Battle Begins as Senate Opens Health Debate
Nov 30, 2009 Politics
Some Democrats say they’ll jump ship from the bill without tighter restrictions on abortion coverage. Others say they’ll go unless a government plan to compete with private insurance companies gets tossed.
U.S. Cool to Surge in Afghanistan’s Own Force
Nov 30, 2009 Politics
White House leaning against call to double nation’s police and army, but surge of some 30,000 U.S. troops is likely
Dem Senator: Afghan Forces, Not U.S., Are Key to Success
Nov 30, 2009 Politics
Obama’s anticipated plan for significantly expanding U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan must show how those reinforcements will help increase the size of the Afghan security forces, Sen. Carl Levin says.
Racial Crossover Voters Key to Atlanta Mayoral Runoff
Nov 30, 2009 Politics
The winner of the Atlanta’s mayoral race between Mary Norwood, the white candidate, and former state Sen. Kasim Reed, an African-American, will depend who can attract more voters from the opposite race, say analysts.
Senator Proposes Delaying Health Care Reform to Pay for Afghanistan War
Nov 30, 2009 Politics
The Afghanistan war could be as much about dollars as sense for several U.S. lawmakers, including one top Republican who says national security is worth delaying health care reforms so Congress can pay for military operations.
Sanders Says No to a Second Term for Federal Reserve Chief
Nov 30, 2009 Politics
Sanders Says No to a Second Term for Federal Reserve Chief
Bayh: White House Party Crashers Could Impact Security Like Shoe Bomber Did
Nov 30, 2009 Politics
The couple who crashed President Obama’s first state dinner are looking to cash in on their story, but Sen. Evan Bayh on Sunday said he’s more concerned about the long-term impact on U.S. security because of the duo’s antics.
9K Marines Reportedly to be First to Go After Obama Announces Troop Increase for Afghanistan
Nov 30, 2009 Politics
President Obama is expected to announce Tuesday an additional 30,000-35,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan, which reportedly may start with 9,000 Marines being deployed to southern Afghanistan followed by 1,000 Army trainers in February.
Senate Set to Open Health Care Debate
Nov 30, 2009 Politics
As the Senate begins the debate Monday on health care overhaul, the all-hands-on-deck Democratic coalition that allowed the bill to advance is fracturing.
White House Party Crashers Looking to Sell Story
Nov 30, 2009 Politics
The Salahis are offering their story for hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to a television executive.