CBC.ca | Over 3000 pay tribute to terror victims in central Moscow RIA Novosti MOSCOW, March 31 (RIA Novosti) - More than 3000 people turned up in central Moscow on Wednesday to remember the victims of the latest terrorist bomb attacks in the capital, a city police official said. The public gathering, c » |
Reuters | Obama signs student loan reforms into law Los Angeles Times The changes, which are expected to free up more money for higher education by ending the role of banks as 'middle men' in the lending process, come as part of the final piece of the healthcare law. By Christi Parsons Reporting from Washington ... Obama Signs Student Loan Overhaul Legislation Obama promotes 'overlooked' changes to student loan program Obama signs higher-education measure into law |
CBC.ca | NYC activates security plan after Moscow bombings Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York police doubled patrols of the subway system and sent a battery of police cars to transit hubs as a precaution on Monday following the Moscow subway bombings. In Washington, police sent bomb-sniffing dogs to random Metro ... In quotes: Moscow Metro bombs reaction US transit security increased over Moscow blast Russian MP warns against hounding 'law-abiding' immigrants |
New York Daily News | Obama Makes a Surprise Visit to Afghanistan New York Times WASHINGTON â€" President Obama made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan on Sunday, his first visit as commander in chief to the site of the war he inherited and has stamped as his own. Air Force One landed at nighttime at Bagram Air Base ... Obama Makes Surprise Trip to Afghanistan President Obama makes surprise stop in Afghanistan Obama makes 'surprise' Kabul visit |
Globe and Mail | Palin denounces violence, but gun imagery will stay MiamiHerald.com WASHINGTON â€" With 1.4 million people reading her every word on Facebook, a best-selling memoir, a slot on the nation's top-rated cable network and her every move scrutinized for presidential ambitions, Sarah Palin's megaphone is loud ... Palin back onstage with McCain Palin lends her star power to McCain in Senate bid 'Amen, Brother': McCain and Palin C » |
The Guardian | Obama Finalizes Arms Control Deal With Russia New York Times WASHINGTON â€" President Obama finalized a new arms control treaty with Russia on Friday that will pare back the still-formidable cold war nuclear arsenals of each country. The agreement brings to fruition one of the president's signature ... Obama, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to sign new nuclear arms treaty Obama hails new nuke treaty with Russia Obama: New arms treaty with Russia |
Reuters | 5 key things to remember about health care reform CNN Dependent children can stay on their parents' insurance policies until age 26, according to the reform. (CNN) -- What? Re » |
New York Times (blog) | GOP Rolls Out Last-Ditch Efforts to Stop Health Care Bill CBS News Republicans on Tuesday rolled out » |
Reuters | Clinton: Israeli building hurts peace Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- New Israeli construction on land claimed by the Palestinians threatens peace efforts and undermines America's ability to help end the Arab-Israeli conflict, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told a leading Jewish ... Hillary Clinton tells Israel it faces difficult choices to secure peace Clinton to reaffirm US ties to Israel as Netanyahu arrives Clinton promises US will be a critical friend to Israel |
New York Times (blog) | House Dem leader: "We have the votes" on health care USA Today The chairman of the House Democratic Caucus just told ABC that the party has the 216 votes to pass a sweeping health care bill later tonight. "We have the votes now. We are going to make history," said Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., on ABC's This Week. ... US Democrats confident will have healthcare votes House Democrats say they have enough votes to pass healthcare overhaul Hoyer: Dems will have votes for health care bill |
New York Times (blog) | Where does health care reform stand? CNN International Washington (CNN) -- The House is expected to vote Sunday on the health care bill passed by the Senate in December. Republicans have vowed to do everything they can to kill the bill. Legislation revealed: Democratic leaders unveiled the text of the ... Health Showdown Is Set |
Washington Post | Health Care Bill Estimated to Cost $940 Billion Over 10 Years FOXNews Democrats' new health care reform bill is estimated to cost $940 billion over the next decade without adding to the deficit, sources told Fox News. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill March 15. ... Healthcare overhaul to cut deficit: Hoyer Obama Lobbying Style: » |
New York Daily News | Hoyer, Eric Cantor Spar Over Health Care Vote Count, Parliamentary Tactics ABC News House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer today hinted that Democrats may use a controversial parliamentary procedure to pass the health care bill, a tactic that House Minority Whip Rep. Eric Cantor charged would be an attempt to fool the public. ... Healthcare reform 'fixes': What does the House want to change? Democrats make final pitch to moderates on health bill |
CBS News | Pelosi Plan to Pass Health Care Without Traditional Vote Riles Critics FOXNews A newly emerging Democratic plan to vote on health care reform without re » |
The Hindu | Obama promise: Brighter education futures for kids Washington Post President Barack Obama speaks at the Export-Import Bank's Annual Conference in Washington, Thursday, March 11, 2010. Obama's intense juggling of domestic issues reflects » |
Reuters | GOP warns again against passing health bill The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" Newly arrived Republican Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts accused President Barack Obama and Democrats on Saturday of a "bitter, destructive and endless" drive to pass health overhaul legislation that Brown warned would be disastrous. ... Obama delays Asia trip to push health care bill Obama delays trip to push health care bill Democrats optimistic on health bill vote |
ABC News | Judge to hear plan to pay $657M to WTC responders The Associated Press NEW YORK â€" A settlement that could pay up to $657.5 million to more than 10000 ground zero rescue and recovery workers sickened by dust from the destroyed World Trade Center goes before a judge Friday, and he has said he favored a settlement but ... WTC Captive Reaches Settlement of 9/11 Rescue Worker Claims Settlement offer worth millions in 9/11 case to go before judge 657 million dollar deal for Ground Zero workers |
Telegraph.co.uk | Mexico's Slim becomes 'world's richest' person The Associated Press MEXICO CITY â€" Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim is the first man from a developing nation to become the world's richest person â€" a shift that underlines the loosening of America and Europe's stranglehold on the top spots in the billionaires' club. ... World's Richest Man Carlos Slim: Who Is He? Number of Chinese billionaires 'second only to US' Technology's Richest Billionaires |
Telegraph.co.uk | Biden says there is a 'moment of opportunity' for peace Jerusalem Post By AP AND JPOST.COM STAFF US VP meets Peres, says "since our administration came to power Iran is more isolated"; stresses "absolutely no space between Israel and US" where Israel's security is concerned. "The interests of both the Palestinians and the ... Biden sees 'moment of opportunity' for Mid-East peace Joe Biden: Middle East talks offer opportunity for peace Biden praises Israel for taking risks for peace |
National Post | Bigelow pioneers Oscars with `Hurt Locker' win The Associated Press LOS ANGELES â€" Kathryn Bigelow played field commander to bring her raw, relentless Iraq War thriller "The Hurt Locker" to the screen. After her film triumphed at the Academy Awards with six prizes and made her the first woman ever to win the directing ... Backstage at the Oscars: What Sandra Bullock, Kathryn Bigelow, Jeff Bridges ... 'Locker' loaded as No. 1 awards' winner Why Oscar chose "Hurt Locker" over "Avatar" |
Globe and Mail | Iraq parliamentary election hit by insurgent attacks BBC News There has been a bloody start to Iraq's second parliamentary election since the 2003 invasion, with at least 24 people being killed in attacks. At least two buildings have been destroyed and dozens of mortars fired across Baghdad and elsewhere. ... Baghdad blasts deter frightened voters Explosions rock Baghdad as Iraqis go to polls 25 die as Iraqis defy violence to vote in election |
