Telegraph.co.uk | A 'Scott Brown Republican' is pro-choice, anti-tax USA Today Sen.-elect Scott Brown, R-Mass., told Barbara Walters he supports Roe v. Wade and believes that states should decide the issue of gay marriage, not the federal government, during an interview that aired today on ABC's This Week. ... Sen.-elect Brown says he supports abortion rights Scott Brown on healthcare reform: whole plan should be scrapped Family link is found between Obama and Scott Brown |
Washington Post | Obama faces off with fiercest critics: House Republicans Los Angeles Times The president's appearance at a GOP conference in Baltimore devolves into finger-pointing and gamesmanship. By James Oliphant Reporting from Baltimore - In an unprecedented town h » |
CBC.ca | After Obama speech, Democrats confused about path ahead Washington Post The Washington Post's Dan Balz and Chris Cillizza discuss President Obama's State of the Union speech and the Republican response by Virginia governor Robert F. McDonnell. By Paul Kane and Shailagh Murray A day after President Obama c » |
Telegraph.co.uk | A Confident Speech to a Skeptical Audience New York Times WASHINGTON â€" By now, President Obama can hardly be under any illusions about the depth of the partisan divide as he seeks to reboot his presidency. Yet he still seemed surprised on Wednesday night when he could not get Republicans to ... Obama turns to economy, urges Congress to unite Santa Clara University students react to Obama's address Michigan lawmakers react to State of Union speech |
Telegraph.co.uk (blog) | Obama's Middle Class Tax Credits: What Do They Mean for You? ABC News The Obama administration's new middle class initiatives will put more money into the pockets of many Americans, but will it bolster the flagging economy? Reactions to the plan, unveiled Monday as part of a forthcoming report by the ... Obama's State of the Union -- what should he say? What would you say? Obama to seek spending freeze, more aid to middle class Obama should scrap health care reform in State of the Union |
Reuters | HEALTHCARE Q & A Can the healthcare overhaul drive recover? Los Angeles Times Its supporters were dealt a setback with the Republican Senate election victory in Massachusetts, which cost them a supermajority. But it may not be dead. By Kim Geiger Reporting from Washington - Democratic leaders working to craft a healthcare bill ... Obama Endorses Bill to Create Panel on Deficit 2009 Democratic agenda severely weakened by Republicans' united opposition Court ruling, plus Mass. Senate setback, deals Democrats double blow |
Telegraph.co.uk | Dramatic Obama bank plan wins cautious backing in Europe Reuters PARIS/LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - French and British politicians offered support on Friday for US President Barack Obama's plan to curb banks' size and risk-taking, which has stunned markets and could rewrite the world's financial order. ... Asian Shares End Lower On Proposed US Bank Curbs, China Fears |
Washington Post | Brown heads to Washington after upset Senate win Boston Globe AP Writer / January 21, 2010 BOSTONâ€"Massachusetts Republican Scott Brown is making his first visit to Washington on Thursday for a round of courtesy c » |
Globe and Mail | Analysis: GOP sees Mass. win as stop sign for Dems Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- Reeling from the loss of a long-held Massachusetts Senate seat, Democrats are rethinking the lessons of Barack Obama's 2008 election, with the GOP cheerfully suggesting they scale back their ambitions and agenda. ... Analysis: Brown's win changes political narrative for 2010 Scott Brown drives his GMC pickup truck to US Senate victory Revolution in Kennedy country |
The Hindu | Haitians fleeing capital in search of food, safety Washington Post By ALFRED de MONTESQUIOU AP PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Thousands of Haiti quake victims are struggling to board buses to flee hunger and violence in the shattered capital, hoping that food will be easier to find in the countryside. ... Haiti earthquake: thousands more US troops arrive in Haiti Relief efforts intensified for Haiti US begins airdrops of food and water into Haiti |
MiamiHerald.com | Martin Luther King Day events San Francisco Chronicle Freedom Train: Departs San Jose Diridon Station at 9:30 am for San Francisco. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by visiting mlksantaclarav » |
