Saturday, January 30, 2010

Terrorism trials could move away from Manhattan - Los Angeles Times


ABC News


Terrorism trials could move away from Manhattan

Los Angeles Times


The Justice Department is considering alternative locations outside New York City for the trials of  »

Friday, January 29, 2010

Obama, Republicans Spar at GOP Event - Wall Street Journal


New York Times (blog)


Obama, Republicans Spar at GOP Event

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Thoughts on JD Salinger - Chicago Tribune


The Hindu


Thoughts on JD Salinger

Chicago Tribune


To read "Salinger" and "91" in the same sentence is a shock, an abomination. And yet there it is, the blunt and brutal fact of it, showing up in news reports of the author's death like a rock holding down a butterfly wing: JD Salinger, who died earlier ...


JD Salinger

People Magazine


JD Salinger, author of 'Catcher in the Rye,' dies

Washington Post


J.D. Salinger Dies at 91: The Hermit Crab of American Letters

TIME


MTV.com -BusinessWeek -SILive.com


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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

'Hannity' Obtains Copy of Pre-State of the Union Talking Points - FOXNews


CBC.ca


'Hannity' Obtains Copy of Pre-State of the Union Talking Points

FOXNews


This is a rush transcript from "Hannity," January 26, 2010. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. SEAN HANNITY, HOST:  »


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Monday, January 25, 2010

Obama to seek spending freeze, more aid to middle class - Los Angeles Times


AFP


Obama to seek spending freeze, more aid to middle class

Los Angeles Times


His first State of the Union speech will outline plans to cut the federal deficit and provide tax credits and other relief to middle-class families, students and workers. By Christi Parsons and Peter Nicholas Reporting from Washington - Moving to ...


Budget Freeze in the Works

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

In audio message, bin Laden says he endorsed Dec. 25 airline bomb plot - Washington Post


The Hindu


In audio message, bin Laden says he endorsed Dec. 25 airline bomb plot

Washington Post


Osama bin Laden endorsed the failed attempt to blow up a US airliner Christmas Day and threatened new attacks against the United States in an audio message released Sunday that appeared aimed at asserting that he maintains some direct ...


Christmas Bombing Try Is Hailed by bin Laden

New York Times


Bin Laden takes credit for airline bombing plot; officials express skepticism

Los Angeles Times


Bin Laden Claims Christmas Bombing Attempt

CBS News


ABC News -Plain Dealer -Washington Times


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Saturday, January 23, 2010

Obama Endorses Bill to Create Panel on Deficit - New York Times


Telegraph.co.uk (blog)


Obama Endorses Bill to Create Panel on Deficit

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" President Obama on Saturday endorsed a Senate bill to create a bipartisan budget commission, whose recommendations for slashing deficits would have to be voted on by Congress. But he remained ready to establish a panel by ...


Report: 2008 Campaign Manager Plouffe to Join White House in Adviser Role

FOXNews


Dems plan fight to safeguard seats

Salt Lake Tribune


After a year, it's a little early for final judgment on Obama

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel


Providence Journal -Wisconsin State Journal -14WFIE.com


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Friday, January 22, 2010

Brown Victory Gives Republicans Second Wind on Capitol Hill, Campaign Trail - FOXNews


The Guardian


Brown Victory Gives Republicans Second Wind on Capitol Hill, Campaign Trail

FOXNews


Republican Scott Brown's win in the Massachusetts Senate race kicked off what may be the best week yet -- a week that happened to mark the end of President Obama's first year in office -- for a minority party thought to be lost in the wilderness in ...


HEALTHCARE Q&A: What's Next

Baltimore Sun


Five myths about the Massachusetts Senate race

Washington Post


Daughter of GOP hero Scott Brown admits she voted for a Democrat

USA Today


CNN -Christian Science Monitor -Newsweek


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Thursday, January 21, 2010

US Supreme Court Ruling Reverses Iowa Campaign Law - ABC News


BBC News


US Supreme Court Ruling Reverses Iowa Campaign Law

ABC News


AP A US Supreme Court decision opening the door for businesses and unions to spend money influencing elections effectively overturns a state law banning such spending, and lawmakers should respond, the state's top ...


