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Republicans blast Obama decision on Gitmo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans Friday condemned the Obama administration's decision to prosecute five September 11 suspects in a U.S. court in New York rather than at the Guantanamo Bay military base as "irresponsible." (original story)

Obama health drive set to clear first test (AFP)

AFP - President Barack Obama's signature drive to remake US health care was on track to clear a key Senate hurdle Saturday, as the last wavering Democrats agreed to vote to formally open debate on the bill. (original story)

GOP ex-candidate leaves NY Assembly leadership job (AP)

AP - A Republican upstate New York lawmaker has resigned from her state legislative leadership position more than a week after pulling out of a special congressional election and endorsing a Democrat in the race. (original story)

GOP sweeps gov races; Dem wins NY (Politico)

Politico - Republican gubernatorial candidates racked up major wins for the GOP in Virginia and New Jersey Tuesday night as Democrats scored a single victory in a special congressional election in upstate New York. (original story)

Europe Pledges Billions in Climate Funding

The offer of about $3 billion is an attempt to help the chances of reaching a deal at climate talks. (original story)

Obama in China faces tensions on trade and Tibet

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - President Barack Obama faces tensions with China over trade and Tibet on his first visit to the emerging superpower for a summit that will grapple with economic imbalances and the future of the yuan currency. (original story)

Report: Afghanistan needs help fighting corruption (AP)

AP - The United States must do more to help Afghanistan battle the corruption undermining critical programs to rebuild the war-torn country, a top government watchdog said Thursday. (original story)

Reid Suggests Congress May Miss Obama Deadline for Health Bill (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg - Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid signaled that Congress may not send health-care legislation to President Barack Obama this year, fueling concern among some Democrats that the debate will continue into the 2010 election year. (original story)

Obama to take aim at credit card abuses (Reuters)

Reuters - President Barack Obama plans to crack down on deceptive credit-card industry practices that have saddled U.S. consumers with huge debts and soaring interest rates, U.S. officials said on Sunday. (original story)

2009 was trying for Obama; Dems fret over 2010 (AP)

AP - Even if President Barack Obama's lofty ratings were bound to recede, 2009 has been a politically bruising year for Democrats, who now approach 2010 with deep anxieties. (original story)



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Daniel Walker and Peggy Lan...
Release Date: May 23, 2007.


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