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Obama Draws Criticism for Sitting Out Berlin Wall Anniversary

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:31:34 GMT

The president does not plan to travel to Germany to attend the 20th anniversary celebration Monday of the fall of the Berlin Wall, drawing heated criticism from those who say he's ignoring a shining triumph of American-inspired democracy.

Intelligence Officials Deny Sitting on Information About Fort Hood Shooter

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:24:57 GMT

Rep. Pete Hoekstra, the ranking Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, announced Monday that he's asked the heads of the FBI, NSA and CIA to "preserve" all documents and material connected to the attack at Fort Hood last week that killed 13 and injured 29.

Schumer Calls for Review, as Millions in Stimulus Funds Aid Foreign Firms

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:16:33 GMT

The New York Democrat first intervened last week, writing a letter to Energy Secretary Steven Chu urging him to deny stimulus funding to a Texas wind farm that would rely on wind turbines made in China.

White House Spent 'Weeks' Courting Lone GOP Vote on Health Care Bill

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:57:44 GMT

Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao, the only Republican to back the health care bill in the House Saturday night, says he had several meetings with President Obama and White House staff in the weeks leading up to the vote.

Democrats Face Electoral Backlash After Health Care Vote, Top Republican Warns

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:40:43 GMT

Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., chairman of the House Republican Conference, tells 'Fox News Sunday' that the House health care reform vote proves Democrats have not listened to American concerns about over-spending, bailouts and government takeovers.

Clinton: Berlin Wall Anniversary a Reminder of Threats

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:57:48 GMT

Secretary of state urges Europeans and Americans to see the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall as a call to action against new global threats.

Obama Will Meet Netanyahu at White House

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:54:46 GMT

White House announces the president will meet with the Israeli prime minister on Monday evening

House Health Bill Has Nowhere to Go in Senate

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:09:59 GMT

Government health insurance plan included in the House bill is unacceptable to some Democratic moderates who hold the balance of power in the Senate.

Lone GOP Supporter of House Health Care Bill Defends Vote

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:32:55 GMT

Republican Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao says he was standing up for his constituents with his "yes" vote on health care reform, citing "exploding" health care costs in his district and the need for more accessible care.

Obama Calls Passage of Election Law in Iraq a Milestone

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:33:08 GMT

The president says that the new election law will facilitate national elections in January as planned and will not impede the departure of all U.S. combat forces by next September.

Obama Predicts Senate Passage of Health Care Bill After 'Historic' House Vote

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:07:09 GMT

President Obama says he's confident the Senate will pass health care reform after the House passed its bill by a narrow margin Saturday night.

Lieberman Announces Senate Investigation Into Fort Hood Shooting

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:36:53 GMT

The Independent Democrat, who chairs the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, said there were 'strong warning signs' that the alleged gunman, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, was an 'Islamist extremist.'

Casey: War in Afghanistan Needs More U.S. Troops

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:02:00 GMT

The Army's chief of staff says more troops would help cut into the Taliban's successes while U.S. forces continue training Afghan security forces.

Source: AMA Members Will Not Try to Overturn Health Care Reform Endorsement

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:53:16 GMT

Some AMA members were outraged that the group's trustees made the endorsement Thursday without the formal approval of the organization's House of Delegates.

House Passes Health Care Bill

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:21:36 GMT

The 220-215 vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin debate on the issue that has come to overshadow all others in Congress.

Napolitano Warns Against Anti-Muslim Backlash

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:23:50 GMT

Homeland Security secretary reassures Arab world that U.S. authorities were taking measures to quell anti-Islam sentiments after Fort Hood rampage.

Iran, North Korea Top Clinton's Overseas Agenda

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:06:23 GMT

As secretary of state departs for Berlin, U.S. officials said they anticipated the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog soon would give up hope that Iran would accept a confidence-building deal under which it would ship uranium abroad for further enrichment.

Pawlenty Delivers Keynote Speech at GOP Dinner in Iowa

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:27:24 GMT

Minn. Gov. Tim Pawlenty singled out President Obama during a Republican fundraiser in Iowa as many see Pawlenty as a possible 2012 presidential candidate.

Republicans Question Abortion Agreement in Effort to Stop Health Care Momentum

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:36:15 GMT

House Minority Leader John Boehner accused Speaker Nancy Pelosi of secretly promising Democratic supporters of abortion rights that the restrictions that would strengthen a ban on federal funding to end pregnancies would not make it into the final version of the health care bill.

Clinton to Confront Nuclear Impasses With Iran, N. Korea on Overseas Trip

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:42:18 GMT

Developments in both stalemates are expected in the coming days with international patience running out over Iran's refusal to come clean about its suspected nuclear program and North Korea's refusal to return to stalled disarmament talks.