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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material.http://emm.newsexplorer.eu/NewsExplorer/entities/en/57797.htmlenhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/07/06/politics/main6649857.shtmlhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/07/06/politics/main6649857.shtmlWisconsin Senator Among Dems In Unexpectedly Close Races As GOP Spreads Senate Playing FieldTue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200CBSnews-6b4d1be0504e530da877558e93ead32eCBSnewsenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/mcclatchy/20100625/pl_mcclatchy/3548713http://news.yahoo.com/s/mcclatchy/20100625/pl_mcclatchy/3548713McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON Like a hard-fought draw in a World Cup soccer match, consumers won sweeping new protections under a revamp of financial regulation that lawmakers agreed to Friday but large banks dodged the biggest hits that had been coming their way.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-60165f1e4d95f81feaf2a87f43d91e1bnews-yahooenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/10411858.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/10411858.stmThe US Congress all but finalises the biggest reform of US financial regulation since the Great Depression.Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-77eb35d2154e133a55cfbd4be459e295bbcenhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/nation/~3/IPiApON2ur0/la-na-oil-barton-20100619,0,5554560.storyhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/nation/~3/IPiApON2ur0/la-na-oil-barton-20100619,0,5554560.storyThe Texas Republican, who called the BP oil spill fund created at the White House's insistence a 'shakedown,' is among Washington's top recipients of industry donations. Rep. Joe L. Barton of Texas, the ranking Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee who apologized to BP for what he....Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200latimes-3cc5b439880c0a69899f726a0cab5e53latimesenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/GZsWkmySuaw/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/GZsWkmySuaw/index.htmlA federal campground where flash flooding killed at least 18 people in Arkansas normally has spotty television and cell phone service, making warnings more difficult to communicate, said U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Arkansas.Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-e246f71e752eb7cdba21c45672014924cnnenhttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/New-rules-for-Wall-Street-must-clear-final-hurdles/articleshow/6043621.cmshttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/New-rules-for-Wall-Street-must-clear-final-hurdles/articleshow/6043621.cmsFrom big banks' exotic trades to the credit cards in people's wallets, a few contentious issues could upend a delicate political equilibrium as US lawmakers try to blend House and Senate bills into a single rewrite of banking regulations.Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200economictimes-d3cc7e006d7ef70281fe6ea2696911deeconomictimesenhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/nation/~3/rKNRPhyNwH8/la-naw-arkansas-flooding-20100611,0,1186600.storyhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/nation/~3/rKNRPhyNwH8/la-naw-arkansas-flooding-20100611,0,1186600.storyFloodwaters that rose as swiftly as 8 feet an hour tore through a campground packed with vacationing families early Friday, carrying away tents and overturning RVs as campers slept. At least 16 people were killed, and dozens more missing and feared dead.Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200latimes-85b7e57b2bb994c21ff1d73615060a2alatimesenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article7146445.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article7146445.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093The extent of voter anger will be revealed today after a slew of primary elections featuring sex scandals, the former female heads of two large corporations and a Californian legend once known as “Governor Moonbeam”.Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200thetimes-60b857d259c5ddd80a698dba2cd0b376thetimesenhttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/09/us/politics/09zeleny.html?partner=rss&emc=rsshttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/09/us/politics/09zeleny.html?partner=rss&emc=rssPrimaries in 11 states on Tuesday should clarify how both parties will be positioned as they battle for control of Congress over the next five months.Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200IHT-c9f98b57c8296b8f635d176d3c32cb72IHTenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_primary_rdphttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_primary_rdpAP - How angry are Americans? People primed for change vote in 12 states Tuesday in contests that will decide the fate of two endangered Washington incumbents a two-term senator in Arkansas and a six-term congressman in South Carolina while setting the stage for some of the races that could....Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-52606c8824bd3c893bf2e829ce2c37d0news-yahooenhttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37532111/ns/politics-decision_2010/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37532111/ns/politics-decision_2010/Voter anger will sway results Tuesday in 12 state primaries deciding the fate of two Washington incumbents and setting the stage to determine Capitol Hill's balance of power.Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200msnbc-370e4c116ef289d275900c226af00605msnbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/10134766.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/10134766.stmThe US Senate votes to end debate on reforms of Wall Street, clearing the way for a final vote on finance reforms.Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-40464c99939d749d17d3ce8993e8f79ebbcenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article7130365.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article7130365.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093Establishment figures from both parties were routed in Senate primary races last night as an anti-Washington mood swept through American politics.Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200thetimes-2752fdf4f1fa9304cb6e2161a5a45c4cthetimesenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/p9K8lLPmACU/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/p9K8lLPmACU/index.htmlThe rain is falling 150 miles north of the nation's capital on this Tuesday, likely putting a damper on the much needed get-out-the-vote effort for Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter, who is in jeopardy of being swept out of office after serving 30 years on Capitol Hill.Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-ae1c21a0ca332a4f9c71293674bb439bcnnenhttp://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20005108-503544.htmlhttp://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20005108-503544.htmlAnthony Salvanto: What to Watch for in This Week's Heated Senate Primary Elections in Pennsylvania, Arkansas and KentuckyMon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200CBSnews-077c19c24ff822cdf8e04aec058fe9d7CBSnewsenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/JTqmA6W3bFA/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/JTqmA6W3bFA/index.htmlSupreme Court nominee Elena Kagan on Wednesday kicked off what has become a ritual for modern high court nominees: making the rounds of key senators' offices on Capitol Hill while saying little to a boisterous press corps in tow.Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-91b78383ddecaf6dd56d1dfb10c1c0cfcnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8671668.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8671668.stmPresident Barack Obama nominates Solicitor-General Elena Kagan to the US Supreme Court.Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-de73040c4bcc5660afcde15aec35c595bbcenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100506/ap_on_el_se/us_arkansas_senate_fundraisinghttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100506/ap_on_el_se/us_arkansas_senate_fundraisingAP - Lt. Gov. Bill Halter, a Democratic primary challenger trying to oust Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln, raised nearly twice as much money as she did in April, campaign finance reports released Thursday showed.Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-db1c1d9ded465db41a8d9383813835d3news-yahooenhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/nation/~3/8xY52S3OcoU/la-na-immigration-arizona-20100427,0,1589029.storyhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/nation/~3/8xY52S3OcoU/la-na-immigration-arizona-20100427,0,1589029.storyObama calls the state’s actions a wake-up call for the federal government to overhaul the immigration system. White House officials fear a patchwork of state laws that don’t address core problems. The president calls the state's tough legislation a wake-up call for the federal government to overhaul the nation's immigration system.Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200latimes-84ce8af760e91a4c4252590756851b42latimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8644952.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8644952.stmUS government plans for a sweeping overhaul of financial regulations looks like failing a key test as Republicans use delaying tacticsMon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200bbc-c5780471c669ce57fcd5eaf9fd68bddbbbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/7632476/Barack-Obama-promises-to-end-bailouts-once-and-for-all.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/7632476/Barack-Obama-promises-to-end-bailouts-once-and-for-all.htmlUS President calls on Congress to pass wide-ranging changes to oversight of the financial market.Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-3881812724218eaacc47e3cf1750bfbctelegraphenhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/nation/~3/inkd_9Dk22M/la-na-finance-reform-20100423,0,4610631.storyhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/nation/~3/inkd_9Dk22M/la-na-finance-reform-20100423,0,4610631.storyA regulatory overhaul vote, set for Monday, is a test for President Obama and bipartisanship. As President Obama strikes a firm but conciliatory tone with Wall Street, the Senate steps up negotiations in hopes of a bipartisan deal on regulatory reform ahead of a key vote planned for Monday.Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200latimes-143ab62d391407506985af23dbdf18ealatimesenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/aP2Y4hjEmPc/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/aP2Y4hjEmPc/index.htmlPresident Obama appears to have learned one lesson from the bruising fight over health care reform.Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-c87e7a32134bb03db0dcb251b0e1b774cnnenhttp://www.economist.com/world/united-states/displaystory.cfm?story_id=15942678&source=most_readhttp://www.economist.com/world/united-states/displaystory.cfm?story_id=15942678&source=most_readTHE Democrats’ first big domestic reform, of health care, was criticised as unnecessary, distracting and partisan. Not so the latest big piece of reform, the Senate’s bill on financial services. No one, Republican or Democrat, thinks the financial system should be left alone.Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200economist-c8e69a873536321e6f1913db31d98aececonomistenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/business_money/goldman%20sachs%20scandal%20rocks%20fierce%20us%20debate/3620687http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/business_money/goldman%20sachs%20scandal%20rocks%20fierce%20us%20debate/3620687The Goldman Sachs scandal has exploded in the middle of a heated and contentious debate in Washington over how to reform the banking system, as Channel 4 News Job Rabkin writes.Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-96a52a681f52888837b536fb63b76162channel4newsenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/IayhIhIODMo/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/IayhIhIODMo/index.htmlAs Democrats prepare to bring the contentious issue of financial reform to the Senate floor as early as next week, all 41 Republican senators say they oppose the current bill.Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200cnn-774a8d2578c40ca99beb4ea2a7544174cnnenhttp://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63C58E20100413?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20reuters/topNews%20%28News%20/%20US%20/%20Top%20News%29http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63C58E20100413?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20reuters/topNews%20%28News%20/%20US%20/%20Top%20News%29WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said "yes we can" on financial regulatory reform on Tuesday, while the top Republican in the U.S. Senate said "no we won't."Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200reuters-c578485b75682a5ddc5bc38ceef93b89reutersenhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/mar/27/obama-student-loan-changes-transcend-politics/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/mar/27/obama-student-loan-changes-transcend-politics/WASHINGTON (AP) -- Big changes in the student loan program will help make college more affordable for students and their debt load more manageable after graduation, President Barack Obama says. After a week when the loan program overhaul passed in the shadow of the health care law, the president....Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100washtimes-0435b082fb0b3e6561745b05e73946cbwashtimesenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/wWyCoY_2tTs/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/wWyCoY_2tTs/index.htmlOne of President Obama's Saturday recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board quickly triggered intense opposition from business groups and Republicans, who called the appointee a radical who represents a White House gift to labor unions.Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100cnn-a4f15ada2b2b252834a7b1ccde1b297acnnenhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/27/politics/main6338132.shtmlhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/27/politics/main6338132.shtmlCollege Loan Overhaul Will Save $68B Over Next Decade; President Foresees More Lending, Caps on RepaymentsSat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100CBSnews-f5a21134612cc0315adff661455a0c19CBSnewsenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/RMYaiNBugAE/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/RMYaiNBugAE/index.htmlWhile Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, indicated that a vote on the Senate jobs bill could come at any time, it is now expected to take place Wednesday.Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100cnn-547a1fcb65d700f10baccdde21fc003ecnnenhttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/us/politics/16bayh.html?partner=rss&emc=rsshttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/16/us/politics/16bayh.html?partner=rss&emc=rssSenator Evan Bayh’s decision not to seek a third term gives Republicans a new chance to pick up a seat and Democrats fresh anxiety about losing the party’s center.Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100IHT-1966dcd3faa1102e300cb79fd7a2e1bdIHTenhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/feb/10/labor-nominee-blocked-in-senate/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/feb/10/labor-nominee-blocked-in-senate/In a vivid display of President Obama's diminished clout, the Senate's newest Republican and two veteran Democrats Tuesday helped block Mr. Obama's bid to fill a key labor post with a nominee they considered too cozy with unions. With newly seated Sen.Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100washtimes-d1a41964899876a176762b5ba4dafc65washtimesenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1249002/Sarah-Palin-Tea-party-activists-gather-hail-champion-national-gathering.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1249002/Sarah-Palin-Tea-party-activists-gather-hail-champion-national-gathering.html?ITO=1490Tonight Sarah Palin will speak to the 600 members gathered at the Gaylord resort in Nashville many of who see her as the right person to fly the flag for their limited-government, low-tax, freedom-fighting programme.Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-6db3448d41c8c51ccdc09212b1069a2fdailymailenhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jan/16/medvedev-us-arms-talks-making-progress/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jan/16/medvedev-us-arms-talks-making-progress/MOSCOW (AP) -- Talks between the U.S. and Russia on a new arms control treaty have been difficult but the two sides have made great progress toward a deal on limiting their nuclear arsenals, President Dmitry Medvedev said Saturday. The new treaty is to succeed the 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, or START, which expired on Dec.Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100washtimes-597e8b4bde0f97aa58516796cff8310awashtimesenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100116/ap_on_el_se/us_massachusetts_senatehttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100116/ap_on_el_se/us_massachusetts_senateAP - The U.S. Senate candidates in Massachusetts clashed Saturday over a proposed bank bailout tax, abandoning health care for a new issue that the White House hopes will attract mainstream voters angry about Wall Street abuses and that Republicans say affirms Democrats as a pro-tax party.Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-d992735d292d6abc16901237ebb17885news-yahooenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/bHbe0XoaiPY/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/bHbe0XoaiPY/index.htmlDemocrats have won a major victory in their push for health care reform. The Senate voted to end debate on an $871 billion bill, setting up a final vote on Christmas Eve.Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-044b5029038a693edaae7744bcd69edacnnenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8421935.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8421935.stmKey states reach a deal they describe as a first step in tackling climate change, amid warnings it does not go far enough.Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-67e8abe7b263e98f5817075bc7600465bbcenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091216/ap_on_bi_ge/us_health_care_overhaulhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091216/ap_on_bi_ge/us_health_care_overhaulAP - The Senate is in health care gridlock after a Republican senator forced the clerk to read aloud a 767-page amendment.Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-d3f74ac373ae8e151c4fcd39cabc26d8news-yahooenhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/dec/10/polls-show-dim-support-for-health-care-bill/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/dec/10/polls-show-dim-support-for-health-care-bill/Polls show Americans aren't buying into the health care reform bill being crafted by Democrats as doubts surfaced Wednesday on Capitol Hill over the "public option" deal that President Obama said cleared the way for passage of his top agenda item. Democrats are plowing ahead with hopes of passing....Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100washtimes-39b6e6e63421fc7daec73b15928acef6washtimesenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/knHgXKTEPug/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/knHgXKTEPug/index.htmlA deal negotiated by Senate Democrats to drop the controversial government-run public insurance option for a package of health care alternatives won praise Wednesday from President Obama, but opposition from key interest groups.Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-749de3205475e5157983989f66cae4cccnnenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/j7c0n65GR78/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/j7c0n65GR78/index.htmlSenate Republicans failed Saturday to eliminate $42.1 billion in cuts to Medicare home health care service in the health care bill.Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-662064bd1df363858ecd1987b76dc811cnnenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091204/ap_on_bi_ge/us_health_care_overhaulhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091204/ap_on_bi_ge/us_health_care_overhaulAP - Keeping faith with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, the Senate voted Friday to preserve within its health overhaul bill a long-term care insurance program to help seniors and the disabled avoid nursing homes.Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-f3dc714a49dc31a8b86c2d418d7d2183news-yahooenhttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120734345&ft=1&f=1014http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120734345&ft=1&f=1014It will be another week before senators begin floor debate on the Democrats' health care overhaul bill, but many in Washington are already predicting the demise of its current provision for a modest government-run insurance program.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100NPRnews-977163b6f4b4bb273b8dd0ff680d233eNPRnewsenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/d8e2ec4c-d794-11de-b578-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d8e2ec4c-d794-11de-b578-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/d8e2ec4c-d794-11de-b578-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d8e2ec4c-d794-11de-b578-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=By Sarah O’Connor in Washington Published: November 22 2009 18:44 | Last updated: November 22 2009 18:44 President ’s mission to reform US healthcare vaulted another legislative hurdle over the weekend, but the scramble to secure his own party’s votes sheds light on the messy compromises that may be needed to get it to the finish line.