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Obama urges Congress to 'finish its work' on reform bill - Washington Post

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Obama urges Congress to 'finish its work' on reform bill
Washington Post
President Obama urged Congress on Wednesday to "finish its work" on health-care reform legislation and indicated support for a Democratic legislative strategy that includes a controversial procedure known as reconciliation. ...
In Final Push, Obama Urges 'Up-or-Down' Vote on HealthNew York Times
Obama and health care: Wants an up-or-down vote 'in the next few weeks'USA Today
Obama Asks Congress For Health-Care Vote In Next Few WeeksWall Street Journal
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Paterson Broke Ethics Law on Receiving Gifts, Panel Charges - New York Times

New York Times

Paterson Broke Ethics Law on Receiving Gifts, Panel Charges
New York Times
Gov. David A. Paterson arrived at the state Capitol for a meeting with his cabinet on Wednesday in Albany. By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and DAVID M. HALBFINGER The state Commission on Public Integrity charged Gov. David A. Paterson on Wednesday with ...
NY Gov. Paterson Slapped for 'Free' Yankees TicketsABC News
NewsStrike Three? Gov. Paterson hit with new ethics violation charges over ...New York Daily News
NY's Paterson faces ethics charge over Series tixThe Associated Press
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FAA: Child in air traffic tower talking to pilots 'not acceptable' - CNN

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FAA: Child in air traffic tower talking to pilots 'not acceptable'
CNN
Washington (CNN) -- A supervisor and an air traffic controller at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport are on administrative leave after one apparently brought his young child to work and the child communicated with planes on an air traffic control ...
Audio indicates kid directed planes at NY airportThe Associated Press
Child's play at air traffic tower sparks inquiryReuters
FAA: Child directed air traffic at JFKWTHR
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DC same-sex marriage law takes effect - Washington Post

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DC same-sex marriage law takes effect
Washington Post
DC Superior Court began accepting marriage license applications from same-sex couples Wednesday morning, a historic milestone for gay couples and activists that was made possible by the city's new gay marriage law. Same-sex couples, including Gwen ...
Gay Marriage Is Now Legal in WashingtonNew York Times
More than 100 same-sex couples seek DC licensesThe Associated Press
Businesses cash in on D.C.'s gay marriageBizjournals.com
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Rep. Stark to Step in as Interim Ways and Means Chairman - FOXNews

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Rep. Stark to Step in as Interim Ways and Means Chairman
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California Rep. Pete Stark will temporarily seize the gavel of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, succeeding Rep. Charlie Rangel, DN.Y., who stepped aside because of an ethics probe, Fox News learned Wednesday. California Rep. ...
Rep. Stark To Step In As House Ways And Means ChairmanWall Street Journal
Rangel steps down as Ways and Means chairmanThe Associated Press
Charles Rangel temporarily steps down as Ways and Means chairmanLos Angeles Times
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Unemployment benefits: Jim Bunning relents, Senate passes extension - Christian Science Monitor

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Unemployment benefits: Jim Bunning relents, Senate passes extension
Christian Science Monitor
When Sen. Jim Bunning lifted his block, the Senate approved a 30-day extension of federal unemployment benefits. More than 200000 unemployed Americans were set to lose benefits, half of whom already had stopped receiving unemployment checks. Sen. ...
Lone holdout gives in; Senate OKs jobless benefitsThe Associated Press
Bunning's Blockade EndsAtlantic Online
Is Sen. Jim Bunning The Last Ethical & Responsible Person In Congress?America's News Online
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Perry Rolls to Victory in Texas Primary - Wall Street Journal

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Perry Rolls to Victory in Texas Primary
Wall Street Journal
DALLAS?Texas Gov. Rick Perry rode a wave of anti-Washington sentiment to victory Tuesday in the hard-fought Republican gubernatorial primary, beating US Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison. Notching what he described as a victory ...
Analysis: Hutchison failed to make compelling case for changeDallas Morning News
Hutchison underestimated anti-Washington sentimentHouston Chronicle
Analysis: Washington ties big loser in TexasThe Associated Press
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Chilean President Defends Handling of Quake - New York Times

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Chilean President Defends Handling of Quake
New York Times
SANTIAGO, Chile ? As aid began to trickle out to the southern areas of Chile pounded by last weekend's earthquake, President Michelle Bachelet struggled to respond to a growing torrent of criticism here that her ...
6.3-Magnitude Aftershock Hits Off Concepcion, ChileFOXNews
Chile 'not facing food shortages'BBC News
Strong Aftershock Hits ChileWall Street Journal
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Sex offender to be charged in Chelsea King case - The Associated Press

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Sex offender to be charged in Chelsea King case
The Associated Press
SAN DIEGO ? Criminal charges will be filed Wednesday against a convicted sex offender suspected of murdering 17-year-old Chelsea King, prosecutors said. Meanwhile, authorities tried to confirm that a body found in a lakeside grave was that of the San ...
Chelsea King Killing: Police Comb Grave for CluesABC News
Suspect in killing of Chelsea King to appear in courtSan Diego Union Tribune
Chelsea King Suspect to Face ChargesNBC San Diego
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Rep. Murtha Honored at Capitol Hill Tribute - FOXNews

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Rep. Murtha Honored at Capitol Hill Tribute
FOXNews
AP Members of Congress and other dignitaries honored the late Rep. John Murtha at a Capitol Hill ceremony Wednesday, remembering the Pennsylvania Democrat as a respected voice on military affairs who was unafraid to stand up for what he believed. ...
Remembering Murtha at the CapitolNew York Times (blog)
Biden, others remember Murthamsnbc.com
Murtha Honored With Special Ceremony On Capitol HillWJAC Johnstown
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