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Healthcare bill poised to pass Senate test
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A broad healthcare overhaul was poised to clear its first Senate hurdle on Saturday as the last wavering senators said they would vote to begin debate on the legislation, giving Democrats the 60 votes they need. Full Article
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Boehner: public option stinks
Boehner says public option "about as unpopular as a garlic milkshake." Full Article | Comments [33]
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]
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]
