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Biden highlights U.S.-Israeli ties - 9 Mar 2010 at 4:21pm - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden emphasized the close relationship between the United States and Israel as he met with Israeli leaders Tuesday, a visit that also touched on relations with Palestinians and Iran.
Democratic senator opposes fast-track health bill - 9 Mar 2010 at 4:18pm - WASHINGTON (AP) -- A moderate Democrat insisted Tuesday she remained opposed to pushing a health care bill through the Senate with a simple majority vote, despite saying she wanted to see what was in the legislation....
Criticism mounts against Obama's plans to change NASA strategy - 9 Mar 2010 at 4:15pm - Harrison Schmitt's credentials as a space policy analyst include several days of walking on the moon. The Apollo 17 astronaut, who is also a former U.S. senator, is aghast at what President Obama is doing to the space program.
Navy says 3 dogs died after contractor neglect - 9 Mar 2010 at 4:14pm - WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Navy says that three dogs died and dozens more were in poor health after being neglected by a private security contractor in Chicago that had been hired to train the dogs to detect explosives....
Pringles recall: Are your chips on the list? - 9 Mar 2010 at 4:14pm - The Pringles recall is the latest in a string of recalls due to salmonella contamination in a popular ingredient.
Dem Lincoln opposes fast-track health bill - 9 Mar 2010 at 4:11pm - A moderate Democrat insisted Tuesday she remained opposed to pushing a health care bill through the Senate with a simple majority vote, despite saying she wanted to see what was in the legislation.
Fact-checking Stupak on abortion - 9 Mar 2010 at 4:08pm - If health care passes, will the federal government directly subsidize abortion coverage? First Read reads the fine print.
Report: Massa accused of groping male aides - 9 Mar 2010 at 4:05pm - A New York congressman who resigned under an ethics cloud has been under investigation for allegedly groping multiple male aides, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.
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Massa under investigation for allegedly groping male staffers - 9 Mar 2010 at 4:03pm - Former representative. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.) has been under investigation for allegations that he groped multiple male staffers working in his office, according to three sources familiar with the probe.
New Massa allegations: groping, interns - 9 Mar 2010 at 4:02pm - The House ethics committee has groping allegations against former Rep. Eric Massa.
Biden condemns new E. Jerusalem settlements - 9 Mar 2010 at 4:02pm - WASHINGTON -- Vice President Joe Biden is condemning Israel's approval of 1,600 new settlement homes in disputed East Jerusalem and says the timing undermines the peace process the United States is attempting to revive.
The Cult of the New - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:59pm -
Headed for prison? ACLU says Alaska's are better than most - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:59pm - Alaska's prisons are overcrowded but generally provide better living conditions than those found in Lower 48 facilities, the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska said in a report released Monday.
Teach kids to be entrepreneurs? Nations aren't up to the task. - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:58pm - The world's efforts to train the next generation of entrepreneurs is inadequate, a new report warns.
Reconciliation bill will be hard for GOP to derail - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:57pm - WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrats are tying the fate of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul to a fast-track process that will make the bill tough for Republicans to derail in the Senate. But GOP lawmakers will still be able to force votes and make arguments that could give them ammunition for November's congressional elections....
Judge jails Edwards tell-all campaign aide for sex-tape lie - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:54pm - A judge has sent Andrew and Cheri Young to jail for up to 75 days for contempt of court.
US official apologizes for joke about Gadhafi - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:52pm - WASHINGTON -- A senior State Department official said Tuesday he's sorry for a joking remark he made about Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi that prompted Libya to threaten diplomatic retaliation unless he apologized.
Emanuel in the political cross hairs - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:47pm - White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel is accustomed to working in the shadows, but he now finds himself in newspaper stories.
NY voters dislike governor, want to keep him - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:43pm - NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York voters think scandal-tarred Governor David Paterson should remain in office but cannot do a good job, and that he acted unethically but will not get a fair hearing, a poll said on Tuesday.
