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2010-03-16: Headlines

• msnbc.com: First thoughts: Arm-twisting everyone 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich (D) -- plus that Air Force One ride -- pretty much summed up where things stand on health care right now. The White House and Democratic ...

• Beaufort Observer: The problem with Congress...a dysfunctional Democrat party 2010-03-16

  ... meaning he effectively voted with the GOP more than half the time -- and Dennis Kucinich and Barbara Lee, who might as well be Marxists from Neptune?

• ABCmoney.co.uk: Sen Dodd boosts Fed in new financial reforms (Reuters) 2010-03-16

  ... unveiled on Monday by a top Senate Democrat, in a push to move ahead with the regulatory reform that has been a top priority of President Barack Obama.

• Washington Post: Reform strategy keeps focus on process over policy 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich, who voted against an earlier version of the bill last fall because it wasn't liberal enough. Mr. Kucinich said last week that he was still ...

• Politico: Ohio gets full court press 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) -- who voted against health care reform last year -- said he was 'looking forward to hearing' what the president had to say.

• Emirates News Agency: Obama donates Nobel Peace Prize money to charity - WAM 2010-03-16

  WAM Washington, March 16th, 2010 (WAM) -- US President Barack Obama's has announced to contribute $ One million 400 thousand dollars received for winning ...

• Salon: Obama threatens to veto greater intelligence oversight 2010-03-16

  ... Obama on intelligence sharing" -- in which Senate Intelligence Committee Member Russ Feingold explains "his suspicion that the Obama administration ...

• Forexrazor: US Treasury to China - Revalue Remnimbi or We Will 2010-03-16

  There's a lot of talk around the markets and in Washington about China's currency policy. What many want to know is whether the US Treasury will name Ch ...

• Xinhua: John Edwards' mistress talks about affair 2010-03-16

  BEIJING, March 16 (Xinhuanet) -- Rielle Hunter, the mistress of American former presidential candidate John Edwards has talked publicly for the first time ...

• Us Magazine: GQ Slams Rielle Hunter: "She Knew What She Was Doing" at the Shoot 2010-03-16

  Hunter -- a 45-year-old videographer who had a fling with John Edwards and gave birth to his 2-year-old daughter Frances Quinn -- told Barbara Walters th ...

• The Detroit News: Levin makes jobs his No.1 priority 2010-03-16

  ... after its sidelined chairman -- Democrat Charles Rangel of New York -- was distracted and weakened by a series of ethics investigations.

• Dallas Morning News: American Airlines flight attendants will seek to end talks, move closer ... 2010-03-16

  ... union members could strike or take other job action, and the carrier could impose a labor contract -- unless President Barack Obama intercedes.

• MiamiHerald.com: Kate Winslet, hubby split 2010-03-16

  John Edwards' former mistress Rielle Hunter is baring all -- well, almost -- in the latest issue of GQ. Shot in various states of semi dre ...

• TheInsider.com: The Insider on TV: Tonight 2010-03-16

  Watch "The Insider" on TV tonight to find out what drove John Edwards' mistress Rielle Hunter to tears! Later, we look at Oprah's new series, "Life" -- see ...

• Detroit Free Press: Taxpayers to foot Conyers' tab 2010-03-16

  John Conyers, who did not attend his wife's sentencing in the federal courthouse in Detroit last Wednesday -- though he was upstairs in his office in ...

• Detroit Free Press: Home stretch on health care 2010-03-16

  AP WASHINGTON -- House Democrats triggered the countdown Monday for the climactic vote on President Barack Obama's fiercely contested remake ...

• Huffington Post: Get Breaking News Alerts 2010-03-16

  ... the Fiorina campaign put out a new seven-minute opus about Barbara Boxer turning into a huge zeppelin, which floated menacingly over America.

• Huffington Post: Bill Halter Vs. The Bill Halter 2010-03-16

  Blanche Lincoln is a twice-elected Democratic senator in a state where Rush Limbaugh is more popular than Barack Obama (true story).

• Truthdig: The Americans Who Can't Wait for a Better Bill 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, now a “no” vote, when they flew on Air Force One to Ohio for a presidential health care campaign speech.

• Firedoglake: FDL Raises Over $12000 For Kucinich 2010-03-16

  LAWRENCE O'DONNELL: The only eloquent voice I have heard in opposition, in actual political voting opposition to this bill — is from Dennis Kucinich ...

• RTE.ie: Martin to meet Hillary Clinton in Washington 2010-03-16

  Taoiseach Brian Cowen has arrived in Washington ahead of his St Patrick's Day meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House.

• Daily Beast: Playing the History Card 2010-03-16

  Next comes Dennis Kucinich, a one-man bloc of leftwing opposition to the bill. When Kucinich voted “no” on health reform the first time around ...

• Daily Beast: Holder's Next Headache 2010-03-16

  ... members of Congress and other high-profile federal officials—Senator John Ensign of Nevada, Representative Charles Rangel of New York, most prominently.

• The Spoof: Rielle (Husband) Hunter Releases New Book: Not A Homewrecker 101: A Guide ... 2010-03-16

  In an interview released this week, Ms. Hunter defended her "relationship" with former Presidential candidate and baby-daddy, John Edwards.

• NPR: Democrats Grind Out Health Care, A Vote At A Time 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich, a hero to progressives who favors universal health care. He voted against the House bill last November because he said he viewed it as ...

• AlterNet: Obama Pressures Lieberman on Health Care 2010-03-16

  ... of the presidency to pressure opponents. Awesome! UPDATE: Sorry for the typos. Turns out all references to Joe Lieberman were actually Dennis Kucinich.

• McClatchy Washington Bureau: Commentary: Another 'reset' to Obama's foreign policy? 2010-03-16

  Almost every element of Barack Obama's once-heralded new "reset" foreign policy of a year ago has either been reset ...

• msnbc.com: Congress: Going all out 2010-03-16

  Scott Murphy (D-NY) was asked to the White House, Dennis Kucinich who said yesterday he was undecided, and Rep. Michael Arcuri (D-NY).

• gair rhydd: And the winner is www... what? 2010-03-16

  This week, the BBC reported that the latest contender for the prize, given last year to Barack Obama, is not an individual of philanthropic or scientific ...

• The Epoch Times: A Low Point in Israel-US Relations 2010-03-16

  A top aide to US President Barack Obama called the announcement "destructive" to the peace efforts and an "insult" to the United States, BBC reported.

• PanARMENIAN.Net: Arman Melikyan does not rule out Obama's using the term Genocide 2010-03-16

  Net/ Former Foreign Minister of NKR, Arman Melikyan did not rule out US President Barack Obama's using the term Genocide in his April 24 annual address ...

• Journal of Turkish Weekly: Biden's Visit Meant to Encourage Negotiations 2010-03-16

  According to David Axelrod, one of President Barack Obama's closest advisers, it was humiliating behavior that undermined the pathway to peace.

• Seven Sided Cube: GQ Mag: Rielle Hunter GQ Pictures Go Online 2010-03-16

  Wife of former presidential candidate John Edwards, Rielle Hunter has gone online. The mistress was seen giving an interview for GQ Magazine and posed for ...

• Catholic Online: House Dems Consider A New Tactic for Health Care Reform 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, who opposed the legislation last year, flew with President on Air Force One to an appearance in Kucinich's home district on Monday.

• San Francisco Chronicle: Poizner, Whitman: GOP candidates' first debate 2010-03-16

  Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and at one point jokingly noted that "another major difference between Meg and me is that I don't listen to NPR.

• Los Angeles Times: Obama calls for action on healthcare: 'We need courage' 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich of Ohio, who voted against the House healthcare bill because it lacked a single-payer form health insurance. Obama and House leaders ...

• Los Angeles Times: Lax oversight of animal protection rules at slaughterhouses probed by lawmakers 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich, an Ohio Democrat who has held hearings on the issue, said animal treatment is key to food safety. "How can the public have confidence ...

• Politico: It's Tuesday. "Ain't too proud to Pulse." (h/t: LP) 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich from a 'no' vote to a 'yes.' The progressive Cleveland Democrat supports a single-payer system and has opposed Democratic reforms ...

• Washington Post: Rielle with cheese in GQ 2010-03-16

  Ruth Marcus branded her "a hands-down winner for the title of most loathsome" among the cast of characters in "John Edwards: The Meltdown.

• Washington Post: House may try to pass Senate health-care bill without voting on it 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), who has been a stalwart no vote on health-care reform. Kucinich, an uncompromising liberal, has rejected any measure without ...

• Washington Post: Aide: Karzai 'very angry' at Taliban boss' arrest 2010-03-16

  Reconciliation was one topic Karzai and President Barack Obama discussed during a more than one-hour video conference Monday night, Karzai's office said.

• Washington Post: China denies yuan behind US trade gap 2010-03-16

  Yao was speaking a day after 130 US lawmakers demanded that President Barack Obama get tough with China over its currency practices, which they say ...

• Washington Post: US-BUSINESS Summary 2010-03-16

  ... unveiled on Monday by a top Senate Democrat, in a push to move ahead with the regulatory reform that has been a top priority of President Barack Obama.

• American Chronicle: Gut check time for Ohio health-care holdouts: Obama hopes 'reconciliati ... 2010-03-16

  ... and salvage the signature goal of President Barack Obama's administration: extending health insurance to millions of Americans who lack coverage.

• Daily Press: Dealing with racial disparities in schools is a big job — for communities, ... 2010-03-16

  President Barack Obama recently said that his administration will step up pursuit of "civil rights violations" in schools across the nation.

• Ireland Online: Martin set for talks with Clinton 2010-03-16

  He will also accompany Taoiseach Brian Cowen for his St Patrick's celebrations with US President Barack Obama and meet members of the Global Irish Network ...

• National Journal: Tuesday's Starting Lineup 2010-03-16

  DENNIS KUCINICH: Dems' big problem last week was defending a bill that didn't exist. GOPers were able to capitalize on the vague generalities of ...

• Globe and Mail: Value investing no quick fix 2010-03-16

  15, 2010 01:35PM EDT Rielle Hunter said in an interview released Monday she and John Edwards are still in love, even if their relationship turned ...

• The Australian: Edwards bedded me hours after we met, mistress tells magazine 2010-03-16

  THE mistress of former US presidential candidate John Edwards has ended her silence, taking her lover's disgrace to a new level in a tell-all interview.

• Two Minute News: John Edwards' Mistress Reveals Undisclosed Affairs 2010-03-16

  John Edwards – Presidential hopeful and beaten democratic icon John Edwards' ladylove had broken her silence last Monday with a reveal-all discussion on ...

• USA Today: News roundup: Supporters, opponents see likely passage of health reformbill 2010-03-16

  In an interview with CBS, Andrew Young, the ex-aide to John Edwards who is in a legal dispute with Edwards' lover Rielle Hunter over an alleged sex tape ...

• The Spokesman Review: Hunter says she and Edwards in love 2010-03-16

  Hunter said John Edwards wanted to exit the race but that Elizabeth Edwards wanted to stay in. John and Elizabeth Edwards are now separated.

• Boston Herald: Really, Rielle? Get your pants on! 2010-03-16

  Today we're speaking to you from the bedroom of Quinn Hunter, love child of former presidential candidate John Edwards and videographer Rielle Hunter.

• Thaindian.com: Rielle Hunter Tells All 2010-03-16

  Rielle Hunter, ex-mistress to former senator John Edwards has gone candid in her confessions now. She claims her love for John Edwards to be “unconditional.

• The Virginian-Pilot: MJ estate's $200 mil deal; Mistress, Edwards 'in love' 2010-03-16

  John Edwards, says the two remain in love even after their affair triggered his downfall. She says he has "fallen to grace" and "I know he loves me.

• The Detroit News: Detroit News wire services 2010-03-16

  Still in love, Edwards mistress says: The mistress of former presidential candidate John Edwards says she is helping him live "a life of truth" and the two ...

• Chicago Daily Herald: You'd love Ovechkin on your team 2010-03-16

  Like, the Capitals' star has to be one of the biggest embarrassments to come out of Washington since John Edwards. Seriously, what a dirty player Ovechk ...

• News & Observer: Hunter: It was Young's idea to claim paternity 2010-03-16

  The mistress of former presidential candidate John Edwards says she is helping him live "a life of truth" and the two remain in love even after their affair ...

• Brisbane Times: John Edwards' mistress smoulders 2010-03-16

  Former US Senator John Edwards' mistress Rielle Hunter says they are still in love, despite the ups and downs. 16/03/10 Please wait while we detect your ...

• Stanford Review: 3-15-2010 The Day in Review 2010-03-16

  Nate Silver says that Dennis Kucinich is the least valuable Democrat. Who knew? Does the inconvenience of paying taxes keep them lower?

