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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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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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Dalai Lama praises Obama on Tibet issue (AFP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:12:47 +0000

AFP - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Saturday praised US President Barack Obama for taking up the issue of Tibet "very seriously" with Chinese leaders on his recent trip to China.

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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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US lawmakers press on Taiwan arms sales (AFP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:12:05 +0000

AFP - Supporters of Taiwan in the US Congress pushed for President Barack Obama to move toward selling arms to the island, a step that would likely set back warming US ties with China.

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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 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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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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US lawmakers press on Taiwan arms sales (AFP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:39:48 +0000

AFP - Supporters of Taiwan in the US Congress on Friday pushed for President Barack Obama to move toward selling arms to the island, a step that would almost certainly anger China.

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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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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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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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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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Gap between India, US emissions goals grows wider (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:59:50 +0000

Reuters - When President Barack Obama and Prime minister meet next week to talk about climate change the leaders will focus on green technologies rather than narrowing the global divide on greenhouse gas emissions goals, the chairman of the U.N.'s climate science panel said.

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Q+A - India, U.S. seek to move "beyond cliches" on ties (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:39:50 +0000

Reuters - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrives on Monday in Washington on the first state visit of the Obama administration -- a tribute, both sides say, to the close natural ties between the two giant democracies.

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CIA chief in Pakistan talks: PM's office (AFP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:52:13 +0000

AFP - CIA chief Leon Panetta on Friday held talks in Pakistan and found agreement on intelligence cooperation as President Barack Obama nears a decision on troop deployments to Afghanistan, Islamabad said.

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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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Obama takes friendly fire on economy

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:56:31 +0000

Democrats' economic fears that had been bubbling have finally boiled over.

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Obama takes friendly fire on economy (Politico)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:56:00 +0000

Politico - The health care debate has sucked so much oxygen out of the Capitol's chambers that it's been easy to miss another simmering story: Democratic fears about the economy.

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Ethics committee: No punishment for Burris (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:46:29 +0000

AP - The Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., for making "inconsistent, misleading or incomplete" statements about the circumstances surrounding his appointment to the seat once held by Barack Obama. The committee didn't recommend any punishment.

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Republicans urge Obama decision on Afghan strategy (AFP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:37:15 +0000

AFP - Top Republican lawmakers wrote to President Barack Obama on Friday, expressing "deep concern" over his Afghanistan policy, saying it has left the country and allies "uncertain about (his) commitment to the war."

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Why Foreclosures Rise Even as the Economy Expands (U.S. News & World Report)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:35:07 +0000

U.S. News & World Report - Even as the U.S. economy expanded in the third quarter, the nation's eroding labor market sent the mortgage delinquency rate to new heights and created fresh headaches for the Obama administration. About 1 in every 7 home loans in the country was either past due or in foreclosure at the end of the third quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's most recent National Delinquency Survey. That's the highest delinquency rate in the survey's history (the data begin in 1972). ...

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TheGrio: Jackson's race-baiting no favor to president

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:08:43 +0000

Many political observers surmised that with Barack Obama's election, self-anointed and often polarizing black leader Rev. Jesse Jackson would retreat into obscurity — but he hasn't.

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BeltwayBlips - Latest Barack Obama News Articles

Obama health drive faces critical vote (AFP)

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

Terror trials differ in civilian, military courts (AP)

Obama Seeks to Boost U.S. Exports

Dalai Lama praises Obama on Tibet issue (AFP)

Obama: 'Spend less, save more'

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

US Senate gears up for key health vote (AFP)

Obama touts Asia trade to create jobs (AFP)

Obama asks for patience on economy

Obama Afghan decision to come after Thanksgiving (AFP)

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

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

New Consensus Sees Stimulus Package as Worthy Step

GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care (AP)

US lawmakers press on Taiwan arms sales (AFP)

Senate Democrats eye key US health care victory (AFP)

Obama Afghan decision to come after Thanksgiving (AFP)

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

Billboard links Obama with jihadists

Obama job approval rating drops under 50 percent

Obama job approval rating drops under 50 percent (Reuters)

Top House Democrat questions 9/11 criminal trials

Colo. billboard links Obama with jihadists (AP)

GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care (AP)

Week Ahead: Saturday Night Fever

Obama Afghan decision to come after Thanksgiving (AFP)

Ethics panel admonishes Obama Senate replacement

US lawmakers press on Taiwan arms sales (AFP)

Ethics panel admonishes Obama US Senate replacement (Reuters)

Senate leader at risk in healthcare battle

Senate leader at risk in healthcare battle (Reuters)

Obama approval dips below 50

Senate Dems moving ahead on crucial health vote (AP)

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

Obama Gallup approval drops below 50%

No Obama decision on Afghan until after Thanksgiving

No Obama decision on Afghan until after Thanksgiving (Reuters)

Gap between India, US emissions goals grows wider (Reuters)

Q+A - India, U.S. seek to move "beyond cliches" on ties (Reuters)

CIA chief in Pakistan talks: PM's office (AFP)

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

Senate Dems move ahead on crucial health vote

Business Sours on Health Overhaul

Obama takes friendly fire on economy

Obama takes friendly fire on economy (Politico)

Ethics committee: No punishment for Burris (AP)

Republicans urge Obama decision on Afghan strategy (AFP)

Why Foreclosures Rise Even as the Economy Expands (U.S. News & World Report)

TheGrio: Jackson's race-baiting no favor to president