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100ft-8e094e62bc9d6928b4291d5543ece91aftenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6927634.ecehttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article6927634.eceThe US is set for one of its most contentious debates in recent history after the Senate voted to start full discussion on major health reform legislation — a crucial milestone for President Obama’s top domestic priority.Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100thetimes-9f7079b6b86e4b303fc2c0d6825882abthetimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8372210.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8372210.stmDemocrats in the US Senate say they have now secured the votes they need to begin a full debate on healthcare reform.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-5844c5eccc376b3a07b0634d6a4eb585bbcenhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/19/teamsters-buck-senate-health-bill-over-tax/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/19/teamsters-buck-senate-health-bill-over-tax/The powerful Teamsters union on Thursday broke with President Obama over Senate Democrat's health care bill that would slap an excise tax on insurance companies for so-called "Cadillac" health plans, the high-priced and benefit-rich coverage that unions have fought hard to win for their members.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100washtimes-9a72af79547132361baaf5023f3984fewashtimesenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/70d8e40c-d538-11de-81ee-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/70d8e40c-d538-11de-81ee-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/70d8e40c-d538-11de-81ee-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/70d8e40c-d538-11de-81ee-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=By Tim Bradshaw, Digital Media Correspondent Published: November 19 2009 18:41 | Last updated: November 19 2009 20:32 The government has made a last-minute attempt to lay the ground for upgrades to its measures to tackle piracy, ahead of the publication of its on Friday.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100ft-3c3ea60db32d89c3016bca30499ce449ftenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/6524131/US-health-care-bill-backed-by-House-of-Representative.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/6524131/US-health-care-bill-backed-by-House-of-Representative.htmlThe US House of Representatives has approved the broadest domestic health care overhaul in a halfcentury clearing an important hurdle for President Barack Obama as he seeks to implement his top domestic priority.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-5fc4d8940268bbab7d420bcd066a7c20telegraphenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/6N1TE2P6Oko/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/6N1TE2P6Oko/index.htmlIndependent Sen. Joseph Lieberman said Tuesday he would join a Republican filibuster to block the final vote on any health care bill that has a government-run public health insurance option.Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100cnn-561c331092fb38ab7c32c441dd757165cnnenhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/nation/~3/Z7tWNc1pvxY/la-na-healthcare-reid27-2009oct27,0,7425185.storyhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/nation/~3/Z7tWNc1pvxY/la-na-healthcare-reid27-2009oct27,0,7425185.storySenate Democrats, bolstered by polls and party support, shape a provision that would let states opt out. Republicans criticize the idea. In a dramatic sign of Democrats' growing confidence that they have the votes to pass a far-reaching healthcare overhaul, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100latimes-3174f2a50bf3e373047d516b84f1ad8dlatimesenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/FTQn_69fSqg/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/FTQn_69fSqg/index.htmlA key figure in the contentious health care debate called for more bipartisan compromise Wednesday, putting her at odds with a growing chorus of dissent from conservative and liberal activists.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-fcf96b9806cacb35fdd2885f650f086fcnnenhttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113615373&ft=1&f=1001http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113615373&ft=1&f=1001Senate leaders announce the climactic Finance Committee vote on a 10-year, $829 billion proposal, even as Democrats and Republicans feud over its cost and breadth of coverage. The move comes a day after a cost analysis found that the measure would reduce federal deficits.Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200NPRnews-cee2dc4fa50d80e707bd0fa9ea50419cNPRnewsenhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/02/senate-panel-keeps-health-bill-intact/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/02/senate-panel-keeps-health-bill-intact/UPDATED: The Senate Finance Committee managed to fend off significant changes to its health care reform plan as it looks ahead to passing the bill — and a decision over whether to include the public plan — off to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. As early as next week, the bill could go to Mr.Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200washtimes-bcddc88a209b2744f65c2f393fb34888washtimesenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091001/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaulhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091001/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaulAP - Rejecting Republican amendments, Democrats turned back GOP efforts to cast the health care overhaul as a tax hike on the middle class Thursday, as a crucial Senate panel aimed to wrap up debate on the measure by nightfall.Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-9fb51f168ce91afb291bc06a138eee7cnews-yahooenhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/nation/~3/6SlVWTJ_LSg/la-na-healthcare30-2009sep30,0,2490541.storyhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/nation/~3/6SlVWTJ_LSg/la-na-healthcare30-2009sep30,0,2490541.storyCentrists side with Republicans in a blow to advocates of a government program to compete with private plans. The issue will likely be revisited on the Senate floor and in committee with the House. Underscoring the divisions within their party, Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday....Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200latimes-5fc92ccd994dcd6aa3148dd40bdd14cflatimesenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/ciXsT2Q-K5M/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/ciXsT2Q-K5M/index.htmlA Senate committee debating the only compromise health care bill so far took on the most contentious issue Tuesday: whether to include a government-run public health insurance option that is opposed by Republicans and some moderate Democrats.Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-2e7b502805c6e8e3c5d3f1b2c7be4733cnnenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090925/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaulhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090925/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaulAP - Advocates for a public insurance plan — the idea that has generated the most passion in the high-decibel health care debate — are pressing for a crucial test vote in the Senate Finance Committee.Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-1b29a54ff3a56a0dd5b3e961431931danews-yahooenhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/nation/~3/eeA2ouEM7C4/la-na-health-baucus23-2009sep23,0,6088118.storyhttp://feeds.latimes.com/~r/latimes/news/nationworld/nation/~3/eeA2ouEM7C4/la-na-health-baucus23-2009sep23,0,6088118.storyProposals would make buying insurance more affordable, reduce penalties and limit those hit by a new tax. The ideas please some Democrats and key Republican Sen. Olympia Snowe. In a bid to attract liberals and unify Democrats on his healthcare overhaul bill, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200latimes-bb87907ebf639d259acf1dd9badb668dlatimesenhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/15/politics/main5313659.shtmlhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/15/politics/main5313659.shtmlPennsylvania Democrat Declares Support for Bill to Help Labor Unions in a Speech to AFL-CIO ConventionWed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200CBSnews-df5d7c6316fed1e0d079b659fdea5126CBSnewsenhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,648478,00.html#ref=rsshttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/0,1518,648478,00.html#ref=rssBarack Obama's impassioned defense of his plan for reforming health care showed that he is done 'wasting time' and ready to duke it out to meet his goals. German commentators are thrilled to see the president in fighting form, but they're worried that reform failure could portend bad things America.Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200spiegel-en-0cf8b182a05b84738fc8312a227f5a76spiegel-enenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/qgk_nXTPUIs/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/qgk_nXTPUIs/index.htmlVice President Joe Biden promised Thursday that President Obama will delve into specifics when he tackles health-care reform in a highly anticipated speech to a joint session of Congress next week.Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-08907295ffbe34df86a054421e1065ffcnnenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090715/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaulhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090715/ap_on_go_co/us_health_care_overhaulAP - House Democrats on Tuesday rolled out a far-reaching $1.5 trillion plan that for the first time would make health care a right and a responsibility for all Americans, with medical providers, employers and the wealthiest picking up most of the tab.Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-2cd04316df60ed736158285a47189954news-yahooenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090113/ap_on_go_pr_wh/obama_economyhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090113/ap_on_go_pr_wh/obama_economyAP - President-elect Barack Obama asked Democratic senators Tuesday not to stand in the way of an additional $350 billion in bailout funds, calling the money essential to helping the ailing economy.Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-c94881d826ee72fc18357ca2ac4b3ba7news-yahooenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7384859.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7384859.stmBarack Obama beats Hillary Clinton in the North Carolina primary, US media project, but Indiana remains too close to call.Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200bbc-e9e04e64898dbf06c825c611e1e48c8dbbcenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071024/ap_on_go_co/senate_southwickhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071024/ap_on_go_co/senate_southwickAP - The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Judge Leslie Southwick to the federal appeals court in New Orleans after Republicans overpowered objections by Democrats who said he wasn't sensitive enough to the region's history of race relations.Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-2555789dfb50cc45b875432c315c7376news-yahooenhttp://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/05/21/africa/ME-GEN-Iran-American-Detained.phphttp://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/05/21/africa/ME-GEN-Iran-American-Detained.phpIran on Monday charged detained Iranian-American academic Haleh Esfandiari of seeking to topple the ruling Islamic establishment, state-run television reported.Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200IHT-5b2dd9da3a783e49e340bbc34f988dbcIHTenhttp://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=2976866&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=2976866&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312Senate Passes Democratic Budget Plan Aimed at Retaining Some Tax Cuts, Bringing BalanceSat, 24 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100ABCnews-1e8cd6a1f8940ecf587c2f1e2d96b904ABCnewsenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_allpolitics/~3/102173202/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_allpolitics/~3/102173202/index.htmlThe White House on Friday backed away from its earlier version of whose idea it was to get rid some of the 93 U.S. attorneys, which has grown into a scandal that threatens Attorney General Anthony Gonzales' job.Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100cnn-d58b76a834b999fe712cd559dfcc05a2cnnenhttp://www.iht.com/articles/2006/11/15/news/lieberman.phphttp://www.iht.com/articles/2006/11/15/news/lieberman.php"I gave him a hug and a kiss," noted Senator Blanche Lincoln, Democrat of Arkansas. Lieberman received a standing ovation at a caucus luncheon after Senator Harry Reid, who is poised to become the majority leader, declared, "We're all family." All of which is particularly touching in light of recent history.Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100IHT-f3ccb981db9d16a5de8074dd9a78293eIHTenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,,-5993121,00.htmlhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,,-5993121,00.htmlSenate Rejects Estate, Minimum Wage Bill Friday August 4, 2006 5:01 AM By MARY DALRYMPLE AP Tax Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - A Republican election-year effort to fuse a cut in inheritance taxes on multimilllion-dollar estates with the first minimum wage increase in nearly a decade was rejected by the Senate late Thursday.Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0200guardian-90460baff024bc00ab5a73d34eea7c70guardianenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,,-5812076,00.htmlhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,,-5812076,00.htmlGOP Forges Deal on Investor Tax Cuts Wednesday May 10, 2006 9:01 AM By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republican leaders are ready to move forward on tax breaks worth $70 billion over five years to investors and some middle-income families now that they've sorted out a disagreement among themselves.Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 +0200guardian-e6bbaaa894921ce29c9ad5da4038b4d9guardianenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,,-5810551,00.htmlhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,,-5810551,00.htmlDemocrats Oppose GOP Health Coverage Bill Tuesday May 9, 2006 7:01 PM AP Photo GFX827 By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Democrats vowed Tuesday to fight provisions in Republican-backed legislation that they charged would reduce health insurance coverage for millions who already have it.Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 +0200guardian-0a7c39ddf7e8fce38b7bcf1ff7e43a14guardianenhttp://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=1847447http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=1847447When it comes to their own tax returns, many members of Congress who specialize in writing tax laws turn to professional preparers rather than completing the paperwork themselves, with the exception is the Ways and Means chairman, Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Calif.Sun, 16 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0200ABCnews-ee24d23072cd7b370cf312d6a1050eefABCnewsenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,1282,-5529369,00.htmlhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,1282,-5529369,00.htmlMore Lawmakers Drop Abramoff-Linked Funds Saturday January 7, 2006 2:32 AM By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Fallout from the Jack Abramoff scandal continued Friday as more lawmakers said they will donate to charity campaign contributions related to the disgraced lobbyist. Sens.Sat, 07 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100guardian-3b59a89754e0a8c1f34416568d0f6bebguardianenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,1282,-5526296,00.htmlhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,1282,-5526296,00.htmlLawmakers Keeping Money Linked to Abramoff Thursday January 5, 2006 11:47 PM By The Associated Press Contributions from lobbyist Jack Abramoff or his clients that some lawmakers are not returning or giving to charity. Most of those who decided not to return money from Abramoff's clients say they did....Fri, 06 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100guardian-2a2c6957b628aa748d2f2092ef0654e6guardianenhttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10722544/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10722544/“With these (NSA surveillance) revelations, I’d be surprised if it wasn’t one of the most important topics,” he said Wednesday. “Given the urgency of this issue and given how difficult these matters will be for the Supreme Court, this will be one of the principal tests for me as to whether or not I....Thu, 05 