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Health Watch: Pregnancy comfort Advocate Tribune Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:20 AM PDT As your belly swells, lying down becomes less comfortable. Ease the strain on your body with a specially made pillow or wedge. Breast-feeding mothers more likely to aggressively protect babies Daily Mail Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:48 AM PDT Researchers from the UCLA Department of Psychology say the results suggest that breast-feeding can help dampen the body's typical stress response to fear, giving women the extra courage they need to defend themselves. Dance, exercise classes help those with Parkinson's disease The Wilmington Star-News Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:45 AM PDT The Wilmington Area Support Group for Parkinson and Lewy Body Dementia Diseases have 88-year-old Shirley Miller, the group's founder, to thank for starting the program. ‘Very small’ risk from bisphenol A, says Japanese national research body Food Production Daily Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:38 AM PDT The Research Institute of Science for Safety and Sustainability (RISS), part of the country’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, said it had reached its conclusions after examining a range of concerns relating to the substance â€" including next generation toxicity, carcinogenicity via oral exposure and neurotoxicity. Medical Mystery: How Can Some People Hear Their Own Eyeballs Move? Scientific American Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:06 AM PDT It sounds like something out of an Edgar Allen Poe tale of horror . A man becomes agitated by strange sounds only to find that they are emanating from inside his own body--his heart, his pulse, the very movement of his eyes in their sockets. Yet superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS) is a very real affliction caused by a small hole in the bone covering part of the inner ear . Such a breach ... Nigeria: Abuja Blast - UN to Conduct Global Threat Review AllAfrica.com Thu, 01 Sep 2011 03:33 AM PDT UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has said the world body will soon conduct a global threat review following Friday's bomb blast at its office in Abuja. The attack claimed no fewer than 23 people while more than 80 were wounded.

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Knife thug jailed after stabbing man who tried to help young mum Edinburgh Evening News Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:11 AM PDT A THUG who stabbed a man in the heart for trying to help a young mum in West Lothian was jailed for six years today. ALYSSA MILANO POPPED OUT A BABY BOY Pinoy Halo Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:00 AM PDT ALYSSA MILANO BABY...The 38-year-old actress who tweets a lot about her pregnancy tweeted a message expressing her happiness to her 1,770,711 followers: "Thank you for all the well wishes for my son Milo. My heart has tripled in size. I love him more than all the leaves on all the trees. Alyssa Milano gave birth to a baby boy August 31, 2011. Milo Thomas Bugliari is the first child for Alyssa ... Study finds no benefit in longer CPR before shocking heart in cardiac arrest Fort Frances Times Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:55 AM PDT TORONTO â€" A massive Canadian-led study of cardiac arrest patients may lead to changes in international guidelines on how long CPR should be performed before paramedics or other emergency personnel check whether a defibrillator can restart the heart. Home is Where the Heart is for World Heart Day 2011 PR Newswire Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:54 AM PDT CanolaInfo Offers Heart-Smart, Family-Friendly Recipe Collection for Home Cooks CHICAGO, Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women and childhood obesity is growing at an alarming rate. Since... Uganda: Grant Heart Institute Autonomy AllAfrica.com Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:36 AM PDT The Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) is seeking independence from Mulago national referral hospital. Leading Expert's Heart Health Advice: Flush Your "Flush-Free" Dietary Supplement Niacin PR Newswire Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:24 AM PDT MAPLE GROVE, Minn., Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- People seeking support for healthy good cholesterol from a "flush-free" niacin supplement, prepare to be disappointed â€" and to make a return trip to your local pharmacy. According to leading cardiologist, Dr. Carl Lavie, medical... For Heart Health, Every Bit of Exercise Counts Fox News Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:19 AM PDT People who walk or jog for just a couple of hours each week are at lower risk of heart disease than those who don't exercise Hospital opens cardiology clinic North Platte Telegraph Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:15 AM PDT The North Platte Telegraph The Great Plains Heart Center's cardiology clinic is open for business. It began offering services Monday as part of a push to make Great Plains Regional Medical Center the regional health care destination for west central Nebraska. Decadent Tours and Activities for Chocolate Lovers Available on Viator PRWeb Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:11 AM PDT Newly published research indicates chocolate may lower the risk of heart disease. But if you're worried about the expanding waistline that could accompany such a diet, satisfy your cravings instead with a chocolate-themed activity or tour from Viator. (PRWeb September 01, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/9/prweb8763589.htm Abiomed to Present at the Baird 2011 Healthcare Conference Business Wire Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:09 AM PDT DANVERS, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Abiomed, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABMD), a leading provider of breakthrough heart support technologies, today announced that Michael R. Minogue, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Abiomed, will present at the Baird 2011 Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. ET. The conference will be held at the New York Palace in New York, NY ...

