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Political Economy: Hatin' on the Fed (CQPolitics.com)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:24:32 +0000

CQPolitics.com - Andrew Jackson would assuredly be pleased at the rising congressional distrust of the Federal Reserve. The populist president, who won re-election in 1832 on a platform of abolishing the Second Bank of the United States, was an early hater of power concentrated in huge financial institutions.

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Obama health drive faces critical vote (AFP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:20:30 +0000

AFP - President Barack Obama's signature drive to remake US health care strode closer to clearing a key Senate hurdle Saturday as the last two wavering Democrats agreed to vote to formally start debate on the bill.

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Three Key Lessons from Obama's China Tour (Time.com)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:05:00 +0000

Time.com - What we learned from the American President's journey through the Middle Kingdom

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Palin slams Senate health care vote

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:27:55 +0000

WASHINGTON (CNN)– Revisiting some of her campaign trail talking points, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin weighed in on the Senate health care vote, criticizing the Democrats and Majority Leader Harry Reid for a lack of transparency. "Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is pushing for yet another weekend vote (commonplace now for the party of "transparency") because he knows that the American people will be none too happy about the Democrats' proposal the longer they have to look it over," Palin wrote late Friday night in a posting on her Facebook page. Republicans, who have expressed opposition to the Democrats' bill from the beginning, have threatened to read the full 2,074 page bill during Senate debate, claiming the more Americans hear about what is in the bill, the less they will like it. Palin went on to talk about features in the bill: government spending, abortion, and help for special needs children. "While this Saturday night vote might seem like a procedural matter, at the ...

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If Sarah Palin's book could talk

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:11:44 +0000

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VIDEO: Palin hits the airwaves

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:38:53 +0000

Sarah Palin hits the airwaves this week ...

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Terror trials differ in civilian, military courts (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:37:04 +0000

AP - The federal courts and military tribunals that will prosecute suspected terrorists vary sharply in their independence, public stature and use of evidence. But the Obama administration has so far offered no clear-cut rationale for how it chooses which system will try a detainee.

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Obama Seeks to Boost U.S. Exports

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:34:39 +0000

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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Biden heads to Iowa for Democratic fundraiser

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:00:28 +0000

Vice President Joe Biden will speak Saturday night at the annual Jefferson Jackson dinner in Iowa. WASHINGTON (CNN)– Vice President Joe Biden will be in Iowa Saturday as a special guest at the Iowa Democratic Party's annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner. Joining Biden will be Gov. Chet Culver, Lt. Gov. Patty Judge, and Reps. Bruce Braley and Leonard Boswell. According to the Iowa Democratic Party, Sen. Tom Harkin is also expected to speak, but may miss the event if he's delayed by the Senate health care vote Saturday. The annual dinner is one of the biggest Democratic fundraising events of the year, usually kicking off the presidential primary season. In 2007, then-candidate Barack Obama's speech at the dinner has been credited to launching his path to the Democratic nomination. Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Chris Dodd, Bill Richardson and Biden also spoke in 2007. Speakers in past years include former President Bill Clinton and former Vice President Al Gore. The event is ...

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Obama: 'Spend less, save more'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:00:51 +0000

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Obama trumpets Asia trip as boost to US economy (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:16:53 +0000

AP - President Barack Obama's eight-day trip to Asia produced no tangible wins for the United States, though he is citing talks with Asian allies that he says could help create thousands of job and open new markets for American goods in the future.

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US Senate gears up for key health vote (AFP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:16:49 +0000

AFP - President Barack Obama's health reform faces a landmark first test in the US Senate Saturday as Democratic leaders strive to lock down support for a vote that would allow them to launch a formal floor debate on the proposal.

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Obama touts Asia trade to create jobs (AFP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:04:44 +0000

AFP - US President Barack Obama, back from a tour of Asia, called Saturday for the United States to produce more goods to sell across the Pacific, touting trade as a way to revive the troubled US economy.

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Obama asks for patience on economy

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:02:34 +0000

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Saturday urged Americans to show patience over the economy and argued that his just-concluded Asia trip was critical for U.S. exports, countering criticism he had returned empty-handed.