• Minnesota Public Radio: The Daily Digest 2010-03-16

  Democrat Dennis Kucinich was in Obama's crosshairs on Monday. NBC says Kucinich is a firm no on the health bill (note - other reports say Kucinich's vote ...

• Roll Call: Majority Hunts for Final Votes 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), who also voted against the House health care bill, during a flight to Kucinich's district on Monday, where Obama gave a speech ...

• Winnipeg Free Press: Obama turns up the heat on wavering Dems as lawmakers start countdown toward ... 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich of Ohio flew with Obama on Air Force One to an Obama appearance to pitch his call for affordable and nearly universal coverage in Kucinich' ...

• Daily Caller: Democrats close in on the votes for health-care reform 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich, the Ohio Democrat who had been a definite no up until Obama flew him to the Cleveland rally on board Air Force One, also declined ...

• NewsHour: Twisting Arms and Counting Votes: Obama, Democrats Gear Up for Final Reform Push 2010-03-16

  Mr. Obama chose Strongsville, Ohio, close to the districts of Democrats Dennis Kucinich and John Boccieri. Both of them voted against the original House ...

• WHSV: Obama Tries to Reassure Seniors About Health Care Reform 2010-03-16

  One of Obama's guests aboard Air Force One was Congressman Dennis Kucinich, an Ohio Democrat who voted against the bill that cleared the House late last ...

• WHIO Radio: The Abortion Divide 2010-03-16

  ... 'No' in November have said they are going to vote 'Yes', though there was talk last night that maybe Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) was thinking about it.

• Boston Globe: Obama makes urgent pitch for health bill 2010-03-16

  Obama also used the trip to continue working on votes: He invited Representative Dennis Kucinich onto Air Force One to fly to the speech, which was in ...

• The Ledger: Obama Tries to Personalize the Health Care Bill 2010-03-16

  “I was talking to Dennis Kucinich on the way over here about this,” Mr. Obama said. “I said, 'You know what? It's been such a long time since we've made ...

• WCBD: Tea Party Activists rally against health care reform bill 2010-03-16

  Someone shouted pressuring Democrat Dennis Kucinich to accept health care change he wants more of. The President broadened the call saying, “I'm calling ...

• Salon: How to bully centrists and influence Congress 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, opposes the president, it's a pretty ineffectual move. His job is in no danger and the bill will likely pass anyway.

• Salt Lake Tribune: Dems start countdown toward health care vote 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, who flew aboard Air Force One with President Barack Obama during the day, then walked into a senior citizen center with the chief ...

• The Hill: Obama calls for courage 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich, to vote yes on healthcare reform. Kucinich has previously indicated he is a firm no. Too many people are “talking about what this means ...

• Mediaite.com: Michael Moore Hates Obama's Health Reform Bill 2010-03-16

  So much so that if he were Dennis Kucinich, he'd only vote for the bill if Obama went on TV and told the country all the things the bill won't reform.

• NECN: Obama drums up support for health care in Ohio 2010-03-16

  Obama is not only battling Republicans, he needs to convince members of his own party to support the bill including Ohio lawmakers Dennis Kucinich and Steve ...

• BusinessWeek: Pelosi Says Democrats Will Have Votes to Pass Health Bill 2010-03-16

  He traveled yesterday with Representative Dennis Kucinich, an Ohio Democrat who voted against the House's version of a health-care bill last November.

• New York Times: The Early Word: Crunch Time 2010-03-16

  During the trip, Mr. Obama also had the chance to twist the arm of Representative Dennis Kucinich, who voted against the House health care bill in November ...

• TheChronicleHerald.ca: Full press on health care 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich, a Democrat from Ohio who flew aboard Air Force One with President Barack Obama during the day, then walked into a senior citizen centre ...

• WCPO: The Tuesday Morning Rush for 3-16-10 2010-03-16

  The President was in Cleveland Monday, pushing Dennis Kucinich to vote for his health care plan. Joe Biden was raising money for Steve Driehaus ...

• The Virginian-Pilot: Five ways to pass - or sink - the health care bill 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) won't support the bill because it isn't liberal enough. Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D-Pa.), a “yes” vote in October, could turn against ...

• San Jose Mercury News: In Ohio, Obama appeals for health care votes 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich, who voted against the measure in November and remained noncommittal Monday, despite the ride Obama gave him on Air Force One.

• ISRIA: White House - Remarks by the President on Health Care Reform in Strongsville, Ohio 2010-03-16

  Your own congressman, who is tireless on behalf of working people, Dennis Kucinich. (Applause.) THE PRESIDENT: Did you hear that, Dennis?

• GoozNew: 'Bipartisan Reform Was Achievable' 2010-03-16

  ... and probably explains Rep. Dennis Kucinich's reluctance to support the Democratic bill. Kucinich (D-OH) is a strong single-payer advocate.

• Thaindian.com: President Barack Obama Tries Convincing Denis Kucinich 2010-03-16

  He informed Dennis Kucinich that he is very serious about getting the bill passed. After facing series of protest and opposition from the republic ...

• KBS Radio: Obama pitches health care as Democrats point toward a vote and progress ... 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich, a Democrat who flew aboard Air Force One with President Barack Obama during the day, then walked into a senior citizen centre with ...

• TheNewsTribune.com: Smith, baird undecided 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, who flew with Obama, then walked into an Ohio senior citizen center with the chief executive in time to hear a voice from ...

• The Associated Press: Wavering Dems in Obama's sights on health vote 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, flew with Obama on Air Force One to an Obama appearance in Kucinich's district Monday. Kucinich, was against the bill because he ...

• E Canada Now: Dennis Kucinich To Vote Nay On Obama Health Plan 2010-03-16

  Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D) Ohio is holding fast to his beliefs concerning the Obama Health Plan. He will vote nay on the plan, even after arm twisting ...

• Germantown Now: Health Care Reform Antics Are Sickening 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) sitting with him. Kucinich, by the way, had been “treated” to a flight on Air Force One so the President could help him see the light ...

• Federal News Service: MSNBC "THE ED SHOW" INTERVIEW WITH REP. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN (D- MD) 2010-03-16

  I think it speaks volumes that the president went to Dennis Kucinich's district today, spoke with him personally before the event.

• Sydney Morning Herald: One woman's plight drives Obama's health crusade 2010-03-16

  In Strongsville, the President openly wooed Dennis Kucinich, who voted against the measure in November and remained noncommittal on Monday, despite a ride ...

• TheNewsTribune.com: News brief 16TWAHEALTH_S 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, who flew with Obama, then walked into an Ohio senior citizen center with the chief executive in time to hear a voice from ...

• Politics Daily: Washington in 60 Seconds: Can Dems Pass Health Care Without a Vote? 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich a ride back on Air Force One, where Kucinich said he looked forward to hearing what the president had to say on health care reform.

• Minneapolis Star Tribune: Dems start countdown to vote on health bill 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, who flew aboard Air Force One with Obama, then walked into a senior citizen center in time to hear a voice from the audience yell ...

• The Associated Press: GOP assails Dems on approach to health bill 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, flew with Obama on Air Force One to an Obama appearance in Kucinich's district Monday. Kucinich, was against the bill because he ...

• The Canadian Press: Obama pitches health care as Dems point toward a vote and progress in courting ... 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich, a Democrat who flew aboard Air Force One with President Barack Obama during the day, then walked into a senior citizen centre with ...

• Bloomberg: Pelosi Says Democrats to Have Votes for Health Bill 2010-03-16

  He traveled yesterday with Representative Dennis Kucinich, an Ohio Democrat who voted against the House's version of a health-care bill last November.

• Charleston: Liberals: Kucinich is worse than the Republicans - Daily Mail 2010-03-16

  So Democratic Congressman Dennis Kucinich — the worst mayor in Cleveland's history — won't vote for Obamacare like a nice little boy, eh?

• Bradenton Herald: Obama builds health care case 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich of Ohio, who voted against the House health care bill because it lacked a single-payer form health insurance. Obama and House leaders ...

• Las Vegas TSG: President on Health Care Reform in Strongsville, Ohio 2010-03-16

  I was talking to Dennis Kucinich on the way over here about this. I said, you know what? It's been such a long time since we made government on the side ...

• Prescott Daily Courier: Obama seeks to reassure seniors on health care 2010-03-16

  Dennis Kucinich, the local congressman, who voted against the administration-backed health care bill that cleared the House late last year.

• National Post: Lust at first sight for mistress, Edwards 2010-03-16

  The tawdry affair that cost John Edwards, the former Democratic presidential candidate, his marriage and his reputation became even tawdrier yesterday ...

• New Zealand Herald: President's war on 'beltway bandits' 2010-03-16

  President Barack Obama. Photo / AP WASHINGTON - They are known as the "beltway bandits", the lobbyists based inside the Washington ring road whose missi ...

• The Hill: Dodd: Preferable to pass health bill in straightforward manner 2010-03-16

  Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.), said though that process issues took a backseat to the importance of finishing and passing the legislation.

• The Hill: DSCC candidate gaining in North Carolina 2010-03-16

  Cal Cunningham, the hand-picked DSCC candidate to face Sen. Richard Burr (RN.C.), appears to be closing the gap in h ...

• La Crosse Tribune: Health care reform? Yes, but not this reform 2010-03-16

  The Obama health care ram-through will have consequences if Democrats Russ Feingold and Ron Kind help its passage either by using the nuclear option ...

• Wausau Daily Herald: Wausau Tea Party to protest health reform today 2010-03-16

  Residents also can join the group at 11:30 am for a foot rally in downtown Wausau in front of US Rep Dave Obey's and US Sen. Russ Feingold's offices at 401 ...

• Roll Call: History Dictates if the House Flips, the Senate Goes Too 2010-03-16

  Russ Feingold (Wis.), Patty Murray (Wash.) or appointed Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) as the next obvious targets. Call us skeptical of these ...

• Public Radio International PRI: Farmers demand immigration reform 2010-03-16

  Russ Feingold, D-Wis., calls Congressional inaction “irresponsible.” He sits with Kohl on the Senate Judiciary Committee with jurisdiction over immigrati ...

• Barre Montpelier Times Argus: State education leaders cautious of NCLB plan 2010-03-16

  ... 2010 Vermont education leaders remained skeptical Monday of a plan unveiled by President Barack Obama over the weekend that would reform the 2002 ...

• Daily Mail: Families flee Mexico after couple shot dead in front of seven-month-old b ... 2010-03-16

  President Barack Obama said he was 'deeply saddened and outraged' by the killings and added that the US would work tirelessly to bring those responsible ...

• IndieMoviesOnline: Spare us the Butter 2010-03-16

  ... spring an upset as he triumphed over rivals John Edwards and Hillary Clinton, announcing himself as a serious contender for the Big Job in the process.

• StarNewsOnline.com: Watchdog$ Wake-up: Tuesday, March 16 2010-03-16

  Watchdog$ water cooler special: Apparently Rielle Hunter, John Edwards' mistress, found the pictures that went with her interview in GQ magazine “repulsive.

• Mediaite.com: Andrew Young Uses Rielle Hunter Moment To Make Edwards Story Creepier 2010-03-16

  Now that Rielle Hunter is talking (and crying) it's time for the other player in the John Edwards soap oper ...

• The Flat Hat: McDonnell's order clarifies discrimination 2010-03-16

  After almost two weeks of debate, the College of William and Mary has received approval from the state of Virginia ...

• Politics Daily: Americans Less Concerned Than a Year Ago About Environmental Problems 2010-03-16

  Last week, Gallup reported that nearly half of Americans believed the threat of global warming was exaggerated. Now, a new Gallup survey, conducted March ...

• Dallas Morning News: US agencies join Mexico's inquiry into killings of 3 tied to American Consulate 2010-03-16

  Some border residents voiced bewilderment at the sudden ire of Americans, including a statement of indignation by President Barack Obama.

• The Associated Press: Moore willing to be Obama's hoops partner 2010-03-16

  Edward Kennedy, has challenged Obama to a game of two-on-two. Brown's partner would be his daughter, Ayla, a senior guard at Boston College.

• Shreveport Times: Royal Alexander: This health care proposal not the answer 2010-03-16

  After about 15 months of the Obama administration and its allies in Congress pushing, changing, summiting and repackaging so-called health "reform" ...

• Khabrein.info: Rielle Hunter John Edwards affair: Rielle Hunter pictures, Rielle hunter gq ... 2010-03-16

  She destroyed one happy family of John Edwards and his wife of around two decade. In a recent interview she behaved like a super mistress who seems to ...

• Lompoc Record: Making sense of tax laws for military spouses 2010-03-16

  11, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (MSRRA), which in effect extended the benefits of the SCRA to the area ...