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100newsweek-2f370a3f8c6ef1a5969bf57b09285376newsweekenhttp://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/870D3E4F-B5EB-4456-B65B-2CADF92CA870.htmhttp://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/870D3E4F-B5EB-4456-B65B-2CADF92CA870.htmThe Bush administration has announced that it successfully completed negotiations with Saudi Arabia over that country's application to join the World Trade Organisation. US Trade Representative Rob Portman said on Friday that the agreement reached between the two countries would provide new export....Sat, 10 Sep 2005 00:00:00 +0200aljazeera-en-b8f91335177839e45a969437173a6180aljazeera-enenhttp://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=788108http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=788108At the same time, senators disagreed over the precise meaning and staying power of a compromise forged by centrist senators Monday night that averted a showdown over judicial nominees including any to the Supreme Court and the Senate's own filibuster rules.Wed, 25 May 2005 00:00:00 +0200ABCnews-fe1c95b377360a92a0c00826e357832dABCnewsenhttp://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=761555http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=761555Both sides said Sunday they had the votes to prevail, including having support from across the aisle. "I haven't given up on the possibility that we might have 60 votes (to break a filibuster), including some Democrats who've been whispering in our ears that they believe that this ought to be defused," Sen.Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 +0200ABCnews-8532b8606f21e6f519c947b180a8bc3aABCnewsenMon, 21 Mar 2005 00:00:00 +0100ninewsletter-cd188c77533b55a5b2efb873dccfa0cfninewsletterenFri, 04 Feb 2005 00:00:00 +0100timesofmalta-980aa866969ab7f49a053849a82c4df4timesofmaltaenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,1282,-4597445,00.htmlhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,1282,-4597445,00.htmlNew Congress to Look More Like Real America Friday November 5, 2004 8:31 AM AP Photo WYMW101 By JIM ABRAMS Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The next Congress will look slightly more like the real America, with more women, Hispanics and blacks, including the first black man to enter the Senate in a quarter century.Fri, 05 Nov 2004 00:00:00 +0100guardian-7a2a70b618ddc3309a3d91a1377bf3f7guardianenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,1282,-4595646,00.htmlhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,1282,-4595646,00.htmlDemocrats Face Months of Soul Searching Thursday November 4, 2004 1:46 PM AP Photo DCJE101 By JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Soundly rejected in their attempt to win back control of Congress, Democrats face months of soul searching as they watch Republicans flex their....Thu, 04 Nov 2004 00:00:00 +0100guardian-8460182141f2759e6992bd1920a6eb1fguardianenhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/909328.cmshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/909328.cmsWASHINGTON: Republicans tightened their grip on the US Senate on Wednesday, dealing a crushing defeat to Democratic Leader Tom Daschle in South Dakota and capturing a string of seats across the South. Daschle fell to former Rep. John Thune, the first party leader to lose a race for re-election in more than a half century.Wed, 03 Nov 2004 00:00:00 +0100timesofindia-b4d5d86193fa323a54831d74a59df091timesofindiaenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,1282,-4585608,00.htmlhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,1282,-4585608,00.htmlRepublicans Set to Retain House Majority Saturday October 30, 2004 8:31 PM AP Photo WX103 By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans are poised to renew their grip on the House on Tuesday, and Democrats' faint hopes of a Senate takeover hinge on close races in a string of....Sat, 30 Oct 2004 00:00:00 +0200guardian-ca807f28950117096fe7c54dc210ca80guardianenhttp://www.breakingnews.ie/irishnews/story.asp?j=99504220&p=995x48xx&n=99504829&x=http://www.breakingnews.ie/irishnews/story.asp?j=99504220&p=995x48xx&n=99504829&x=Gay marriage to be examined in review of family rights 18/10/2004 7:37:34 AM An Oireachtas committee is reportedly examining whether the Constitution should be changed to allow for gay marriages in Ireland. Reports this morning said the Oireachtas committee on the Constitution was set to examine the....Mon, 18 Oct 2004 00:00:00 +0200irish-news-f2b5eca55cd4bda095c1814f92c7af89irish-newsenhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/09/23/politics/main645130.shtmlhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/09/23/politics/main645130.shtml(AP) House-Senate negotiators late Wednesday approved extending three popular middle class tax cuts and Republicans, anxious to get the bill to President Bush, predict swift passage in both chambers of Congress. The conference panel approved the bill after overriding objections from Democrats who....Thu, 23 Sep 2004 00:00:00 +0200CBSnews-ea40ba8105cbee960e26c149703dd3fcCBSnewsenhttp://www.mirror.co.uk/news/allnews/tm_objectid=14668987%26method=full%26siteid=50143%26headline=tax%2drelief%2dfor%2dfilm%2dindustry-name_page.htmlhttp://www.mirror.co.uk/news/allnews/tm_objectid=14668987%26method=full%26siteid=50143%26headline=tax%2drelief%2dfor%2dfilm%2dindustry-name_page.htmlTHE British film industry was boosted by the announcement of a new tax break yesterday.Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:00:00 +0200themirror-12ad71f4a916555dd69b671d24171aa5themirroren