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Obama eyes repaid gov't bank loans for jobs help
By News on Dec 7, 2009
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Under heavy pressure to get Americans back to work, President Barack Obama on Monday suggested using a suddenly available pot of money left over from the government's bank bailout to help create more jobs....Senate Dems seek expansion of Medicare, Medicaid
By News on Dec 7, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Democratic liberals are seeking expansion of two large federal programs, Medicare and Medicaid, in exchange for dropping a government-sold insurance option from health care legislation sought by President Barack Obama, several lawmakers said Monday....
Tens of thousands protest in Iran, battling police
By News on Dec 7, 2009
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Security forces and militiamen clashed with thousands of protesters shouting "death to the dictator" outside Tehran University on Monday, beating them with batons and firing tear gas on a day of nationwide student demonstrations, witnesses said....Sen. Nelson unveils anti-abortion amendment
By News on Dec 7, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A bipartisan group of senators led by Democrat Ben Nelson of Nebraska has released an amendment to the Senate's health care bill that would put stringent restrictions on abortion coverage....
Pentagon orders 16,000 troops to start surge
By News on Dec 7, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The first wave of President Barack Obama's new Afghanistan surge will add about 16,000 U.S. troops who got their orders over the past few days, the Pentagon announced Monday....