• Before It's News: Illegal immigrant advocates crank up the heat in Washington DC 2010-03-16

  Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.), proponents of immigration reform say Obama has failed to deliver on a campaign promise to advance their issue.

• Politico: Eric Cantor to Rahm Emanuel: 'Lower the volume' on Israel rhetoric 2010-03-16

  Eric Cantor expressed his concerns about the White House's rhetoric on Israel to Rahm Emanuel.

• Summit Daily News: Liddick: When 'government' is the threat 2010-03-16

  And those who rule us are not immune; rather, they seem more prone than others to these temptations. Just ask Charles Rangel, D-NY.

• MyNews.in: 'Hard to separate terrorism and Pakistan's nukes' 2010-03-16

  Moreover, there seemed to be increased US interest in Kashmir as expressed by Barack Obama when he was running for the Presidency.

• BusinessWeek: PROMISES, PROMISES: Is gov't more open with Obama? 2010-03-16

  Federal agencies haven't lived up to President Barack Obama's promise of a more open government, increasing their use of legal exempti ...

• Capitol Hill Blue: Rielle Hunter 'upset' over racy photos 2010-03-16

  If Rielle Hunter, John Edwards' bedmate, expected to create public sympathy with her photo spread in GQ magazine ...

• Las Vegas Sun: Gangs blamed for killing 3 with US consulate tie 2010-03-16

  US President Barack Obama was "deeply saddened and outraged" by the killings, the White House said. "He extends his condolences to the families and condemn ...

• eSchool News: Connecticut might waive student loans for 'green' job workers 2010-03-16

  President Barack Obama announced in January $2.3 billion in tax credits, to be paid for from last year's $787 billion stimulus package, that he said would ...

• Daily World Buzz: Rielle Hunter Reacts on Her Pictures - Photos Taken For GQ! 2010-03-16

  You can leave a response or trackback to this entry After some buzz involving Rielle Hunter, the mistress of former senator John Edwards, speaks in her ...

• India Talkies: John Edwards' mistress calls her GQ photos 'repulsive' 2010-03-16

  She said John Edwards' mistress told her she had “cried for two hours” when she saw the pictures that accompanied her wide-ranging interview about being ...

• Corporate Counsel: Big Tech Can't Get Its Way in DC 2010-03-16

  And it appears that she's got the chairman of House Judicary, John Conyers, D-Mich., and the ranking Republican, Lamar Smith, R-Texas, on board.

• The Tennessean: Health-care reform will never work 2010-03-16

  I now find it interesting that President Barack Obama and his folks in Washington have decided to bypass the “wishes of the majority” and push through ...

• Vancouver Sun: Edwards's mistress reveals all in GQ magazine interview 2010-03-16

  The tawdry affair that cost former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards h ...

• Calgary Herald: Edwards' mistress breaks silence on mid-campaign affair 2010-03-16

  Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards and his cancer-stricken wife, Elizabeth ...

• Kingston Daily Freeman: EDITORIAL: Court of public opinion 2010-03-16

  At the State of the Union address and with several members of the Supreme Court sitting immedi-ately in front of him, President Barack Obama criticized ...

• CRIENGLISH.com: CRI Hourly News (updated at 15:00 2010/03/16) 2010-03-16

  Jeffrey Bader, senior director for Asian affairs of the White House's National Security Council, made the comment at a briefing on President Barack Obama' ...

• Chicago Tribune: Arguing in our spare time 2010-03-16

  Jesse White, Barack Obama, Carol Moseley Braun, Roland Burris...sorry, where was I? Who, may I ask is making this assumption that, despite the past ...

• CanadianBusiness.com: Wyoming Gov. Freudenthal talks coal-bed methane in Australia, meets ... 2010-03-16

  CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal is talking about coal-bed methane with officials in Queensland, Australia, as part of his weeklong trip ...

• DesPardes.com: Crying Rielle Complains About Her GQ Sexy Pics (Photos, Videos) 2010-03-16

  New York: Rielle Hunter, who told GQ the most intimate details of her affair with John Edwards, is now said to be crying over the photos of her the mag r ...

• Greensboro News & Record: Online report tracks spending of House members 2010-03-16

  Last week, President Barack Obama nominated Guilford County Superior Court Judge Catherine Eagles to be a federal judges for North Carolina's middle ...

• Greeley Tribune: Shawn Adolf — one-time assassination plot suspect — sentenced for theft 2010-03-16

  A Greeley man who was held in 2008 on allegations of an assassination plot against President Barack Obama was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday for ...

• Earthtimes: Melrose Jewelers: Melrose Jewelers USA Launches 15 Customized Rolex Watche ... 2010-03-16

  ... the Melrose Jewelers Rolex watch blog contains articles about Rolex watches owned and popularized by Barack Obama, Warren Buffett, Colt McCoy ...

• The Associated Press: AP Top News at 3:21 am EDT 2010-03-16

  ... Monday in winning anti-abortion Democrats whose votes are pivotal to President Barack Obama's fiercely contested remake of the health care system.

• Lompoc Record: Beware Obama's one-sided coin 2010-03-16

  Health care reform has been hotly debated for the last year; many claim that Republicans offered no alternative, but wait, they have!

• AZ Central.com: March 16th: Dinosaur feces, Diff'rent Strokes and a Woody 2010-03-16

  In a GQ magazine interview, the mistress of former presidential candidate John Edwards says she is helping him live “a life of truth,” even after his affair ...

• CNBC: Busch: Obama's Supreme Court Challenge 2010-03-16

  In a point I've been making in speeches recently, Congress has very limited time to get things done this year. Yesterday upon the release of the financial ...

• Buzzy Bloggers: Rielle Hunter Photo Update 2010-03-16

  John Edwards, who used to run for politics, say that this picture of her mistress is abusive. Rielle Hunter even cried for two hours after she saw ...

• SDNN: GOP candidates Whitman, Poizner battle it out in first debate 2010-03-16

  Barbara Boxer, a liberal icon seeking her fourth term in 2010. Whitman now says she agreed with Boxer's stand in 2004 against Internet taxes.

• HeraldNet: Today in History 2010-03-16

  In 2009, joining a wave of public anger, President Barack Obama blistered insurance giant AIG for “recklessness and greed” for handing its executives $165 ...

• Tire Business: Senate may take up another pay bill before end of term 2010-03-16

  Edward Kennedy, they still have 59 votes in the Senate. They need 60 to squelch a filibuster. Mr. Dodd said that the paycheck bill could gain wide support.

• The Tennessean: 'Up or down vote' is not needed at this time 2010-03-16

  Why can't President Barack Obama's team and the House of Representative see that an up or down vote on health-care reform is not what is needed at this time ...

• What's on Xiamen: Rielle Hunter, John Edwards' mistress cries for too racy GQ photos 2010-03-16

  Rielle Hunter is said to be upset with several somewhat racy photographs of her that accompany the long interview in the new issue of GQ in which she ...

• HeraldNet: Somehow, falling down is a good thing 2010-03-16

  Would-be first mistress Rielle Hunter tells GQ magazine that even though her affair with John Edwards destroyed his political career, it's all good.

• Fort Morgan Times: Locals learn about stimulus grants at MCC 2010-03-16

  ... competitors for the Race to the Top, President Barack Obama's education initiative to spend billions of dollars meant to create innovation in schools.

• Daily Contributor: John Edawards Mistress Rielle Hunter Tells All in Interview 2010-03-16

  Rielle Hunter, former Democratic vice-presidential candidate John Edwards' mistress, has revealed intimate details about her relationship with ...

• ModernHealthcare.com: RAC for all 2010-03-16

  Last week, President Barack Obama took a series of steps to cut down on fraudulent activities in Medicare, Medicaid and other government program ...

• The Zeitgeisty Report: Breaking bimbo: Rielle Hunter calls her GQ photos 'REPULSIVE' 2010-03-16

  It truly boggles my mind that a guy as seemingly put together as John Edwards would trash his entire career over someone like this new-agey, haggard ...

• The Daily Blabber from iVillage: Rielle Hunter to Barbara Walters: I Hate My 'GQ' Photos 2010-03-16

  You know those scandalous photos of John Edwards' former mistress Rielle Hunter that accompany her new GQ ...

• ParentDish: Babymama Drama: John Edwards' Mistress Finally Speaks Out 2010-03-16

  In the case of John Edwards' babymama Rielle Hunter, that meant doing a nothing-is-off-limits interview with GQ. "I could have cashed out big.

• Las Vegas Sun: Narcos blamed for killings of 3 with US consul tie 2010-03-16

  US President Barack Obama was "deeply saddened and outraged" by the killings, the White House said. "He extends his condolences to the families and condemn ...

• Graffiti: Paula Abdul to bring her semi-drunk antics back to TV-land? 2010-03-16

  Rielle Hunter, John Edwards' mistress and baby mama, is upset over the suggestive photos used of her in the GQ article we mentioned Monday.

• Stamford Times: Book briefs 2010-03-16

  Edward Kennedy, has a book deal. HarperCollins announced Tuesday that it will publish Brown's memoir, currently untitled, in early 2011.

• Dallas Morning News: Edwards opposes health care bill 2010-03-16

  Chet Edwards, despite a personal plea from President Barack Obama. Edwards, whose district runs from Cleburne to College Station, voted Monday against ...

• Delaware County Daily Times: The Heron's Nest: Calling all community journalists 2010-03-16

  His name is John Edwards. Actually she says she called him “Johnny.” He wanted to be president. A lot of people thought that was a good idea.

• Kitsap Sun: STAR PARKER: Just Say No to Obamacare 2010-03-16

  When Barack Obama was sworn in as president, he chose the bible that Abraham Lincoln used on which to take the oath of office. A little over a year later ...

• Minnesota Independent: Nine years in, sick nuke workers still fighting for benefits 2010-03-16

  Harkin, Salazar, Edward Kennedy, Lamar Alexander, Harry Reid, Wayne Allard and Jeff Bingaman. The letter asked the GAO to look at claim delay ...

• Mediaite.com: Old Candidate Websites: Revisiting A More Innocent Time 2010-03-16

  The other guy in the hunt was John Edwards. On his withdrawal from the campaign, he vanished from sight. We can only assume that he and his wife (pictured!

• Fresno Bee: Give us all a clue 2010-03-16

  President Barack Obama ramped up the pressure on members of the US House this week to vote for health care reform by March 18, just days from now.

• The Associated Press: AP analysis of Obama FOIA record at a glance 2010-03-16

  ... or all the information sought in requests rose in fiscal 2009, President Barack Obama's first fiscal year in office, compared with budget year 2008.

• San Jose Mercury News: Women's college basketball: Cal to play in WNIT 2010-03-16

  Edward Kennedy, has challenged Obama to a game of two-on-two. Brown's partner would be his daughter, Ayla, a senior guard at Boston College.

• Wayland Town Crier: Spain to honor MFA Director Malcolm Rogers tonight 2010-03-16

  ... His Excellency, D. Carlos Westendorp y Cabeza, Ambassador of Spain to the United States; and the late Senator Edward Kennedy and Mrs. Victoria Kennedy.

• BlackBook Magazine: Links: Lady Gaga's Sister Is Next, Rielle Hunter Gets Sexy with Stuffed Animals 2010-03-16

  [Best Week Ever] ? John Edwards' mistress and baby mama, Rielle Hunter, sat down with GQ, said a lot of vaguely crazy shit and was the subject of a sexy ...

• South Carolina News: John Edwards mistress speaks out 2010-03-16

  Before there was Mark Sanford and secret meetings with an Argentine woman, there was John Edwards. Edwards also admitted to cheating on his wife and having ...

• Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Palin faces media double standard 2010-03-16

  And what about the media bias comparing vice presidential choices Palin and John Edwards? An excellent column appeared in the Feb.

• Pegasus News: Denton man sentenced in $18 million oil and gas fraud scheme 2010-03-16

  This law enforcement action is part of President Barack Obama's Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force. President Barack Obama established the interagency ...

• ANTARA: Purwakarta student rally against Obama`s visit 2010-03-16

  Purwakarta w Java (ANTARA News) - Tens of students in Purwakarta district, West Java, took to the streets on Tuesday to reject US President Barack Obama` ...

• World Nuclear News: Illinois Senate votes to overturn nuclear ban 2010-03-16

  Yucca Mountain in Nevada had been selected as the site of a national radioactive waste repository, but earlier this year President Barack Obama' ...

• The Detroit News: Ex-editor headed CMU journalism program 2010-03-16

  Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.), and was public information director for the office investigating the Iran-Contra affair, Eaton said.

• CanadianBusiness.com: Poor economy blamed for 24 percent decline in exports of Maine-made products 2010-03-16

  PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - The weak global economy is being blamed for a sharp drop in exports of Maine-made products. The Maine International Trade Center say ...