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CellaVision delivers 1,000th digital cell morphology system to Southampton General Hospital, England wallstreet:online AG Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:21 AM PDT CellaVision, which develops and sells products for routine analysis of blood and other body fluids in health care, has delivered its 1,000th CellaVision® DM analyzer. The achievement confirms the company´s position as a market leading supplier, … Body of infamous Aussie outlaw Ned Kelly found PhysOrg Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:17 AM PDT The headless remains of the infamous Australian outlaw Ned Kelly have finally been identified, officials said Thursday, solving a mystery dating back more than 130 years. Ned Kelly's remains identified after 130 years Daily Telegraph Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:45 AM PDT It was one of the longest-enduring and most baffling mysteries to face Australian historians and scientists: what ever happened to the body of famed bush ranger and folk hero Ned Kelly? Body of infamous Aussie bushranger Ned Kelly found AsiaOne Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:08 AM PDT The headless remains of the infamous Australian bushranger Ned Kelly have finally been identified. -AFP Murder arrest after body of homeless man, 38, found in Oldham warehouse Oldham Advertiser Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:53 PM PDT Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after a homeless man was found dead in a derelict warehouse. The dead man has been named as Matthew Barrett, 38. He had lived rough on Oldham's streets for more than a decade. He was found with multiple head and chest injuries. Brain-training center opening in S.A. Northwest San Antonio Express-News Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:11 PM PDT share: digg facebook twitter “LearningRx does for the mind what a physical fitness center does for the body,” says Dr. Ken Gibson, founder of LearningRx. LearningRx specializes in identifying and correcting the underlying cognitive skill deficiencies that keep people from achieving their full potential. Personal brain trainers use intensive, one-on-one, game-like exercises to quickly enhance ... Tennis, anyone? The Record Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:02 PM PDT When I was young, swimming never felt like exercise to me; it felt exhilarating. For years I swam almost every day on swim teams yet I never tired of the sport. Other than permanently bloodshot eyes and having to leave the locker-room with a wet head in winter, swimming was the perfect sport. Weightless in water... there was no moment more exhilarating than when my body pierced through the pool ... The quacks among the docs Kuensel Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:01 PM PDT 1 September, 2011 - In the past, when western medicines were limited and access to them difficult, many Bhutanese relied on traditional and faith healers to treat all sorts of ailments. There was no understanding of modern scientific body physiology and the dependence was inevitable. Remains of Australia's most infamous criminal ID'd Boston Globe Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:55 PM PDT The headless remains of Australia's most infamous criminal, Ned Kelly, have been identified, officials said Thursday, ending a decades-long mystery surrounding the whereabouts of the folk hero's body.

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Britney Spears praises her father for 'saving her life' during public meltdown New Kerala Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:52 AM PDT Washington, Sept 1 : Britney Spears has credited her father Jamie Spears for “saving her life”. Britney wants a baby entertainment.iafrica.com Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:42 PM PDT Britney Spears wants another baby.

