Obama Details Plan to Open Offshore Areas to Oil Drilling - New York Times

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Obama Details Plan to Open Offshore Areas to Oil Drilling New York Times President Obama, with an F-18 “Green Hornet” that will run partly on bio fuel, during his speech on energy security on Wednesday at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. By JOHN M. BRODER WASHINGTON â€" President Obama on Wednesday described his proposal ... Drill, Baby, Drill: Obama Opens Up Offshore Drilling and Exploration ABC News Obama: Offshore oil drilling needed in short term USA Today Obama Clears Way for More Offshore Drilling W »

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Stocks Gain On Home Price Uptick - Forbes

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Stocks Gain On Home Price Uptick Forbes The latest signal that the slow-but-steady economic recovery is plugging along came in the form of a little-changed reading on US home prices Tuesday and provoked a slim opening advance for stocks. The S&P/Case-Shiller home price index rose 0.3% in ... Retail stocks rise on uptick in home prices MarketWatch Charlotte home prices f »

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NYC activates security plan after Moscow bombings - Reuters

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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 ... Russian MP warns against hounding 'law-abiding' immigrants RIA Novosti Police hunt 'Black Widow' suicide bomb gang Times Online Does Moscow subway bombing mark the return of the black widow? Christian Science Monitor Voice of America -The Associated Press -W »

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Pope will 'not be intimidated by petty gossip' over sex abuse scandals - Telegraph.co.uk

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Pope will 'not be intimidated by petty gossip' over sex abuse scandals Telegraph.co.uk Pope Benedict XVI began Holy Week on Sunday by suggesting in his Palm Sunday address that the Catholic Church would "not be intimidated" by the sex abuse scandals sweeping it. By Nick Pisa in Rome Pope Benedict XVI Leads Palm Sunday At St. Peter's ... Pope Benedict condemns 'petty gossip' over child sexual abuse scandal The Guardian Pope opens solemn Holy Week amid sex abuse crisis The Associated Press As Archbishop, Benedict Focused on Doctrine New York Times Times Online -BBC News -Reuters  »

Legal-Marijuana Advocates Focus on a New Green - New York Times

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Legal-Marijuana Advocates Focus on a New Green New York Times SAN FRANCISCO â€" Perhaps only in California could a group of marijuana smokers c »

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US Plans Big Expansion in Effort to Aid Homeowners - New York Times

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US Plans Big Expansion in Effort to Aid Homeowners New York Times The Obama administration on Friday announced broad new initiatives to help troubled homeowners, potenti »

Senate resumes votes on healthcare changes - Reuters

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Senate resumes votes on healthcare changes Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US Senate on Thursday resumed consideration of proposed changes to the new healthcare law, with a vote on passage of a package of revisions set for 2 pm EDT. Because the Senate parliamentarian eliminated two minor provisions, ... Health Care Bill to Go Back to the House for Another Vote ABC News Obama's health care bill -- still a few steps to go USA Today Obama returning to Iowa City to pitch benefits of health-care law Washington Post Voice of America -Christian Science Monitor -MiamiHerald.com  »

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New east Jerusalem plan 'catches PM off guard' in US - Jerusalem Post

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New east Jerusalem plan 'catches PM off guard' in US Jerusalem Post By JPOST.COM STAFF AND AP Netanyahu aide insists premier did not know Sheikh Jarrah construction would be publicized minutes before his meeting with Obama; PMO says White House talks "conducted in a good atmosphere." After the publication of another ... Israel Confirms New Construction in East Jerusalem New York Times Struggle for Jerusalem goes on, four decades after war Reuters Analysis: Israel's mission to lose friends and alienate people CNN International The Guardian -The Associated Press -Xinhua  »

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Obama to Sign Health Care Bill Today as GOP Challenges Constitutionality - ABC News

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House Dems hope to have votes on health care - USA Today

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House Dems hope to have votes on health care USA Today House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer vowed on NBC's Meet the Press that Democrats will have the votes when they go to the floor. The chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, meanwhile, told ABC that the party has the votes in hand. ... Democratic leadership: "We've got the votes" Los Angeles Times US Democrats confident will have healthcare votes Reuters Hoyer: Dems will have votes for health care bill Washington Post WBUR -BusinessWeek -The Guardian  »

Iceland volcano eruption triggers fears for glacier - Telegraph.co.uk

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Iceland volcano eruption triggers fears for glacier Telegraph.co.uk by Our Foreign Staff Authorities evacuated hundreds of people after a volcano erupted beside a glacier in southern Iceland, Iceland's civil protection agency said on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. ... Iceland volcano prompts evacuations Aljazeera.net In Iceland, dormant volcano erupts 'near' glacier Press TV Volcano erupts in Iceland CNN International CBC.ca -Reuters Canada  »

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Irish victims disappointed by pope abuse letter - Washington Post

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Irish victims disappointed by pope abuse letter Washington Post DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish victims of clerical child sexual abuse are deeply disappointed by Pope Benedict's letter of apology as it fails to address the role of senior church leaders, a group representing victims said on Saturday. ... After papal rebuke, Ireland takes stunned stock of battered church, economy ... Christian Science Monitor Pope Apologizes to Irish Catholics for Abuse Cases Bloomberg Brady welcomes papal abuse letter BBC News New York Times -CNN -Forbes  »

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Health Showdown Is Set - Wall Street Journal

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Fate of Health Care Bill Rests on Looming Budget Office Estimate - FOXNews