• Arkansas News: Tea Party, reasonable and not 2010-03-16

  She kept going off on tangents in her presentation — about health care reform, or Barack Obama, or cap-and-trade, or lost sovereignty, or Patrick Henry Hay ...

• BusinessWeek: Asia Currencies: Ringgit Slips on US Rate Outlook; Won Gains 2010-03-16

  Democratic lawmakers are prodding President Barack Obama to take a tougher line on China's currency policy by drawing up legislation and convening hearing ...

• The Associated Press: AP Top News at 3:28 am EDT 2010-03-16

  WASHINGTON — Days away from a make-or-break vote on his health care overhaul, President Barack Obama is turning up the pressure as only presidents c ...

• Khabrein.info: Rielle Hunter pictures & Rielle Hunter gq photos: John Edwards mistre ... 2010-03-16

  Following John Edwards' recent acknowledgment of being father of Frances Quinn, Rielle Hunter talked first time about her relationship with the former ...

• CCTV: Countdown for Obama's healthcare reform 2010-03-16

  US President Barack Obama has delivered an emotional appeal for his controversial overhaul of the healthcare system. His latest call comes as the House ...

• The Associated Press: Afghan gov't to send more police to Kandahar 2010-03-16

  The southern push is part of a new counterinsurgency strategy and follows President Barack Obama's decision to send 30000 new American troops to Afghanist ...

• Entertainment News: Rielle Hunter-John Edwards saga continues 2010-03-16

  On Monday GQ published an extensive interview with Hunter, Edwards's mistress, in which she answers questions about their relationship (she calls him ...

• ABC2 News: Edwards' Mistress Speaks Out 2010-03-16

  BOSTON - AUGUST 28: Former US senator and presidential candidate John Edwards arrives at a memorial for US Sen. Edward Kennedy at the John F. Kennedy ...

• The Associated Press: Obama takes the long view in times of crisis 2010-03-16

  WASHINGTON — Just back from a recent day trip to Georgia, President Barack Obama walked into the Oval Office and told his senior staff to get a grip.

• Hollywood Life: John Edwards' Mistress Rielle Hunter: My Photographs In 'GQ' Are Repulsive! 2010-03-16

  John Edwards' former mistress Rielle Hunter is shocked and offended by the risqué photographs of herself GQ published in its April issue, and called none ...

• The Reporter: Bizarre sex-related tales from Congress continue 2010-03-16

  Sex-related political meltdowns have happened so frequently recently — Mark Foley, John Edwards, Mark Sanford and Eliot Spitzer, to name a few — th ...

• TIME: The Juárez Killings: Are the Narcos Fighting Scared? 2010-03-16

  The three murders that occurred at two locations in the violent Mexican border city of Juárez Saturday afterno ...

• Leader-Telegram: John Edwards: Portrait of a political phony 2010-03-16

  I long suspected John Edwards was a 14-karat phony by the way he carried himself at the same time he talked about the "two ...

• Brazil Times: Common sense goes a long way 2010-03-16

  Recently, former presidential candidate John Edwards' mistress, Rielle Hunter, spilled the beans to GQ magazine. Only hours after the article began ...

• Minonline: GQ 'Exposes' John Edwards' Mistress 2010-03-16

  Rielle Hunter, whose affair with 2004 Democratic VP candidate John Edwards produced a now-2-year-old daughter and Pulitzer Prize consideration for ...

• Spooftimes.com: John Edward is now the front runner to replace Tiger Woods. 2010-03-16

  When Rielle Hunter broke silence for the first time about her relationship with former Senator John Edwards, which began during his presidential campaign ...

• CNM News Network: John Edwards Rielle Hunter and a Racy GQ Spread 2010-03-16

  John Edwards Rielle Hunter and a Racy GQ Spread. John Edwards's mistress Rielle Hunter is in the forefront of the media after opening up about her affair ...

• Politico: We characterize, you decide 2010-03-16

  In the "remainders" post yesterday, Gabe and I linked a Hill story on Rep. Scott Murphy's weighing a switch to a "yes" vote on health care with the line ...

• NewsOK.com: Housekeeping: Pelosi should welcome inquiry 2010-03-16

  ... run the most ethical House in history has taken a beating with revelations about former Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel, and now Massa.

• WPTZ The Champlain Valley: Do Photos Show Too Much Of Edwards' Mistress? 2010-03-16

  While John Edwards' former mistress, Rielle Hunter, didn't take off all her clothes for a GQ photographer, what she did bare has caused some controversy ...

2010-03-15: Headlines

• Salon: Will Obama change Kucinich's vote on healthcare? 2010-03-15

  Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, hasn't made any secret of his plans to vote against Democrats' healthcare reform bill. Nor had he -- up until Monday -- given any ...

• Washington Post: Kucinich in Obama's crosshairs 2010-03-15

  Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) -- who says he plans to vote no on the president's health-care bill -- it must have felt like a much longer flight.

• Washington Post: Narcos blamed for killings of 3 with US consul tie 2010-03-15

  AP CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico -- Suspected drug gang hit men separately ambushed two cars carrying families with ties to the US consulate ...

• Washington Post: Sweetheart deals gone sour 2010-03-15

  John Conyers, John Dingell, Dale Kildee, Carolyn Kilpatrick, Sandy Levin, Gary Peters and Mark Schauer -- would be hard-pressed to strip the deal shielding ...

• Merced Sun-Star: Obama promise: Brighter education futures for kids 2010-03-15

  ATLANTA -- President Barack Obama is promising parents and their kids that with his administration's help they will have better ...

• Jamaica Observer: Can the great United States be wrong? 2010-03-15

  Yes, absolutely, the US can be wrong, and even President Barack Obama acknowledges this, as he seeks to restore America's image and credibility around ...

• The Detroit News: Amber Arellano 2010-03-15

  He even compared himself last year to President Barack Obama, calling himself a "visionary." So far all that talk hasn't produced a thing -- and it make ...

• Huffington Post: The Pledge I'm Making 2010-03-15

  If you mean to honor this pledge then you'll be supporting Dennis Kucinich and a single payer health care bill. If not then you're pledge means nothing ...

• Firedoglake: Nate Silver Hit Job on Dennis Kucinich 2010-03-15

  Instead, it is Dennis Kucinich, who voted against health care, the hate crimes bill, the budget, the cap-and-trade bill, and financial regulation — all ...

• Tapped: Lightning Round: I Deem the Health Care Endgame to be at Hand. 2010-03-15

  ... Clive Crook reads the public's mind, ignores data on public opinion; and Dennis Kucinich offers very little to the House Democratic caucus.

• Online Journal: The true nature of certain “progressives” finally being revealed 2010-03-15

  Recently, DailyKos's agent of influence for the corporate power structure, its founder Markos Moulitsas Zuniga, called Representative Dennis Kucinich (D-OH)

• AlterNet: Kucinich Airs His Disagreement with Markos Moulitsas on Health Care Bill 2010-03-15

  JUAN GONZALEZ: We begin our show in Washington with Congressman Dennis Kucinich, who has been at the center of two important debates in the House this week.

• San Francisco Chronicle: The opportunity Gavin Newsom couldn't refuse 2010-03-15

  But it was about John Edwards. Gordon: Jeepers! That's getting too close for comfort. Just run. If you can be a wine salesman who doesn't drink ...

• World Socialist Web Site: Obama education plan to push competitive funding 2010-03-15

  ... used by President George W. Bush and the late Senator Edward Kennedy to give a reformist gloss to the bipartisan agreement that produced the 2002 law.

• DAWN.com: 'Insulted' by Israel, US scrambles to save talks 2010-03-15

  Aides to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said he was waiting to meet US President Barack Obama's peace envoy George Mitchell when he returns to ...

• BBC News: The Sarkozy enigma 2010-03-15

  Even US President Barack Obama shed his rhetoric soon after getting into the White House. He fell back on the auto-prompter.

• Aljazeera.net: US steps up pressure on Israel 2010-03-15

  David Axelrod, chief political adviser to Barack Obama, the US president, described the timing of the announcement as an "insult". "This was an affront ...

• NewsoftheNorth.Net: Sen. Feingold to hold sessions in Vilas, Forest March 20 2010-03-15

  US Senator Russ Feingold, D-Wis., will hold listening sessions in Vilas and Forest Counties on Saturday, March 20. His Vilas County listening session ...

• PR-USA.net: Former Georgia Closing Attorney Sentenced to Prison in Multimillion Dollar ... 2010-03-15

  These cases are part of President Barack Obama's Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force. President Obama established the interagency Financial Fraud ...

• First Post: If Sam is Cameron's secret weapon, God help him 2010-03-15

  "Dave" recounted how, after meeting the new American president for the first time, he got home and said, "It's amazing, I've met Barack Obama, great man.

• Financial Times: US healthcare reforms make progress 2010-03-15

  Mr Obama was accompanied by Dennis Kucinich, an Ohio congressman who voted against the House healthcare bill in November and has said he will vote against ...

• Deseret News: Obama seeks to reassure seniors on health care 2010-03-15

  Dennis Kucinich, the local congressman, who voted against the administration-backed health care bill that cleared the House late last year.

• MiamiHerald.com: House weighs unusual tactic to muscle health bill through 2010-03-15

  Dennis Kucinich, who accompanied Obama to the state Monday. Thirty-nine Democrats, including Kucinich, opposed the House measure in November, and virtually ...

• Barre Montpelier Times Argus: Lawmakers probe lax enforcement of animal rules 2010-03-15

  Dennis Kucinich, an Ohio Democrat who has held hearings on the issue, said animal treatment is key to food safety. "How can the public have confidence ...

• Today's THV: Health Care Reform: Obama uses woman's story to push health care bill 2010-03-15

  Northeast Ohio is home to two Democrats who voted against the bill last November, Dennis Kucinich and John Boccieri, and one who voted for the bill but ...

• Boston Globe: Mines' harsh human toll is no deep, dark secret 2010-03-15

  ... last April by US Senator Sam Brownback, a Kansas Republican, and Democratic Senators Richard Durbin of Illinois and Russ Feingold of Wisconsin.

• Swing State Project: WI-Sen: Univ. of Wisconsin Hammered for Partnering on Polls with Conservative ... 2010-03-15

  Russ Feingold - even though Thompson had shown little interest in the race. WPRI is run by Lightbourn, Thompson's former administration secretary ...

• Politics Daily: Toomey Leads Specter in Latest Pennsylvania Senate Race Poll 2010-03-15

  Tommy Thompson , who has sent signals that he might jump into the Senate race against Democrat Russ Feingold , leads Feingold in a general election matchup ...

• Daily Caller: Senate unlikely to follow House's lead on earmarks 2010-03-15

  One senator in favor of earmark reform is Obey's colleague from Wisconsin, Democrat Russ Feingold. Last week Feingold endorsed the House GOP's one-year ...

• UW Badger Herald: Hypothetical poll: Thompson way ahead of Feingold in race 2010-03-15

  Russ Feingold, D-Wis., 51 percent to 39 percent in a hypothetical senatorial race, according to a poll released Friday by the conservative Wisconsin Policy ...

• Daily Cardinal: Thompson leads Feingold in WPRI poll, race for governor appears close 2010-03-15

  Russ Feingold, D-Wis., in a hypothetical matchup, according to a poll released Friday from the conservative-leaning Wisconsin Policy Research Institute.

• Today's TMJ4: Where Do Politicians Stand on Health Care? 2010-03-15

  All indications have Senator Herb Kohl voting yes, but Senator Russ Feingold hasn't said one way or another. "I've said all along that I would not allow ...

• Washington Post: Rielle Hunter speaks for the first time in GQ interview about John ... 2010-03-15

  For more than two years after Rielle Hunter emerged at the center of the John Edwards love-child scandal, the former campaign videographer kept quiet ...

• Vancouver Sun: Chinese premier defends yuan's value and role in global financial recovery 2010-03-15

  He cited the recent US arms sale to Taiwan and Barack Obama's meeting with the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama as violations of China' ...

• Washington Post: US-BUSINESS Summary 2010-03-15

  President Barack Obama, who aims to double US exports in five years, hopes to shore up the US economic position in Asia by joining an expanded Trans Pacific ...

• Washington Post: Did the House just release its reconciliation package? 2010-03-15

  TARP, for instance, was passed using Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici's Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. The Senate health bill w ...

• Bloomberg: China's Wen Rebuffs US Calls for Stronger Currency 2010-03-15

  Wen blamed strains in China's relationship with the US on President Barack Obama's meeting with the Dalai Lama and American arms sales to Taiwan.

• StarPhoenix: Now's the time to give troops more support 2010-03-15

  Since US President Barack Obama initiated a surge of troops to finally move the war from one of slow attrition in favour of the Taliban to put ...

