Critics Claim Offshore Drilling Plan a Half-Step Toward Energy Independence - FOXNews

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Critics Claim Offshore Drilling Plan a Half-Step Toward Energy Independence FOXNews President Obama's decision to open up the nation's shores to new oil drilling drew complaints from both sides of the aisle Wednesday, as environmentalists and congressional Republicans alike claimed the move would do little for America's energy ... Environmentalists scoff, GOP shrugs at Obama's drilling plan MiamiHerald.com Offshore drilling could tap large supplies The Associated Press Gulf Island, Seahawk Gain on Drilling News as Sm »

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Loan Changes to Help Students, Community Colleges - ABC News

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Loan Changes to Help Students, Community Colleges ABC News AP By DARLENE SUPERVILLE AP Writer Bigger grants for college students who need them. Relaxed payment terms for students with loans. More money for community colleges and historic »

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Moscow blasts a challenge to Kremlin - Los Angeles Times

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Barack Obama rallies forces on visit to Afghanistan - BBC News

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11 killed when van, truck collide in Ky. - Boston Globe

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11 killed when van, truck collide in Ky. Boston Globe AP / March 27, 2010 MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. â€" A truck crossed a Kentucky interstate median yesterday and slammed head-on into a church van carrying a Mennonite family on its way to a wedding, killing 11 people. State Police Trooper Charles Swiney said two ... Eleven dead in US highway crash BBC News 11 killed in I-65 crash Lexington Herald Leader 11 killed when van, truck crash Pittsburgh Post Gazette Bowling Green Daily News -WDRB -WAVE  »

Iraq Election Results Announced; Allawi Bloc Wins Most Seats - Voice of America

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Obama Defends Health Plan - Wall Street Journal

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Obama signs order re-affirming ban on federal funds for abortion - USA Today

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Obama signs order re-affirming ban on federal funds for abortion USA Today President Obama delivered his gift today to House Democrats who provided the margin of victory in the health care vote: Signing an executive ordering re-asserting restrictions on the use of federal funs for abortion. The event provided a stark contrast ... Obama signs order on abortion in health care bill The Associated Press Bart Stupak Left Threatening Messages for Health Care Vote (Listen) CBS News Obama Signs Executive Order Affirming Ban On Federal Funding For Abortion Kaiser Health News Washington Times -ModernHealthcare.com -9&10 News  »

Obama looks at the road ahead (and sees 'serious challenges') - USA Today

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Google Shuts China Site in Dispute Over Censorship - New York Times

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Google Shuts China Site in Dispute Over Censorship New York Times SAN FRANCISCO â€" Just over two months after threatening to leave China because of censorship and intrusions by Chinese hackers, Google said that it would close its China-based Web site and instead direct Chinese users ... Google stops censoring search results in China BBC News Google Stops Censoring in China W »

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Health care latest: Dems still chasing votes - CNN

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Health care latest: Dems still chasing votes CNN House Speaker Nancy Pelosi talks with reporters as she arrives at the House on Sunday. Follow the very latest on the health care vote and find out what it means for you, tonight on CNN. Watch the debate online, on TV and your iPhone. ... Democrats Need 216 Votes to Pass Health Care Reform Bill ABC News House leaders express confidence they will secure enough votes to pass health bill Washington Post GOP: We Owe It to Public to Block Bill CBS News USA Today -Los Angeles Times -Reuters  »

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Pelosi rejects Stupak abortion solution - Washington Post

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Pelosi rejects Stupak abortion solution Washington Post House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Saturday rejected an offer to hold a separate vote on abortion provisions in the sweeping health-care legislation, setting the stage for the final talks with the last Democratic holdouts. ... House Dems confident in overcoming abortion rift BusinessWeek House Dems confident in overcoming abortion rift Forbes House Dems confident in overcoming abortion rift Gainesville Sun The Detroit News -WLOS -Ozarks First  »

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Key Democrats Still in Play as Health Vote Approaches - New York Times

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Key Democrats Still in Play as Health Vote Approaches New York Times WASHINGTON â€" House Democrats, entering the final 48-hour countdown on their yearlong effort to overhaul the health care system, emerged from a caucus meeting on Friday morning amid signs that crucial votes ... Not So Fast! Ch »

Republicans Ready Strategy to Scuttle Health Bill, as Democrats Push Forward - FOXNews

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Republicans Ready Strategy to Scuttle Health Bill, as Democrats Push Forward FOXNews House and Senate Republican leaders were preparing for battle, huddling in a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill to figure out ways to stop the health care bill in its tracks, even as it appeared to gain momentum. House Minority Leader John Boehner ... Public Gets Sick of Congress Amid Health Debate W »