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Moscow hotels remain the most expensive for business travellers AFP Telegraph Finance News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:18 AM PDT For the seventh year running, British businessmen find Moscow hotels the world's most expensive, ahead of Geneva, Zurich and Paris. Donald Tusk to present 'Friends of Libya' program Warsaw Business Journal Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:18 AM PDT Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is scheduled to present Poland's "Friends of Libya" humanitarian plan at a conference in Paris today, reported the Polish Press Agency (PAP). Libya's rebel leadership to outline goals at Paris conference CNN Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:13 AM PDT Libya's rebel leadership is expected to outline its humanitarian, reconstruction and political needs when representatives from about 60 countries gather in Paris on Thursday to discuss the country's transition to democracy, diplomats said. Libya's rebel leadership to outline goals CNN Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:13 AM PDT Libya's rebel leadership will likely face tough questions about plans to create a new government when representatives from about 60 countries gather in Paris on Thursday to discuss the country's transition to democracy. Stephen Harper, world leaders to discuss Libya CBC.ca Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:10 AM PDT Prime Minister Stephen Harper lands in Paris Thursday for a meeting of world leaders over what comes next in Libya. France unblocks Libya cash, ‘unaware’ of oil deal The Malaysian Insider Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:02 AM PDT PARIS, Sept 1 â€" France has approval to release €1.5 billion (RM6.45 billion) of Libyan assets to help the country’s interim ruling council rebuild the country, French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe said today. The minister also said he was unaware of a reported deal between France and Libya’s interim rulers that would grant the former access to a ... French official quarterly jobless rate eases Channel NewsAsia Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:02 AM PDT PARIS : The French unemployment rate fell slightly by 0.1 percentage point to 9.1 percent in the second quarter of 2011 from the level in the first quarter, official data showed on Thursday. David Cameron and Nicolas Sarkozy to lead Libya restructuring conference Daily Record Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:02 AM PDT David Cameron will join leaders of Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) at a meeting in Paris today in an effort to build international support for the fledgling rebel administration. Euro leaders meet in Paris for 'friends of Libya' summit Channel 4 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:00 AM PDT Leaders of over 25 countries are attending the 'Friends of Libya' conference in Paris on the future of the country, 42 years to the day after Colonel Gaddafi seized power in a coup. Moscow recongnizes Libya's TNC Press TV Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:58 AM PDT Moscow has finally recognized the Libyan Transitional National Council (TNC) as the North African country's legitimate authority while a key summit on Libya is to begin in the French capital Paris.

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Obama Takes Tougher Stance On Abortion Protesters Georgia Public Broadcasting Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:13 AM PDT The Obama Justice Department has been taking a more aggressive approach against people who block access to abortion clinics, using a 1994 law to bring cases in greater numbers than George W. Bush did. Some believe the stepped-up enforcement has put a damper on clinic violence. read more Labor's Criticism Of Obama Grows Louder Georgia Public Broadcasting Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:12 AM PDT The head of the AFL-CIO has called on President Obama to take bolder action on the economy. The president's speech next week on getting Americans back to work may be critical for determining the loyalty on Election Day of one of the strongest sources of money and organizing power for... Infrastructure bank could be part of jobs package Seattle Times Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:12 AM PDT A national infrastructure bank that would entice private investors into road and rail projects could be a major part of the jobs package that President Barack Obama hopes will finally bring relief to the unemployed. Obama's illegal uncle defied deportation order New Haven Register Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:12 AM PDT BOSTON â€" President Barack Obama’s uncle, an illegal immigrant charged with drunken driving last week, was ordered by an immigration judge to leave the country almost two decades ago, a federal official said Wednesday. Shutdown of transportation programs possible Washington Examiner Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:11 AM PDT JOAN LOWY Associated Press WASHINGTON Bills necessary to avoid shutdowns of federal transportation and aviation programs are high on Congress' to-do list when it returns to work next week. President Barack Obama says as many as 1 million jobs are at risk without action. Both the White House and House Republicans signaled Wednesday that they want to avoid such a scenario, but that doesn't mean it ... Timing clash settled, Obama sets sights on speech Washington Examiner Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:10 AM PDT JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will a deliver rare address to a joint session of Congress next week to introduce a long-awaited plan for jobs and economic growth, but not before being forced to yield in a test of wills with House Speaker John Boehner over not what he would say, but when he would say it. Obama agreed to schedule his address on Sept. 8 after ... Corrections, clarifications Tulsa World Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:10 AM PDT A Wednesday Tulsa World story incorrectly stated the amount of money PresidentBarack Obama raised in Oklahoma in the 2008 elections. Obama calls Christie, offers disaster help The Sparta Independent Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:08 AM PDT Ewing Gov. Chris Christie says President Obama has personally assured him that the state will get expedited federal disaster aid. Ending The Donkey Shutout Of Asians AsianWeek Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:07 AM PDT SOMETHING “HORSEY” ABOUT MAYOR LEE: Barack Obama once labeled himself as “skinny kid with the funny name” and Board President David Chiu identified Prop D allowing immigrant parents to vote in school board elections as one issue he stood alone for, despite overwhelming opposition last... Deroy Murdock: Obama's Big Government has America bogged down Los Angeles Daily News Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:06 AM PDT As 9.1 percent unemployment plagues America this Labor Day, major unions are clashing with a Democratic administration with which they normally would march in lock step.