• NEWS JUNKIE POST: American Couple Murdered By Drug Gangs In Juarez 2010-03-15

  (CIUDAD JUAREZ, MEXICO) — Drug trafficking gangs are being blamed for the deaths of three people with ties to the US Consulate in ...

• Pacific Daily News: ROBBERY 9:40 a.m. — Man wanted alleged robbery in Tamuning 2010-03-15

  ... looking for a man who allegedly robbed a house in Tamuning on Friday, according to an e-mail from Guam Police Department spokesman Officer John Edwards.

• Foster's Daily Democrat: Poll: Financially pinched, young adults lose faith 2010-03-15

  But young Republicans displayed more enthusiasm for the 2010 midterm elections, with those who said they disapproved of President Barack Obama's job ...

• Las Vegas Sun: What to do with unspent federal stimulus cash gets political 2010-03-15

  “Almost 2 million Americans who would otherwise be (unemployed) are working right now,” President Barack Obama said in Las Vegas last month.

• Cape Cod Times: Obama administration isn't hearing our voices 2010-03-15

  Tax cheats in key positions of our country's Treasury (Timothy Geithner) and Ways and Means Committee (Charles Rangel — thank goodness he's history!).

• GulfNews: Reports: US wants Israel to cancel colony-building plan 2010-03-15

  AP A Palestinian worshipper who was prevented from reaching the Al Aqsa Mosque prays outside Occupied Jerusalem's Old City while Israeli forces stand guard ...

• Eurweb.com: Torrance, CA Police Stop Again Cast... 2010-03-15

  A perennial federal bill served up by House Democrat John Conyers to get federal agencies to collect stats and do reports on racial profiling hasn't gotten ...

• Fort Worth Star Telegram: Democrats lack enough votes to pass healthcare bill, but White House rema ... 2010-03-15

  ... won the Massachusetts special election to fill the seat of the late Edward Kennedy, which cost the Democrats a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate.

• Globe and Mail: THE LOOKAHEAD / March 15-19 2010-03-15

  Brian Cowen, Irish Taoiseach (Gaelic for Prime Minister; it's pronounced tee-shock) is scheduled to meet US President Barack Obama at the White House ...

• rabble.ca: Mukoma Wa Ngugi 2010-03-15

  Barack Obama is a reluctant people's president, but to become a great president and deliver on his promise of "fundamental change in Washington" he has ...

• News Trends: Reforming the health system: lack of votes for its passage in the House ... 2010-03-15

  The spokesman for the White House Robert Gibbs also predicted the passage this week of the draft health reform, before traveling to Asia Barack Obama.

• San Diego Union Tribune: GOP puts 'party' back in state convention 2010-03-15

  Barbara Boxer, D-Calif. But as the state party concluded its three-day convention yesterday, the enthusiasm masked some lurking concerns about whether ...

• News Trends: Health – Democrats US still short of votes 2010-03-15

  ... dear to President Barack Obama quickly adopted by Congress, but one Democrat acknowledged that the account was not yet in the House of representatives.

• Cbonds. Info: Retail sales strong 2010-03-15

  Apparently, consumers more than caught up on spending when the snow melted as February sales were much stronger than expected for that snow bound month.

• Prague Daily Monitor: Experts say CSSD conference laid out same old 2010-03-15

  The use of the word change, arisen from Barack Obama's campaign, was interesting, Dvorakova said. Party leader Jiri Paroubek vowed to make such changes th ...

• ISRIA: Australia - Prime Minister Minister for Health Transcript of joint doorstop ... 2010-03-15

  JOURNALIST: Mr Rudd, you're sympathetic to the problems Barack Obama's facing on health reform. Given the real difficulties he's facing, do you think ...

• Fresno Bee: The Buzz: Mickey Kaus to challenge Barbara Boxer 2010-03-15

  Barbara Boxer in June's Democratic primary, saying the three-term senator is too tied to liberal interest groups. "I have no special beef with the incumbent ...

• San Francisco Examiner: Democrats continue to ignore facts, people on health reform 2010-03-15

  When Barack Obama was sworn in as president, he chose the Bible that Abraham Lincoln used to take the oath of office. A little more than a year later ...

• CNN Political Ticker: Millions being spent on TV to influence health care debate 2010-03-15

  Edward Kennedy. Republican Scott Brown's win gave the GOP the crucial 41st vote needed to sustain a filibuster to block passage of the Democratic health ...

• LSU The Reveille: Nietzsche is dead: 'Egosexual' politicians like Vitter deserve scrutiny 2010-03-15

  Then there's John Edwards, the months-old news of whose affair still makes headlines now and again. And these are just three of the most prominent recent ...

• Los Angeles Wave Newspapers: Obama to push 'No Child Left Behind' overhaul 2010-03-15

  President Barack Obama listens to staff during a health care meeting in the Oval Office, Feb. 23, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) By CNN ...

• NBC Los Angeles: Massa Tickles Comedians' Fancy 2010-03-15

  Mark Sanford, former Democratic vice presidential nominee John Edwards, ex-Florida Rep. Mark Foley and former Idaho Sen. Larry Craig, among others.

• Edmonton Journal: Mexico rues 'heinous' shootings 2010-03-15

  Mexico vowed Sunday to capture the people responsible for the fatal drive-by shootings of two Americans and a Mexican with ties to the US consulate ...

• Roanoke Times: Legislature wrestled with money issues at every turn 2010-03-15

  John Edwards, D-Roanoke. The bill will provide some short-term relief for Appalachian customers. But two legislators who represent economically distressed ...

• iAfrica.com: Lobby group warns Obama 2010-03-15

  Remarks by President Barack Obama's administration "regarding the US relationship with Israel are a matter of serious concern," said the American Israel ...

• Appeal-Democrat: Other Views: Health care reform: If not now, when? 2010-03-15

  The Barack Obama who wowed America during his 2008 campaign re-emerged this week, making his most compelling case yet for health care reform legislation.

• The Province: Down to the wire on U.S. health bill 2010-03-15

  Top aides to US President Barack Obama confidently predicted Sunday that his signature health-care overhaul would finally pass through Congress this week.

• Seattle Times: EJ Dionne / Syndicated columnist Can Britain's Gordon Brown pull a Trum ... 2010-03-15

  The prime minister — take note, Barack Obama — is also casting himself as a leader who got Britain through a very dangerous economic time.

• StarPhoenix: Netanyahu's tactics disturbing 2010-03-15

  After all, Netanyahu has been purposeful in thwarting US President Barack Obama's pledge when he came to office last year to mediate a resolution of ...

• Bismarck Tribune: 'Deathmobile' rams through 2010-03-15

  ... GM: Government Medicine) relies on a dictatorial strategy employed by President Barack Obama and the left-wing Democrats running Congress to replace ...

• News Trends: Health reform: Obama's double or quits 2010-03-15

  Barack Obama, March 10 last, at Andrews Air Force Base. The US president announced this weekend, launching a major education reform, another of its flagship ...

• ISRIA: Kremlin - Dmitry Medvedev had a telephone conversation with President of ... 2010-03-15

  The two leaders continued what has become a regular exchange of views on progress in the final stage of drafting a new strategic arms reduction treaty.

• The Spokesman Review: Hyperpatriots blind to their own failings 2010-03-15

  The organization wants Americans to believe that President Barack Obama's decisions to return the nation to the rule of law endangers national security.

• Detroit Free Press: 3 linked to consulate are slain in Mexico 2010-03-15

  President Barack Obama expressed outrage over the killings, and Mexican President Felipe Calderon promised a swift investigation.

• Poughkeepsie Journal: Hall then and now: Former nuclear critic still an activist in changing times 2010-03-15

  President Barack Obama released a statement on the day the summit ended saying, "The world's major economies have come together to accept their ...

• Sun-Sentinel: Some black politicians' troubles appear self-inflicted, not conspiracy results 2010-03-15

  Charles Rangel. The New York Democrat has agreed to step aside "temporarily" as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee after working 40 years ...

2010-03-14: Headlines

• Fox 8: Kucinich says health care bill would leave patients "financially vulnerable" - Cleveland News 2010-03-14

  Dennis Kucinich (koo-SIH'-nich) says the Democratic health care bill that may reach the House floor this week leaves patients "financially vulnerable ...

• The Business Insider: Will Liberal Hero Dennis Kucinich Ultimately Be The Killer Of Healthcare Reform? 2010-03-14

  What's interesting is that Dennis Kucinich -- the quixotic leftist Congressman from Ohio -- could cast the deciding vote AGAINST reform.

• Elmira Star-Gazette: Curse of March: NY political scandals 2010-03-14

  Almost overshadowed by Massa's March 3 decision not to run for reelection was the news that another New York Democratic congressman, Charles Rangel ...

• The Detroit News: Nolan Finley Commentary: Detroit can do better than this 2010-03-14

  John Conyers' wife, Monica, on federal bribery charges. The other side featured Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick's grand jury subpoena, for unstated rea ...

• Greensboro News & Record: DG Martin: Andrew Young's life story has compelling side 2010-03-14

  -- If the John Edwards story you tell in your book was so bad and distasteful, why did you stay a part of it for so long?

• Durham Herald Sun: Check It Out: What's hot at the local library 2010-03-14

  "The Politician: An Insider's Account of John Edwards's Pursuit of the Presidency and the Scandal that Brought Him Down," Andrew Young 2.

• Firedoglake: I'm Down With Dennis 2010-03-14

  Dennis Kucinich. Why? Because when Congressman Kucinich said he'd stand for a public option he stupidly thought he was supposed to mean it.

• Daily Kos: Polling and Political Wrap-Up, 3/13/10 2010-03-14

  ... Research Institute is getting positively Rasmuss-ey about the prospects of a Tommy Thompson challenge to incumbent Democratic Senator Russ Feingold.

• Huffington Post: 21 Shots and the Pursuit of Justice: An Imam Dies in Michigan 2010-03-14

  In January, Congressman John Conyers, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, lent his support to the effort calling on the Justice Department to conduct ...

• Huffington Post: (NOTE: This is the first of a two-part series on President Obama and ... 2010-03-14

  At the time, Senator John Edwards was sinking: He probably had overstayed his Iowa welcome, camping out in the Hawkeye State for more than a year ...

• McClatchy Washington Bureau: Obama's health care legacy hangs on 216 House votes 2010-03-14

  Edward Kennedy removed their critical 60th vote. As a result, Obama and Democratic congressional leaders decided to put all the additions and other ...

• AlterNet: Get Ready for GOP Obstructionism on “No Child Left Behind” Reforms 2010-03-14

  The only Democratic senators to vote against it were Russ Feingold and Fritz Hollins (probably not for the same reasons). Because the legislation w ...

• Middle East North Africa Financial Network: Jewish settlements spark outrage 2010-03-14

  Aides to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said he was waiting to meet US President Barack Obama's peace envoy George Mitchell in the coming days before ...

• Seven Sided Cube: Nancy Pelosi Confident that Health Care Bill Would be passed by House! 2010-03-14

  Meanwhile Associate Press has reported that a group representing Catholic hospitals is uniting behind President Barack Obama's health care bill.

• Aljazeera.net: Israel to probe 'Biden fiasco' 2010-03-14

  Aides to Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president, said he was waiting to meet George Mitchell, US President Barack Obama's peace envoy, when he returns ...

• Beaufort Observer: Another 'smelly' deal in Washington 2010-03-14

  Thanks to President Barack Obama's multibillion-dollar bailout of General Motors and Chrysler, the agencies looking into the safety of the Toyota fleet ...

• Boston Globe: Parliamentarian's task: referee Senate health care fight 2010-03-14

  WASHINGTON — Alan Frumin may be unknown outside the corridors of Washington, but he is having an outsized influence over the fate of President ...

• The Hill: New lead for Thompson over Feingold 2010-03-14

  Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) trailing former Gov. Tommy Thompson (R) by 12 points, 51-39. As Thompson wieghs whether to enter the race against Feingold ...

• The Hill: Boehner: If Pelosi had 216 votes to pass healthcare, 'this bill would be long ... 2010-03-14

  ... know who go to a beauty parlor to get a haircut?" - John Edwards"never served a day in the military!" - re Barack Obama…BY bt1911 on 03/14/2010 at 11:59.

• Seattle Post Intelligencer: Obama to unveil education plan 2010-03-14

  President Barack Obama will release a blueprint Monday for his long-awaited overhaul of the No Child Left Behind law, replacing annual benchmarks ...

• Madison.com: Hands on Wisconsin: Tommy the Tease 2010-03-14

  Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson is still being rather coy about whether or not he will try to unseat democratic Senator Russ Feingold in the fall.

