Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Baucus healthcare bill would lower the deficit, analysts say - Los Angeles Times


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Baucus healthcare bill would lower the deficit, analysts say

Los Angeles Times


The Congressional Budget Office calculates that the Senate Finance Committee overhaul would cover more people while saving money. By Noam N. Levey Reporting from Washington - Senate Democrats pushing healthcare legislation received a boost Wednesday ...


Health-Care Bill Wouldn't Raise Deficit, Report Says

Washington Post


CBO: Senate Finance Health Plan Would Cut Deficit

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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Obama mulls middle ground in Afghanistan war strategy - Los Angeles Times


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Obama mulls middle ground in Afghanistan war strategy

Los Angeles Times


The president tells congressional leaders he's looking at somewhere between a major increase in the US troop level and a large drawdown. He asks them to keep an open mind on the options. By Christi Parsons and James Oliphant Reporting from Washington ...


Obama Gets Lawmaker Support for Afghan Strategy Deliberations

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Monday, October 5, 2009

Craig Ferguson defends Letterman, his boss - The Associated Press


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Craig Ferguson defends Letterman, his boss

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Sunday, October 4, 2009

8 US troops killed in Afghanistan - Los Angeles Times


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8 US troops killed in Afghanistan

Los Angeles Times


Militant attacks on two remote outposts also leave as many as half a dozen Afghan troops dead. Marine Lance Cpl. Roy Aeschlimann takes cover during a shootout with Taliban militants in Helmand province. (Brennan Linsley / Associated Press / October 4, ...


King: Obama team to hash out Afghanistan strategy

CNN


Attacks on Remote Posts Highlight Risks in Afghanistan

New York Times


McChrystal Faulted On Troop Statements

Washington Post


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Saturday, October 3, 2009

A Health Bill Moves - Washington Post


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A Health Bill Moves

Washington Post


THE BILL that will emerge this week from the Senate Finance Committee is the best version of health-care reform that Congress has mustered so far. That is both a testament to the committee chairman, Max Baucus (D-Mont.), and a rebuke to Congress, ...


Senate finance panel nearly done with its healthcare bill

Los Angeles Times


Obama urges spirit of compromise on healthcare

Reuters


GOP: Dems Ignoring Public's Health Care Concerns

CBS News


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Friday, October 2, 2009

Flameout for Chicago in bidding for 2016 Olympics - Chicago Tribune


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Flameout for Chicago in bidding for 2016 Olympics

Chicago Tribune


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Thursday, October 1, 2009

David Letterman Victim of $2 Million Extortion Plot - People Magazine


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David Letterman Victim of $2 Million Extortion Plot

People Magazine


David Letterman made a shocking personal confession on his CBS Late Show Thursday, admitting he was the victim of a $2 million extortion attempt and that he had had sexual relations with female members of staff. ...


32 m agoDavid Letterman: Extorted over sex with staff

Newsday


Letterman Reports Extortion

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