New York Times | Obama Details Plan to Open Offshore Areas to Oil Drilling New York Times President Obama, with an F-18 “Green Hornet†that will run partly on bio fuel, during his speech on energy security on Wednesday at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. By JOHN M. BRODER WASHINGTON â€" President Obama on Wednesday described his proposal ... Obama: Offshore oil drilling needed in short term Drill, Baby, Drill: Obama Opens Up Offshore Drilling and Exploration Obama's move on offshore oil drilling likely to upset environmental groups |
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Obama Details Plan to Open Offshore Areas to Oil Drilling - New York Times
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Retail stocks rise on uptick in home prices - MarketWatch
MiamiHerald.com | Retail stocks rise on uptick in home prices MarketWatch NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Retail stocks rose Tuesday on a key report showing January home prices in 20 major US cities rose more than economists expected, a trend that points toward more consumer spending on furnishings and ... Stocks Gain On Home Price Uptick Charlotte home prices f » |
Monday, March 29, 2010
NYC activates security plan after Moscow bombings - Reuters
BBC News | NYC activates security plan after Moscow bombings Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York police doubled patrols of the subway system and sent a battery of police cars to transit hubs as a precaution on Monday following the Moscow subway bombings. In Washington, police sent bomb-sniffing dogs to random Metro ... Russian MP warns against hounding 'law-abiding' immigrants Police hunt 'Black Widow' suicide bomb gang Moscow Subway System Second Only to Tokyo in Usage |
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Pope will 'not be intimidated by petty gossip' over sex abuse scandals - Telegraph.co.uk
The Guardian | Pope will 'not be intimidated by petty gossip' over sex abuse scandals Telegraph.co.uk Pope Benedict XVI began Holy Week on Sunday by suggesting in his Palm Sunday address that the Catholic Church would "not be intimidated" by the sex abuse scandals sweeping it. By Nick Pisa in Rome Pope Benedict XVI Leads Palm Sunday At St. Peter's ... Pope Benedict condemns 'petty gossip' over child sexual abuse scandal Pope opens solemn Holy Week amid sex abuse crisis As Archbishop, Benedict Focused on Doctrine |
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
US Plans Big Expansion in Effort to Aid Homeowners - New York Times
CBC.ca | US Plans Big Expansion in Effort to Aid Homeowners New York Times The Obama administration on Friday announced broad initiatives to help troubled homeowners, potenti » |
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Senate Democrats beat back GOP alterations to healthcare 'fixes' - Christian Science Monitor
Reuters | Senate Democrats beat back GOP alterations to healthcare 'fixes' Christian Science Monitor Senate Democrats prevail, so far, in keeping the package of healthcare 'fixes' intact. But the House will need to vote on it again to address sm » |
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Obama's 22 pens stamp health care bill into law - USA Today
The Hindu | Obama's 22 pens stamp health care bill into law USA Today The favored phrase is that President Obama transformed American health care on Tuesday 'with the stroke of a pen' -- but it was actu » |
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Health care reform now faces Senate challenge - CNN
Globe and Mail | Health care reform now faces Senate ch » |
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Volcano erupts in southern Iceland, hundreds flee - Washington Post
Telegraph.co.uk | Volcano erupts in southern Iceland, hundreds flee Washington Post REYKJAVIK (Reuters) - A volcano erupted in the south of Iceland overnight, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate from the area and diverting flights after authorities declared a local state of emergency, officials said on Sunday. ... Iceland volcano eruption triggers fears for glacier Iceland volcano prompts evacuations In Iceland, dormant volcano erupts 'near' glacier |
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Irish victims disappointed by pope abuse letter - Washington Post
BBC News | Irish victims disappointed by pope abuse letter Washington Post DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish victims of clerical child sexual abuse are deeply disappointed by Pope Benedict's letter of apology as it fails to address the role of senior church leaders, a group representing victims said on Saturday. ... After papal rebuke, Ireland takes stunned stock of battered church, economy ... Brady welcomes papal abuse letter Pope Offers Apology, Not Penalty, for Sex Abuse Scandal |
Friday, March 19, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Fate of Health Care Bill Rests on Looming Budget Office Estimate - FOXNews
New York Times (blog) | Fate of Health Care Bill Rests on Looming Budget Office Estimate FOXNews The fate of the Democrats' health care reform effort hinges on a report expected Wednesday morning from the congressional budget scorekeepers -- an estimate of what a follow-up bill could cost that already is running into trouble. ... The Health-Care Wars Are Only Beginning |
