Obama, House Republicans square off - Washington Post

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Obama, House Republicans square off 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 ... Obama in the Republican lions' den: Obama 2, lions 1 Christian Science Monitor Obama faces off with fiercest critics: House Republicans Los Angeles Times President Obama slams obstructionist Republicans at GOP issues retreat New York Daily News New York Times -Baltimore Sun -W »

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President Obama ventures into GOP territory at retreat in Baltimore, Md. - ABC News

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President Obama ventures into GOP territory at retreat in Baltimore, Md. ABC News The president spoke at the annual retreat of Republican members of the House of Representatives in Baltimore, where he hoped to build on the message of bipartisanship he addressed in his State of the Union Wednesday. "Yes, I want you to ch »

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'Catcher in the Rye' author JD Salinger dies - Washington Post

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'Catcher in the Rye' author JD Salinger dies Washington Post By HILLEL ITALIE AP NEW YORK -- JD Salinger, the legendary author, youth hero and fugitive from fame whose "The Catcher in the Rye" shocked and inspired a world he increasingly shunned, has died. He was 91. Salinger died of natural causes at his home ... J.D. Salinger Dies at 91: The Hermit Crab of American Letters TIME Author JD Salinger dies at 91 Reuters J.D. Salinger Dies MTV.com ABC News -BusinessWeek -The Star-Ledger - NJ.com  »

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State of the Union speech preparations under way - CNN

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State of the Union speech preparations under way CNN Tune in to CNN and CNN.com tonight to watch President Obama's State of the Union address. CNN.com and Facebook are partnering up,  »

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Budget Freeze in the Works - Wall Street Journal

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Populist ire softens ahead of Bernanke confirmation vote - Washington Post

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Populist ire softens ahead of Bernanke confirmation vote Washington Post The prospects for Ben S. Bernanke's confirmation to a second term as Federal Reserve chairman brightened over the weekend, as the Obama administration and key senators signaled support. The Fed chairman's confirmation for another ... The Bernanke Nomination W »

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Man Rescued Alive After Haiti Calls Off Searches - Wall Street Journal

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Newsflash: First Amendment Upheld - Wall Street Journal

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Analysis: High court ruling a game-changer - CNN International

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Analysis: High court ruling a game-changer CNN International In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the government may not ban political spending by certain groups. Washington (CNN) -- Campaign 2010 is in full swing: Massachusetts elected its new US senator ... Analysis: More campaign ads _ and maybe confusion Washington Post Who's activist now? In election-spending case, conservatives MiamiHerald.com 'Free at Last,' Business Says as Court Opens Campaign Spending BusinessWeek Bizjournals.com -Deseret News -Christian Science Monitor  »

Democrats see Mass. message: Jobs, jobs, jobs - Washington Post

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Democrats see Mass. message: Jobs, jobs, jobs Washington Post US Sen.-elect Scott Brown, R-Mass., smiles as he addresses reporters during a news conference at the Park Plaza hotel in Boston, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, day after his stunning Massachusetts Senate victory. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa ... Obama, Dems consider pared-back health care bill Atlanta Journal Constitution Scott Brown's Massachusetts win fueled by independent voters Christian Science Monitor GOP Win Unlikely To Derail Obama's Entire Agenda NPR NECN -The Guardian -Seattle Times  »

SCENARIO-Republican win in Massachusetts may favor Wall St - Reuters

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Race to reach Haiti survivors - Aljazeera.net

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Race to reach Haiti survivors Aljazeera.net A massive international aid effort is gathering momentum in Haiti devastated by a deadly earthquake, but a bulk of the survivors are still going without food, medicine and proper shelter nearly a week after the disaster struck. Two-thousand US Marines ... More US marines arrive to bolster Haiti quake efforts BBC News For New York 9/11 Rescue Team, Haiti Brings It  »

Massachusetts Bucks Its Political Stereotype - New York Times

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Massachusetts Bucks Its Political Stereotype New York Times MARLBOROUGH, Mass. â€" Angela Grenham, 50, was raised a Massachusetts Democrat â€" “We had the crucifix and the JFK sign,” she rec »

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Clinton visits quake-hit Haitians - BBC News

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Clinton visits quake-hit Haitians BBC News US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has become the first senior Western official to arrive in Haiti after the earthquake that flattened the capital. Mrs Clinton said she was visiting to express the US's "long-term, unwavering support, solidarity and ... Slow Start, Then Obama Gained Momentum on Haiti New York Times Clinton arrives in Haiti with relief supplies Reuters Obama: U.S. 'Stands United' With Haiti as Relief Pours In W »