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Obama Afghan decision to come after Thanksgiving (AFP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:53:59 +0000

AFP - US President Barack Obama has put off a decision on whether to send reinforcements to Afghanistan until after next week's Thanksgiving holiday amid resistance to a troop buildup among key Democrats and criticism from the right.

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Obama: Asia trip part of U.S. jobs push

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:07:58 +0000

In his weekly address, President Obama says he "will go anywhere” in pursuit of economic growth and jobs.

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As Singh's visit nears, perceived U.S. missteps worry India

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Days before Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is to be welcomed in the White House as the first state visitor hosted by President Obama, two perceived missteps by the Obama administration have Indian officials concerned that New Delhi suddenly has been relegated to the second tier of U.S.-Asian...

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New Consensus Sees Stimulus Package as Worthy Step

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:54:23 +0000

A variety of economists say that economic stimulus legislation is helping an economy in free fall a year ago to grow again and shed fewer jobs than it otherwise would.

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GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:48:48 +0000

AP - Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care — and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul.

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Senate Democrats eye key US health care victory (AFP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:04:59 +0000

AFP - Democrats in the US Senate strove to lock down support to prevail in a landmark first test vote of President Barack Obama's top domestic priority, remaking the US health care system.

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Obama Afghan decision to come after Thanksgiving (AFP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:27:32 +0000

AFP - President Barack Obama will wait until after Americans mark Thanksgiving on November 26 to announce whether or not he sends reinforcements to Afghanistan, his spokesman Robert Gibbs said.

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Army to allow media to Palin book event

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:48:24 +0000

The U.S. Army has reversed itself and says it will open former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's appearance on Fort Bragg to media.

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Army relents, will allow media at Palin book event (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:10:35 +0000

AP - The U.S. Army has reversed its position and now says it will open Sarah Palin's appearance on Fort Bragg to media despite fears the event will turn into political grandstanding against President Barack Obama.

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Billboard links Obama with jihadists

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:22:56 +0000

A billboard showing President Barack Obama wearing a turban has sparked a lot of attention at the suburban Denver used car dealership that put it up.

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Obama job approval rating drops under 50 percent

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:31:58 +0000

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's job approval rating has dropped below 50 percent in a second major poll in an indication he is suffering from the long healthcare debate and weakness in the economy, Gallup said on Friday.

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Obama job approval rating drops under 50 percent (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:31:58 +0000

Reuters - President Barack Obama's job approval rating has dropped below 50 percent in a second major poll in an indication he is suffering from the long healthcare debate and weakness in the economy, Gallup said on Friday.

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Stores try to max out on Palin visits

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:18:58 +0000

With 29 announced stops, that adds up to at least 72,500 copies of her book - just from the stores she is visiting.

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Colo. billboard links Obama with jihadists (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:12:25 +0000

AP - A billboard showing President Barack Obama wearing a turban has sparked a lot of attention at the suburban Denver used car dealership that put it up.

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GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:10:21 +0000

AP - Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care — and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul.

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Week Ahead: Saturday Night Fever

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:00 +0000

THE WEEK AHEAD: Congress is back for another Saturday night health care vote, Obama's first state dinner, Palin's tour continues, plus a special peek inside the First Read Man Cave with a special goateed guest. Happy Thanksgiving. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy See how many sports team/memorabilia items you can spot! Win fun prizes (not!)...( read more )

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Obama Afghan decision to come after Thanksgiving (AFP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:14:56 +0000

AFP - President Barack Obama will wait until after Americans mark Thanksgiving on November 26 to announce whether or not he sends reinforcements to Afghanistan, his spokesman Robert Gibbs said Friday.

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Ethics panel admonishes Obama Senate replacement

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:43:55 +0000

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished Roland Burris, saying he had been less than candid about his gubernatorial appointment to the Senate seat previously held by President Barack Obama.

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Ethics panel admonishes Obama US Senate replacement (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:30 +0000

Reuters - The Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished Roland Burris, saying he had been less than candid about his gubernatorial appointment to the Senate seat previously held by President Barack Obama.

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Senate leader at risk in healthcare battle

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:42:40 +0000

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Other than President Barack Obama, perhaps no one's political future is riding more on the Senate battle to revamp the healthcare system than the chamber's Democratic majority leader, Harry Reid.

