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U.S. Sets Fight in the Poppies to Stop Taliban By DEXTER FILKINS Early Resolve: Obama Stand in Auto Crisis The Banks Push Back The Caucus: Obama’s Chief of Staff Strikes a Pragmatic Tone Specter Joins Democrats; Senate Count May Reach 60 Specter as Democrat Politics News from White House News Swine Flu Vaccine May Be Months Away, Experts Say Pakistani Military Moves to Flush Out Taliban Collapse appDelete AppApp OptionsRefresh App White House will probe presidential plane PR stunt - 3 hours agoThe White House plans an inquiry into a low-flying photo shoot by a presidential plane that panicked New Yorkers and cost taxpayers $328,835. President Barack Obama said Tuesday it won't happen again. Obama orders review of New York City flyover - 6 hours agoPresident Barack Obama has ordered an internal review to determine how the decision was made to send of one of his official airplanes on a low-flying photo op past the New York City skyline. Obama introduces Conn. man Teacher of the Year - 7 hours agoPresident Barack Obama has announced that a former New York police officer is the nation's top teacher. Doing the math on Obama's 100 days - 7 hours agoPresident Barack Obama marks his hundredth day in office on Wednesday, but it's hardly the only digit that matters to the new administration. Obama to raise money for Specter - 9 hours agoThe White House says President Barack Obama will raise money for Sen. Arlen Specter, who switched to the Democratic Party. Politics News from Reuters Collapse appDelete AppApp OptionsRefresh App Obama seeks $1.5 billion for swine flu as cases jump - 2 hours agoPresident Barack Obama asked Congress on Tuesday for an additional $1.5 billion to fight swine flu as the confirmed caseload jumped to 65 people across six states in what doctors fear may become a pan... Specter's party switch strengthens Obama's hand - 6 hours agoU.S. Senator Arlen Specter defected from the Republican Party to President Barack Obama's Democrats on Tuesday, putting them within reach of a 60-seat majority that could give them control of the Sena... Top Democrat predicts U.S. House to pass budget - 6 hours agoDemocratic leaders on Tuesday predicted the Congress would approve a compromise $3.4 trillion 2010 budget blueprint on Wednesday, handing a big legislative victory to President Barack Obama on what wo... Sebelius sworn in as U.S. health secretary - 3 hours agoFormer Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius was sworn in as U.S. health secretary on Tuesday in an Oval Office ceremony attended by President Barack Obama just hours after the Senate confirmed her nomina... U.S. should consider trade pact with EU: manufacturers - 7 hours agoA proposed trade deal between Canada and the European Union puts pressure on the United States to begin thinking about its own trade pact with Europe, U.S. manufacturers said Tuesday. Court ruling favors Bloomberg run for third term - 8 hours agoA federal appeals court gave New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg a fresh legal victory in his effort to seek a third term by ruling in his favor on Tuesday on the issue of term limits. Congress discussing emergency aid to Pakistan - 9 hours agoU.S. congressional leaders and the Obama administration are weighing whether to rush emergency aid to Pakistan as it battles an advancing Taliban insurgency, lawmakers from both parties said on Tuesda... U.S. sees progress in keeping Kyrgyz base open - 8 hours agoThe United States has made progress in trying to persuade Kyrgyzstan not to close a key U.S. air base that supports military operations in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. Bernanke to brief Senate Republicans next Tuesday - 6 hours agoFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will address the U.S. Senate Republican Policy Committee next week, a committee official said on Tuesday. Democrats close to 2010 U.S. budget final passage - 14 hours agoDemocrats in the U.S. Congress are steering toward passage this week a $3.4 trillion budget plan that sets the stage for a sweeping overhaul of U.S. healthcare later this year, a major priority for Pr... Yahoo! News: Politics News Collapse appDelete AppApp OptionsRefresh App Mexico death toll stabilizes as epidemic spreads (AP) - 1 hour agoAP - The toll from the swine flu epidemic appears to be stabilizing in Mexico, the health secretary said late Tuesday, with only seven more suspected deaths. But an outbreak of the virus at a New York... Specter shift puts Dems near filibuster-proof mark (AP) - 5 hours agoAP - Veteran Republican Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania switched parties Tuesday with a suddenness that seemed to stun the Senate, a moderate's defection that pushed Democrats to within a vote of the 60... Senate confirms health secretary nominee (AP) - 2 hours agoAP - Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius won Senate confirmation Tuesday as the nation's health and human services secretary, thrusting her into the middle of a public health emergency with the swine flu si... Committee to weigh reform proposals (Politico) - 3 hours agoPolitico - The health care reform plans are aimed at making doctors and hospitals more accountable. Sebelius wins Senate confirmation (Politico) - 5 hours agoPolitico - The vote is 65-31, with opposition coming mostly from anti-abortion GOP senators. White House will probe presidential plane PR stunt (AP) - 4 hours agoAP - The White House plans an inquiry into a low-flying photo shoot by a presidential plane that panicked New Yorkers and cost taxpayers $328,835. President Barack Obama said Tuesday it won't happen a... US rooting around for a new name for swine flu (AP) - 4 hours agoAP - Is the name swine flu hogwash? US Senator Specter switches parties, boosts Obama (AFP) - 3 hours agoAFP - Senior Republican Senator Arlen Specter announced he was becoming a Democrat in a huge boost to President Barack Obama's ability to drive his audacious agenda through the US Congress. Products recalled due to possible salmonella risk (AP) - 2 hours agoAP - The following recalls have been announced because the products may be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children... Court: FCC 'fleeting expletive' rule OK — for now (AP) - 4 hours agoAP - The Supreme Court deleted expletives left and right Tuesday in narrowly upholding a government policy that threatens broadcasters with fines over the use of even a single curse word on live telev... CNN.com - Politics Collapse appDelete AppApp OptionsRefresh App HHS secretary confirmed in midst of outbreak - 5 hours agoThe Obama administration is up against its first public health outbreak without a secretary of health and human services, but that could change with a Senate vote expected as early as Tuesday on the c... Poll: Dems trail Obama in popularity, still top GOP - 5 hours agoA new national poll indicates that President Obama's popularity is not rubbing off on fellow Democrats. Veteran GOP Sen. Specter becomes Democrat - 6 hours agoVeteran Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pennsylvania, intends to switch from the Republican to the Democratic Party on Tuesday, multiple sources said. Specter colleagues, politicos react to defection - 6 hours agoReaction on Tuesday to Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter's switch from the Republican to the Democratic Party ranged from barely concealed glee to dismay among Senate colleagues and elites from both par... Borger: GOP in search of change of its own - 7 hours agoSince we are all obsessed with President Obama's first 100 days, let's get this out of the way: Gallery: Obama's first 100 days in photos - 11 hours ago Truth comes to the U.S. Capitol - 4 hours agoAfter a nearly decade-long effort, the National Congress of Black Women on Tuesday honored Sojourner Truth by making her the first African-American woman to have a memorial bust in the U.S. Capitol. ... Supreme Court rules against networks - 6 hours agoThe Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that federal regulators have the authority to clamp down on broadcast TV networks that air isolated cases of profanity, known as "fleeting expletives." Obama can't expect rubber stamp from Dems - 13 hours agoAs President Obama approaches the 100-day mark, he can look back on a short legislative history with near-unanimous support from fellow Democrats. Townsend calls N.Y. flyby 'felony stupidity' - 11 hours agoA former Homeland Security adviser Tuesday blasted the White House Military Office's photo shoot that sent a low-flying Boeing 747 over Manhattan, accusing the office's director of "felony stupidity."... Politics: CBSNews.com Collapse appDelete AppApp OptionsRefresh App Analysis: Specter The Pragmatist - 5 hours agoCBS News Political Director Steve Chaggaris writes that Sen. Arlen Specter realizes that if he"s to continue as a senator, his best bet is to become a Democrat. The "Obama Effect" In Pop Culture - 5 hours agoPresident Barack Obama has spent his first 100 days in office making an impact on the American people, but not only in his policies and proposals. The nation's 44th president, along with his family, h... 100 Days Of Diplomacy: A False Yardstick - 7 hours agoWhat can be said about the foreign policy of President Obama and his Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, after 100 days? Nothing too surprising or revealing, says Charles Wolfson. Obama To FBI: "We Are Counting On You" - 10 hours agoOffering a robust endorsement for the FBI and its leadership, President Barack Obama praised the bureau's employees for their commitment to staying "one step ahead of all who step outside of the law." Traveling With "Joe" - 8 hours agoFew get the chance to travel with a president, and even fewer get to join a vp on the road - for one, his plane is smaller. 