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Fate of Health Care Bill Rests on Looming Budget Office Estimate FOXNews The fate of the Democrats' health care reform effort hinges on a report expected Wednesday morning from the congressional budget scorekeepers -- an estimate of what a follow-up bill could cost that already is running into trouble. ... Obama Lobbying Style:  »

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Healthcare reform 'fixes': What does the House want to change? - Christian Science Monitor

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Healthcare reform 'fixes': What does the House want to change? Christian Science Monitor House Democrats are considering a package of 'fixes' to the Senate healthcare reform bill. Among the demands: lowering the cost of the bill and removing sweetheart deals for some states. Rep. Dennis Kucinich walks away from Air Force One at Andrews Air ... Steny Hoyer, Eric Cantor Spar Over Health Care Vote Count, Parliamentary Tactics ABC News Democrats make final pitch to moderates on health bill W »

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Health care foes have 200 no votes - CNN

CNN	Health care foes have 200 no votes CNN House Majority Whip James Clyburn has said Democrats lack the votes to secure victory but are working on it. Washington (CNN) -- Even as a top House Democrat expressed confidence in passing legislation to overhaul ... Slaughter House Rules W »

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Obama's day: Off to Ohio for more health care - USA Today

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Obama's day: Off to Ohio for more health care USA Today Good morning from The Oval. On this day in 1965, President Lyndon Johnson asked Congress to pass a Voting Rights Act, and said, "it is  »

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Parliamentarian in Role as Health Bill Referee - New York Times

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Parliamentarian in Role as Health Bill Referee New York Times WASHINGTON â€" In the f »

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Obama delays Asia trip to push health care bill - San Francisco Chronicle

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Obama delays Asia trip to push health care bill San Francisco Chronicle House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says, "We stand ready to stay as long as it takes to pass" a health care bill. President Obama agreed Friday to postpone a high-profile trip to Asia, signaling his commitment to swift action on his signature health care bill ... Democrats optimistic on health bill vote Boston Globe Obama postpones visit to Asia Baltimore Sun Obama delays Asia trip to push healthcare overhaul Los Angeles Times CNN International -Arizona Republic -MiamiHerald.com  »

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IDF seals off West Bank amid Jerusalem tensions - Ha'aretz

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IDF seals off West Bank amid Jerusalem tensions Ha'aretz By Haaretz Service and News Agencies Defense Minister Ehud Barak Thursday ordered the Israel Defense Forces to impose a general closure on the West Bank, preventing Palestinians from entering Israel. Barak said only patients, medical staff, ... Netanyahu Apologizes As Biden Leaves Israel Amid Doubts on Talks W »

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Peace talks 'difficult' for Abbas amid settlement row - BBC News

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Peace talks 'difficult' for Abbas amid settlement row BBC News The Palestinian Authority has said indirect talks with Israel will be "very difficult" if more homes are built on occupied land as planned. Israel announced the plan for 1600 more homes in occupied East Jerusalem shortly before a peace process visit by ... PA: Peace talks off until East Jerusalem housing shelved Ha'aretz Netanyahu Expresses 'Regret' About Timing of Housing Plan Voice of America Biden: US Has 'No Better Friend' Than Israel FOXNews Jerusalem Post -Telegraph.co.uk -ABC Online  »

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Palestinian leader praises Biden's condemning of Israel's housing decision - Washington Post

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Palestinian leader praises Biden's condemning of Israel's housing decision Washington Post US Vice President Joe Biden had hoped to promote a restart of talks between Israel and the Palestinians. But his visit to the region was being clouded by word that Israel was to build 1600 more homes in disputed east Jerusalem. ... 'R. Shlomo plan timing regrettable' Jerusalem Post With Biden in West Bank, Settlements Cloud Talks New York Times Biden meets Abbas amid row over settlements BBC News The Associated Press -Ha'aretz -The Guardian  »

President Obama Marks International Women's Day - Voice of America

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President Obama Marks International Women's Day Voice of America Photo: AP In an event at the White House on Monday, President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle marked International Women's Day. The president and first lady were joined by Madeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as US Secretary of State, ... Obama bemoans hardship in Women's Day speech AFP World marks International Women's Day CNN International The Obamas honor International Women's Day, and tell a few jokes USA Today Forbes -The Associated Press -Xinhua  »

Backstage at the Oscars: What Sandra Bullock, Kathryn Bigelow, Jeff Bridges ... - ABC News

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Backstage at the Oscars: What Sandra Bullock, Kathryn Bigelow, Jeff Bridges ... ABC News In the battle of behemoth blockbuster "Avatar" vs. indie war epic "The Hurt Locker," the Oscars let the underdog have its day. Mo'Nique explains her open marriage and why she doesn't shave her legs. Defying the stereotype that Iraq ... Why Oscar chose "Hurt Locker" over "Avatar" Reuters 'Hurt Locker' hauls in best picture, best director, 4 more USA Today Oscars 2010: 'Hurt Locker' is biggest winner San Francisco Chronicle The Associated Press -MTV.com -San Jose Mercury News  »

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Violence mars early hours of voting in Iraq - Washington Post

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Violence mars early hours of voting in Iraq Washington Post BAGHDAD - Dozens of explosions thundered through the Iraqi capital and other cities Sunday morning as voters headed to the polls, killing at least 30 people and casting a shadow on the country' first election as a ... Iraq parliamentary election hit by insurgent attacks BBC News Explosions rock Baghdad as Iraqis go to polls The Guardian 25 die as Iraqis defy violence to vote in election The Associated Press Los Angeles Times -Xinhua -ABC Online  »

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