate puts politics, religion back in spotlight - CNN
Kennedy dispute reveals a Catholic divide - MSNBC
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CNN

Politics Digest: South Carolina's Gov. Sanford faces 37 ethics charges

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:10:00 PST

Washington Post - Found 6 hours ago
The details were released Monday by the State Ethics Commission, five days after the panel charged the governor without offering any specifics. Sanford's attorneys have said the charges involve minor and technical aspects of the law. The charges followed an investigation into whether Sanford used ...
Sanford Impeachment Considered - New York Times
South Carolina's governor begins impeachment defense - USA Today
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Washington Post

Lou Dobbs Weighs Senate Run, as a Steppingstone

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:46:00 PST

New York Times - Found 3 hours ago
The Lou Dobbs-for-Senate rumor had barely crested when the Lou Dobbs-for-president rumor suddenly overtook it this week. Lou Dobbs, speaking with Bill OReilly of Fox News. A spokesman for Mr. Dobbs said he was seriously considering a race in 2012 against Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, above, ...
President Lou Dobbs? Ex-CNNer says he's considering a run - Washington Post
Polling Lou Dobbs - Time
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TwinCities.com

Should Republicans Have a Purity Test for Candidates?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:47:00 PST

US News - Found 15 hours ago
Some members of the Republican National Committee want to implement a purity test to make sure their candidates live up to the party's platform. They are considering a 10-point testwhich includes affirmations like, "We support the retention of the Defense of Marriage Act" or "We support market-based ...
Video: GOP forced to take purity test - MSNBC
Conservatives Make a List to Measure Candidates’ Commitment -
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Seattle Weekly

Video: Climate-Gate Controvery?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:46:00 PST

MSNBC - Found 10 hours ago
Insight on whether the root of global climate change is a global conspiracy, with Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK). (CNBC) Climate change - Jim Inhofe - Environment - Barbara Boxer - James Inhofe
Inhofe Seeks Probe of Climate Science - New York Times
GOP opens probe into climate science e-mails - MSNBC
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Huffington Post