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Obama says it's now Senate's turn on health care
President Barack Obama said Sunday it was time for the Senate to "take the baton" on health care reform after the House passed its plan for overhauling the nation's health care system.
Obama calls new election law a milestone for Iraq
President Barack Obama hailed the Iraqi parliament's passage Sunday of a much-delayed election law, declaring it a milestone as the Iraqi people take charge of their future.
GOP officials say Dems put agenda ahead of country
Democrats just don't get the election message from voters and are pushing a liberal, big government agenda at their party's peril, Republican officials said Sunday as they predicted a political price after the majority's victory on health care.
Senator: Senate will investigate Army shootings
The chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee says he plans to begin a congressional investigation of the shootings at Fort Hood.
Obama confronts an Asia reshaped by China's rise
Days after coming to power in September, Japan's new prime minister broached forming a new East Asian trading bloc with rival China — one that would exclude the United States.
Casey says war in Afghanistan needs more US troops
The Army's chief of staff says he believes more troops are needed in Afghanistan. But Gen. George Casey isn't saying exactly how many more should be sent into the war.
Casey: Shootings leading to a hard look at Army
The Army's chief of staff says the Army is taking a hard look at itself to make certain that something like the Fort Hood rampage doesn't happen again.
Army chief: Avoid speculation about Hasan's faith
The Army chief of staff says it's important for the country not to get caught up in speculation about the Muslim faith of the alleged Fort Hood gunman.
Analysis: NYC mayor not humbled by close election
After Mayor Michael Bloomberg was nearly unseated by his little-known challenger, the ever-confident billionaire declared it a "great week" and threw a ticker-tape parade.
2010 elections: Democratic fears, Republican hopes
Oh, how the tables have turned.

Healthcare measure faces tough path in Senate
After a landmark win in the House of Representatives, President Barack Obama's push for healthcare reform faces a difficult path in the Senate amid divisions in his own Democratic Party on how to proceed.
Iraq poll law step toward U.S. withdrawal: Obama
President Barack Obama said on Sunday the approval of a long-delayed election law by Iraq's parliament would allow the polls to go ahead early next year and pave the way for the withdrawal of U.S. forces.
Netanyahu's Washington trip clouded by Abbas threat
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Washington on Sunday with the U.S. Middle East peace drive in crisis over a threat by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to stand down.
House backs anti-abortion amendment
The House of Representatives voted on Saturday to tighten a ban against using federal funds to finance abortions under the proposed Democratic healthcare reform legislation.
Obama "absolutely confident" on Senate health bill
President Barack Obama said on Saturday he was "absolutely confident" the Senate would follow the lead of the House of Representatives in passing legislation to overhaul the healthcare system.
Thousands of Japanese protest U.S. base plan
Thousands of Japanese gathered in sweltering heat on the southern island of Okinawa on Sunday to demand that a U.S. Marine base be moved out of the region, days ahead of a visit by President Barack Obama.
Obamas to attend Fort Hood memorial Tuesday
President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, will attend a memorial service in Fort Hood, Texas, on Tuesday for victims of a mass shooting.
Obama weighs steps to spur jobs, wary on deficit
U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday listed a range of fresh options being considered by the White House to spur growth after "sobering" news that unemployment spiked to a 26 1/2-year peak last month.
U.S. OKs two more import probes versus China
A U.S. trade panel on Friday approved two new investigations into charges of unfair trade practices by China, but rejected another one week ahead of President Barack Obama's trip to Asia.
Obama will push economic rebalancing on China trip
U.S. President Barack Obama will seek to reinforce the U.S. desire for more balanced global growth during his trip to Asia this month, administration officials said on Friday.

Sunset Photos
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Name The Foxy First Lady: A Fun Quiz! (PHOTOS, POLL)
Editor's note: This quiz was originally published on February 7th, 2009. We're running it again now because, well, it's awesome. First Ladies have always garnered public attention. Their activism, plitical prowess, and style make most of them household names.
Bye Bye Bernie
Bernie Kerik's guilty plea was a tragedy for the former police commissioner and his family. Kerik has been destroyed as a public figure for some time now, and there's a temptation to just let the mango off to the slammer in peace.
Rosie O'Donnell Says "F*ck" On Jimmy Fallon Show, Calls Glenn Beck "Carnival Barker" (VIDEO)
Rosie O'Donnell was a guest on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon Friday night. The comedian and former talk show host weighed in on Fox News "carnival barker" Glenn Beck and dropped a the f-bomb when she alked about her new show on Sirius XM radio.
Levi Johnston Demands NBC Retract "Tonight Show" Skit Mocking Fake Tweets
Levi Johnston's supposed Twitter account has received much attention most recently on the "Tonight Show," where William Shatner performed a dramatic reading of @LeviJohnston05's tweets. However, Jonston's lawyer says it's not him tweeting, and now he's demanding a retraction from NBC.
Can a Stepmother Like Sandra Bullock Be a Better Parent than a Biological Mom Who's a Porn Star?
Rarely when fathers seek full custody of a child are the facts so stacked against the mother as in the case between "Monster Garage" star Jesse James and his ex-wife, porn star Janine Lindemulder. Th couple are battling in court for custody of 5-year-old daughter Sunny.
Miss England Loses Crown After Beauty Queen Brawl
LONDON The reigning Miss England has relinquished her crown after being accused of a fight in a bar. Pageant organizers say Rachel Christie has also withdrawn from next month's Miss World competiton in South Africa.
The Inside Scoop on Your Introvert Friends
I've never met Sophia Dembling in person but consider her a friend of sorts. We met as members of one or another online writer communities that we both frequent because we have so many overlapping inerests.
Jack Canfield's Top 7 Success Tips
"Jack, if you had to give me just a few (under 10) pointers to success, what would you say? What's your best of the best advice?" When I wrote The Success Principles, I had a hard time whittling my epertoire of material down to the best 64 principles.
House Health Care Vote: Breaking Updates
After months of debate, the House of Representatives passed historic health care reform legislation late on Saturday evening. Read the overview AP coverage HERE, and follow Twitter reaction HERE. Hose passes historic health care reform legislation.

