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When ‘Green’ Consumers Decide,‘ I’ve Done Enough’

Are consumers of “green” products likely to be miserly and thieving? A series of experiments at the University of Toronto seems to suggest just that. (original story)

House Democrats to meet Obama on Saturday

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will travel to Capitol Hill on Saturday to meet with Democrats in the House of Representatives on the eve of that chamber's expected vote on a healthcare overhaul, the White House said on Friday. (original story)

Raucous, ugly buildup to House health care vote (AP)

AP - House Democrats heard it all Saturday — words of inspiration from President Barack Obama and raucous chants of protests from demonstrators. And at times it was flat-out ugly, including some racial epithets aimed at black members of Congress. (original story)

House Democrats poised to enact sweeping health care overhaul (McClatchy Newspapers)

McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON — With Democrats increasingly confident they have enough support, the House of Representatives planned for an historic vote Sunday that would enact the most dramatic changes in the nation's health care system in decades. (original story)

Court orders Fed to release bailout documents

NEW YORK (Reuters) - In a significant victory for news media, a federal appeals court said the Federal Reserve must disclose records on emergency lending programs to banks bailed out by the government in the financial crisis. (original story)

Conservative Party backs ex-Rep. Lazio for NY gov (AP)

AP - Leaders of the state Conservative Party are giving their critical backing for governor to former Rep. Rick Lazio (LA'-zee-oh). (original story)

Obama heads to Hill on Sat. as health vote looms (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama is heading to Capitol Hill to meet with Democratic lawmakers on Saturday — the day before a crucial vote on his health care overhaul. (original story)

GOP Leaders, Tea Party Activists Pledge to Fight On (CQPolitics.com)

CQPolitics.com - House Republicans may be on the verge of losing their long fight against the Democratic health care overhaul, but GOP leaders were all smiles on Saturday as protesters from the anti-reform tea party movement swarmed the Capitol complex. (original story)

The Drama Queen Caucus (Politico)

Politico - Reps. Nathan Deal and Zach Wamp did it to boost their campaigns for governor. (original story)

Obama: Republicans fear health bill popularity (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama is trying to rally support for his health care overhaul bill by telling Democrats that Republicans fear that the legislation will end up being popular. (original story)





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