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guardian.co.uk Obama lashes defense establishment, Congress Washington Post AP PHOENIX — President Barack Obama took on both the defense establishment and freespending lawmakers on Monday, saying they were draining the defense budget with “exotic projects.” “If Congress sends me a defense bill loaded a bunch of … Obama: 'We will do right' by troops, taxpayers in Afghanistan and Iraq USA Today Obama Promises to Veto Defense Spending for Unneeded Projects Bloomberg Obama: Afghanistan War Is “Fundamental” CBS News New York Times
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KOMO News Obama Backs Repeal of Defense of Marriage Act Washington Post President Obama made clear Monday that he favors the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, and intends to ask Congress to repeal the 13-year-old law that denies benefits to domestic partners of federal employees and allows states to … Obama disses marriage law as Justice defends it The Associated Press Obama's Justice Department in knots over gay marriage case Los Angeles Times Gay rights group dissatisfied with administration stance WLOS Bay Windows
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Twin Falls Times-News How Malia and Sasha Obama spent their summer vacation Los Angeles Times Paris, Moscow, London — and now the public gets a glimpse of the president's daughters at Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon. By Maeve Reston Reporting from Phoenix – In the elite circles of private schools in Washington, DC, globe-trotting vacations … First family visits first park Jackson Hole Daily On Work Tour in the West, Obama Visits Old Faithful New York Times Obama in Yellowstone KULR-TV TIME
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Telegraph.co.uk Town hall meetings heat up on health care Daily Vidette It's the same story virtually everywhere across the country—members of Congress return to their home districts to take heat from citizens regarding the national debate on health care. But this heat is sometimes accompanied by violence and, … Yes, we can pay for health care reform – here's how San Francisco Chronicle Senators reel as America conducts furious debate over health care Telegraph.co.uk How Healthcare Killed His Father Atlantic Online Augusta Chronicle
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AP – Organizers have canceled a lecture at the Library of Congress by the woman who became a symbol of the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal after threats caused concerns about staff safety.
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CTV.ca Economic View A Missed Opportunity on Climate Change New York Times DURING the presidential campaign of 2008, Barack Obama distinguished himself on the economics of climate change, speaking far more sensibly about the issue than most of his rivals. Unfortunately, now that he is president, … As Democrats fret, Barack Obama sharpens war goals Politico Drugmakers to pour cash into health care reform San Francisco Chronicle Obama trumpets signs of improvement Boston Globe TIME
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New York Times Cash for clunkers: Good deal or a lemon? Fort Worth Star Telegram Cars at Winner Ford in Cherry Hill, NJ, traded in as part of the “cash for clunkers” program. AP/Matt Rourke To hear car dealers and some in Congress tell it, the US government's “cash for clunkers” program is the best thing to hit the auto … Newnan dealers revved up over 'Cash for Clunkers' Newnan Times-Herald US vehicle sales may have spiked without 'cash for clunkers' Wrightstown Post Gazette Lakes Region dealers happy with 'Clunkers' funding Laconia Citizen The Associated Press
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MiamiHerald.com Senator Martinez Resigns Early New York Times WASHINGTON — Senator Mel Martinez, Republican of Florida, abruptly announced his resignation on Friday, saying he would step down as soon as Gov. Charlie Crist named a replacement, presumably before Congress returns from its … gop's Martinez says he'll leave Senate early Boston Globe Fla. senator to resign, clear path for Crist The Associated Press Florida Sen. Mel Martinez to resign Chicago Tribune San Francisco Chronicle
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WA today Swine Flu Death Toll Climbs to 1154 Wall Street Journal LONDON — The global A/H1N1 swine flu pandemic has claimed 1154 lives since the outbreak was identified in April, data published by the World Health Organization showed Wednesday. The Geneva-based health agency also said that the number … GPs fear illness could be missed BBC News Why are Flu Viruses Seasonal? TIME Pandemic flu death toll passes 1000 mark: WHO AFP Reuters
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Washington Post 'Funny People' gets decent money, but ticket sales not so sunny USA Today By Tracy Bennett, Universal Pictures By Scott Bowles, USA TODAY Funny People coasted to the top of the box office this weekend, but few in Hollywood are laughing at flailing ticket sales of late. The Judd Apatow comedy took in $23.4 million, … Aubrey Plaza: Funny person Los Angeles Times 'Funny People' Sputters, but Takes Weekend New York Times Sandler's 'Funny People' wins weekend with $23.4M The Associated Press BBC News
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