Near-disaster triggers alarm at US security
Brisbane Times Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:12 AM PST
WASHINGTON: The Nigerian man charged with attempting to blow up a US airliner has reignited a debate within Washington over whether the Obama Administration is doing enough to guard against terrorist attacks after the mass shootings last month at Fort Hood, Texas, and other incidents. |
House and Senate look to final health care talks
PhysOrg Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:11 AM PST
(AP) -- How many Americans will get subsidized medical coverage - plus who will pay for it - will be front-burner issues when Congress returns next month to complete President Barack Obama's health care remake. |
Barack Obama 'dumps basketball for golf'
New Kerala Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:09 AM PST
London, Dec 27 : U.S. president Barack Obama, known for playing basketball, has a clandestine golf habit, it has emerged. |
Health Care bill clears key Senate test
Park Hills Daily Journal Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:29 AM PST
WASHINGTON (AP) â€" Landmark health care legislation backed by President Barack Obama passed its sternest Senate test in the pre-dawn hours early Monday, overcoming Republican delaying tactics on a 60-40 vote that all but assures its passage by Christmas. |
Abortion coverage battle on health bill continues
Park Hills Daily Journal Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:25 AM PST
WASHINGTON (AP) â€" A Senate compromise toughening abortion restrictions drew criticism from activists on both sides of the issue Saturday, prolonging rather than settling the controversy as Democrats try and complete work on President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. |
GOP threatens read-a-thon to slow health care bill
Park Hills Daily Journal Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:20 AM PST
WASHINGTON (AP) â€" Republicans accused Democrats of bad manners, bad timing and bad health care policy on Friday, then summoned images of fire and ice for good measure as they campaigned to block passage of sweeping legislation President Barack Obama’s allies want passed by Christmas. |
Analysis: Obama the pragmatist gets what he can
Park Hills Daily Journal Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:19 AM PST
COPENHAGEN (AP) â€" The world is coming to know President Barack Obama, the pragmatist whose stand at a messy global warming summit underscored the way he leads: Let’s get done what we can, imperfect as it is. |
Obama orders air security to remain tight
Honolulu Advertiser Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:17 AM PST
President Obama, on the second full day of his family vacation in Kailua, yesterday directed that heightened airport security measures remain in place as officials investigate a failed terror attack aboard a Detroit-bound plane. |
Obama low-profile on Hawaii vacation, but security isn't
Honolulu Advertiser Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:17 AM PST
While President Obama has kept a decidedly low profile during his Hawaii vacation, his security detail has made quite a visual impact in the Kailua neighborhood where he is staying. |
Healthcare update 12/27/2009
The Scranton Times-Tribune Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:12 AM PST
WASHINGTON - How many Americans will get subsidized medical coverage - plus who will pay for it - will be front-burner issues when Congress returns next month to complete President Barack Obama's health care remake. Pocketbook concerns join abortion and |
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