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Obama's health care summit: Just for show?

WASHINGTON (AP) - Could this turn into something more than political theater? President Barack Obama's televised dialogue with Republican lawmakers on health care, promised for later this month, has the makings of an entertaining exchange. But the differences between the basic Democratic and GOP ideas are stark - and the two sides have increasingly hardened their positions in this election year.

Iran begins controversial new nuclear process
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran's state TV says the country started enriching its uranium to a higher level of 20 percent, over the objections of the international community.
Gates wants Iran sanctions in 'weeks, not months'
(AP) - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants to see the United Nations slap sanctions on Iran in "weeks, not months."
Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War, died Monday. He was 77. The Pennsylvania Democrat had been suffering from complications from gallbladder surgery. He died at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Va., with his family at his bedside, the hospital said.
Homeland Security tracked abortion issue activists
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security conducted a threat assessment of local pro- and anti-abortion rights activists before an expected rally last year, even though they did not pose a threat to national security.
Vote on NLRB nominee first test of GOP's new power
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republicans' first test of their new Senate clout could come in a vote to block President Barack Obama's choice of a union attorney for a seat on the National Labor Relations Board.
Neb. Democrat joins GOP to oppose labor nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) - Nebraska's Democratic senator says he will join Republicans in opposing a union lawyer's nomination to serve on the National Labor Relations Board.
Report: N. Korea's Kim reiterates disarmament pledge
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Il assured a high-level envoy visiting from Beijing that Pyongyang is committed to a nuclear-free Korean peninsula, China's state news agency reported Tuesday.
Ag Secretary pushes school nutrition plan
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by ridding school vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks and giving school lunch and breakfast to more kids.

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Monday, February 8, 2010 -- Obama adviser: Stop criticizing anti-terror effort

Monday, February 8, 2010 -- Obama invites GOP leaders to health care talk

Monday, February 8, 2010 -- Palin stumps for TX Gov. Perry in suburban Houston

Monday, February 8, 2010 -- Clinton-era health aides push to save Obama's plan

Monday, February 8, 2010 -- Obama hasn't ruled out NY trial for 9/11 planner

Monday, February 8, 2010 -- Obama seeks to rally glum Dems amid GOP challenges

Monday, February 8, 2010 -- Alito objected to Obama's history claim

Friday, February 5, 2010 -- January unemployment rate drops to 9.7 percent

Friday, February 5, 2010 -- House Dems raise debt ceiling by $1.9 trillion

Friday, February 5, 2010 -- Brown sworn in as US Senator from Massachusetts

Friday, February 5, 2010 -- Sen. Landrieu defends Medicaid deal for La.

Friday, February 5, 2010 -- Senate to take up rare bipartisan jobs bill

Friday, February 5, 2010 -- Pentagon seeks billions to battle terror abroad

Friday, February 5, 2010 -- Asylum hearing for Obama aunt ends with no ruling

Friday, February 5, 2010 -- Obama tells Democrats to keep faith

Thursday, February 4, 2010 -- Obama exhorts Democrats to 'finish the job' on health care

Thursday, February 4, 2010 -- House faces tough vote on $1.9 trillion more debt

Thursday, February 4, 2010 -- Obama prescribes election plan to Democrats: Lead

 

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