Graham denounces Cheney spot - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:34pm - Keep America Safe ad spurs backlash.
Rove: Reagan wouldn't ace test - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:33pm - He reminds conservatives that 'not even Ronald Reagan will get a perfect score on a purity test."
Jobless aid, tax breaks clear Senate hurdle - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:32pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic efforts to spur job creation advanced in Congress on Tuesday as a $149 billion package of tax breaks and unemployment aid cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate.
U.S. Condemns New Israeli Settlements - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:31pm - Approval for Construction of 1,600 New Homes in East Jerusalem Comes amid Visit by Vice President Joe Biden
Business groups launch ad against health care bill - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:23pm - WASHINGTON (AP) -- Major business groups Tuesday announced a multimillion-dollar ad campaign to stop President Barack Obama's health care overhaul as it approaches a make-or-break vote in the House....
Jobless aid measure clears Senate hurdle - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:20pm - Legislation to give additional months of unemployment benefits to people who have been out of a job for more than half a year has won key GOP support that means it will soon pass the Senate.
Distrust of census process a problem - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:16pm - The anti-government sentiment that sparked the Tea Party movement is brewing a backlash of sorts against the upcoming census by people who say it asks too many questions and intrudes on their privacy.
Woes at family bank loom over Ill. Senate race - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:10pm - CHICAGO -- With the public still furious over bank bailouts, Democrats desperate to keep President Barack Obama's old Senate seat are scrambling to counter revelations that a bank owned by their candidate's family may be nearing collapse.
Ex-friend tries to explain Spitzer - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:09pm - Former confidant Lloyd Constanines new book offers to help understand Spitzer's aborted career.
Brown team to apply winning strategy elsewhere - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:07pm - PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The political team that helped Scott Brown stage his improbable victory in the Massachusetts Senate race wants to apply its winning strategy elsewhere this election year. First stop: Rhode Island.
Obama to push climate change in White House meeting - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:04pm - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday will gather key Republican and Democratic senators whose support is critical to passing a climate change law, seeking to jump-start stalled efforts to overhaul U.S. energy policy.
Govt to warn on baby slings because of deaths - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:04pm - WASHINGTON -- The U.S. government is preparing a safety warning about baby slings - those popular and fashionable infant carriers that parents can sling around their chests to carry their baby.
Gibbs brushes off resigned congressman's complaint - 9 Mar 2010 at 3:02pm - WASHINGTON -- President Obama's spokesman is brushing aside allegations by a resigned New York congressman who says he was forced out by the administration and Democratic leaders because of his opposition to health care reform.
PM hails 'historic' justice vote - 9 Mar 2010 at 2:50pm - The devolution of policing and justice to Northern Ireland marks the final end to decades of strife, says Gordon Brown.
Activists picket at health insurance conference - 9 Mar 2010 at 2:43pm - Progressive activists ratcheted up the pressure for health care reform Tuesday, picketing in front of a hotel where a group of insurance industry leaders were meeting.
Video: The New Conservative Hero - 9 Mar 2010 at 2:40pm - Bob Schieffer spoke with Jonathan Krohn, the 15 year-old wunderkind about his new book, "Defining Conservatism". Plus; Unplugged gives a health care primer with Norm Ornstein and Keli Goff.
MP cut 'anti-democratic' - Straw - 9 Mar 2010 at 2:38pm - Tory plans to reduce the number of MPs are "dangerous, destructive and anti-democratic", Jack Straw says.
Newsweek: Brown only Democratic nominee in Calif. race? - 9 Mar 2010 at 2:35pm - In one of the nation's bluest states, why is Jerry Brown the only Democrat running for governor?
Can you gauge the economy with just one number? - 9 Mar 2010 at 2:33pm - A group of economists are creating the Financial Conditions Indicator to chart the economy's direction.
Same-sex couples marry in D.C. - 9 Mar 2010 at 2:31pm - Dozens of same-sex couples plan to marry in the District of Columbia on Tuesday, the first day that such unions will be legal in the nation's capital.
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