White House defends costs, cuts in health bill

The Obama administration pushed back Wednesday against claims that it's not doing enough to slow the growth of health care costs, a topic senators will debate heavily in coming weeks. Complete Story...

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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday tightened the conflict of interest restrictions governing the boards of directors of its 12 regional banks.

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Thanksgiving brings the annual mix of happy anticipation and dread as we gather at the old homestead for a day of food, celebration and family politics.

Toyota replacing some 4M gas pedals that could jam

Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will replace accelerator pedals on about 4 million recalled vehicles in the United States because the pedals can get stuck in the floor mats, another blow to the reputation of the world's largest automaker.

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Consumers got back in the buying mood in October as their incomes grew modestly, an encouraging sign for the budding economic recovery.

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Traditional evening gowns and vibrantly colored saris mixed with banded-collar dinner jackets and tuxedos at President Barack Obama's first state dinner.

Impatience with Obama trade policy grows

The third anniversary of the signing of the U.S.-Colombia free trade pact came and went this month with the Obama administration still negotiating the fine print, Congress showing little interest and business groups frustrated by the lack of action on trade deals.

Housing data points to rocky rebound

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First lady wears Naeem Khan gown to state dinner

First lady Michelle Obama chose to wear a gleaming silver-sequined, cream-colored gown Tuesday night to the first state dinner held by her husband's administration. She was tending to her hostess duties in a strapless silhouette with the beads forming an abstract floral pattern that was custom-made by Naeem Khan.

Obamas welcome guests with curry at state dinner

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Obama toasts India as state dinner begins

President Barack Obama honored India's prime minister with a toast in which he called the United States' relationship with India a "great and growing partnership."

Obamas welcome guests with curry at state dinner

The first state dinner of the Obama White House had it all: Oscar-winning entertainers, Hollywood moguls, a knockout guest chef and even a wardrobe malfunction. Traditional evening gowns vied with saris of vibrant colors Tuesday night at the high-glitz dinner in honor of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. There were turbans and bindis as well as diamonds and brocades.

List of White House state dinner guests

The list of expected guests for President Barack Obama's first White House state dinner in honor of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, as provided by the White House.

Ill. Democrats: Keeping Obama Senate seat not easy

The White House and Illinois Democrats said Tuesday that their bid to hold on to President Barack Obama's old Senate seat won't be easy and their difficulties aren't just because of the scandal that engulfed ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

Stars, top Dem donors make state dinner guest list

Celebrities, major Democratic fundraisers and prominent Indian businessmen were among those scoring coveted invitations to President Barack Obama's first state dinner.

Eligible people receiving food stamps by state

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Obama's first pardon: A turkey named Courage

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Source: markreckons.blogspot.com

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Source: FOXNews.com

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Rove, Cheney, Gingrich and Kristol Fail To Rally 9/11 Trial Foes
Source: MotherJones.com

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Source: townhall.com

Approximately once every four years, the media establishment and certain "moderates" in the Republican Party decide to destroy a conservative candidate.

Senate passes sweeping immigration bill
Source: msnbc.com

A majority of the Senate passed legislation Thursday offering millions of illegal immigrants a chance at U.S. citizenship, a rare reach across party lines and a triumph for President Bush.

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Source: US News & World Report

The hot rumor in Washington: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton could replace Vice President Joe Biden on the 2012 Obama re-election ticket

"Gay" is not a synonym for "Bad"
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

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Health Care: What do people like and trust?
Source: zFacts.com

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Source: ABC News Blogs

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Source: Media Matters for America

Limbaugh is directing all Republicans to blow up the air waves with Obama hate mongering. He wants them to go straight negative and to basically do whatever they can including lying as long as they can scare the listeners and viewers. Check out the video of this nut!

NC Health Insurer Being Probed For Campaign Against Public Option
Source: Talking Points Memo

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina is being investigated by the state's attorney general for a recent mailer and spate of robo-calls in opposition to the public option, according to a company spokesman.

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Source: Media Matters for America

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Budget Hawks Have a Buffet of Options With Health Bill
Source: The New York Times

The bill brought to the floor last week by Harry Reid, the Senate leader, has offered them a chance to make good on their rhetoric.

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