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Debate Over Kennedy Funeral Publicizes Catholic Schism Over Treatment ...
Main Category: Abortion Also Included In: Public Health Article Date: 09 Nov 2009 - 1:00 PST A debate over whether the late Sen.
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No Clear Map for Democrats on Path to New Energy Plan
On health care, President Obama and fellow Democrats face a straightforward calculus: sign an overhaul bill into law or suffer grave political damage.
Dems May Pull Carrots If GOP Won't Bite
Senate Democrats may forgo including expanded nuclear energy and offshore drilling provisions in a climate change bill if those additions don't attract enough Republicans, Sen.
GOP's Graham steps out on a limb on climate change
U.S. Sen. Lindesy Graham, a South Carolina Republican, is working with Democratic Sen.
Kerry on Afghanistan, Running Mates
Just a few outtakes from a wide-ranging interview John Harwood of CNBC and The Times conducted with Senator John Kerry, the Democrat from Massachusetts.
Senate Panel Ready for Climate Change Vote
Democrats on the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee indicated they would approve a climate change bill despite a boycott by panel Republicans.
Will Conservative Democrats Follow Graham's Lead On Climate Policy?
Extensive coverage has been devoted to the fact that Lindsey Graham's split on global warming and other issues highlights a rift in the Republican Party .
Health care bill will pay for 'prayer treatment'
What do Sen. John Kerry , Sen. Ted Kennedy and Sen. Orrin Hatch have in common? A soft spot for Christian Scientists.
Faith Leaders Call for 11th Hour Rescue of Senate Climate Change Bill ...
U.S. faith leaders call for 11th hour rescue of Senate climate change bill Media contacts: Lesley Crosson/Church World Service, 870-2676, lcrosson@churchworldservice.org Jan Dragin -- 24/7 - 925-1526, jdragin@gis.net MEDIA ADVISORY U.S. faith leaders call for 11th hour rescue of Senate climate change bill WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 3, 2009 -- In a ...
Colleagues laud Barrett tenure
Former colleagues from across the region and the state hailed Mayor John Barrett III as a "regional treasure," a "legendary" advocate for his community who displayed "grit" and "passion" in steering his city through its darkest times and preparing it for a bright future.
Sen. Edward William Brooke Receives Congressional Gold Medal
Cheers and applause filled the U. S. Capitol Rotunda on Oct. 28. It was an emotional moment as nearly 500 people witnessed 'the Obama of the 20th century' receive the highest honor Congress can bestow - the Congressional Gold Medal.
Reported Ties From C.I.A. to a Karzai Spur Rebukes
Senior lawmakers from both parties on Wednesday criticized what American officials said were financial ties between the Central Intelligence Agency and Ahmed Wali Karzai , a brother of the Afghan president, with one top Democrat suggesting that intelligence officials had misled him about Mr.
Three senators join forces to rescue climate bill
A trio of senators - each with differing politics - is launching a rescue effort for troubled climate legislation.
Obama To Lift Travel Ban On People With HIV
Main Category: HIV / AIDS Also Included In: Public Health Article Date: 03 Nov 2009 - 4:00 PST President Obama on Friday announced the end of a 22-year travel ban against people living with HIV , the New York Times reports.
Minorities make history in Mass. mayor races
Minority candidates made history in Massachusetts mayoral elections Tuesday, while it was a mixed result for many long-term incumbents.
Political Foes Team Up To Improve Voter Registration
Linda Graham helped register voters like Florence Dziamniski in 2008. Here, Dziamniski fills out a voter registration form outside a senior citizens home in Clairton, Pa.
Nuclear power can help fight global warming
Congress is nearing final action on a comprehensive bill that will address energy policy and global warming in a major way.
Sen. John Kerry gestures while testifying before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on clean energy jobs.
Inhofe, Kerry spar over climate bill
The Oklahoma senator says the legislation will cost too much and take away jobs.
GOP plan boycott of Boxer markup
Republicans on the Senate Environment and Public Works committee will boycott the markup of the Kerry-Boxer climate bill if Chairwoman Barbara Boxer tries to take it up next week.
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