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Obama Seeks to Boost U.S. Exports
U.S. President Barack Obama, fresh from his first presidential trip to Asia, called for the U.S. to increase exports to that region, saying even small gains would help put many unemployed Americans back on the job.
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U.S. Enlists Allies in New Surge
The U.S. and NATO are in talks for a coordinated rollout of a new Afghan strategy that could include a European commitment to send thousands of additional troops.
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California's Newsom Faces Headwinds
Gavin Newsom, the telegenic San Francisco mayor, said he is planning to remain in public service for his career despite a string of recent political setbacks.
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Strains in Party Threatens Democrats
The Democratic Party's broad ruling coalition is starting to fracture as lawmakers come under increasing pressure from the left to respond to voter anger over joblessness and Wall Street bailouts.
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California's Newsom May Quit Politics
Gavin Newsom, the telegenic San Francisco mayor, is mulling leaving politics after his term ends following a string of political setbacks.
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Nelson to Vote to Advance Health Bill
Sen. Nelson said he will vote to advance the Senate health-care bill in a crucial procedural vote, the first of three Democratic holdouts to back the measure.
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U.S. Enlists Allies in New Surge
The U.S. and NATO are in talks for a coordinated rollout of a new Afghan strategy that could include a European commitment to send thousands of additional troops.
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Senators Aim to Restore Highway Funds
Senators from both parties are pushing to free up billions of dollars for federal highway projects, as Congress looks to infrastructure investment to combat double-digit unemployment.
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White House Seeks Broad Climate Plan
The Obama administration's top climate adviser called for "comprehensive energy reform" and threw cold water on the idea of mandating reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions only for electric utilities.
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Army General to Run Fort Hood Probe
The Army tapped its top officer in Europe, Gen. Carter Ham, to lead an intensive 45-day probe into whether it could have done more to prevent the Fort Hood shootings.
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Sen. Nelson to Vote to Advance Health Bill
Sen. Nelson said he will vote to advance the Senate health-care bill in an initial procedural vote, the first of three Democratic holdouts to back the measure.
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Business Sours on Health Overhaul
Chances of business supporting the Obama administration's health overhaul are fading fast, after Senate Majority Leader Reid's bill took a liberal turn.
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Health Fraud Caseload Grows
The Justice Department has nearly 1,000 pending civil cases involving health-care fraud.
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Army General to Run Fort Hood Probe
The Army tapped its top officer in Europe, Gen. Carter Ham, to lead an intensive 45-day probe into whether it could have done more to prevent the Fort Hood shootings.
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Stimulus-Jobs Tally in Doubt
The White House stepped back from claims that the stimulus plan created or saved 640,329 jobs through September, in the face of criticism over errors in reports.
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Giuliani Eyes Senate Run
Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor who has been widely rumored to be interested in running for governor, is weighing "a real possibility" of seeking a Senate seat next year.
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Obama, Congress Differ on Korea Pact
Obama pledged to move forward on a free-trade accord with South Korea that has been stuck for two years, but few expect much movement soon in Congress.
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U.S. Talks Tougher on Iran
As Obama expressed doubt about engaging Ahmadinejad's government on the nuclear issue, an Iranian dissident called for Obama to pressure the regime.
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Tax on Rich, Levies Stir Health Debate
The Senate health bill does without a new surtax on the wealthy that House Democrats' legislation includes, but Senate Democrats have their own taxes that are stirring controversy.
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Black Caucus Stalls Finance Overhaul
In an example of how the weak economy is overtaking Obama administration priorities, the Congressional Black Caucus forced the House to shelve its financial overhaul for two weeks.
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Giuliani Weighs Bid for Senate Seat
Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor who has been widely rumored to be interested in running for governor, is weighing "a real possibility" of seeking a Senate seat next year.
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U.S. Plans 1,000 Immigration Audits
About 1,000 U.S. employers will be audited for immigration violations as the federal government escalates pressure on business owners to resist hiring illegal immigrants.
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Business Sours on Health Overhaul
Chances of business supporting the Obama administration's health overhaul are fading fast, after Senate Majority Leader Reid's bill took a liberal turn.
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Group Clarifies Mammography Advice
The task force that loosened breast-cancer screening guidelines this week clarified its position, in response to the intense backlash its new recommendations have prompted.
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U.S. Eases Claims on Stimulus Jobs
The White House stepped back from claims that the stimulus plan created or saved 640,329 jobs through September, in the face of criticism over errors in reports.
