Posts Tagged ‘obama’

Obama says Israel home plans not helpful for peace (Reuters)

Reuters – President Barack Obama said on Wednesday Israeli plans to build more homes near East Jerusalem were not helpful for the Middle East peace process, but he said the issue had not led to a crisis with one of the United States’ closest allies.

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GOP gears up for health bill lawsuits (Politico)

Politico – Republican lawyers say they’re conducting research and drafting arguments for lawsuits.

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Banker sues SocGen, claims he was "too successful" (Reuters)

Reuters – A former banker is suing his old employer, French bank Societe Generale, claiming he was dismissed for being “too successful.”

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Carter laments ‘unprecedented’ partisan divide (AP)

AP – Former President Jimmy Carter and former Senate Minority Leader Howard Baker are lamenting the partisan politics in Washington and say Democrat and Republican leaders should work together because voters are getting frustrated.

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Obama wins first convert in healthcare push (Reuters)

Reuters – President Barack Obama picked up his first convert in the push for healthcare reform on Wednesday as Democrats in the House of Representatives prepared for a close weekend vote on final passage.

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Senate passes $17.6B jobs bill (Politico)

Politico – It marks the first major economic policy victory of 2010 for the Obama administration.

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Kucinich backs healthcare bill (Reuters)

Reuters – Democratic Representative Dennis Kucinich, saying he may be the “deciding vote,” announced on Wednesday he will back the Senate-passed healthcare bill that President Barack Obama hopes to sign into law.

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Israel moves to ease diplomatic dispute with U.S. (Reuters)

Reuters – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised President Barack Obama on Wednesday and spoke by telephone with his vice president as a vocal feud over Jewish settlements took on softer tones.

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