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Today's Politics - Bloomberg News Headlines - Yahoo! News: Exclusive: Obama moves to sell Northrop drones to South Korea Obama to address Congress on September 8 Law professor Liu confirmed for California high court Pennsylvania capital rejects debt recovery plan Obama shifts date of jobs address to September 8 Exclusive: Condoleezza Rice fires back at Cheney memoir Factbox: Unpopular Congress returns next week White House to release budget review Thursday Pentagon criticized for lax contractor oversight Boehner urges Obama to delay jobs speech Mitt Romney comes out of 2012 shell Global partners monitor U.S. F-35 program: Lockheed Labor group wants Obama to go big on jobs plan Obama pushes transport bills, says jobs at stake Nebraska governor asks Obama to nix Keystone pipeline U.S. and Iraq talking but no F-16 deal yet Obama says Congress must pass transport bills Deficit panel names Republican staff chief White House could unveil mortgage plan next week Japan's Noda: Held call with Geithner, no talk of FX Obama: could add 1 million new jobs Factbox: Obama weighs mix of ideas for jobs plan Obama: could add 1 million new jobs Deficit panel names Republican as staff director Analysis: Obama urged to lay out bold approach on jobs Factbox: Obama weighs mix of ideas for jobs plan Lawmaker links U.N. funding to Palestinian issue Key Republican in Wisconsin union fight to run for Senate Obama: could add one million U.S. jobs -interview U.S. vote in 2012 will be record, $6 billion election Most American Muslims are satisfied Obama backers California lawmakers save scandal-plagued city Obama picks labor expert Krueger as top economist Factbox: Obama picks labor economist as top aide Debt super committee vexes even lobbyists Pentagon defends efforts to fight waste Irene smacks states amid tighter disaster budgets Q+A: Can the "super committee" get a budget deal? Candidate Bachmann brushes off hurricane joke U.S. sees economy, assets as Libya's priorities now Exclusive: Obama moves to sell Northrop drones to South Korea Wed,31 Aug 2011 08:24 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration has begun consulting Congress on plans to sell remotely piloted Global Hawk surveillance planes to South Korea, which came close to all-out war with North Korea last year, two people familiar with the matter said. Full Story Top Obama to address Congress on September 8 Wed,31 Aug 2011 08:19 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday agreed to unveil new jobs proposals in an address to Congress on September 8, bowing to pressure from Republicans, who objected to the original date set for his high-profile speech. Full Story Top Law professor Liu confirmed for California high court Wed,31 Aug 2011 08:08 PM PDT Reuters - SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Goodwin Liu, a University of California law professor whose confirmation to a federal appeals court was blocked in the U.S. Senate, was confirmed on Wednesday to serve as a justice on California's top court. Full Story Top Pennsylvania capital rejects debt recovery plan Wed,31 Aug 2011 06:57 PM PDT Reuters - HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Pennsylvania's capital of Harrisburg rejected a rescue plan designed to address its debt crisis on Wednesday, in a move that could prompt a state takeover of its finances. Full Story Top Obama shifts date of jobs address to September 8 Wed,31 Aug 2011 06:31 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will address a joint session of Congress on September 8 instead of September 7 to unveil proposals to create new jobs, bowing to objections from Republicans, the White House said on Wednesday. Full Story Top Exclusive: Condoleezza Rice fires back at Cheney memoir Wed,31 Aug 2011 04:09 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Wednesday she resented what she viewed as an attack on her integrity by former Vice President Dick Cheney in his just-published memoir. Full Story Top Factbox: Unpopular Congress returns next week Wed,31 Aug 2011 03:36 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - A highly unpopular U.S. Congress returns to work from a month-long recess next week facing a crush of challenges -- from creating jobs to expanding U.S. trade to finding another $1.2 trillion or so in spending cuts. Full Story Top White House to release budget review Thursday Wed,31 Aug 2011 03:13 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House will release its delayed midsession budget review Thursday, updating projections for the economy ahead of a congressional review to lower the deficit by $1.5 trillion over 10 years. Full Story Top Pentagon criticized for lax contractor oversight Wed,31 Aug 2011 02:03 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ineffective Pentagon oversight of private contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan has wasted up to $60 billion over the past decade, a "troubling" failure that undermines U.S. security and cannot continue in an era of tight budgets, a special panel reported on