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Republicans blast 'bait and switch' health bill

WASHINGTON (AP)-- Digging in for a long struggle, Republican senators and governors assailed the Democrats' newly minted health care legislation Thursday as a collection of tax increases, Medicare cuts and heavy new burdens for deficit-ridden states.

What's in the health bill for Sen. Mary Landrieu?
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has included at least $100 million in Medicaid funds for Louisiana in his health care bill at the same time he is trying to persuade that state's wavering Democratic senator to cast a pivotal vote for the overhaul legislation.
Army fears anti-Obama politics at Palin event
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The U.S. Army plans to prevent media from covering Sarah Palin's appearance at Fort Bragg, fearing the event will turn into political grandstanding against President Barack Obama, officials said Thursday.
GOP governors push for 2010 party rebirth
CEDAR CREEK, Texas (AP) -- Thrilled with twin victories this month, Republican governors are looking to lead a party-wide resurgence in 2010 and shape the GOP for years to come.
White House at odds with bishops over abortion
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is on a collision course with Catholic bishops in an intractable dispute over abortion that could blow up the fragile political coalition behind President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
AP Exclusive: Muslim countries seek international blasphemy ban
GENEVA (AP) -- Four years after cartoons of the prophet Muhammad set off violent protests across the Muslim world, Islamic nations are mounting a campaign for an international treaty to protect religious symbols and beliefs from mockery -- essentially a ban on blasphemy that would put them on a collision course with free speech laws in the West.
Gates says Afghan surge could happen swiftly
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates said any new U.S. forces President Barack Obama sends to Afghanistan could move into the country swiftly, despite logistical hassles that force almost all major deliveries of troops and supplies to go by air.
Pentagon looking for Fort Hood management lapses
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Pentagon said Thursday it will scour its procedures for identifying volatile soldiers hidden in the ranks following the Fort Hood shooting rampage and lapses that might allow others to slip through bureaucratic cracks.
House moves to protect doctors from Medicare cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House has voted to add more than $200 billion to the deficit in order to spare doctors from a big reduction in Medicare payments.
Sources: Giuliani leaning toward run for US Senate
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who many Republicans have been pushing to run for governor in 2010, is instead leaning more toward a run for U.S. Senate, according to two party advisers.
Protesters gather at UCLA to oppose UC fee hike
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Hundreds of protesters chanted, marched and took over a building Thursday on the UCLA campus, where University of California regents were scheduled to vote on a 32 percent student fee increase.
200 Web sites spread al-Qaida's message in English
RIYADH,Saudi Arabia (AP) -- Increasing numbers of English-language Web sites are spreading al-Qaida's message to Muslims in the West.

Thursday, November 19, 2009 -- Senate girds for historic debate on health bill

Thursday, November 19, 2009 -- Obama, revisiting Nixon, says 9/11 suspect guilty

Thursday, November 19, 2009 -- Obama confirms Gitmo deadline for closure will be missed

Thursday, November 19, 2009 -- Thousands cheer Palin in Mich. for book tour

Thursday, November 19, 2009 -- Both Obama and Holder predict conviction ahead of trial

Thursday, November 19, 2009 -- Giuliani against trying Mohammed in civilian court

Thursday, November 19, 2009 -- AP Poll: Support for curbs on malpractice lawsuits

Thursday, November 19, 2009 -- Another Obama nominee runs into tax problems

Thursday, November 19, 2009 -- Byrd longest serving senator at nearly 57 years

Thursday, November 19, 2009 -- Sebelius: Women should get mammograms by age 40

Thursday, November 19, 2009 -- Calif. requires TVs to be more energy-efficient

Thursday, November 19, 2009 -- Forest Service says trees can slow climate change

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 -- Holder to defend decision on terrorist trial

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 -- Democrats promise jobs bill

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 -- AP sources: Senate weighs long-term care program

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 -- Obama: Rally the world for climate deal next month

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 -- Analysis: Obama's China trip shows power shifting

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 -- Afghanistan still on hold

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 -- White House rebukes Israel

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 -- Black power has arrived with some new challenges
 

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