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Obama Targets Insurers, Sells Reform Plan

President Barack Obama launched a sharp attack on health insurers on Monday and called on his fellow Democrats to rise above politics.

New Poll Spells Potential Trouble For Democrats

A new poll on Monday found signs of trouble ahead for President Barack Obama and his Democrats on national security issues.

Votes Uncertain As Healthcare Endgame Looms

President Barack Obama's top healthcare official on Sunday seized on a new report to urge quick passage of healthcare reform legislation.

Coming To Israel, Biden Flags U.S. Support Vs Iran

The Obama administration has boosted U.S. defense ties to Israel and will close ranks with its ally against any threat from a nuclear-armed Iran.

McCain, Lieberman Push Military To Handle Terror Cases

Two senior senators unveiled legislation on Thursday to require the military to hold, interrogate and prosecute certain terrorism suspects.

House OKs $15 Billion Jobs Bill

Congressional Democrats made headway on Thursday on their top legislative priority -- job creation.

New York Governor Charged With Breaking Ethics Law

Already caught up in a scandal involving a close aide, embattled New York Governor David Paterson was charged on Wednesday by the state's ethics watchdog.

Democrats Would Nix Healthcare Over Abortion

A dozen House of Representatives Democrats opposed to abortion are willing to kill President Barack Obama's healthcare reform plan.

Obama Proposes $3,000 Home Energy Rebates

President Barack Obama on Tuesday proposed rebates of up to $3,000 to help homeowners pay for the cost of making their homes more energy efficient.

Pentagon Slips F-35 Schedule, Reviews Costs

Air Force Secretary Michael Donley on Tuesday underscored the Pentagon's commitment to Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35 fighter program.

Senate Breaks Logjam To Restore Jobless Aid

Highway money and jobless funds were set to flow again after the Senate ended a standoff on Tuesday.

Obama Poised To Offer More Healthcare Changes

President Barack Obama will offer changes to his healthcare overhaul this week, the White House said on Monday.

Obama To Pitch "Cash For Caulkers" In Georgia

President Barack Obama will announce details of an estimated $6 billion program on Tuesday to generate jobs.

Clinton To Make Chile Stop Despite Earthquake

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will pay a short visit to Chile this week as part of her Latin American tour.

Republicans Want Hearing On Fannie/Freddie Bailout

Two key Republicans are urging the House of Representatives to speed up a public hearing to investigate the administration's bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.