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Senate Democrats Unveil Jobs Package
Senate Democrats have started circulating a jobs bill -- one that doesn't contain a lot of new initiatives for boosting hiring. It does contain provisions that have been sought by lobbyists for business groups, doctors and the satellite broadcasting industry.
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President Obama Again Criticizes Rate Hike Plan
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President Barack Obama is again criticizing a rate hike by a health insurance company in California -- and he says unless Congress takes action on health care, it'll be "just a preview of coming attractions." (Full Story)
President Obama Says Energy Policy Must Include Some Old, Some New
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President Barack Obama says the country must develop cleaner energy technologies while at the same time still relying upon traditional power sources like nuclear and coal. (Full Story)
Clinton Asked To Intervene In Haiti Kidnap Case
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The U.S.-based lawyer for one of 10 American Baptists charged with child kidnapping in Haiti is asking Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to personally intervene in the case. (Full Story)
GOP Wary Of Pitfalls In President's Health Care Summit
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Republican legislative leaders are raising fresh doubts about any bipartisan agreement with President Barack Obama on health care unless he agrees to shelve bills already passed by Democrats in the House and Senate — a move the White House has rejected. (Full Story)
President Obama Making Pitch For Jobs Bill
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President Barack Obama meets with top lawmakers from both parties today in hopes of launching a new jobs bill toward quick passage. (Full Story)
President Obama To Sign Proclamation On Childhood Obesity
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President Barack Obama will be sticking around the White House today as Washington continues to dig out from its big snowfall, and prepares for another one expected to begin this afternoon. (Full Story)
Senate Dems To Focus On Jobs
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Senate Democrats are looking to push through a jobs bill this week. (Full Story)
President Obama Invites GOP Leaders To Health Care Talk
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President Barack Obama says he's invited Republican and Democratic leaders to discuss health care legislation later this month. (Full Story)
Administration Criticizes GOP Attackers On National Security
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The administration is hitting back at Republican critics for allegedly playing politics with national security. (Full Story)
President Obama To Host Irish PM For St. Patrick's Day
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President Barack Obama plans to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the prime minister of Ireland. (Full Story)
White House Blasts Senator For Blocking Nominees
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The White House is criticizing a Republican senator from Alabama for putting a blanket lock on Obama administration nominees over spending disputes involving his home state. (Full Story)
Impasse Reached On Senate Banking Bill
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Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd says he has reached an impasse on bipartisan negotiations over a financial regulation bill. He says he intends to propose his own bill later this month. (Full Story)
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