Sunday Take: The theater in the meeting between Obama and House Republicans - Washington Post

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Sunday Take: The theater in the meeting between Obama and House Republicans Washington Post Friday's encounter between President Obama and House Republicans proved to be riveting political theater. The question is whether it will be remembered as a moment that began to ease the tensions between the two parties -- or an asterisk in ... State budget, taxes likely to remain top issues Statesman Journal Poll gives GOP edge in fixing budget Tulsa World Iowa congressmen re-evaluate strategy as landscape shifts DesMoinesRegister.com Christian Science Monitor -New York Times -Los Angeles Times  »

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Obama, Republicans face off at Baltimore retreat - Los Angeles Times

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Obama, Republicans face off at Baltimore retreat Los Angeles Times The president repeatedly defended his policies and accused House Republicans of distorting his positions for political gain. By James Oliphant Reporting from Baltimore - President Obama went toe-to-toe with some of his fiercest critics today, ... Obama, Republicans Spar at GOP Event W »

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Obama Speech Leaves Democrats Divided on Key Issues - FOXNews

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Obama Speech Leaves Democrats Divided on Key Issues FOXNews President Obama's State of the Union address may not have done much to seal the cracks in the Democratic caucus that started to show following the party's loss in the Massachusetts special election. President Obama speaks at a town h »

Obama's first State of the Union: What he will say vs. what he should say - Los Angeles Times

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Obama's first State of the Union: What he will say vs. what he should say Los Angeles Times So tonight Barack Obama gives his first State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress before millions at home muttering back at their TV's and a predictably partisan audience of House and Senate members following or ignoring the signals of ... Clinton missing speech but not as security holdout Washington Post Obama Returning to Familiar Themes in State of the Union, With Goals Unmet FOXNews What Obama Will Say (and Won't Say) in the State of the Union Atlantic Online San Jose Mercury News -Christian Science Monitor -BusinessWeek  »

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AP Sources: Obama to Seek Freeze on Part of Budget - ABC News

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AP Sources: Obama to Seek Freeze on Part of Budget ABC News AP President Barack Obama announces economic initiatives for struggling middle class families, Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building across from the White House in Washington. ... Obama Seeks Freeze on Many Domestic Programs New York Times Obama to seek spending freeze to trim deficits San Jose Mercury News Analyst view: Obama to seek 3-year freeze on domestic spending Reuters CNN International -Kansas City Star  »

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Christmas Bombing Try Is Hailed by bin Laden - New York Times

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Christmas Bombing Try Is Hailed by bin Laden New York Times WASHINGTON â€" Osama bin Laden, the leader of Al Qaeda, spoke publicly for the first time about the botched Christmas Day airliner bombing, praising the attempt â€" but not explicitly taking responsibility for it â€" in an ... In audio message, bin Laden says he endorsed Dec. 25 airline bomb plot Washington Post Bin Laden takes credit for airline bombing plot; officials express skepticism Los Angeles Times Bin Laden in message to US president Birmingham Star Minneapolis Star Tribune -ABC News -KEYC  »

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HEALTHCARE Q & A Can the healthcare overhaul drive recover? - Los Angeles Times

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HEALTHCARE Q & A Can the healthcare overhaul drive recover? Los Angeles Times Its supporters were dealt a setback with the Republican Senate election victory in Massachusetts, which cost them a supermajority. But it may not be dead. By Kim Geiger Reporting from Washington - Democratic leaders working to craft a healthcare bill ... Washington's Wild Ride New York Times Health-care experts say Obama can get some reform himself Washington Post Debate on healthcare Tampa Tribune FOXNews -Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -San Jose Mercury News  »

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Scott Brown's Senate win boosts GOP campaign efforts - Washington Post

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Scott Brown's Senate win boosts GOP campaign efforts Washington Post Emboldened by Scott Brown's stunning win in Massachusetts, Republicans are convinced this is their year to climb out of the political abyss and capture congressional seats and governor's offices held by Democrats ... GOP candidates latch on to Scott Brown Los Angeles Times Brown Victory Gives Republicans Second Wind on Capitol Hill, Campaign Trail FOXNews Daughter of GOP hero Scott Brown admits she voted for a Democrat USA Today CNN -Boston Herald -Christian Science Monitor  »

Court ruling on campaign spending could pay off for GOP in November - Los Angeles Times

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Court ruling on campaign spending could pay off for GOP in November Los Angeles Times Unfettered corporate contributions, coming on top of the Massachusetts Senate vote, may spell a double whammy for Democrats in congressional midterm elections. By Tom Hamburger and James Oliphant Reporting from Washington - The Supreme Court's decision ... Supreme Court ruling could boost TV ad business Reuters Big Donors Plan Boost in Campaign Spending W »

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Republicans Oppose Obama's Plan for Panel on the Deficit - New York Times

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Republicans Oppose Obama's Plan for Panel on the Deficit New York Times WASHINGTON â€" Top Republicans on Wednesday were hostile toward President Obama's plan to create a bipartisan commission on cutting projected deficits, raising doubts about the prospects of a main piece of his budget strategy. ... Brown's victory in Mass. senate race hardly a repudiation of health reform Washington Post Obama urges lawmakers "coalesce" on healthcare deal Reuters Obama Retreats on Health W »

