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Conservative House Dems rebel on health care bill
By News on Jul 9, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Conservative Democrats in the House rebelled against their party leaders Thursday, raising concerns about the cost of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul and seeking to put the brakes on legislation. The fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition planned to present a letter to House Democratic leaders asking for more time, members of the group told The Associated Press....
GOP to call on firefighter Sotomayor ruled against
By News on Jul 9, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans said Thursday they intend to have a white firefighter whose reverse discrimination claim was rejected by Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor testify against her in Senate hearings that open Monday....
565K new jobless claims, lowest level since Jan.
By News on Jul 9, 2009
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of newly laid-off workers filing initial claims for jobless benefits last week fell to lowest level since early January, largely due to changes in the timing of auto industry layoffs....Hundreds protest in Iran, defying crackdown vow
By News on Jul 9, 2009
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Hundreds of young men and women chanted "death to the dictator" and fled baton-wielding police in the capital Thursday as opposition activists sought to revive street protests despite authorities' vows to "smash" any new marches....