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US Air Force Reopens Haitian Airport - Wall Street Journal

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International Relief Operations Under Way in Haiti - Voice of America

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International Relief Operations Under Way in Haiti Voice of America International aid agencies report emergency operations for earthquake victims in Haiti are slowly gathering steam. But, they say they are working under severe constraints and it will take time before essential, critical needs are met. ... Survival on the line after Haiti quake: medical experts AFP Haitians in US wait for news and worry CNN Earthquake survivor pulled from rubble, walks away from destruction CNN International MiamiHerald.com -BBC News -Aljazeera.net  »

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Haiti quake survivors describe panic - CNN International

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Haiti quake survivors describe panic CNN International (CNN) -- Survivors of Haiti's earthquake describe destruction everywhere they look and fears for people trapped beneath the rubble. Carel Pedre was driving when the 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday evening. Suddenly debris blocked the road, ... Wyclef Jean lends voice to Haiti earthquake cause BBC News Aid mobilised after 'unimaginable' Haitian earthquake ABC Online US airlines suspend operations in Haiti after quake Reuters Los Angeles Times -Bloomberg -Voice of America  »

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Brown releases negative ad attacking Coakley's negative ad - Boston Globe

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Brown releases negative ad attacking Coakley's negative ad Boston Globe By Globe Staff Republican Scott Brown fired back today at his rival's first negative ad of the campaign for US Senate, releasing his own television spot that blasts Democrat Martha Coakley for ducking issues and going on the attack. ... Down to the wire: Senate candidates debate in Mass. NECN Suddenly Vulnerable, Democrats Scramble In Race For Ted Kennedy's Senate Seat AHN Brown Claims $1.3 Million In Late Senate Donations WBUR WAMC -Boston Herald -Beyond Chron  »

Harry Reid: US Airways 'shortsighted' for axing Las Vegas hub - USA Today

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Harry Reid: US Airways 'shortsighted' for axing Las Vegas hub USA Today WASHINGTON (AP) â€" Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is c »

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles Eureka in Northern California - Los Angeles Times

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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattles Eureka in Northern California Los Angeles Times The temblor snaps power lines, shatters windows and is felt over a wide area, but no major injuries are reported. 'It was a monstrous one,' a merchant says. The quake created a mess at a Natural Foods store. (Shaun Walker / Eureka Times-Standard ... 6.5 quake rocks Humboldt County San Francisco Chronicle Residents pick up from California quake UPI.com 6.5 quake shakes buildings on California coast WLOS TopNews United States -Lake County News -WEAR  »

US job loss report is blow to still-fragile recovery - Washington Post

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US job loss report is blow to still-fragile recovery Washington Post The job market remained in a deep funk in December, according to a government report Friday showing that employers view the economic recovery as too weak and too fragile to begin hiring again on any large ... Obama Tries to Turn Focus to Jobs, if Other Events  »

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Obama takes steps to bolster security - Los Angeles Times

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Obama takes steps to bolster security Los Angeles Times The president, sharing an internal investigation into the foiled Christmas airline attack, c »

Paterson Says Legislators Put State in Danger - New York Times

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Paterson Says Legislators Put State in Danger New York Times ALBANY â€" In a strikingly blunt State of the State address, Gov. David A. Paterson chastised the lawmakers seated before him on Wednesday, saying they had spent the state into near-ruin and stood by as a ... Regional legislators happy with Paterson plans WatertownDailyTimes.com State of the State reaction Rochester Democrat and Chronicle A state under siege Albany Times Union Troy Record -NBC New York -WNYC  »

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Democratic Sens. Christopher Dodd and Byron Dorgan to retire - Los Angeles Times

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Democratic Sens. Christopher Dodd and Byron Dorgan to retire Los Angeles Times AP Washington - Connecticut Sen. Christopher J. Dodd, a five-term Democrat whose political stock began f »

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US Feared Spectacular Terror Attack at Obama's Inauguration - FOXNews

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US Feared Spectacular Terror Attack at Obama's Inauguration FOXNews Security officials are said to have been highly concerned that extremists were traveling from Somalia to set off explosives as Barack Obama took the oath of office. Jan. 20: Barack Obama takes the oath of office as the 44th president of the United ... Dozens of Names Shifted to No-Fly List W »

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