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Obama proposes overhaul of education system, No Child Left Behind

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0000

The president, in his weekly address, says he'll send a blueprint to Congress next week to give high school grads 'the best chance to succeed' globally. Republicans insist economy is being ignored.

President Obama on Saturday said he will send to Congress next week a blueprint for overhauling the nation's education program and the No Child Left Behind project to improve schools, support teachers and set standards that will give high school graduates "the best chance to succeed in a changing world."

Afghanistan agrees to open its electoral commission to foreigner observers

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0000

President Hamid Karzai says the Afghan-majority panel will get two outsiders, relenting to Western pressure to curb voting violations.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai agreed Saturday to allow foreign observers to sit on an election commission, reversing a decree that sidestepped international oversight and drew U.S. criticism that he was jeopardizing his government's credibility.

Afghanistan agrees to open its electoral commission to foreigners

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:54:00 +0000

Calling shots in the Senate

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0000

The parliamentarian, who holds an obscure post interpreting Senate rules, stands to become the central figure in a healthcare vote.

Alan Frumin, a bookish fellow, was squirreled away at his desk in a windowless room of the U.S. Capitol this week, jacket off, eating his lunch. He is the chief parliamentarian for the United States Senate, a man you wouldn't recognize in a job you've never heard of. But he could blow up President Obama's whole healthcare bill.

Obama delays Asia trip to push healthcare overhaul

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:44:00 +0000

Stakes also grow for the president as Democrats plan to expand the bill to include a student loan revamp.

President Obama on Friday postponed a high-profile trip to Asia, keeping pressure on congressional Democrats to start voting next week on the long-delayed healthcare overhaul legislation and send it to him for his signature before the end of March.

Ex Edwards Aide Avoids Jail Again

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:00:02 +0000

Judge Rules Andrew Young Wasn't in Contempt for Accounting of Sex Tape Former Presidential Candidate's Mistress Seeks

Video: Big Push For Health Care

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:49:46 +0000

President Obama has postponed a trip to Indonesia and Australia to help pass the health care reform bill. Chip Reid reports Democrats are feeling more confident that they have the momentum.

Questions abound after Biden’s Israel visit

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:12:00 +0000

Oddly timed news that Israel was approving new housing in disputed East Jerusalem antagonized the Palestinians and the Americans. Why was it made public during the vice president's trip?

You come for a hug. You leave with a slap.

Obama Pushes All Fronts of Domestic Agenda

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:00:09 +0000

President Engaged in Time-Consuming Blitz to Move Congress on Multiple Issues Before Mid-Term Elections

Obama delays trip for health care push

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:25:13 +0000

The entire House Democratic caucus is set to meet today to review the status of the health care reform package. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she's waiting for a report from Congressional Budget Office. President Obama has delayed an overseas trip as Democrats make a final push on health care. The House Democratic caucus meets today on the plan.