Archives for: February 2010, 19
Justice scales back criticism of Bush-era lawyers
By News on Feb 19, 2010
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Justice Department has concluded Bush administration lawyers showed poor judgment - not professional misconduct - in writing memos authorizing harsh interrogation techniques....Obama challenges GOP on health care, boosts Reid
By News on Feb 19, 2010
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HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) -- Days before hosting an intensive health care summit with both Republicans and Democrats, President Barack Obama made a fervent push for his overhaul, calling it critical not just for the millions without insurance but the entire country's economic well-being....Obama says slight fix will extend Social Security
By News on Feb 19, 2010
Pence embraces 'Party of No'
By News on Feb 19, 2010
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Washington (CNN) Indiana Rep. Mike Pence says he proudly wears the "Party of No" label that Democrats have tried to pin on Republicans saying, "Sometimes 'No' is just what this town needs to hear."
Army vet helped rescue people from building
By News on Feb 19, 2010
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- A 28-year-old Iraq war veteran says he helped five people escape from the burning Austin office building that was struck by a small airplane....