60 Minutes producer Karen Sughrue spent two days traveling with Vice Preside... Behind The Lens: Obama's First 100 Days - 7 hours agoChief Official White House Photographer, Pete Souza, shares a unique look at President Obama's first 100 days with Julie Chen. Democrats Confirm Budget Blueprint - 21 hours agoAiming for final passage on his 100th day in office, congressional Democrats pushed to wrap up negotiations on a budget plan that would help President Obama's ambitious goal of overhauling the health ... White House Apologizes For Low NYC Flight - 14 hours agoAn airliner and supersonic fighter jet zoomed past the lower Manhattan skyline in a flash just as the work day was beginning Monday. Within minutes, startled financial workers streamed out of their of... Palin's Legal Fund Faces Ethics Challenge - 19 hours agoAn ethics complaint filed against Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claims the legal defense fund formed last week to challenge such claims is an ethics violation itself. Biden On Governing, Gaffes, And His Boss - 12 hours agoIn this profile of Joe Biden, spends three days with the vice president and also interviews his wife, Jill Biden, Ph.D., and his boss, President Barack Obama. Breaking News: CBSNews.com Collapse appDelete AppApp OptionsRefresh App At Least Four Dead In Calif. Bus Crash - 1 hour agoAt least four people were killed and dozens injured in a tour bus crash on a Central California highway overpass, authorities said Tuesday. The crash occurred on U.S. 101 in Soledad, according to the ... CDC Warns Swine Flu Deaths Likely In U.S. - 4 hours agoSwine flu cases in the United States continued to rise to more than 60, prompting President Barack Obama to ask Congress for $1.5 billion to fight the fast-spreading disease as health officials warned... Pakistan Clamps Down On Border Militants - 3 hours agoPakistan is clamping down on a border district once controled by Taliban militants and hoping to keep them out for good, providing a much-needed boost to U.S. troops across the border in Afghanistan. Analysis: Specter The Pragmatist - 5 hours agoCBS News Political Director Steve Chaggaris writes that Sen. Arlen Specter realizes that if he"s to continue as a senator, his best bet is to become a Democrat. Farmers Worry About "Swine Flu" Nickname - 3 hours agoLike the virus itself, the name "swine flu" is spreading quickly. For the pork purveyors and hog farmers who make up the nation's $15 billion pork industry, that's a disaster. Astronomers Spy Oldest Object In Universe - 8 hours agoAstronomers have spotted a burst of energy from a dying star, ata distance of more than 13 billion light-years, setting a record for the oldest and most distant object seen by Earth yet. Craigslist Victim's Goal Was Staying Sober - 11 hours agoThe victim of the alleged "Craigslist killer" recently got sober and was looking to get her life on track, according to personal diary entries reviewed by the Village Voice. GM To Force 1,000 Dealers To Close - 3 hours agoGeneral Motors Corp. told its dealers Tuesday that it will force 1,000 to 1,200 underperforming locations to close their doors as the automaker tries to thin dealer ranks to make the remaining outlets... "Takeout Only" Ordered For Mexico Eateries - 3 hours agoRestaurants in Mexico City are being ordered to serve only takeout food in a widening shutdown to prevent the spread of a deadly swine flu outbreak. Scientists: We've Cloned Glowing Dogs - 2 hours agoSouth Korean scientists say they have engineered four beagles that glow red using cloning techniques that could help develop cures for human diseases. White House News from AP Collapse appDelete AppApp OptionsRefresh App Senate confirms health secretary nominee - 1 hour agoKansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius won Senate confirmation Tuesday as the nation's health and human services secretary, thrusting her into the middle of a public health emergency with the swine flu sickeni... Gov't to propose new rules on workplace safety - 4 hours agoLabor Secretary Hilda Solis said Tuesday that the government would soon propose new safety rules to protect workers from industrial dust that can cause explosions and a popcorn flavoring chemical link... Official: Some Gitmo detainees will come to Europe - 4 hours agoU.S. Attorney General Eric Holder asked European officials Tuesday to accept some freed Guantanamo Bay detainees, and one government official at the meeting predicted he'll get his wish. Meeting with ... Biographical information on Kathleen Sebelius - 4 hours agoNAME — Kathleen Sebelius. Nominee to head ICE wants more drug-arrest power - 5 hours agoThe nominee to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement has picked up support from a key