The Guardian | Hunger and Hope, Thirst and Frenzy Grip Haiti New York Times By AP PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- Precious water, food and early glimmers of hope began reaching parched and hungry earthquake survivors Saturday on the streets of this shattered city, where despair at times turned into a frenzy among the ruins. ... Extent of Haiti destruction clear Searching among a Haitian cathedral's ruins Haiti Earthquake Aftermath: How to Help |
Times Online | Democrats scramble in Massachusetts to retain Ted Kennedy's old Senate seat Washington Post BOSTON -- Shaken by polls showing Republican Scott Brown surging in the Senate race that could decide the fate of President Obama's agenda, Democrats on Friday scrambled to shore up the battered candidacy of Martha ... Eyes are on President Obama to set Martha Coakley's ship right Obama to Campaign for Senate Candidate in Massachusetts Obama to Make Pitch as Massachusetts Senate Contest Tightens |
Times Online | GOP sees template in run by Brown Boston Globe Scott Brown was joined in Boston yesterday by Korean War veteran Thomas Hudner of Concord (left), a Medal of Honor recipient, and Afghanistan war veteran Anthony Rizzo of Weymouth. (David L. Ryan/Globe Staff) By Lisa Wangsness WASHINGTON - National GOP ... 3rd-Party Candidate Named Kennedy Could Tip Senate Race in Massachusetts Polls show race for 'Kennedy seat' about even Poll shocker: Scott Brown surges ahead in Senate race |
Sydney Morning Herald | Tens of thousands feared dead after Haiti earthquake Washington Post PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI -- Haitian leaders estimated Wednesday that tens of thousands of people have died in the aftermath of the earthquake that throttled this impoverished Caribbean nation, ... Arriving Port-au-Prince, Earthquake Damage Can be Seen Everywhere Haiti death toll could rival tsunami Race to find Haiti quake victims |
Telegraph.co.uk | 7.0 quake hits Haiti; 'Serious loss of life' expected CNN International An earthquake in Haiti has reportedly destroyed numerous buildings in the capital Port-au-Prince. The Associated Press reported that a hospital had collapsed Editor's note: Watch continuing coverage of the earthquake in Haiti on CNN. ... Ferocious Earthquake Rocks Haiti |
The Guardian | Ensign tells fellow GOPs to back off Reid San Francisco Chronicle Nevada Sen. John Ensign said Monday it is wrong for his fellow Republicans to c » |
The Hindu | GOP opens fire on Harry Reid over Obama remarks Los Angeles Times The Senate majority leader has apologized to the president for racial comments made in 2008. Republicans accuse Democrats of holding a double standard. By Ashley Powers Reporting from Las Vegas - Is this the gaffe that will haunt Senate Majority Leader ... Reid Is Under Fire for 2008 Remarks |
Reuters | Senate's Reid tells Obama he regrets racial remarks Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid apologized to President Barack Obama on Saturday for comments he made during the 2008 presidential campaign that critics find raci » |
Canoe.ca | A goodbye kiss triggered New Jersey airport scare Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - The security scare that shut the Newark, New Jersey airport for hours and delayed thousands of passengers was caused by a man who slipped into a secure area to give a woman a goodbye kiss, video released on Thursday showed. ... Senator Releases Video Showing Newark Airport Security Breach Raw video: Security breach at Newark Airport NJ airport video shows guard leaving post |
Globe and Mail | Sen. Christopher Dodd says it was time to step down Los Angeles Times Sen. Christopher J. Dodd, who left his imprint on a host of social legislation, announced this morning that he is retiring and will not seek a sixth term representing the state of Connecticut. In a nation » |
Reuters | Senior sources: Democrats set to exclude GOP from final health care deliberations CNN House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is set to huddle in her office with other House Democratic leaders Tuesday afternoon. Washington (CNN) -- Top Democrats are prepared to short-circuit the traditional legislative process and exclude their Republican ... US Democrats Begin Final Push for Health Care Reform House Democrats to huddle on health bill One Crazy Way Health-Care Reform Could Fail |
