Obama’s healthcare summit sets stage for end-game

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s call for a healthcare summit including both his fellow Democrats and Republicans sets the stage for a final push to get stalled legislation through Congress, but skeptical Republicans said on Monday the only solution is to start over.

On Health Bill, GOP’s Road Is a New Map – New York Times


Washington Post
On Health Bill, GOP's Road Is a New Map
New York Times
WASHINGTON — When Republicans take President Obama up on his invitation to hash out their differences over health care this month, they will carry with them a fairly well-developed set of ideas intended to make
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New sanctions urged over Iran move – Aljazeera.net


The Hindu
New sanctions urged over Iran move
Aljazeera.net
The United States and France have called for fresh sanctions against Iran after Tehran formally said it would begin enriching higher-grade nuclear fuel to a level of 20 per cent. Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president, and Robert Gates, the US defence
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Rep. Murtha Dead at 77 – FOXNews


Telegraph.co.uk
Rep. Murtha Dead at 77
FOXNews
Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. John Murtha, the first veteran of the Vietnam war to enter Congress and one of the House's most powerful lawmakers, died Monday afternoon at Virginia Hospital Center after complications from gallbladder
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Under fire, NY governor Paterson says he’s not resigning

NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Governor David Paterson on Monday restated his intention to run for governor and denied rumors he might resign over potentially scandalous allegations in a forthcoming news report that fueled new speculation about his political future.

John Murtha, defense appropriations chair, dies

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic Representative John Murtha, chairman of the House of Representatives defense appropriations subcommittee who exercised enormous influence on defense issues, died on Monday.

Obama’s healthcare summit sets stage for end-game

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s call for a bipartisan healthcare summit sets the stage for a final push to get the stalled legislation through Congress, but skeptical Republicans said on Monday the only solution is to start over.

Joe Jackson’s Lawyer: Doctor Got ‘Slap on the Wrist’ – People Magazine


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Joe Jackson's Lawyer: Doctor Got 'Slap on the Wrist'
People Magazine
Involuntary manslaughter wasn't a tough enough charge against Michael Jackson's doctor, says an attorney for the pop star's father. "This charge is a slap on the wrist," Brian Oxman, Joseph Jackson's longtime lawyer, tells PEOPLE.
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Obama anti-terror adviser lashes out at lawmakers

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s top counterterrorism adviser on Sunday lashed out at U.S. lawmakers, accusing them of using national security issues as a “political football” for their own gains.

Saints coach Sean Payton reaches new level of intimacy with Lombardi Trophy – USA Today


Globe and Mail
Saints coach Sean Payton reaches new level of intimacy with Lombardi Trophy
USA Today
FORT LAUDERDALE — Little more than 12 hours after the New Orleans Saints won their first NFL championship by beating the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV, coach Sean Payton relayed the details of his joyous experience Monday morning.
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