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Senate leader at risk in healthcare battle (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:42:40 +0000

Reuters - Other than President Barack Obama, perhaps no one's political future is riding more on the Senate battle to revamp the healthcare system than the chamber's Democratic majority leader, Harry Reid.

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Obama approval dips below 50

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:40:08 +0000

Comes amid bad news about the economy, job losses.

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Gates: US to do its part to slow Afghan corruption (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:38:15 +0000

AP - The United States will do its part to reduce corruption in Afghanistan by examining its own contracts and projects, even as it is demanding the same from the Afghan government, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday.

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Senate Dems moving ahead on crucial health vote (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:15:06 +0000

AP - With no margin for rebellion, Senate Democrats pushed toward a crucial weekend test vote on their sweeping health care bill Friday, and wavering moderates appeared to be falling in line on President Barack Obama's signature issue.

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Senate announces Bernanke confirmation hearing

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:55:48 +0000

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Banking Committee will hold a confirmation hearing on Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's nomination to a second term as chief of the U.S. central bank December 3, the panel said on Friday.

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Senate announces Bernanke confirmation hearing (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:55:48 +0000

Reuters - The Senate Banking Committee will hold a confirmation hearing on Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's nomination to a second term as chief of the U.S. central bank December 3, the panel said on Friday.

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Obama's Senate allies eye key health care victory (AFP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:48:25 +0000

AFP - President Barack Obama's Democratic allies in the Senate strove Friday to lock down support to prevail in a landmark first test vote on his top domestic priority, remaking the US health care system.

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Obama Gallup approval drops below 50%

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:43:00 +0000

From NBC's Domenico MontanaroPresident Obama has now dropped, for the first time, below 50% approval in the Gallup poll. It's the second poll this week to show that result. This puts Obama on par with Ronald Reagan, who also fell below 50% 10 months into the job -- and better than Bill Clinton, who fell below in his fourth month. Reagan was dealing with similar economic numbers. For context, here's what we wrote about this when the possibility was first floated that Obama could fall below 50%...( read more )

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U.S. to tighten control of Afghan contracts: Gates

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:42:15 +0000

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (Reuters) - The United States must tighten control of Afghan development contracts as a first step toward stemming rampant corruption, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Friday.

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No Obama decision on Afghan until after Thanksgiving

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:26:56 +0000

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's announcement of a new strategy on Afghanistan will not take place until after the Thanksgiving holiday next week, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Friday.

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No Obama decision on Afghan until after Thanksgiving (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:26:56 +0000

Reuters - President Barack Obama's announcement of a new strategy on Afghanistan will not take place until after the Thanksgiving holiday next week, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Friday.

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Nearly half of Americans rate Geithner performance "poor"

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:18:23 +0000

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Adding to lawmaker criticism of U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's performance is a new survey released on Friday showing 42 percent of Americans say he has done a "poor job" handling the credit crisis and federal bailout programs.

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OFA fundraising off Palin book tour

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:01:32 +0000

OFA fundraising off Palin book tour. Washington (CNN) - The Democratic Party's fundraising off of Sarah Palin's "dangerous" book tour. "Right now, Sarah Palin is on a highly publicized, nationwide book tour, attacking President Obama and his plan for health reform at every turn," wrote Organizing for America director Mitch Stewart in a message sent to supporters Friday. "It's dangerous. Remember, this is the person who coined the term 'Death Panels' - and opened the flood gates for months of false attacks by special interests and partisan extremists. Whatever lie comes next will be widely covered by the media, then constantly echoed by right-wing attack groups and others who are trying to defeat reform. The group, the president's political arm at the Democratic National Committee, set a goal of raising $500,000 over the next week "to help push back against Sarah Palin and her allies." OFA said the contributions will be used to respond to those attacks via ads, events, and ...

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Obama's Senate allies eye first health care victory (AFP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:33:32 +0000

AFP - President Barack Obama's Democratic allies in the Senate strove Friday to lock down the support to prevail in a landmark first test vote on his top domestic priority, remaking US health care.

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Senate Dems move ahead on crucial health vote

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:23:25 +0000

With no margin for rebellion, Senate Democratic leaders pushed ahead Friday toward a crucial weekend test vote on their sweeping health care bill amid indications the rank-and-file would stand together on President Barack Obama's signature issue.

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Business Sours on Health Overhaul

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:09 +0000

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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