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Healthcare reform 'fixes': What does the House want to change? - Christian Science Monitor
CBC.ca | Healthcare reform 'fixes': What does the House want to change? Christian Science Monitor House Democrats are considering a package of 'fixes' to the Senate healthcare reform bill. Among the demands: lowering the cost of the bill and removing sweetheart deals for some states. Rep. Dennis Kucinich walks away from Air Force One at Andrews Air ... Steny Hoyer, Eric Cantor Spar Over Health Care Vote Count, Parliamentary Tactics Democrats make final pitch to moderates on health bill |
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Obama's day: Off to Ohio for more health care - USA Today
MiamiHerald.com | Obama's day: Off to Ohio for more health care USA Today Good morning from The Oval. On this day in 1965, President Lyndon Johnson asked Congress to pass a Voting Rights Act, and said, "it is » |
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Sunday, March 14, 2010
Thousands fill stadium to honor slain Poway teen - San Diego Union Tribune
ABC News | Thousands fill stadium to honor slain Poway teen San Diego Union Tribune Chelsea King's brother, Tyler (blue shirt); mother, Kelly; and father, Brent, were among thousands of people who raised sunflowers yesterday during the Memorial Celebration for Chelsea King at Poway High ... Thousands Gather to Mourn Chelsea King Chelsea King Memorial a Cherished Life Celebrated Chelsea King's mom, brother speak at memorial |
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
GOP Warns Again Against Passing Health Bill - ABC News
Washington Times | GOP Warns Again Against Passing Health Bill ABC News AP Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass. talks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 9, 2010, before attending the weekly caucus luncheons. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg) Newly arrived Republican Sen. ... Full transcript of Scott Brown's address White House: hope to have debt panel working soon GOP warns again against passing health bill |
Friday, March 12, 2010
Judge to hear plan to pay $657M to WTC responders - The Associated Press
ABC News | Judge to hear plan to pay $657M to WTC responders The Associated Press NEW YORK â€" A settlement that could pay up to $657.5 million to more than 10000 ground zero rescue and recovery workers sickened by dust from the destroyed World Trade Center goes before a judge Friday, and he has said he favored a settlement but ... WTC Captive Reaches Settlement of 9/11 Rescue Worker Claims Settlement offer worth millions in 9/11 case to go before judge Ten Thousand 9/11 Responders' Lawsuits Settled |
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
Number of Chinese billionaires 'second only to US' - BBC News
The Hindu | Number of Chinese billionaires 'second only to US' BBC News China now has more billionaires than any other country besides the United States, according to Forbes magazine. There are a total of 64 people in that bracket in mainland China, the magazine says in its annual list of the world's ... Slim Overtakes Gates, Buffett to Become Forbes Richest Person Technology's Richest Billionaires Mexican billionaire is richest in world |
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Runaway Prius driver: Brakes were 'almost burned' - The Associated Press
The Guardian | Runaway Prius driver: Brakes were 'almost burned' The Associated Press EL CAJON, Calif. â€" Before he c » |
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Biden sees 'moment of opportunity' for Mid-East peace - BBC News
Telegraph.co.uk | Biden sees 'moment of opportunity' for Mid-East peace BBC News US Vice-President Joe Biden has said there is a "moment of real opportunity" for peace between the Palestinians and Israel during a visit to the region. Mr Biden said he hoped the agreement to begin indirect talks would be a vehicle by which both sides ... Biden: There is an int'l attempt to isolate Israel right now Biden in Israel: Mideast has 'moment of opportunity' for peace Biden: America's Middle East fixer? |
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Monday, March 8, 2010
Why Oscar chose "Hurt Locker" over "Avatar" - Reuters
Globe and Mail | Why Oscar chose "Hurt Locker" over "Avatar" Reuters Best motion picture winners Mark Boal (L), Kathryn Bigelow (C) and Greg Shapiro of the film ''The Hurt Locker,'' display their Oscars at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood March 7, 2010. LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - By the time "The Hurt ... This Oscars show was not a winner 'Hurt Locker' hauls in best picture, best director, 4 more Oscars 2010: 'Hurt Locker' is biggest winner |
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Sunday, March 7, 2010
Violence mars early hours of voting in Iraq - Washington Post
Globe and Mail | Violence mars early hours of voting in Iraq Washington Post BAGHDAD - Dozens of explosions thundered through the Iraqi capital and other cities Sunday morning as voters headed to the polls, killing at least 30 people and casting a shadow on the country' first election as a ... Iraq parliamentary election hit by insurgent attacks In Baghdad, mortar rounds mark Iraq election day Baghdad blasts deter frightened voters |
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