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House Democrat says still short on health votes
5 RelatedReuters
By John WhitesidesWASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House officials on Sunday confidently predicted quick final passage of healthcare reform but a top Democratic vote-counter said the party still needs to line up more support in the House of Representatives.With...
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U.S. sees improved relations with Pakistan
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The relationship between the United States and Pakistan has seen a "significant improvement" under the Obama administration, the U.S. special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan said."No government on earth has received more high-level attention," Ambassador Richard Holbrooke on...
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Thai PM rejects protest ultimatum
BBC
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has appeared on national television to reject a demand from demonstrators that he resign by midday and call elections. Anti-government protesters in Thailand have gathered outside an army barracks where Mr Abhisit has...
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Yemen Launches Airstrike on Al Qaeda Hideout
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Yemen's embassy in Washington says its nation's air force launched an airstrike on an Al Qaeda hideout ahead of a likely terror attack, killing two senior members."Our air force carried out a raid on terrorist elements who were...
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NYT: Contractors tied to effort to track, kill militants
MSNBC
KABUL, Afghanistan - Under the cover of a benign government information-gathering program, a Defense Department official set up a network of private contractors in Afghanistan and Pakistan to help track and kill suspected militants, according to military officials...
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They died in Toyotas, leaving many questions
1 RelatedUSA Today
It's easy to forget that much of the pressure that led to Toyota's first recall of millions of vehicles in October grew from one highly publicized car accident. The fiery crash near San Diego on Aug. 28 with...
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Senate financial reform bill boosts Fed: sources
Reuters
By Kevin Drawbaugh and Rachelle YounglaiWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve would gain new powers over non-bank financial firms and keep much of its authority over banks under a new bill to be unveiled on Monday by the...
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Loan Squeeze Thwarts Small-Business Revival
Wall Street Journal
YPSILANTI, Mich.—Thomas Harrison, chief executive of Michigan Ladder Co., has a plan that would contribute to the U.S. economic recovery: Expand the 108-year-old company, adding at least 20 jobs in the process. His chances of getting the loan...
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NCAA Top Seeds: Kan., Ky., Syracuse, Duke
CBS News
Kansas, Kentucky, Duke and Syracuse earned top billing and the No. 1 seeds for the NCAA tournament Sunday, with the Jayhawks named the top seed overall for the 2010 version of March Madness. With all the conference tournaments...
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Unemployment Rate Doubles For Older Women
NPR
This recession has been called the "mancession" by some because men have suffered the largest number of job losses. But it hasn't been easy for women either — especially those of the baby-boom generation. The Labor Department says...