Times Online | Senate approves health care reform bill CNN The Capitol awaits Senators' return before dawn Thursday to vote on final passage of a health care reform bill. Washington (CNN) -- The Senate has passed an $871 billion health care reform bill. Senators voted 60-39 shortly after 7 am to pass the bill, ... Senate passes healthcare overhaul Senate Passes Health-Care Bill |
Globe and Mail | Nelson Says More Senators Seeking Special Treatment in Light of Nebraska Deal FOXNews Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson, who has faced a heap of criticism for appearing to trade his vote on health care for millions in federal Medicaid money, said he's considering asking that the Nebraska deal be stripped from the bill. But he said other senators ... Health Interests Spend More Than $600 Million to Sway Congress Special deals, carve-outs keep health care afloat Porked Up and Loving It |
Globe and Mail | President Barack Obama hails US Senate healthcare vote BBC News US President Barack Obama has hailed the Senate's healthcare vote as a "big victory for the American people". Senators voted in the early hours of Monday to end debate on a compromise bill, putting the legislation on course to face a final vote on ... The Price Is Right? Payoffs for Senators Typical in Health Care Bill Democrats Pin 2010 Hopes on Bill |
Telegraph.co.uk | Nelson Accused of Selling Vote on Health Bill for Nebraska Pay-Off FOXNews What started as Sen. Ben Nelson's personal stand against covering abortion with taxpayer money translated, somehow, into millions of dollars in federal aid for his home state -- drawing criticism that his vote was bought. What started as Sen. ... Obama Camp Predicts Health Bill Will Pass Soon |
Los Angeles Times | Lone Democratic holdout in Senate agrees to back healthcare bill Los Angeles Times Party leaders reach a deal with Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson on abortion restrictions, giving them the 60 votes they need to quash Republican-led filibusters. By Noam N. Levey and Janet Hook Reporting from Washington - With a critical vote looming this ... Senate Dems reach 60 vote threshold on health bill Democrats Clinch a Deal on Health Bill US Democrats win 60th vote on health bill |
Telegraph.co.uk | Obama Urges World to Unite Behind Climate Pact as Talks Falter Voice of America US President Barack Obama told world leaders at the final day of the Copenhagen climate change conference Friday it is time for 'the nations of the world to come together behind a common purpose.' Photo: AP Noting that time is running out Friday, ... President Obama warns leaders over climate summit deal Progress reported in climate talks after Obama meets with Chinese leader 8 questions about the last day of Copenhagen climate talks |
Reuters | Liberals Ready to 'Fight' Over Concessions in Senate Health Bill FOXNews Liberal outrage over the Senate's health care reform bill is reaching a boiling point, with a number of organizations, unions and House Democrats warning that the watered-down version they see creeping toward a vote will not survive in its current form ... Sealing the Senate deal Senate Republicans vow to delay health-care vote Union frustrated with Senate health bill |
BBC News | FTC Accuses Intel of Trying to Stifle Competition New York Times The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday sued the chip maker Intel, accusing it of using its dominant market position “to stifle competition and strengthen its monopoly.†In its complaint, the FTC accused the chip maker of a systematic ... US FTC Sues Intel » |
BBC News | 'Up in the Air' leads Golden Globes with 6 noms Washington Post The Golden Globe Award nominations announced Tuesday morning were been dominated by the story of a man living his life in perpetual limbo. "Up in the Air" -- the critic » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Berlusconi Attack Prompts Italy Soul Searching New York Times By REUTERS ROME (Reuters) - Italians asked on Monday whether a dramatic physical attack on Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi had been prompted by months of escalating political tension, insult hurling and a "climate of hatred" splitting their country. ... Berlusconi Hospitalized After Attack Berlusconi bloodied but unbowed Man charged over Berlusconi attack |
Globe and Mail | Copenhagen police release hundreds of detained activists guardian.co.uk Danish police have released hundreds of activists who were detained during a mass r » |
Reuters | Obama applauds House passage of financial overhaul The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" President Barack Obama on Saturday applauded House passage of an ambitious restructuring of federal financial regulations designed to correct failures that led to the economic meltdown. He c » |