Wednesday. Full Story Top Boehner urges Obama to delay jobs speech Wed,31 Aug 2011 01:59 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top congressional Republican John Boehner on Wednesday urged President Barack Obama to delay a planned jobs speech to a joint session of Congress by a day in order to avoid "impediments." Full Story Top Mitt Romney comes out of 2012 shell Wed,31 Aug 2011 01:56 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, under rising pressure from rival Rick Perry, has been forced to drop his play-it-safe campaign strategy and launch a more direct appeal for support from Tea Party conservatives. Full Story Top Global partners monitor U.S. F-35 program: Lockheed Wed,31 Aug 2011 01:53 PM PDT Reuters - ATLANTA (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35 fighter jet has firm support from its international partners, but they are keeping a close eye on changes the government might make to the program, a company executive said on Wednesday. Full Story Top Labor group wants Obama to go big on jobs plan Wed,31 Aug 2011 01:05 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The leader of the largest labor group called on President Barack Obama on Wednesday to offer an ambitious jobs program and said unions would be judging his plan as they decide where to throw their support as he runs for re-election in 2012. Full Story Top Obama pushes transport bills, says jobs at stake Wed,31 Aug 2011 11:18 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged Congress Wednesday to quickly pass multibillion-dollar temporary funding bills for aviation and highway projects, saying inaction would needlessly cost jobs. Full Story Top Nebraska governor asks Obama to nix Keystone pipeline Wed,31 Aug 2011 10:58 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Nebraska's governor urged U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday to block TransCanada's planned Keystone oil pipeline from Alberta to the Gulf Coast, saying it could hurt a regional water source. Full Story Top U.S. and Iraq talking but no F-16 deal yet Wed,31 Aug 2011 09:56 AM PDT Reuters - BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Washington and Baghdad have made significant progress on a deal for Iraq to buy Lockheed Martin F-16 warplanes but do not have a signed contract, a U.S. military official said on Wednesday. Full Story Top Obama says Congress must pass transport bills Wed,31 Aug 2011 08:09 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, seeking to preserve jobs in a tough economy, urged Congress on Wednesday to not hold up temporary funding measures for aviation and highway spending. Full Story Top Deficit panel names Republican staff chief Wed,31 Aug 2011 07:48 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A high-level Republican aide on the Senate Finance Committee was named on Tuesday to the top staff position on the new congressional panel charged with finding at least $1.2 trillion in government savings over the next decade. Full Story Top White House could unveil mortgage plan next week Wed,31 Aug 2011 06:42 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is considering unveiling new plans next week to revive the ailing housing market and reduce foreclosures, including an effort to help troubled borrowers refinance their mortgages. Full Story Top Japan's Noda: Held call with Geithner, no talk of FX Tue,30 Aug 2011 07:38 PM PDT Reuters - TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's new prime minister, Yoshihiko Noda, said on Wednesday he held a courtesy phone call with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, but they did not discuss foreign exchange rate movements or other policy issues. Full Story Top Obama: could add 1 million new jobs Tue,30 Aug 2011 07:20 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday there were a range of policy options available that could create up to a million new U.S. jobs, in remarks ahead of a major economic speech that he will deliver next week. Full Story Top Factbox: Obama weighs mix of ideas for jobs plan Tue,30 Aug 2011 07:20 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama, facing sliding approval ratings amid fears the economy could fall back into recession, is crafting a jobs package he will unveil next week. Full Story Top Obama: could add 1 million new jobs Tue,30 Aug 2011 03:52 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday there were a range of policy options available that could create up to a million new U.S. jobs, in remarks ahead of a major economic speech that he will deliver next week. Full Story Top Deficit panel names Republican as staff director Tue,30 Aug 2011 03:48 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A high-level Republican aide on the Senate Finance Committee was named on Tuesday to the top staff position on the new congressional panel charged with finding at least $1.2 trillion in government savings over the next decade. Full Story Top Analysis: Obama urged to lay out bold approach on jobs Tue,30 Aug 2011 03:47 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic allies to