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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 17 days ago
TPMDC Morning Roundup
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Poll: Public Wants Congress To Keep Working On Health Care A new CNN poll has mixed news for the health care bill, with a total 59% saying that Congress should continue work on it. However, only 26% said the current bills should be passed with only minor changes, with 33% saying major changes ...
CNN Poll: Public wants Congress to keep working on health care
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 17 days ago
CNN Poll: Public wants Congress to keep working on health care
— politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — Nearly six in ten Americans want Congress to continue working on health care reform bills that have been passed through various committees, according to a new CNN poll. Washington (CNN) - Nearly six in ten Americans want Congress ... (more) CNN Poll: Public wants Congress to keep working on ...

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online.wsj.com - 23 days ago
Honduras and US Reach Agreement Over Zelaya
— online.wsj.com — The big news in Honduras is that the good guys seem to have won a four-month political standoff over the exile of former President Manuel Zelaya. Current President Roberto Micheletti agreed yesterday to submit Mr. Zelaya's request for reinstatement as ... (more) Honduras and US Reach Agreement Over Zelaya

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corner.nationalreview.com - 22 days ago
Honduras & U.S. -- By: NRO Staff
— corner.nationalreview.com — My initial concern about the Micheletti-Zelaya accord has been mostly allayed. The first press reports , from the MSM were in error, not surprisingly. (Most U.S. and Latin media have been partial to Zelaya, or uninformed, or both). This may well ... (more) Honduras & U.S. -- By: NRO Staff

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