No one said freedom was pretty
The call to arms went out last week. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.), who made her name suggesting that Barack Obama and other Democrats have "anti-American" views, appeared on Fox News on Friday nigt and urged Americans to come to Washington to protest: "We need to pay a house call on Nancy Pel.
Senate Democrats disregard GOP boycott to pass greenhouse gas emissions bill
Disregarding a Republican boycott, Democrats on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee passed legislation Thursday that would impose a mandatory curb on greenhouse gas emissions.
Scant details on reaction to U.S. envoys' Burma visit
BANGKOK -- After a rare trip by high-level U.S. diplomats to Burma, there was little indication from either nation Thursday about how the Obama administration's overture of engagment had been receive.
SBA bailouts draw little attention despite high expected default rate
A federal bailout of AIG last year attracted angry protesters who for weeks gathered outside the insurance giant's headquarters in New York and stalked company executives at their homes.
As GOP celebrates victories, ideological battles between moderates and conservatives remain
A rebounding Republican Party is savoring victories in two states that President Obama won last year, but as it tries to build momentum toward what GOP Chairman Michael S. Steele called a "Republicanrenaissance," it faces troubling ideological fissures within its ranks over how best to reclaim p.
Democrats debate Obama agenda's impact on Democratic Party
Democrats on Capitol Hill began a nervous debate Wednesday about the course President Obama has set for their party, with some questioning whether they should emphasize job creation over some of the ore ambitious items on the president's agenda.
Senate votes to renew tax credit for first-time home buyers
The Senate voted Wednesday to renew the government's $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers through the first six months of next year as part of a broader bill designed to extend unemployment bnefits.
Senate trio to pursue still more climate policy talks
Even before a Senate committee could begin marking up the "Kerry-Boxer" climate bill, Sen. John F. Kerry (D-Mass.) announced Wednesday a separate track of negotiations over climate policy that makes is original bill look somewhat irrelevant.
Palin book tour to start Nov. 18
NEW YORK -- Sarah Palin's book tour is a gift for her base.
White House tries to shrug off Democratic election losses
President Obama's top advisers closed ranks around their boss Wednesday, declaring themselves unconcerned by Tuesday night's Democratic losses as they attempted to insulate the president from any poltical damage to his reputation and his legislative agenda.

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Fighting Terror the Cold War Way
Books, art, and culture can help win the battle of ideas in the Middle East.
Lawyers, Guns, and Money
Why is the Obama administration giving the odious Sudanese regime's lobbyists a polite hearing instead of running them out of town?
Biohazard
Why U.S. bioterror research is more dangerous than bioterrorism.
The New Asianism
Since the Democratic Party of Japan won in the country's August national election, Japan watchers have worried the new government might try to upset the status quo and ease away from the United State.
A Recipe for Somalia
A light footprint won’t work in Afghanistan. Just look at the Horn of Africa for all the reasons why not.
Seven Questions: Rafiq Husseini
Rafiq Husseini, one of President Mahmoud Abbas's closest advisors, discusses the recent tensions in Jerusalem -- and what it says about the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Get Nasty or Go Home
The go-light strategy in Afghanistan is a joke. If Obama's serious about victory, it's time to start making unpleasant choices.
The Other Vaclav
How the Czech president became Europe's public enemy number one.
The Safe Haven Myth
Washington needs to broaden and diversify its understanding of safe havens if it intends to end them in the war in Afghanistan.
Turkey's Guilty Conscience
One of the world's thorniest historical conflicts is on the verge of being solved. But long-term peace between Turkey and Armenia might be as hard to achieve as a lasting Middle East truce.

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Bipartisanship, C Street style
Democrat Bart Stupak gives $5,000 to his GOP friend Zach Wamp's gubernatorial campaign.
Robert Wexler, peacemaker?
Slim Fast billionaire insists bombastic Dem will have an impact on peacemaking.
Hoyer still undecided on troop surge
His indecision reflects the discomfort many Dems have with the looming decision Obama faces on the war.
Islam group ridicules 'spies' claim
GOP lawmakers accuse CAIR of trying to infiltrate Capitol Hill by planting interns.
Dem gives back Murtha money
Lori Edwards, a leading candidate in Florida, returns a $1,000 campaign contribution.
Boehner downplays Dow 10,000
He says anyone who places significance on number is "certainly not talking to the American people."
Hope for GOP votes on health care?
Few House GOP-ers leave the door open to backing health care reform bill when it comes to a final vote.
Gore coming to Va. for Deeds
Gore heads to Virginia on Friday to give a last-minute boost to the Democratic candidate for governor.
Clinton: I'd have hired Obama
Clinton says that if she were president, Obama would have "absolutely" served in her Cabinet.
Dems launch attack on insurers
Lawmakers are stepping up their push to revoke a key federal protection for the insurance industry.