Analysis: High court ruling a game-changer

CNN International


US Supreme Court ruling on campaign spending may undermine elections

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com


Ruling Opens Door to More Political Groups

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Brown record doesn't always match everyman image - Boston Globe


Globe and Mail


Brown record doesn't always match everyman image

Boston Globe


AP Writer / January 20, 2010 BOSTONâ€"As he campaigned for the US Senate from the back of his green pickup, Scott Brown portrayed himself as an independent-minded everyman and moderate candidate fighting the Democratic "machine. ...


Democrats discuss pieces of sm »

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Senate race in Massachusetts comes down to wire - Los Angeles Times


Globe and Mail


Senate race in Massachusetts comes down to wire

Los Angeles Times


Turnout will be key for Tuesday's special election to fill the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's seat. Republican Scott Brown and Democrat Martha Coakley crisscross the state for support. Democratic state Atty. Gen. Martha Coakley went from heavy favorite ...


The Message of Massachusetts

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Monday, January 18, 2010

Aid Flow to Haitians Improving - Voice of America


The Hindu


Aid Flow to Haitians Improving

Voice of America


Photo: AP US and UN officials say the flow of aid to destitute Haitian earthquake survivors is improving, despite continued looting, gang activity, and scuffles on the streets of Port-au-Prince. US helicopters are at work in Haiti, ferrying food and ...


The Post-Quake Water Crisis: Getting Seawater to the Haitians

TIME


More US marines arrive to bolster Haiti quake efforts

BBC News


Race to reach Haiti survivors

Aljazeera.net


AFP -W »


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Sunday, January 17, 2010

Massachusetts Bucks Its Political Stereotype - New York Times


The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog)


Massachusetts Bucks Its Political Stereotype

New York Times


MARLBOROUGH, Mass. â€" Angela Grenham, 50, was raised a Massachusetts Democrat â€" “We had the crucifix and the JFK sign,” she rec »


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Saturday, January 16, 2010

3 Presidents Unite in a Campaign to Raise Money for Recovery in Haiti - New York Times


Kansas City Star


3 Presidents Unite in a Campaign to Raise Money for Recovery in Haiti

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton began a new venture on Saturday to raise money for the Haitian relief effort from corporations, foundations and ordinary Americans, as President Obama continued his efforts ...


Clinton visits quake-hit Haitians

BBC News


Clinton arrives in Haiti with relief supplies

Washington Post


Obama: U.S. 'Stands United' With Haiti as Relief Pours In

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Friday, January 15, 2010

GOP eyes Senate upset in Massachusetts - CNN


The Guardian


GOP eyes Senate upset in Massachusetts

CNN


GOP State Sen. Scott Brown and state Attorney General Martha Coakley, a Democrat, get ready to debate this week in Boston. (CNN) -- Republicans may be on the verge of pulling off what was politic »


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Thursday, January 14, 2010

Money needed most in Haiti earthquake relief efforts - CNN


Kansas City Star


Money needed most in Haiti earthquake relief efforts

CNN


Agencies are asking for donations to purchase supplies for relief efforts in Haiti after Tuesday's earthquake. (CNN) -- The next question on many people's minds after learning about the earthquake ...


White House Taps Bush, Clinton to Help Lead Haiti Relief

FOXNews


Desperate Haitians await international earthquake aid

BBC News


Jefferies to Give Haiti Commissions, $1 Million as Firms Donate

Bloomberg


AFP -ABC News -BusinessWeek


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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Thousands Feared Dead After Haitian Earthquake - Voice of America


The Hindu


Thousands Feared Dead After Haitian Earthquake

Voice of America


The 7.0 magnitude quake that struck Tuesday was the most powerful to hit the Caribbean nation in 200 years. Haitians are lining bodies along the streets of Port-au-Prince, where thousands are feared dead after a massive earthquake destroyed much of the ...