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Jobs bill headed to Obama's desk - Los Angeles Times

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Jobs bill headed to Obama's desk Los Angeles Times The Senate passes a $17.6-billion measure meant to spur job growth through targeted employer exemptions and credits. By James Oliphant The Senate today passed by a 68-29 margin a $17.6-billion measure intended to spur hiring nationwide, ... Kucinich flip tweaks health care math CNN Obama wins first convert in healthcare push Reuters Republicans Have Used "Slaughter Solution" Many Times CBS News The Associated Press -AHN |  »

Expect huge TV audiences for Woods' Masters return - SI.com

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Expect huge TV audiences for Woods' Masters return SI.com NEW YORK (AP) -CBS Sports' president thinks that Tiger Woods' return to golf will be one of the "biggest media spectacles in recent memory.'' Sean McManus told The Associated Press last week before Woods announced when he would play again that he ... R&A pleased that Tiger Woods is returning to golf USA Today Woods to return to golf at the Masters The Associated Press Six reasons why the Masters makes sense for Tiger PGA Tour BusinessWeek -msnbc.com -FOXNews  »

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Obama makes pitch for health-care reform - Washington Post

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Obama makes pitch for health-care reform Washington Post STRONGSVILLE, Ohio -- With a decisive vote on his health-care overhaul possible within days, President Obama made an impassioned pitch Monday in northeast Ohio, where unemployment runs high and insurance coverage is never a certainty. ... Obama kicks off what may be final healthcare push Reuters Obama Drops Objections to Sweetheart Deals as House Moves to Craft Health Care ... FOXNews Obama letter writer now has luekemia, and no insurance USA Today W »

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White House Challenges Republicans to Use Health Care for 2010 Election - FOXNews

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Fla. woman dies during weeks-long religious fast - The Associated Press

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Fla. woman dies during weeks-long religious fast The Associated Press BARTOW, Fla. â€" Authorities say a 55-year-old woman died alone in a bedroom of her central Florida home after locking herself in the room for several weeks for a lengthy religious fast. Evelyn Boyd told her husband, a preacher at a Pentecostal church in ... Fla. woman, 55, dies during lengthy religious fast MiamiHerald.com Bartow Minister's Wife Dies After Lengthy Religious Fast The Ledger Bartow woman dies after religious fasting 10 Connects Tampa Tribune -AHN |  »

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Obama delays Asia trip to focus on health care - Washington Post

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Obama delays Asia trip to focus on health care Washington Post President Obama has delayed his upcoming trip to Asia by three days to remain in Washington for what could be the climax of his year-long battle for health-care reform, his press secretary announced via Twitter ... Obama Delays Asia Trip as Dems Wrangle Health Care Votes ABC News Health care timeline still unclear USA Today US House panel to consider healthcare bill Monday Reuters W »

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Strong Earthquakes Rock Chile as Pinera Takes Office - Voice of America

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Strong Earthquakes Rock Chile as Pinera Takes Office Voice of America Photo: AP Outgoing Chile's Pres. Michelle Bachelet (C) takes off the presidential sash as Chile's Pres. Sebastian Pinera (R) smiles during his swear-in ceremony in Valparaiso, 11 Mar 2010 Two strong earthquakes shook Chile Thursday as Sebastian Pinera ... Three strong earthquakes strike Chile in quick succession CNN International Pinera assumes Chile presidency amid strong quakes The Associated Press Strong Aftershocks Rattle Chile W »

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Remembering Corey Haim - Entertainment Weekly

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Remembering Corey Haim Entertainment Weekly Image Credit: Everett CollectionCorey Haim is gone at the age 0f 38. We can't pretend that we've  »

Toyota Reviewing US Report of Prius With Stuck Gas Pedal - BusinessWeek

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Toyota Reviewing US Report of Prius With Stuck Gas Pedal BusinessWeek March 9 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp., struggling to regain a reputation for quality after unintended acceleration forced millions of vehicle rec »

Sandra Bullock wins Best Actress: Comedy star beats drama queen Meryl Streep - New York Daily News

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Sandra Bullock wins Best Actress: Comedy star beats drama queen Meryl Streep New York Daily News Sandra Bullock was unusu »

Iraqis defy intimidation to vote, attacks kill 31 - The Associated Press

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Iraqis defy intimidation to vote, attacks kill 31 The Associated Press BAGHDAD â€" Insurgents bombed a polling station and lobbed grenades at voters Sunday, killing 31 people in attacks aimed at intimidating those taking part in an election that will determine whether the country can overcome the sectarian divisions that ... Polls close in Iraq election Aljazeera.net Iraqis dodge explosions to cast their votes Los Angeles Times Iraqis brave bombs and rockets to go to the polls The Guardian W »

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