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Obama lashes defense establishment, Congress – Washington Post
Aug 17th
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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Obama Backs Repeal of Defense of Marriage Act – Washington Post
Aug 17th
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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Doyle says governors should limit terms – Bizjournals.com
Aug 17th
Fox11online.com Doyle says governors should limit terms Bizjournals.com Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle officially announced that he would not seek a third term as governor, citing a belief that governors should limit themselves to two terms. Doyle, who made the announcement Monday morning at Randall Elementary School in Madison, … Democratic Gov. Doyle of Wis. not running again The Associated Press Lawton enters race; Kind considering it Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Governor Doyle Confirms Two Terms is Enough WBAY Examiner.com
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Justices grant Georgia inmate's request to delay execution – CNN
Aug 17th
ABC News Justices grant Georgia inmate's request to delay execution CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Supreme Court has granted a condemned Georgia inmate's request that his execution be delayed as he attempts to prove his innocence. Troy Davis has always maintained his innocence in the 1989 killing of Officer Mark … US justices grant Georgia death row inmate's appeal Reuters Supreme Court says Ga. man should get hearing The Associated Press Hearing for US death row inmate BBC News Atlanta Journal Constitution
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Key Feature Of Obama Health Plan Vulnerable – Washington Post
Aug 16th
Telegraph.co.uk Key Feature Of Obama Health Plan Vulnerable Washington Post Racing to regain control of the health-care debate, two top administration officials signaled Sunday that the White House may be willing to jettison a controversial government-run insurance plan favored by liberals. … White House backs away from public option in healthcare Los Angeles Times Public health care option: Going, going … gone? Kansas City Star 'Public Option' in Health Plan May Be Dropped New York Times CNN
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Martinez's exit to weaken Florida's political clout – MiamiHerald.com
Aug 16th
Martinez's exit to weaken Florida's political clout MiamiHerald.com WASHINGTON — US Sen. Mel Martinez's early retirement will leave the nation's fourth-largest state with a temp in a chamber that rewards seniority with power. Martinez had planned to step down at the end of his term next year but said … Mel Martinez replacement could be anyone who makes Crist look good Palm Beach Post Governor is intent on filling open seat Sarasota Herald-Tribune Crist's bumpy road to the Senate Florida Times-Union Florida Today
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Dry conditions, winds leave California open to big fires – CNN
Aug 16th
New Zealand Herald Dry conditions, winds leave California open to big fires CNN LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) — Dry conditions and strong winds in California left much of the state vulnerable to massive fires, with blaze-starters ranging from a cooking fire at a drug trafficking operation to a bird flying into a power line. … California Firefighters' Mission Is Far From Local Wall Street Journal Firefighters gain on Lockheed fire in Santa Cruz Mountains San Jose Mercury News Evacuation lifted from town threatened by fire The Associated Press San Francisco Chronicle
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Tough Slog on Health Care Plan Gets a Little Easier – New York Times
Aug 16th
BBC News Tough Slog on Health Care Plan Gets a Little Easier New York Times WASHINGTON — A columnist for the online news magazine Slate once proposed that the month of August be banned, as “it has a dismal history” and “nothing good ever happens.” A week ago, President Barack Obama might have cosponsored the … Obama Uses Op-Ed to Criticize Health Insurance Industry FOXNews Obama's health ideas elicit support, skepticism in Colorado Christian Science Monitor Why Democrats will pass health care (finance) reform Kansas City Star CBS News
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Transcript: Sebelius, Specter and Hatch – ABC News
Aug 16th
ABC News Transcript: Sebelius, Specter and Hatch ABC News “This Week” Transcript with HHS Sec. Kathleen Sebelius and Sens. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) ABC NEWS, THIS WEEK WITH GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS INTERVIEW WITH HEALTH AND HUMAN SECRETARY KATHLEEN SEBELIUS AND SENATOR ARLEN SPECTER AND … Hatch sidesteps claim of 'death panels' Salt Lake Tribune Specter: Protesters Don't Represent America Washington Post Specter: Town halls shouldn't dominate process The Hill CQPolitics.com
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