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Energy bill takes us in the wrong direction

It is encouraging that President Obama and key senators are negotiating over comprehensive climate and energy legislation (”Obama meets with key senators,” March 9). However, several provisions of the legislation they propose are quite problematic.

While…

Dems whittle disputes over health overhaul, see final vote looming after year of debate, delay

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama delayed next week’s Asian trip on Friday to seize on suddenly improved prospects for his sweeping health care legislation, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi forecast final passage of the overhaul in days.

“It’…

Official: San Francisco Fed bank president is Obama’s top pick for Fed vice chair

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama wants to nominate Janet Yellen, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, to take over as vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, an administration official said Friday.

Yellen, who was a top…

Illinois Senate candidate faces more trouble after major campaign contributor is arrested

CHICAGO (AP) — The Illinois Democrat running for President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat faced a new political hassle after one of his major campaign contributors was arrested on charges of defrauding banks by writing bad checks.

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Analysis: Spat over new Israeli building in east Jerusalem could be vital to peacemaking

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden’s trip to Israel and the West Bank was designed to underscore the Obama administration’s commitment to support Israeli security as it approaches indirect negotiations with the Palestinians.

But the jarring…

Obama delays Asia trip to push health care

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It’s more than just jobs, health care as Obama juggles priorities in a heated election year

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s intense juggling of domestic issues reflects all the realities he faces at once: a vast agenda, a smaller window for results this year and a need to keep promises to constituencies that will have a huge say…

Dems whittle disputes over health overhaul, sharpen strategy for pushing it through Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama put off the start of a scheduled Asian trip on Friday as the White House and senior Democrats reached for agreement on long-stalled health care legislation they hope to push through Congress within days….