guardian.co.uk | Analysis: Obama's case for war in support of peace The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" Barack Obama split the difference in his Nobel speech, laying down a doctrine that will likely define his presidency: a steadfast defense of warfare against evil, praise of nonviolence and exhortations for mankind to affirm the "spark of ... Obama Defends 'Just War' at Oslo |
Telegraph.co.uk | Obama's Nobel Peace Prize protocol breach irks Norway BBC News US President Barack Obama has irked some Norwegians for truncating a three-day schedule of events organised around his receipt over the Nobel Peace Prize. Mr Obama will spend only 24 hours in the Norwegian capital, Oslo, because of his busy schedule. ... Barack Obama receives Nobel Peace Prize Obama's Nobel snub angers Norwegians Obama arrives in Norway to accept Nobel Peace Prize |
Reuters | Climate Conference Begins to Feel Pressure of the Clock New York Times Protesters dressed as aliens in Copenhagen on Tuesday demanded action on climate change. More Photos > By ANDREW C. REVKIN and JAMES KANTER COPENHAGEN â€" Hundreds of government functionaries awoke on Wednesday feeling the rising pressure of a weekend ... Climate documents spark rich vs. poor clash Africa to demand compensation at climate change summit The ugly side of climate politics |
Globe and Mail | On board the climate express Aljazeera.net But few of those can be as proud of their journey's carbon footprint as those arriving bleary-eyed on Saturday night after 12 hours on the Climate Express â€" a train from Brussels to Copenhagen. ... Copenhagen climate summit: UN optimistic about climate change deal uk's Brown Wants Deeper European Emissions Cuts G77 and China criticize West for shifting responsibility on climate change |
Ed Miliband: climate change deniers are 'profoundly irresponsible' guardian.co.uk Ed Miliband: 'This is a clear scientific effect people are talking about.' Photograph: David Levene Ed Miliband, the climate change secretary, today said critics who argue that climate change is not the result of human actions are "profoundly ... UN climate conference opens in Copenhagen Copenhagen climate summit: who's who Who Wants What in Copenhagen |
Sydney Morning Herald | Exclusive: Amanda Knox's Family Says Judge Couldn't Look Them in the Eyes ABC News The family of Amanda Knox was furious today that an Italian court convicted her of murder and said the judge, who was part of the jury and read the verdict, couldn't look them in the eye. Italian jury convicts Amanda Knox in the death ... 'She-devil' Knox and lover guilty American student Amanda Knox found guilty of murder Amanda Knox's aunt says hearing verdict was 'gut-wrenching' |
ABC News | Hillary Clinton expects Nato Afghanistan troop pledges BBC News US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she is confident Nato countries will pledge extra troops to help efforts in Afghanistan. "The response has been positive," Mrs Clinton said as she headed to Brussels, where she is joining Nato talks. ... Germany, France Face Rising Pressure on Troops for Afghanistan NATO chief: » |
ABC Online | Italy 'to send 1000 extra troops' to Afghanistan BBC News The moves comes two days after US President Barack Obama announced a US surge and as Nato foreign ministers meet in Brussels for two days of talks. Barack Obama has asked Nato » |
USA Today | Afghans unimpressed by Obama's troops surge Reuters "Even if they bring the whole of America, they won't be able to stabilise Afghanistan," said the young construction worker out on a Kabul street corner on Wednesday morning. "Only Afghans understand our traditions, geography and way ... Obama outlines troop buildup, withdrawal plan for Afghan war Obama's Afghanistan strategy counts on time as an » |
Times Online | Obama plans to send 30000 to 35000 more troops to Afghanistan Los Angeles Times In his address Tuesday, the president is expected to emphasize that there are limits to the length of US military involvement in Afghanistan. Army troops patrol in October on the edge of Kandahar, where Taliban roots are deep. ... Frequently asked questions about the mission in Afghanistan Obama to lay out long-awaited Afghan plan Obama's Troop Increase Means He Now 'Owns' Unpopular Afghan War |
BBC News | Obama's Speech on Afghanistan to Envision Exit New York Times Senior administration officials said that the timetable will not be tied to particular conditions on the ground in Afghanistan. By PETER BAKER, ERIC SCHMITT and DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON â€" President Obama plans to lay out a time frame for winding down ... U.S. Cool to Surge in Afghanistan's Own Force |
guardian.co.uk | Bomb pieces steer Russian inquiry toward terror plot Washington Post Russian investigators discovered traces of an improvised bomb Saturday on the rail line between Moscow and St. Petersburg, where a train derailment killed at least 26 people in what appeared to be the nation's worst terrorist attack in ... Russia says homemade bomb caused deadly train derailment Train traffic resumes after deadly train crash in northwest Russia Russia blames terrorists as dozens killed in train crash |
