John Whitesides

Position: Journalist

Articles

House approves bill to overhaul U.S. healthcare November 08, 10:19am EST 

(For full coverage of U.S. healthcare reform, click [nN20512341]) * Bill passes with one Republican vote * Vote is landmark step forward for Obama priority * Healthcare battle to move to U.S. Senate By John Whitesides WASHINGTON, Nov 8 (Reuters) - The ...  Full Article 

Blog Posts

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Boehner: public option stinks

Boehner says public option "about as unpopular as a garlic milkshake."  Full Article | Comments [33] 

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The First Draft: Obama and the Pope

President Barack Obama heads to Africa on Friday on the final stop of a weeklong trip that included visits to Russia and Italy, but before leaving Rome he will visit with Pope Benedict. Obama has had an ...  Full Article | Comments [2] 

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The First Draft: Obama's travels of no help at home

President Barack Obama remains hard at work at the summit of G8 wealthy industrialized nations in Italy on Thursday, while his top domestic initiatives stumble and misfire at home. Obama's top legislative ...  Full Article | Comments [7]