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Task Force to Clarify Mammography Advice
The task force that loosened breast-cancer screening guidelines this week plans to issue a statement clarifying its position, in response to the backlash its new recommendations have prompted.
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House Panel Approves Broad Fed Audits
A House panel approved an amendment offered by Rep. Ron Paul to give watchdogs new authority to audit the Fed. The panel also voted to create a fund to help dissolve troubled institutions.
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GOP Warns Against Attacking Obama
Republican governors urged 2010 GOP candidates to not harshly attack Obama, citing polls that show his personal popularity remaining strong despite unease over his policies.
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Bill Aims for Airline Access to Cockpit
Sen. Jim DeMint plans to introduce a bill that would allow airlines to use information from cockpit voice recorders in cases against pilots they want to discipline or fire.
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Geithner Under Fire on Economy
Snowballing frustration about the economy and Wall Street bailouts burst into a political fracas, with lawmakers calling on Treasury Secretary Geithner to resign.
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U.S. Plans 1,000 Immigration Audits
About 1,000 employers nationwide will be audited for possible immigration violations in an escalation of the Obama administration's effort to increase pressure on business owners not to hire illegal immigrants.
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Panel Mulls Federal Reserve Audits
Members of the House Financial Services Committee struggled Thursday over how much authority U.S. government auditors should be given to monitor the Federal Reserve.
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Panel Debates Offshore Drilling
A Senate panel on Thursday battled over whether the country could expand oil and gas drilling in coastal waters without damaging the environment.
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Health Fraud Caseload Grows
The Justice Department has nearly 1,000 pending civil cases involving health-care fraud, a caseload that has grown by more than a third in less than two years, a senior department official said Thursday.
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Pentagon to Probe Fort Hood Shootings
Defense Secretary Robert Gates chose former Army Secretary Togo West and former Navy chief Vernon Clark to lead a broad Pentagon review of the circumstances surrounding the Fort Hood shootings.
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Obama Speaks of Sanctions for Iran
Obama said Western allies will draft sanctions to show Iran "the importance of having consequences" for its failure to accept a U.N. nuclear deal.
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Showdown Set for Health Bill
Sen. Harry Reid outlined a 10-year $849 billion bill that would overhaul the nation's health-care system and extend insurance to 31 million Americans.
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D.C. Schools Chief Targets Tenure
The White House says it wants to remake public education around the principle that the best teachers should be rewarded, regardless of seniority. A brawl over just that idea is now playing out in Washington.
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Newspaper Deliverers Are Probed
New York City officials are examining whether a newspaper-delivery union with a history of ties to organized crime is involved in illegal activity, including taking bribes in exchange for doling out jobs.
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FAA Glitch Causes Airline Delays
The FAA computer glitch that caused flight cancellations and delays across the U.S. has been resolved, but major departure delays continue to be reported in Washington, New York and Chicago.
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Breast Exam Guidelines Raise Furor
Sebelius tried to dispel concerns that new guidelines on breast-cancer screening threaten insurance coverage amid debate among patients, medical professionals and legislators.
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Chinese Jet Gets Boost From Obama
Obama pledged to push for closer technical collaboration and eventual U.S. safety approval for China's ARJ21 commuter jet.
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Geithner Urges Action on Financial Reform
Congress must move quickly to create a "safer, more stable financial system," U.S. Treasury Secretary Geithner said, as lawmakers on both sides of Capitol Hill pressed forward with legislative efforts.
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Pentagon to Probe Fort Hood Shootings
Defense Secretary Gates is to announce a Pentagon-wide effort to see if officials could have done more to prevent the Fort Hood shootings and to develop new ways of identifying potentially dangerous troops.
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Long-Term Care Plan to Be in Bill
The Senate's sweeping health bill is expected to call for a new long-term-care insurance program as Democrats move closer to unveiling the legislation.
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FAA: Glitch Causes Delays
Flight cancellations and delays were reported nationwide because of a problem with the system that collects airlines' flight plans.
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Showdown Set for Health Bill
Sen. Harry Reid outlined a 10-year $849 billion bill that would overhaul the nation's health-care system and extend insurance to 31 million Americans.
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Number of Insured Varies by Bill
When the Senate unveils its health-care bill, all eyes will be on the price tag. But an equally significant number may be how many people get insurance.
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Obama Hits a Wall on Visit to China
Obama's four-nation trip through Asia may have risked some diminution of U.S. influence in the region as the president was limited by his priority to keep congressional Democrats unified.
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California Faces $21 Billion Deficit
California will face a nearly $21 billion budget gap over the next year and a half, a new forecast showed.
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