• Charleston: Daily scoreboard - Daily Mail 2010-03-14

  Russ Feingold (D) in a possible US Senate match up, 51% to 39%.” The Scorekeeper thinks trying to predict Wisconsin politics is like trying to wrestle ...

• New York Times: Lost in the Shorthand 2010-03-14

  ... to control greenhouse gases referred to 10 Democratic senators, including Franken, Russ Feingold, Carl Levin and Jay Rockefeller, as “moderate.

• Capitol News Connection: As Immigration Reform Stalls, Dairy Farmers Struggle 2010-03-14

  Russ Feingold, D-Wis., calls Congressional inaction “irresponsible.” He sits with Kohl on the Senate Judiciary Committee with jurisdiction over immigrati ...

• Madison.com: Catching Up: Government funding delays hamper Reedsburg electric vehicle maker 2010-03-14

  Suzanne Endres, a spokeswoman for US Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., told the State Journal she would look into the problem.

• Green Bay Press Gazette: Many lawmakers shy away from immigration issue 2010-03-14

  Russ Feingold, D-Middleton, sits with Kohl on the Senate Judiciary Committee, which has jurisdiction over immigration issues.

• La Crosse Tribune: Deb Jolley: There's no spending our way to prosperity 2010-03-14

  Russ Feingold and Herb Kohl and Rep. Ron Kind? Is this how you run your households and the Kohl business? Government needs to cut spending ...

• American Medical News: Skyrocketing health premiums drawing scrutiny from states 2010-03-14

  Russ Feingold and Herb Kohl, both Wisconsin Democrats, wrote to WellPoint March 3 to ask for an explanation for rising premiums in Wisc ...

• Forex Pros: Reuters World News Highlights at 0315 GMT, Mar 14 2010-03-14

  BEIJING - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Sunday that external calls for yuan appreciation were unhelpful, vowing that Beijing would stick to its own ...

• San Francisco Chronicle: Brazil leader quits smoking after health scare 2010-03-14

  Eraldo Peres / AP Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 64, says he kicked the habit after a health scare.

• San Francisco Chronicle: TV news shows 2010-03-14

  Channel: 7 ABC's "This Week" - White House senior adviser David Axelrod; Sen. Lindsey Graham, RS.C. 8 am Channel: 5 CBS' "Face the Nation" - White House ...

• San Francisco Chronicle: Obama wants to reshape No Child Left Behind 2010-03-14

  The Obama administration on Saturday called for a broad overhaul of President George W. Bush's No Child Left Behind law, proposing to reshape divisive ...

• Anderson Independent Mail: Woods in Augusta would be a freak show 2010-03-14

  And with him, the Masters is not only the ultimate tournament in men's golf, but the one thing that can knock John Edwards' love child and Branjelina off ...

• HollandSentinel.com: COLUMN — Poison, fear back for 2010 election 2010-03-14

  ... B. Rangel and Eric J. Massa, have added to the ranks of episodes involving prominent Democrats like Eliot Spitzer, Rod R. Blagojevich and John Edwards.

• Daily Mail: Liverpool set to keep hold of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres after £100m ... 2010-03-14

  The despised reign of Tom Hicks and George Gillett at Liverpool could soon be over in a move that would keep Steven Gerrard and Fern ...

• Sunday People: Cameron opens heart about tragedy 2010-03-14

  "I got there and was saying, 'It's amazing, I've met Barack Obama, great man'. She said, 'That one needs his nappy changed, that one needs to get dressed.

• Press TV: US responsible for bad ties, China says 2010-03-14

  Also last month, US President Barack Obama met Tibet's exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama at the White House. Beijing says the Buddhist monk seek ...

• LubbockOnline.com: Lawmakers probe lax enforcement of animal treatment rules 2010-03-14

  Dennis Kucinich, an Ohio Democrat who has held hearings on the issue, said animal treatment is key to food safety. "How can the public have confidence ...

• Jacksonville Daily News: Local GOP denied vote 2010-03-14

  Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio. The bill – which was defeated March 10 by a 356-65 vote – called for the removal of all US forces from Afghanistan within 30 days.

• Cape Cod Today: Delahunt votes again leaving Afghanistan 2010-03-14

  Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, that would have directed President Obama to withdraw US forces from Afghanistan by 2011. Proponents said "our supposed ...

• Oshkosh Northwestern: Commentary: Massa follows others who have wilted in Washington's swamp 2010-03-14

  Sex-related political meltdowns have happened so frequently recently — Mark Foley, John Edwards, Mark Sanford and Eliot Spitzer, to name a few — th ...

• Zanesville Times Recorder: Emerson E. Moore 2010-03-14

  Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-7 pm Sunday at DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home where services will begin at 7:00 pm with Rev. John Edwards officiating.

• 9&10 News: Runaway Prius doubts...Northeast slammed again 2010-03-14

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says there was an "encouraging" phone conversation between President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart ...

• SW Iowa News: Sunday's Our View: Uniform standards 2010-03-14

  President Barack Obama told the nation's governors last month that he wants to make Title I dollars for public schools contingent on adoption of college ...

• New York Times: Parliamentarian in Role as Health Bill Referee 2010-03-14

  WASHINGTON — In the fall of 1968, a serious dark-haired young man arrived in the capital to do what serious young men here do: study ...

• Las Vegas Sun: GOP loses bid for ethics probe of Dem leaders 2010-03-14

  Charles Rangel, a 20-term Democrat, had to step aside as chairman of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee after the ethics committee found he violated ...

• Fort Worth Star Telegram: Hutchison is welcomed back to Washington with open arms 2010-03-14

  Both are members of the House Ways and Means Committee, and when ethics problems forced Chairman Charles Rangel, DN.Y., to step aside, the long-serving ...

• Herald & Review: Changes to Illinois' Freedom of Information Act 2010-03-14

  Public bodies must reply to information requests within five business days in-stead of seven. The first 50 pages of documents must be provided to ...

• TheNewsTribune.com: Health fight called 'bitter' 2010-03-14

  They were on the verge of doing so before Brown claimed the late Edward Kennedy's Senate seat in a special election upset in January, depriving Democrats ...

• The Detroit News: Democrats should avoid gimmicks that mask their votes on health care overhaul 2010-03-14

  But a number of scenarios have the members instead using legislative tricks to get a bill through Congress and to President Barack Obama's desk.

• Las Vegas Sun: Ex-freshman, veteran kingpin equal Democratic woes 2010-03-14

  ... of the House _ are portraying newly resigned first-termer Eric Massa and veteran Charles Rangel as dual symbols of Democratic ethical misconduct.

• Florida Today: SpaceX executes test of Falcon 9's engines 2010-03-14

  ... US astronauts on missions to the International Space Station as part of President Barack Obama's plan to rely on commercial companies for those flights.

• Boston Herald: Judge not lest ye be judged a judicial hack 2010-03-14

  Speaking of federal grand juries, in 2007 Barretto gave $350 to John Edwards, the “embattled” former candidate for vice president. Oh, and Edwards' running ...

• The Associated Press: Economy the focus as China political session ends 2010-03-14

  ... to reach a binding agreement at the December conference and Wen was criticized for skipping a meeting of top leaders attended by President Barack Obama.

• Vicksburg Post: Voters won't toss Thompson, but Pelosi could 2010-03-14

  Charles Rangel, DN.Y., his Ways and Means Committee chairmanship. Both men accepted a Caribbean junket paid for by some of the big corporations they usually ...

• La Crosse Tribune: Keith Knutson: Reform will help Democrats come November 2010-03-14

  President Barack Obama has been insisting that premiums have risen too much. His tenacity has provided us the opportunity to do something about th ...

• istockAnalyst.com: Roundup: Chinese premier says US responsible for disrupted ties 2010-03-14

  However, Wen said the bilateral relationship experienced a good start after US President Barack Obama took office. He voiced hope that the US would face ...

• San Jose Mercury News: After success of 'Demon Sheep' ad, Fiorina's new ad slams Barbara Boxer 2010-03-14

  (Josie Lepe/Mercury News) Fred Davis, the quirky GOP ad man who morphed Barack Obama into Paris Hilton and Tom Campbell into a demon sheep ...

• In-Forum: Conrad: Bill would hurt Bank of North Dakota 2010-03-14

  The proposal backed by President Barack Obama would end the bank-based federal loans and switch schools to the Direct Loan Program.

• Brisbane Times: Clinton rebukes Israel over settler move 2010-03-14

  Such blunt language towards Israel is rare from a US administration, and several officials said Mrs Clinton was relaying the anger of President Barack Obam ...

• Boston Herald: Frank talk on Tickle-gate 2010-03-14

  What do Mark Sanford or John Edwards do to the straight community?” Frank said this week. Rangel, a Democratic congressman from New York, was slapped ...

• Detroit Free Press: LEONARD PITTS JR. The politics of fearfulness 2010-03-14

  Not hope, nor patriotism, nor progress, nor any of the nobler emotions and impulses by which human beings are driven. Nope.

• Tampa Tribune: TBO.com - Tampa Bay Online 2010-03-14

  A tell-all by John Edwards' closest aide. 5. "Have a Little Faith," by Mitch Albom (Hyperion, $23.99). A suburban rabbi and a Detroit pastor teach les ...

• Crain's New York Business: CHARTER SCHOOLS Political coup 2010-03-14

  Charter proponents could support a challenger to Mr. Perkins if he doesn't leave Albany to run for Charles Rangel's House seat. One possible candidate ...

• In-Forum: Health reform bill needs a do-over 2010-03-14

  The fact that President Barack Obama announced the addition of some Republican ideas to the bill does not change the fact that the Senate bill is 2000 page ...

• Utica Observer Dispatch: Candidates for New York Mills race say village needs to cut costs 2010-03-14

  Twenty-year board veteran John Bialek, four-year member Kenneth Jarosz and newcomer John Edwards said the village needs to find ways of cutting costs during ...

• Ventura County Star: Strickland makes it official 2010-03-14

  Barbara Boxer, D-Calif. Her two opponents in the Republican primary are former congressman Tom Campbell and state Assemblyman Chuck DeVore.

• Yahoo! News: Soak the Rich, Keep the Change 2010-03-14

  Do Washington state Democrats have a death wish? That's the question many locals must be asking after the Democrat-controlled Senate held hearings last ...

• ncrsamaylive.com: No plans to accelerate the pace of settlement:Israel 2010-03-14

  While US President Barack Obama did not hold back in condemning the humiliation caused to Joe Biden with the Israeli announcement of 1600 new housing un ...

• The Detroit News: Commentary: Detroit can do better than this 2010-03-14

  John Conyers' wife, Monica, on federal bribery charges. The other side featured Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick's grand jury subpoena, for unstated rea ...

• The Public Record: Why Tom Hayden's Wrong, Why Nancy Pelosi's Lying 2010-03-14

  Pelosi's poodle, John Conyers, who backed off impeachment at her command, offered a wide and varying and self-contradictory list of excuses ...

• The Trentonian: Demagogic push for ObamaCare 2010-03-14

  President Obama's latest gambit in his obsessive effort to “reform” health care at any cost seems to be to indict the insurance industry ...

• Florida Times-Union: Crist, Rubio slugfest becomes very entertaining 2010-03-14

  ... fiscal conservative, and let's not forget how much attention Republicans have paid to other famous expensive haircuts (Bill Clinton, John Edwards).

• Detroit Free Press: The cruel health care questions 2010-03-14

  The “Medicare for All” bill, HR676, that has been introduced by Congressman John Conyers every year of his representation will solve a multitude of our ...

• Macon Telegraph: Best sellers 2010-03-14

  "The Politician," by Andrew Young (Thomas Dunne: $24.99) An insider's account of presidential hopeful John Edwards and the scandal that brought him down. 9.

• Tulsa World: O'Reilly: Obama unlikely to shift 2010-03-14

  He said the fact that Massachusetts elected a Republican to succeed Democratic icon Edward Kennedy in the US Senate demonstrated that.

• Waxahachie Daily Light: Obamacare's two Americas 2010-03-14

  Here's the worst thing you probably haven't heard about President Barack Obama's health care plan, which he and his allies are about to force ...

• Minneapolis Star Tribune: The health reform roller coaster 2010-03-14

  Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts, a champion of health reform, dies of cancer. Oct. 13, 2009 The Senate Finance Committee passes its health reform bill ...

• Houston Chronicle: The natural gas story The nation has been given a gift by our energy sect ... 2010-03-14

  Let's unwrap it carefully If there's a headline from the recent CERAWeek conference here that deserves to be flashed in neon to President Barack Obama ...

• Chicago Sun-Times: Axelrod, Durbin, Karl Rove on NBC's "Meet the Press" 2010-03-14

  The House Judiciary Committee chairman, John Conyers, told Politico that White House officials are "not listening" to black lawmakers.