Agencies help quake rescue effort

BBC News


US airlines suspend operations in Haiti after quake

Reuters


Local Haitians desperate for news of relatives

Washington Post


FOXNews -CNN International -Telegraph.co.uk


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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Monday, January 11, 2010

AP Interview: Holder Defends Reid - New York Times


Globe and Mail


AP Interview: Holder Defends Reid

New York Times


By AP The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The nation's first black attorney general is defending Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid over racial ...


Intriguing people for January 11, 2010

CNN International


Sen. Harry Reid and the 'double standard'

Chicago Tribune


Reid's remarks threaten to change his game

Los Angeles Times


USA Today -CNN -WFXL Fox 31


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Sunday, January 10, 2010

GOP chief: Reid should step down as Senate leader - Washington Post


BBC News


GOP chief: Reid should step down as Senate leader

Washington Post


AP WASHINGTON -- The Republican Party chairman says Sen. Harry Reid should step down as the Senate Democratic leader over racial remarks Reid made about Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential campaign. GOP Chairman Michael Steele says if a ...


Reid Mounted Aggressive Campaign to Minimize Obama 'Negro' Comment

FOXNews


GOP Chief: Reid Should Step Down As Senate Leader

NPR


Poll: Harry Reid 's approval rating at 33 percent in Nevada

Boston Herald


Reuters -Kansas City Star -KGMI


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Saturday, January 9, 2010

US job loss report is blow to still-fragile recovery - Washington Post


Reuters


US job loss report is blow to still-fragile recovery

Washington Post


The job market remained in a deep funk in December, according to a government report Friday showing that employers view the economic recovery as too weak and too fragile to begin hiring again on any large ...


Grants awarded to retrain workers for jobs in green-energy technology

Buffalo News


Obama Tries to Turn Focus to Jobs, if Other Events  »

Friday, January 8, 2010

Obama Details New Policies in Response to Terror Threat - New York Times


Globe and Mail


Obama Details New Policies in Response to Terror Threat

New York Times


WASHINGTON â€" President Obama on Thursday ordered intelligence agencies to take a series of steps to streamline how terrorism threats are pursued and analyzed, saying the government had to respond aggressively to the ...


Report on failed Christmas terror attack released

CNN


Factbox: Christmas Day bombing plot: Who knew what, when?

Reuters


Obama takes blame for intel breakdown, c »

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Can Senate Democrats keep edge in '10? - USA Today


Reuters


Can Senate Democrats keep edge in '10?

USA Today


WASHINGTON â€" This week's back-to-back retirements by two senior Senate Democrats puts the focus on one of the key questions of this election year: Will Democrats be able to maintain the overwhelming majority that has enabled ...


Tough year was clincher for Dodd

Boston Globe


Sen. Dodd can now focus on his legacy

Los Angeles Times


Even Dodd Isn't Too Big to Fail

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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Departure of ND senator unsettle Senate Democrats - Seattle Post Intelligencer


Kansas City Star


Departure of ND senator unsettle Senate Democrats

Seattle Post Intelligencer


AP WRITER BISMARCK, ND -- North Dakota Sen. Byron Dorgan stunned fellow Democrats when he decided not to seek re-election this f »


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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

US Feared Spectacular Terror Attack at Obama's Inauguration - FOXNews


Telegraph.co.uk


US Feared Spectacular Terror Attack at Obama's Inauguration

FOXNews


Security officials are said to have been highly concerned that extremists were traveling from Somalia to set off explosives as Barack Obama took the oath of office. Jan. 20: Barack Obama takes the oath of office as the 44th president of the United ...


Dozens of Names Shifted to No-Fly List

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