President Barack Obama are rallying around a mantra that they say should guide his strategy on job creation: "Go bold." Full Story Top Factbox: Obama weighs mix of ideas for jobs plan Tue,30 Aug 2011 03:16 PM PDT Reuters - (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama, facing sliding approval ratings amid fears the economy could fall back into recession, is crafting a jobs package he will unveil next week. Full Story Top Lawmaker links U.N. funding to Palestinian issue Tue,30 Aug 2011 02:50 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior Republican lawmaker announced on Tuesday she was seeking to cut off U.S. funds to any United Nations organization that embraces an upgrade to the Palestinians' diplomatic status this autumn. Full Story Top Key Republican in Wisconsin union fight to run for Senate Tue,30 Aug 2011 02:38 PM PDT Reuters - MADISON, Wis (Reuters) - Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald, a key Republican leader in the state's battle earlier this year over the union rights of public workers, plans to run for the Senate being vacated in 2012 by retiring Democrat Herb Kohl, his office said on Tuesday. Full Story Top Obama: could add one million U.S. jobs -interview Tue,30 Aug 2011 02:17 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he will lay out proposals in a speech next week to lift growth and hiring that could add up to one million new U.S. jobs. Full Story Top U.S. vote in 2012 will be record, $6 billion election Tue,30 Aug 2011 09:59 AM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Forget the struggling economy. There's one U.S. industry -- Big Politics -- that is looking ahead to a record year in 2012. Full Story Top Most American Muslims are satisfied Obama backers Mon,29 Aug 2011 09:13 PM PDT Reuters - CHICAGO (Reuters) - A majority of U.S. Muslims are content with the nation's direction in contrast to many Americans and few Muslims believe there is support for Islamic extremism here, a survey released on Tuesday found. Full Story Top California lawmakers save scandal-plagued city Mon,29 Aug 2011 04:48 PM PDT Reuters - SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California lawmakers rejected a bill on Monday that would have disincorporated Vernon, a small city near Los Angeles where excessive salaries of some officials attracted the attention of investigators. Full Story Top Obama picks labor expert Krueger as top economist Mon,29 Aug 2011 04:06 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, under pressure to spur job growth, said on Monday he had chosen Princeton labor economist Alan Krueger to become the top White House economist and that he will offer a jobs plan next week. Full Story Top Factbox: Obama picks labor economist as top aide Mon,29 Aug 2011 03:46 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday named Princeton professor Alan Krueger as chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, replacing Austan Goolsbee who has returned to teaching. Full Story Top Debt super committee vexes even lobbyists Mon,29 Aug 2011 02:45 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Thousands of Washington lobbyists are scrambling to influence the work of a congressional "super committee" given the job of identifying up to $1.5 trillion in deficit reductions, with many worried about how to gain access to its 12 members. Full Story Top Pentagon defends efforts to fight waste Mon,29 Aug 2011 02:31 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Monday defended its efforts to eliminate wasteful wartime spending in Iraq and Afghanistan, as two new reports accused it of squandering tens of billions of dollars while tripling the amount of no-bid contracts. Full Story Top Irene smacks states amid tighter disaster budgets Mon,29 Aug 2011 02:28 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. state and local governments may have to pay for some of the billions of dollars in costs from Hurricane Irene after slashing disaster spending in recent years to shore up bleeding budgets. Full Story Top Q+A: Can the "super committee" get a budget deal? Mon,29 Aug 2011 01:29 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congress may have averted default through a last-minute budget deal that will enable the government to extend its borrowing authority, but much of the hard work remains. Full Story Top Candidate Bachmann brushes off hurricane joke Mon,29 Aug 2011 01:19 PM PDT Reuters - MIAMI (Reuters) - Republican White House hopeful Michele Bachmann insisted on Monday she was joking when she said a hurricane and quake were God's warning to Washington, in an effort to control the damage from her latest controversial comments. Full Story Top U.S. sees economy, assets as Libya's priorities now Mon,29 Aug 2011 01:12 PM PDT Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Libya's rebel leaders should look to retrieve frozen assets and revive the country's oil industry to finance its reconstruction rather than rely on aid from abroad, the State Department said on Monday. Full Story Top

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