Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Vote hurtles health bill toward Senate passage Thursday - USA Today


Globe and Mail


Vote hurtles health bill toward Senate passage Thursday

USA Today


WASHINGTON â€" A Democratic bill to provide the most sweeping expansion of the nation's health care coverage since the 1965 Medicare Act is now set for certain Senate passage Thursday morning. The legislation overcame its final ...


Senate Bill Clears Final Hurdle, Passage Vote Set for Christmas Eve

FOXNews


Last Hurdle Cleared in Senate

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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Senate Sets Christmas Eve Vote on US Debt Limit - New York Times


Senate Sets Christmas Eve Vote on US Debt Limit

New York Times


By REUTERS The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US Senate on Tuesday set a Christmas Eve vote on final congressional approval of a bill ...


Harry Reid Turns Insurance Into a Public Utility

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Monday, December 21, 2009

Changes in Senate Bill Give Democrats Little Wiggle Room for House Compromises - FOXNews


Globe and Mail


Changes in Senate Bill Give Democrats Little Wiggle Room for House Compromises

FOXNews


The Senate is preparing for another key vote early Tuesday morning on Democratic health insurance reform, putting it one step closer to a final vote on Christmas eve and leaving fewer opportunities for alterations before it reaches President Obama's ...


Abortion deal may be hard to keep in health bill

The Associated Press


Final outcome of health debate could hinge on public opinion

MiamiHerald.com


Senate Health Bill Buoyed by AMA Backing, More Public Support

Bloomberg


Christian Science Monitor -Reuters -Chicago Tribune


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Sunday, December 20, 2009

Actress Brittany Murphy dies at 32 - Washington Post


ABC News


Actress Brittany Murphy dies at 32

Washington Post


Brittany Murphy died early Sunday morning after she went into full cardiac arrest and could not be revived. Murphy starred in such films as "Clueless", "8 Mile" and "Don't Say a Word". She was 32. Brittany Murphy's breakthrough role was 1995's ...


Brittany Murphy dead at 32

Entertainment Weekly


Brittany Murphy Dies; Family Releases Statement

Us Magazine


Brittany Murphy's father mourns actress' death

MiamiHerald.com


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Saturday, December 19, 2009

Abortion opponents watching Nelson on health care - The Associated Press


Kansas City Star


Abortion opponents watching Nelson on health care

The Associated Press


OMAHA, Neb. â€" Waiting at home for Nebraska's Ben Nelson is the following message: "Merry Christmas and we thank you for your stance on pro-life issues so far, and we hope you continue to stand for what's mor »


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Friday, December 18, 2009

Climate change agreement reached in Copenhagen - BBC News


Globe and Mail


Climate change agreement reached in Copenhagen

BBC News


Key states have reached what they c »


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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Deal on abortion coverage not enough, Nebraska senator says - Washington Post


guardian.co.uk


Deal on abortion coverage not enough, Nebraska senator says

Washington Post


The most-closely-watched man in the Senate, Democrat Ben Nelson of Nebraska, on Thursday rejected a proposed compromise related to abortion coverage, but Democratic leaders said that they remain confident that the matter would be ...


Health care bill in balance without Nelson's vote

The Associated Press


Republicans increasingly are becoming congressional players

MiamiHerald.com


US Democrat rejects health bill compromise

Reuters


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