• Republican & Herald: Tainted Rangel iceberg's tip 2010-03-14

  Charles Rangel's obvious ethical transgressions mandate his permanent removal as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee - a position that require ...

• AFP: China's Wen blames US for difficulties in ties 2010-03-14

  ... sale of billions of dollars in weapons to Taiwan in January, and again when US President Barack Obama met the Dalai Lama at the White House last month.

• Culpeper Star Exponent: Montpelier to celebrate James Madison's birthday 2010-03-14

  Thompson Gerke, who will lay a wreath on the fourth president's grave on behalf of President Barack Obama. Numerous other groups will also honor Madison ...

• NWAOnline: WASHINGTON NOTEBOOK Ross not among Rangel's payees 2010-03-14

  Charles Rangel, DN.Y., since he stepped down as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee this month amid an ethics scandal. Subscribers must LOG-IN ...

• Houston Chronicle: Charles Krauthammer: God bless this food fight we call the US democracy 2010-03-14

  Because Barack Obama is now commander in chief. The lack of opposition is not a matter of hypocrisy. It is a natural result of the rotation of power.

• Attleboro Sun Chronicle: Brown blasts health care bill 2010-03-14

  Edward Kennedy. Facing the toughest re-election battle of his career, John McCain is bringing in the Republican Party's newest rising star on Friday in ...

• St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Snapshot of America 2010-03-14

  For example, if President Barack Obama wanted to, he could mark "black" and "white." There also is a space on the form to mark "some other race" and ...

• Outlook: Wen Charges US With Violating China's Sovereignty 2010-03-14

  Wen said that President Barack Obama and other US leaders' recent meetings with the Dalai Lama and arms sales to Taiwan, which Beijing views as a rebel ...

• The Associated Press: China alleges diplomatic snub at Copenhagen summit 2010-03-14

  ... a binding agreement at the December conference and Wen was himself criticized for skipping a meeting of top leaders attended by President Barack Obama.

• IdahoStatesman.com: Health overhaul's supporters make case in hearings, protests 2010-03-14

  Edward Kennedy has left Democrats one vote shy of the 60-member threshold needed to block a GOP filibuster. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, a Columbia, SC ...

• National Ledger: Tiger Woods Pain Pills - Elin Nordegren and the Highway Patrol Report 2010-03-14

  But Woods can take some comfort that he is still receives more sympathy than Charlie Sheen at 12 percent, John Edwards at five percent, Chris Brown at three ...

• MiamiHerald.com: Obama's health care legacy hangs on power of Rep. Clyburn's persuasion 2010-03-14

  Edward Kennedy removed their critical 60th vote. As a result, Obama and Democratic congressional leaders decided to put all the additions and other ...

• Indiana Gazette: EDITORIAL ROUNDUP 2010-03-14

  ... has come out in favor of repealing the Pentagon policy that bars open homosexuals from serving in the ranks, as proposed by President Barack Obama.

• MLive.com: Rep. John Conyers helps introduce bill that would ban housing discriminati ... 2010-03-14

  John Conyers (D-Mich.) introduced the Fair & Inclusive Housing Act 2010 on the House floor with the intent to include discrimination against sexual ...

• The Morning Journal: When morons and jerks spoil St. Patrick's Day for the rest of us 2010-03-14

  I have a grandson who will be marching in the St. Patrick's Day parade in Cleveland on Wednesday. He'll be decked out in Irish regalia, playing the drum ...

2010-03-13: Headlines

• Salon: Five reasons not to get excited about the public option 2010-03-13

  Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, has said he'll vote against the bill -- and that's been met by ridicule by some liberal bloggers. 4) Does the House even have ...

• Bloomberg: Bernanke Stimulus Exit May Get Aid From Nominees Yellen, Raskin 2010-03-13

  March 13 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama 's likely nomination of three Federal Reserve governors will help Chairman Ben S. Bernanke ...

• Durham Herald Sun: Chastened Youngs satisfy court, beat jail rap 2010-03-13

  Rielle Hunter, who was John Edwards' mistress during his Democratic presidential campaign and bore an out-of-wedlock baby to the married former US sen ...

• New York Times: Obama's Education Law Overhaul to Focus on College 2010-03-13

  By AP The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. ATLANTA (AP) -- The Obam ...

• Zanesville Times Recorder: Massa wilts in Washington's swamp 2010-03-13

  Sex-related political meltdowns have happened so frequently recently -- Mark Foley, John Edwards, Mark Sanford and Eliot Spitzer, to name a few -- th ...

• BusinessWeek: Obama to Propose New Plan to Raise Education Standards in US 2010-03-13

  19 special election to occupy the seat long held by Democrat Edward Kennedy, Massachusetts voters “sent more than a senator to Washington -- they sent ...

• TMCnet: Obama administration says it will closely eye ag industry competition [St ... 2010-03-13

  13--ANKENY, Iowa -- President Barack Obama's administration put the nation's biggest agriculture companies on notice Friday -- it's going to make sure ...

• Daily Kos: Saturday hate-mail-apalooza 2010-03-13

  You owe Dennis Kucinich one of the very few REAL progressives in congress an apology for your disgusting attack on him yesterday. Corporate suck up fascist ...

• Firedoglake: The Seminal Watercooler: Public Option Act up to 64 cosponsors 2010-03-13

  Here's the new list: Representatives Bob Filner, Jan Schakowsky, Barney Frank, Dennis Kucinich, Donna Edwards, Jared Polis, Chellie Pingree, Sheila Jack ...

• AlterNet: Kucinich tells his side of the story on Democracy Now! 2010-03-13

  In a lengthy interview on Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman, Congressman Dennis Kucinich explained why he would not vote for the present health care bill ...

• Dissident Voice: A Matter of Timing 2010-03-13

  ... Joe Biden, one of the greatest “friends” of Israel (meaning: somebody totally subservient to AIPAC) and spat in the face of President Barack Obama.

• Dissident Voice: Haiti: Disaster Capitalism on Steroids 2010-03-13

  “Two months after the devastating earthquake, the situation in Haiti is downright criminal,” says Robert Roth.

• American Chronicle: 'Friday Night Hoops' a hit with players and fans 2010-03-13

  On the team are: Ethan Anderson, Robert Dembroski, John Edwards, Zac Erickson, Eagan Johnson, Marty Manion and Bryan Pallas. As with the Northwestern team ...

• Telegraph.co.uk: NHS investigated: For the service you want, try the co-op 2010-03-13

  However, Obama and the Democrats receive huge campaign contributions from the trial lawyers (such as the presidential candidate John Edwards), so Obamac ...

• Salon: The warped platitude of DC "centrism" 2010-03-13

  ... them imprisoned (this idea was unveiled in Barack Obama's "civil liberties" speech last May when he described the so-called "fifth category" of people ...

• The Hill: President Obama's final challenge on healthcare: corralling votes 2010-03-13

  Obama recently hosted a number of House lawmakers at the White House, but he didn't persuade Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio), who remains a firm no.

• United Liberty: Right Now, ObamaCare Is Losing In The House 2010-03-13

  ... Gene Taylor, Larry Kissell, Dennis Kucinich, Collin Peterson, Ike Skelton, Jim Marshall, Mike McMahon, Charlie Melancon, Tim Holden, Ben Chandler.

• Attleboro Sun Chronicle: HAND: Scott Brown, role model 2010-03-13

  Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, is considered by most to be among the most liberal members. Kucinich is given a relatively moderate rating because he voted against ...

• The Associated Press: Catholic hospitals support health care bill 2010-03-13

  WASHINGTON — A group representing Catholic hospitals is rallying behind President Barack Obama's health care bill. Support from the Catholic Health ...

• News & Observer: Slow justice in Bailey murder 2010-03-13

  ... Wake-County serial killer Samuel Cooper, Orange County murder suspect Randall Standifer and John Edwards sex-scandal insiders Andrew and Cheri Young.

• The Zeitgeisty Report: Breaking crazy!: The Texas Board of Education re-writes history for the Right 2010-03-13

  Edward Kennedy and new Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, while the late President Ronald Reagan was elevated to more prominent coverage.

• Dallas Morning News: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION 2010-03-13

  Edward Kennedy and new Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, while the late President Ronald Reagan was elevated to more prominent coverage.

• Washington Post: Doris "Granny D" Haddock dies; walked 3200 miles for campaign finance reform 2010-03-13

  and Russell Feingold (D-Wis.) to remove unregulated "soft" money from campaigns was defeated in 1995. Inspiration for her cross-country trek came from ...

• Washington Post: March 14, 2010 2010-03-13

  The Politician: An Insider's Account of John Edwards's Pursuit of the Presidency and the Scandal That Brought Him Down (Thomas Dunne, $24.99).

• The Independent: Senate passes historic bill to end Kony's insurgency 2010-03-13

  The bill, known as the *Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act*, was introduced by Senators Russ Feingold (D-WI) and Sam ...

• Sheboygan Press: Waldo Fire Dept. receives grant 2010-03-13

  Russ Feingold announced Friday. The funding is through the 2009 Assistance to Firefighters grant program administered by the Federal Emergency Management ...

• Today's TMJ4: New Poll has Democrats Crying Foul 2010-03-13

  She's a Democrat and plans on voting that way in this election for Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in the governor's race and Senator Russ Feingold in ...

• Toronto Star Blogs: Calling out Frank Rich. 2010-03-13

  ... Carl Levin, Chris Dodd, Russ Feingold, Barbara Mikulski, Patty Murray, Sheldon Whitehouse, Ron Wyden and other Senate firebrands have being lying in ...

• WorldNewsVine: Senator Sanders Advises President on Board of Governors Nominees 2010-03-13

  Russ Feingold (D-Wis.), Tom Udall (DN.M.), Roland Burris (D-Ill.) he urged the President to choose nominees that would support the American people in ...

• WTAQ: Poll: Thompson Leads Feingold for US Senate 2010-03-13

  ... but former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson leads at least one poll in the race for US Senate against incumbent Democrat Russ Feingold.

• Capital Times: Why Feingold's leadership on Africa matters 2010-03-13

  Russ Feingold has taken the lead in forging a bipartisan response. Feingold, the chairman of the Africa subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relati ...

• Inter Press Service: US-ISRAEL: Tiff or Tipping Point? 2010-03-13

  ... of President Barack Obama is prepared to get tough with the most right-wing government in Israel's history, particularly over the issue of settlements.

• PR-USA.net: First-Time Buyers, Distressed Properties Drove California's Housing Market ... 2010-03-13

  Affordable home prices, tax credits for home buyers, historically low interest rates, and a large number of distressed properties prompted many first-time ...

• Hamsayeh.Net: US Planning War of Aggression in Latin America 2010-03-13

  Although many fell beneath the seductive smile and poetic words of Barack Obama, it's not necessary to look beyond the past year to see the intensificati ...

• FansOnLine.net: My thoughts 2010-03-13

  Not disheartened, just dissapointed. We played well, and gave them yet another scare. The thing with the referees is that they all seemed under confident ...

• Gaston Gazette: Love is in the air and it's causing Gaston's Good Ol' Boy to sneeze 2010-03-13

  At least it ain't Tiger Woods, John Edwards or the governor of South Carolina back there. Those varmints would scare me worse than somebody yelling, “Pepi!

• Southgate News Herald: LINCOLN PARK: Detroit Lions eat breakfast with students to promote healthy ... 2010-03-13

  ... US Department of Agriculture, told the students she was personally bringing them greetings from President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama.

• 9&10 News: Colorado woman held...Education changes sought...Pope defended 2010-03-13

  WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Barack Obama sends Congress a rewrite of the No Child Left Behind law on Monday, he's making it clear that he'll be looking ...

• The Associated Press: AP Top News at 11:18 am EST 2010-03-13

  WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he wants projects helping specific states yanked from the health care bill Congress is writing.

• New York Times: Hardcover Nonfiction 2010-03-13

  A tell-all by John Edwards's closest aide. Excerpt OUTLIERS, by Malcolm Gladwell. (Little, Brown, $27.99.) Why some people succeed, from the author ...

• PKKH | PakistanKaKhudaHafiz: India should reinvent itself 2010-03-13

  The past few weeks have seen the colossal failure of the Bharati (aka India) foreign policy, not just in Afghanist ...

• Glens Falls Post-Star: National bestsellers 2010-03-13

  "The Politician: An Insider's Account of John Edwards's Pursuit of the Presidency and the Scandal That Brought Him Down" by Andrew Young (St.

• Hamilton Spectator: • America's sordid political scandal ... 2010-03-13

  Massa's been joined in infamy by yet another congressman: Charles Rangel, the top Democrat responsible for tax laws in Congress who was forced to relinquish ...