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Republican Scott Brown Defeats Democrat Martha Coakley in Mass. Senate Race - ABC News

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Republican Scott Brown Defeats Democrat Martha Coakley in Mass. Senate Race ABC News In a dramatic upset that will end Democrats' super majority in the Senate, Massachusetts Republican Scott Brown defeated Democrat Martha Coakley to claim the seat held by the late Ted Kennedy for more than 46 years. ... In stunning upset, Brown tops Coakley for Senate seat Boston Globe Brown Pushes Ahead in Massachusetts Battle276 comments W »

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Aid to Haiti Speeds Up, but Delays Mar Effort - Wall Street Journal

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MLK's call for service resounds in Haiti's needs - Houston Chronicle

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Anger at US builds at Port-au-Prince airport - AFP

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Anger at US builds at Port-au-Prince airport AFP PORT-AU-PRINCE â€" Anger built Saturday at Haiti's US-controlled main airport, where aid flights were still being turned away and poor coordination continued to hamper the relief effort four days on. "Let's take over the runway," shouted one voice. ... Hunger and hope, thirst and frenzy grip Haiti Atlanta Journal Constitution Aid in, but little relief Chicago Tribune Haiti: British firemen dig out survivors Times Online BusinessWeek -BBC News -Reuters  »

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Democrats Accuse Brown of 'Radical' Ties as Senate Election Nears - FOXNews

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Democrats Accuse Brown of 'Radical' Ties as Senate Election Nears FOXNews GOP Senate candidate Scott Brown and his supporters are firing back at Democratic senators for accusing him of being a "far-right" politician backed by "right-wing radicals" by virtue of his ties to the conservative tea party movement. ... Bank Tax Is Centerpiece Of Party's New Populism W »

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Jefferies, Goldman, Morgan Stanley Pledge Haiti Aid - Bloomberg

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Jefferies, Goldman, Morgan Stanley Pledge Haiti Aid Bloomberg Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Jefferies Group Inc., Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. each pledged at least $1 million for relief efforts following the Haiti earthquake, among many US and European businesses ... In Haiti, Red Cross, Wyclef Jean change charity a text at a time Christian Science Monitor Red Cross estimates 50000 dead in Haiti earthquake Ha'aretz Haiti Relief: How to Use Tech to Make a Speedy Donation PC World ABC News -AFP -BBC News  »

Quake's toll felt heavily in USA - USA Today

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Quake's toll felt heavily in USA USA Today For Martine Poitevien, it was the sort of news that many Haitian Americans feared after the devastating magnitude-7.0 earthquake rocked the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. ... US Government and Aid Groups Rush Support to Haiti ABC News Haiti quake took place along known fault line, not a complete surprise Boston Globe Haitian Communities in US Mobilize to Raise Funds for Quake Victims FOXNews CNN International -Christian Science Monitor -New York Daily News  »

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GOP Fears Democrats Will Stall Swearing-In if Brown Wins Mass. Senate Race - FOXNews

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White House says Obama not offended by Reid remarks - WLOS

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White House says Obama not offended by Reid remarks WLOS WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House says President Barack Obama was not offended by racial remarks that have brought Republican c »

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GOP chair: Reid should step down following race remark - CNN International

CNN	GOP chair: Reid should step down following race remark CNN International Republican Party Chairman Michael Steele, left, is c »

Arrest Made in Newark Airport Scare - Voice of America

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Arrest Made in Newark Airport Scare Voice of America Photo: AP The man believed to have breached airport security, causing a six-hour lockdown in a US airport Sunday has been arrested. Twenty-eight-year-old Haisong Jiang was taken into custody by the Port Authority Friday evening at his home in New ... Man Arrested After Newark Airport Security Breach WNYC Suspect in Newark airport security breach released CNN Man Charged in Newark Airport Security Breach New York Times MarketWatch -ABC News -Reuters  »

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Lawmakers Want More Security Changes Out of Terror Plot Review - FOXNews

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Lawmakers Want More Security Changes Out of Terror Plot Review FOXNews President Obama's push to revamp the terror watch list, improve airport screening and hold the intelligence community more accountable for tracking suspects does not go far enough, some lawmakers say, arguing that more specific steps need to be taken ... Obama returns to job one -- jobs Boston Globe Obama Details New Policies in Response to Terror Threat New York Times Report on failed Christmas terror attack released CNN Reuters -W »

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Analysis: Dodd Retirement May Help Banking Bill - ABC News

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Analysis: Dodd Retirement May Help Banking Bill ABC News AP Freed from his liberal base and moneyed donors, Sen. Chris Dodd can now cast himself as the honest broker in negotiations over a massive W »

US Sen Dodd's Departure Could Set Back Financial Overhaul - Wall Street Journal

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US Reopens Yemen Embassy, Commends Counter-Terror Efforts - Voice of America

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US Reopens Yemen Embassy, Commends Counter-Terror Efforts Voice of America Photo: AP The US Embassy in Yemen says it has reopened after Yemeni forces successfully dealt with a security threat that prompted its closure for two days. The US mission in Sana'a reopened Tuesday. It says Yemen had addressed a "specific area of ... U.S. Reopens Embassy in Yemen W »