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Abortion looms as possible block to health bill
By News on Dec 23, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The way abortions are covered under health care reform is a major obstacle to finalizing the legislation, even though the House and Senate both agree that no federal money should be used....
Guantanamo prison may have to stay open until 2011
By News on Dec 23, 2009
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama's commitment to close the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by next month may be delayed until 2011 because it will take months for the government to buy an Illinois prison and upgrade it to hold suspected terrorists....November new home sales sink 11 percent
By News on Dec 23, 2009
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sales of new homes plunged unexpectedly last month to the lowest level since April, a sign the housing market recovery will be rocky and heavily dependent on the generosity of Uncle Sam....Geithner: Job growth should resume by springtime
By News on Dec 23, 2009
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says he believes it's reasonable to expect "positive job growth" by spring and that people should have confidence about an improving economic climate....