• New York Times: Former Edwards Aide Avoids Jail 2010-03-13

  By AP PITTSBORO, NC (AP) — A former aide to John Edwards avoided jail again on Friday in a dispute over a tape that is said to show Mr. Edwards and h ...

• Detroit Free Press: New lawyer appointed for Conyers' appeal 2010-03-13

  John Conyers, a Detroit Democrat, pleaded guilty last summer for her role in a bribery scheme involving a $1.2-billion sludge-hauling contract between ...

• Sydney Morning Herald: Housing is hotting up, but Melbourne will stay the cooler city 2010-03-13

  It's not surprising to hear Residex managing director John Edwards suggest he would ''not be surprised'' to see Melbourne prices pass Sydney at some point ...

• NorthJersey.com: In defense of 'pork': Congressmen oppose ban on earmarks, citing benefits 2010-03-13

  Budget pork is good, say some Republican and Democratic members of Congress from North Jersey. It's good for the region and the nati ...

• Ventura County Star: What daughters need from their fathers 2010-03-13

  John Edwards who “cut and run” on their responsibilities, we neglect the millions of “ideal men” who do their jobs as husbands and fathers every day.

• SouthCoastToday.com: Bestsellers 2010-03-13

  The Politician: An Insider's Account of John Edwards's Pursuit of the Presidency and the Scandal That Brought Him Down" by Andrew Young (Thomas Dunne Books)

• Newsweek: Sex, Substance, and the Fate of Nations 2010-03-13

  In North Carolina, a judge ordered a former John Edwards aide to hand over any copies of an alleged sex tape featuring the former Democratic presidential ...

• The Associated Press: Ex Edwards aide avoids jail again in sex tape flap 2010-03-13

  PITTSBORO, NC — A former aide to John Edwards avoided jail again Friday in a dispute over a tape that allegedly shows the past presidential candidate ...

• KMGH Denver: Caucuses Give Outside Pols Chance To Shine 2010-03-13

  Romanoff has struggled to keep up with Bennet's fundraising, which included a Denver visit by President Barack Obama. But he tells voters on his home page ...

• WNCT: John Edward's former aide will not spend time in jail 2010-03-13

  One of John Edwards' top aides will not go to jail connected to the former senator's sex tape scandal. By Stephanie Moore | Noon Edition Producer Pittsboro ...

• BusinessWeek: Iraq's Al-Maliki Has Upper Hand in Forming Government 2010-03-13

  Uncertainty challenges President Barack Obama's plan to reduce US troop strength in Iraq from 96000 to 50000 by August. Violence may increase if Shiite ...

• TPMDC: TPMDC Saturday Roundup 2010-03-13

  In this weekend's YouTube address, President Obama announced that the administration will roll out a set of reforms to the No Child Left Behind Act. "And ...

• Sofia Echo: Eurozone finalising rescue package for Greece - reports 2010-03-13

  On March 11, after meeting US president Barack Obama in Washington DC, Papandreou said: "We are not asking for a bailout...we are not asking for financial ...

• RTT News: Obama To Outline No Child Left Behind Law To Congress Next Week 2010-03-13

  (RTTNews) - President Barack Obama said on Saturday that he would send an abstract of his administration's plan to revamp the No Child Left Behind Act ...

• Ethiopian Review: Egyptians hoping ElBaradei can provide change they can believe in 2010-03-13

  But much like US President Barack Obama, ElBaradei has made it clear that he does not want to be seen as a saviour. However, just as huge expectati ...

• Colusa County Sun Herald: Thomas D. Elias: Voters deserting their mainstream political parties 2010-03-13

  ... went the other way in Massachusetts two months ago, Republican Scott Brown won the Senate seat held more than 50 years by John and Edward Kennedy.

• Federal News Service: SUBJECT: HEALTH-CARE REFORM; FLORIDA SENATE RACE INTERVIEWER: CHUCK TODD 2010-03-13

  MR. TODD: The president and Democrats are going full speed to the finish line on health-care reform. What can Republicans do to stop them?

• WEAR: GOP warns again against passing health bill 2010-03-13

  Edward Kennedy deprived Democrats of the supermajority in the Senate that could cut off GOP filibusters against the bill. AP Writer.

• Roll Call: Obama Touts Education; Brown Blasts Health Reform 2010-03-13

  Edward Kennedy (D): “This, above all, was the message that the people of my state sent to the President and the Congress in the election over a month ago.

• MLive.com: Monica Conyers gets new attorney in appeal of sentencing 2010-03-13

  John Conyers, D-Mich., suggested she was the victim of "badgering" in 2009 when she admitted taking cash to support a Houston company's sludge-hauling ...

• APA: Serzh Sargsyan appoints new press secretary 2010-03-13

  Baku – APA. President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan appointed Armen Arzumanyan his new press secretary, APA reports quoting News Armenia.

• ANTARA: Obama could be Indonesia`s public relations 2010-03-13

  Jakarta (ANTARA News) - A university rector said Indonesia should be able to use US President Barack Obama`s planned visit to the country this month ...

• Politics Daily: President Obama To Unveil His No Child Left Behind Blueprint 2010-03-13

  President Barack Obama said Saturday he wants to rewrite the nation's eight-year-old education law with a framework ensuring that all students "graduate ...

• Associated Press of Pakistan: Home News National Information Minister, Minister of State condemn Ming ... 2010-03-13

  ... against militancy in the region as President Barack Obama received update on his administration's support for the key South Asian partner on Friday.

• WCHL 1360: Andrew Young Avoids Jail & Free of Contempt 2010-03-13

  Hunter's attorneys failed to prove that the couple was holding on to a DVD that may or may not exist and contain the digital version of the John Edwards sex ...

• Northwest Herald: Fire union teachers 2010-03-13

  It amazes me that whenever you pick up a newspaper, you see a story about teacher unions strong-arming the community. How about we do what Rhode Island' ...

• Andalusia Star-News: AJWC takes audience back to era of big hair 2010-03-13

  John Edwards and Tiger Woods. “I was a major player in the 80s,” the “church lady” said, adding that she took on Jimmy Swaggart, Jimmy Baker ...

• WILX-TV: Conyers Gets New Attorney in Appeal of Sentencing 2010-03-13

  John Conyers, D-Mich., suggested she was the victim of "badgering" in 2009 when she admitted taking cash to support a Houston company's sludge-hauling ...

• Greensboro News & Record: Editorial: Going with experience 2010-03-13

  The two senators' cooperation on judicial confirmations is a welcome change from years past when Republican Jesse Helms and Democrat John Edwards blocked ...

• New York Times: The Saturday Word: Education Overhaul 2010-03-13

  No Jail Time: Andrew Young, former aide to 2008 presidential candidate John Edwards, will not be sent to jail over questions about a sex tape featuring Mr.

• Texas GOP Vote: Virginia Makes State Sovereignty Specific To Health Care - State Sovereignty ... 2010-03-13

  Michelle Bachmann, Barack Obama defending federal sanction of individuals who would refuse to purchase federal government-approved health care insurance ...

• Citrus Daily: Judge Makes Ruling in Edwards Sex Tape Dispute 2010-03-13

  A judge has ruled that Andrew Young, former aide to John Edwards, was not in contempt of court for his accounting of how he handled items that Edward ...

• Wilmington News Journal, OH: Pelosi has yet to 'drain the swamp' 2010-03-13

  The latest to have their names added to the list of the corrupt include Charles Rangel (D-NY), David Paterson, New York's Democratic governor, and Rep.

• Hamilton Spectator: America's sordid political scandals make Canada's look tame 2010-03-13

  Massa's been joined in infamy by yet another congressman: Charles Rangel, the top Democrat responsible for tax laws in Congress who was forced to relinquish ...

• Pocono Record: Clarence Page: Some politicians should be paranoid 2010-03-13

  Charles Rangel. The New York Democrat has agreed to step aside "temporarily" as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee after working 40 years ...

• Entertainment and Showbiz!: Janet Yellen is Obama's second choice for Central Bank 2010-03-13

  Janet L. Yellen who is the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and a former advisor to President Clinton is likely to be nominated ...

• San Diego News Room: The real perils of reconciliation 2010-03-13

  So now it's official: the US Senate will attempt to “fix” its health care reform bill through reconciliation, the arcane parliamentary ...

• CNN: Coffee vs. Tea: A political movement is brewing 2010-03-13

  Barack Obama's presidential campaign and Democratic Sen. Jim Webb of Virginia's 2006 campaign, says the Coffee Party is not aligned with any party.

• Associated Press of Pakistan: White House says US-Pakistan cooperation at unprecedented level - 2010-03-13

  ... against militancy in the region as President Barack Obama received update on his administration's support for the key South Asian partner on Friday.

• The Salem News: Trading barbs over breakfast Deval last to the party, but first with jokes 2010-03-13

  ... Board Chairman Tim Bassett took the silver; and Attorney General Martha Coakley, who famously lost Sen. Edward Kennedy's Senate seat to Brown, won the gold.

• Pacific Free Press: Boxed in War 2010-03-13

  “Apparently, as with many issues in Washington,” Congressman John Conyers said in a written statement hours before the vote, “those who are forced [to] bear ...

• WISC Madison: Former John Edwards Aide Not Going To Jail For Contempt 2010-03-13

  A judge ruled Friday that John Edwards' former aide, Andrew Young, was not in contempt of court for his explanation of how he'd handled certain item ...

• Syracuse.com: Syracuse South Side grocery store supporters look to New York City for ide ... - The Post-Standard 2010-03-13

  Charles Rangel, D-Harlem, and the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Corp., said Patrice Chang, a consultant for the Syracuse project.

• St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis should move law enforcement into 21st century 2010-03-13

  Edward Kennedy proposed a national drug formulary. I would be happy to support or serve on Mr. McClellan's Health Care Reform Commission.

• The Associated Press: New Sen. Brown bashes Obama's `bitter' health push 2010-03-13

  Scott Brown of Massachusetts accused President Barack Obama and Democrats on Saturday of a "bitter, destructive and endless" drive to pass health overhaul ...

• WBZ: New England Editorial Roundup 2010-03-13

  A warning that federal legislation supported by President Barack Obama, approved by the House and now pending in the Senate could forever change the way ...

• Times Record News: Payne: The story of David teaches that it is never too late to repent 2010-03-13

  This is no ritual celebrity apology from the likes of John Sanford or John Edwards or Tiger Woods. David knows that he is at the point of no return.

• First Things: Obamacare: Unleashing a Constitutional Crisis 2010-03-13

  I guess if our government's Democratic leaders don't get their way on Obamacare, they would just as soon tear the country apart. Having lost the political ...

• SuburbanJournals: Health care professionals cite 'real human dramas' 2010-03-13

  Across town, hundreds of people were rallying outside St. Charles High School, waiting for President Barack Obama to deliver a speech pitching his health ...

• Citrus Daily: GOP Assails Dems Again on Health Care 2010-03-13

  Scott Brown of Massachusetts accused President Barack Obama and Democrats of a "bitter, destructive and endless" drive to pass health overhaul legislati ...

• TriValley Central: Area sports calendar, 3/13/10 2010-03-13

  Junior college softball: Central Arizona versus South Suburban (8 am), Everett (noon) and Illinois Central (2 pm) at Rose Mofford Complex, Phoenix.

• Arkansas Times: A good funeral 2010-03-13

  John Edwards. John Walker was among those in the crowd who had been key figures in the dramas Jim chronicled. Former Gazette colleagues included Jerry ...

• Bangor Daily News: A measure that ensures treatment 2010-03-13

  The law, passed with broad bipartisan support and signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2008, is called the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental ...

• News & Observer: Judge doesn't jail Youngs 2010-03-13

  John Edwards and his mistress, Rielle Hunter. Lawyers for Hunter pushed Jones to have the Youngs charged with perjury, citing numerous examples where ...

• Chicago Sun-Times: Ireland's PM: Chicago isn't a 'second city' 2010-03-13

  The Prime Minister of Ireland, Brian Cowen, assured a St. Patrick's Day crowd in Chicago Friday night that the Irish ...

• Irish Central: Dangerous times for immigration reform ahead of March 21 rally 2010-03-13

  President Obama keeps talking about his "unwavering" commitment to immigration reform but there are no specifics. He held meetings with Senators Charle ...

• Pottstown Mercury: Public, private sectors lack fiscal balance 2010-03-13

  Before his disgrace as a cheater, a liar and a cover-up artist, former US senator and Democratic presidential aspirant John Edwards talked about there being ...

• Ethiopian Review: Pentagon's alleged preference for US bids to have 'consequences' 2010-03-13

  A government spokesman added that French President Nicolas Sarkozy will bring up the subject when he visits his US counterpart Barack Obama next month.