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Democrats optimistic on health bill vote - Boston Globe
March 13, 2010 Boston Globe | Democrats optimistic on health bill vote Boston Globe House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left the podium after discussing health care legislation yesterday with reporters. She said final details were still being worked out on the measure. (Alex Wong/ Getty Images) By Matt Viser WASHINGTON — In a sign of renewed ... Obama skips Asia trip to make healthcare push Obama delays Asia trip to push healthcare overhaul More Democrats come out against health care bill |
Second US woman probed in plot to kill Swede: report - Reuters
March 13, 2010 AFP | Second US woman probed in plot to kill Swede: report Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Authorities in Ireland are investigating whether a second American woman was involved in a suspected international plot to kill a Swedish cartoonist for mocking the Prophet Mohammad, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. ... US woman held in Ireland in plot to kill cartoonist Colorado Woman Reportedly Arrested In Terror Probe For the Love of Islam |
Relive nightmarish World War II battles in 'The Pacific' - Dallas Morning News
March 13, 2010 Globe and Mail | Relive nightmarish World War II battles in 'The Pacific' Dallas Morning News As the title of the new HBO miniseries bluntly reminds viewers, The Pacific is about the other side of World War II. Over the course of 10 hours, viewers are immersed in the war across the Pacific, waged on the beaches ... Hanks and Spielberg return to WWII together for 'The Pacific' TELEVISION REVIEW: 'The Pacific' Father's account in miniseries |
Campaign to test Mayor Newsom's focus on S.F. - San Francisco Chronicle
March 13, 2010 Washington Post | Campaign to test Mayor Newsom's focus on S.F. San Francisco Chronicle Mayor Gavin Newsom, the quintessential multitasker, has set himself a new challenge. He insists he can run for state lieutenant governor while meeting the demands of his day job in San Francisco, where he must deal with the headaches of a record ... Maldonado to Newsom: Bring it on In entering lieutenant governor's race, Newsom alters view on position he mocked Gavin Enters California's Lt. Governor Race |
Review: Two protagonists touted in Karl Rove's pugilistic political memoir - San Jose Mercury News
March 13, 2010 Times Online | Review: Two protagonists touted in Karl Rove's pugilistic political memoir San Jose Mercury News WHAT TO MAKE of a memoir called "Courage and Consequence"? That's the title of Karl Rove's new volume, and the bookstore browser might easily conclude that the courage and consequence Rove refers to are his own. ... Rove 'proud' of US waterboarding Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight Karl Rove says water torture is justified — and a cause for pride |
Social studies curriculum passes over minorities' objections - Fort Worth Star Telegram
March 13, 2010 CBS News | Social studies curriculum passes over minorities' objections Fort Worth Star Telegram AUSTIN -- The State of Board of Education on Friday gave tentative approval to new social studies curriculum standards for the state's 4.7 million school children despite angry objections that the changes fail to adequately recognize ... State board OKs initial standards in social studies Texas ed board vote reflects far-right influences Social studies standards win early board approval |
Tea Party Avoids Divisive Social Issues - New York Times
March 13, 2010 Austin American-Statesman | Tea Party Avoids Divisive Social Issues New York Times For decades, faith and family have been at the center of the conservative movement. But as the Tea Party infuses conservatism with new energy, its leaders deliberately avoid discussion of issues like gay marriage or abortion. ... Tea party avoids divisive social issues State GOP goes into convention 'on the offense' Republican candidates enter fray |
At UN, Clinton rallies for more women's opportunities worldwide - Washington Post
March 13, 2010 The Hindu | At UN, Clinton rallies for more women's opportunities worldwide Washington Post UNITED NATIONS -- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told government delegates and activists here Friday that violence against women remains a "global pandemic" and that their "subjugation" constitutes "a threat to the national ... US avoids anti-abortion debate at UN meeting Clinton says UN needs more women in top jobs Hillary Clinton at UN: 'Women's progress is human progress' |
Whitman, Poizner clash as Republicans open their convention - Los Angeles Times
March 13, 2010 Los Angeles Times | Whitman, Poizner clash as Republicans open their convention Los Angeles Times The Republican candidates for governor sniped at each other in dueling press conferences Friday at the opening of the state GOP convention here in Silicon Valley, as each sought advantage for the three-month sprint to the June 8 ... Whitman changes course, talks to reporters Candidates for California governor promise to release income tax returns It's Politics: Republicans seem to have forgotten Reagan's 11th Commandment |
Atty. Gen. Holder failed to disclose legal briefs to senators - Los Angeles Times
March 13, 2010 FOXNews (blog) | Atty. Gen. Holder failed to disclose legal briefs to senators Los Angeles Times His inaction regarding a handful of briefs to the Supreme Court prior to his confirmation is raising criticism from Republicans. The attorney general says it was an oversight. By David G. Savage Atty. Gen. Eric H. Holder Jr. gave more ammunition to his ... AG Holder didn't reveal all legal papers to Senate Att'y general failed to give legal briefs to Senate Holder Did Not Disclose Briefs on 'Enemy Combatant' |