lawmaker for expanding the agency's authority to investigate drug crimes. Gov't revokes rule limiting species protections - 5 hours agoFederal agencies again will have to consult with government wildlife experts before taking actions that could have an impact on threatened or endangered species. General retires from Army to take Kabul envoy post - 6 hours agoThe designated U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, Lt. Gen. Karl Eikenberry, retired from the Army on Tuesday to become one of the few generals in American history to switch directly from soldier to diplo... Pentagon: Progress in talks to keep US base - 6 hours agoThe United States reported progress Tuesday in negotiations to extend its lease of a key Central Asian air base that provides support for military operations in Afghanistan, although an August evictio... Kids make gains in reading and math - 7 hours agoKids are making strides in reading and math, though progress in math seems stalled among high school students, according to a federal report that tracked test scores going back to the 1970s. Official: Some in US deaths likely from flu - 7 hours agoHomeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is warning that more severe illnesses and some deaths are likely in the United States from the current swine flu outbreak. MSNBC.com: Top msnbc.com headlines Collapse appDelete AppApp OptionsRefresh App Poll: Obama gets high early marks - 17 hours agoAs he enters his 100th day in office, President Barack Obama enjoys higher marks from the American public than his most recent predecessors did at similar points in their presidencies, according to th... Deaths in California tour bus crash - 14 hours agoAt least  seven people have been killed and dozens injured in  a crash involving a tour bus and several vehicles near Soledad, Calif.,  according to a report by NBC affiliate KSBW. U.S. deaths likely as flu spreads - 15 hours agoHealth officials say the number of confirmed swine flu cases in the United States has jumped to 68. FOXNews.com Collapse appDelete AppApp OptionsRefresh App Democrats Pressure Obama to Begin Investigation Into Terror Interrogations - 35 minutes agoDemocrats appeal to Obama, after he said it would be up to the attorney general to determine whether "those who formulated those legal decisions" should be prosecuted.  Sen. Specter's Party Switch Upends Pennsylvania Politics Heading Into Election - 1 hour agoIn a matter of hours, Arlen Specter went from a Republican for nearly three decades to the state's Democratic incumbent Jimmy Carter Says U.S., Syria Close to Restoring Diplomatic Ties - 3 hours agoFormer President Jimmy Carter is optimistic that Syria, U.S. are close to restoring full diplomatic ties, but he doubts Cuba's new openness means its leaders are ready to change their political system... U.S. Officials Offer New Name for Swine Flu - 5 hours agoAt a briefing with reporters Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack pleaded with the media and others to start identifying the illness as "H1N1 flu... Maine Panel Strongly Endorses Same-Sex Marriage Bill - 5 hours agoA bill that could make Maine the fifth state to recognize same-sex marriages won a strong endorsement Tuesday from a legislative committee. Sebelius Sworn in as Health and Human Services Secretary After Senate Confirmation - 5 hours agoThe 65-31 vote came after Democrats urged quick action so that Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius could get to work leading the federal response to the flu outbreak. Specter Defection Raises Stakes for Minnesota Senate Race - 5 hours agoPennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter's switch from Republican to Democrat means that if Al Franken wins in Minnesota, Democrats would have 60 votes in the Senate, raising pressure on whoever loses a grueli... Official: Biden Pressured Specter to Join Democrats for 6 Years - 6 hours agoVice President Biden has talked to Sen. Arlen Specter no fewer than 15 times since he voted for President Obama's stimulus bill. First 100 Days: Michelle Obama Has Big Shoes to Fill, But So Far is Walking in Stride - 7 hours agoIn her first 100 days as first lady, Michelle Obama has stayed busy, reaching out to military families, serving in soup kitchens, visiting Washington public schools and health care facilities and invi... RAW DATA: Sen. Specter's Speech on Joining Democratic Party - 7 hours agoSen. Arlen Specter explains at a news conference why he decided to switch from the GOP to the Democratic Party. msnbc.com: Politics Collapse appDelete AppApp OptionsRefresh App Poll: Obama gets high marks for first 100 days - 6 hours agoAs he enters his 100th day in office, President Barack Obama enjoys higher marks from the American public than his most recent predecessors did at similar points in their presidencies, according to th... First 100 days: Obama's approach to two wars - 10 hours agoSaddled with two wars, with little or no military contact or experience, President Obama appears determined to provide the kind of decisive leadership that Iraq and Afghanistan demand. But he has yet ... Veteran GOP Sen. Specter switches parties - 9 hours agoVeteran Republican Sen. Arlen Specter disclosed plans Tuesday to switch parties, bringing Democrats closer to the 60-vote supermajority they need to push Barack Obama's agenda through the Senate. Newsweek: Dems welcome Specter to the fold - 7 hours agoArlen Specter has never won popularity contests on Capitol Hill. Yet today Dems are letting bygones be bygones and heartily embracing their new colleague. Specter raises stakes for Franken-Coleman - 10 hours agoThe Pennsylvania senator's party switch has turned up the heat on Minnesota's long-simmering U.S. Senate race and the possibility of giving Democrats a filibuster-resistant majority. Newsweek: What Specter's switch says about the GOP - 10 hours agoSpecter's move amounts to a critique of a shriveling party that has deserted Specter, rather than Specter deserting it. Senate confirms Sebelius as health secretary - 3 hours agoKansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius won Senate confirmation Tuesday as the nation's health and human services secretary, thrusting her into the middle of a public health emergency with the swine flu. Administration expands housing aid plan - 12 hours agoThe Obama administration said Tuesday it is expanding its plan to stem the housing crisis by offering mortgage lenders incentives to lower borrowers’ bills on second mortgages. Court OKs Bloomberg's run for a third term - 9 hours agoA federal appeals court has agreed that Mayor Michael Bloomberg can run for a third term this year. Special counsel sought on torture inquiry - 2 hours agoCongressional Democrats turned up the pressure on the Obama administration Tuesday to start a criminal investigation by a special counsel into harsh interrogations of terrorism suspects. Los Angeles Times - Top News Collapse appDelete AppApp OptionsRefresh App 4 dead, more than 30 hurt in bus crash - 2 hours agoA tour bus accident in Monterey County left four people dead and more than 30 people hurt, according to the California Highway Patrol. Schwarzenegger, Obama ramp up efforts against swine flu - 7 hours agoCalifornia's governor declares state of emergency, opening the door for quicker action by state agencies. Obama seeks $1.5 billion to fight swine flu; Napolitano forming Homeland Security task force. ... Republican Arlen Specter switching to Democratic Party - 21 hours agoThe moderate Pennsylvania senator says the GOP 'has moved far to the right.' The move means that Democrats will likely be able to block any Senate filibuster. ... U.S. home prices continue to drop in February - 14 hours agoA key index shows an 18.6% decline from the same month a year ago. The Los Angeles area records a fall of 24%. ... Supreme Court upholds regulation of 'indecent' language on TV - 2 hours agoIn a 5-4 decision, the court rules the FCC has the authority to crack down on the 'foul-mouthed glitteratae from Hollywood.' The ruling allows huge fines on broadcasters for airing a single expletive.... World keeps wary eye on swine flu - 22 hours agoMexico closes its schools while the U.S. warns travelers not to go there. The WHO raises an alert level. As m... Four Chrysler bondholders reach a deal on debt - 12 hours agoThe deal, which was brokered by the Treasury Department, could smooth the way for the U.S. automaker to make a pact with Italy's Fiat and stay in business. But a bankruptcy still might be necessary. ... Scolding and a stiff sentence for Carona - 22 hours agoA federal judge lectures the former Orange County sheriff about honesty and hands down a 51/2-year prison sentence for witness tampering. ... GM proposes painful downsizing in bid for survival - 22 hours agoThe automaker would to shed 21,000 workers, 2,600 dealers, $44 billion in debt and four brands, including Pontiac, while making the U.S. government its majority owner. ... Obama says he has his eye on swine flu threat - 22 hours agoThe president refers briefly to the health emergency in an address to scientists. He vows to invest 3% of the nation's gross domestic product to scientific research and development. ... CNN.com Collapse appDelete AppApp OptionsRefresh App 'Furious' Obama orders review of N.Y. flyover - 1 hour agoA "furious" President Obama has ordered a review of the decision to fly a Boeing 747 close to the lower Manhattan skyline for a photo shoot, the White House said Tuesday. A 911 call released by the Hu... Specter move puts Dems close to magic number - 6 hours agoVeteran Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter switched from the Republican to the Democratic Party on Tuesday, saying he has found himself increasingly "at odds with the Republican philosophy." The switch p... Face mask demand surges, but do they work? - 5 hours agoIn Mexico City, the government ran out of surgical masks after handing them out to one of every five residents. Regular flu has killed thousands in 2009 - 4 hours agoAn outbreak of swine flu that is suspected in more than 150 deaths in Mexico and has sickened dozens in the U.S. and elsewhere has grabbed the attention of a nervous public and medical officials worri... Why has swine flu killed only in Mexico? - 4 hours agoIt's a confounding question on the lips of disease detectives: Why have the only deaths from the swine flu outbreak happened in Mexico? Bob Greene: Why swine flu scares us - 9 hours agoTake a stroll through the aisles of one of the big national chain-pharmacy stores: Walgreens, or CVS, or Rite Aid. At least 4 die in California tour-bus crash - 1 hour agoAt least four people died when a tour bus crashed Tuesday on the Pacific Coast Highway, California Highway Patrol spokesman Brian Wiest said. New label rules for over-the-counter painkillers - 5 hours agoOver-the-counter painkillers and fever reducers will now carry new labels warning consumers of the potential risks of liver damage and internal bleeding associated with the drugs, according to a final... High court backs FCC over 'fleeting' F-bombs - 2 hours agorules against networks on indecency ABC News: Politics Collapse appDelete AppApp OptionsRefresh App WATCH: Sen. Arlen Specter Leaves the GOP - 8 hours ago WATCH: Containing the Swine Flu Outbreak - 16 hours ago WATCH: Obama Causes Fainting Spell at FBI - 12 hours ago WATCH: Specter Faces GOP Fire - 9 hours ago WATCH: New Pictures of the President - 13 hours ago WATCH: Has Obama Fulfilled His Campaign Promises? - 9 hours ago WATCH: Leahy Not Surprised By Specter's Switch - 9 hours ago WATCH: Air Force One Buzzes the Big Apple - 16 hours ago WATCH: The Presidential Pooch Gets Children's Book - 10 hours ago

NYT > Washington Collapse appDelete AppApp OptionsRefresh App Most recent content added 1 week ago. [view] Politics News from AP Collapse appDelete AppApp OptionsRefresh App Mexico death toll stabilizes as epidemic spreads - 18 minutes agoThe toll from the swine flu epidemic appears to be stabilizing in Mexico, the health secretary said late Tuesday, with only seven more suspected deaths. But an outbreak of the virus at a New York scho... Specter shift puts Dems near filibuster-proof mark - 16 minutes agoVeteran Republican Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania switched parties Tuesday with a suddenness that seemed to stun the Senate, a moderate's defection that pushed Democrats to within a vote of the 60 need... Democrats urge torture probe by special counsel - 16 minutes agoCongressional Democrats turned up the pressure on the Obama administration Tuesday to start a criminal investigation by a special counsel into harsh interrogations of terrorism suspects. Senate confirms health secretary nominee - 1 hour agoKansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius won Senate confirmation Tuesday as the nation's health and human services secretary, thrusting her into the middle of a public health emergency with the swine flu sickeni... US rooting around for a new name for swine flu - 3 hours agoIs the name swine flu hogwash? White House will probe presidential plane PR stunt - 3 hours agoThe White House plans an inquiry into a low-flying photo shoot by a presidential plane that panicked New Yorkers and cost taxpayers $328,835. President Barack Obama said Tuesday it won't happen again. Court: FCC 'fleeting expletive' rule OK — for now - 3 hours agoThe Supreme Court deleted expletives left and right Tuesday in narrowly upholding a government policy that threatens broadcasters with fines over the use of even a single curse word on live television... Analysis: Specter leaves a shrinking GOP tent - 3 hours agoWith Sen. Arlen Specter's switch to the Democrats, the Republican Party is increasingly at risk of being viewed as a mostly Southern and solidly conservative party, an identity that might take years t... Specter's party switch rocks Pennsylvania politics - 3 hours agoSen. Arlen Specter's surprise defection to the Democratic Party scrambled the political calculus for both parties in next year's Pennsylvania Senate race. Congress looks to bolster Iran sanctions - 2 hours agoCongress is taking up a bipartisan proposal which would give the Obama administration more leverage over Iran by toughening economic sanctions on foreign oil and shipping firms that aid Tehran. Top Stories from CQ Collapse appDelete AppApp OptionsRefresh App ‘Blue Dog’ Deal Puts Budget on Path to Clear - 2 hours agoHouse and Senate leaders expect to clear a fiscal 2010 budget agreement encompassing President Obama’s key priorities Wednesday, after scrambling to address fiscally conservative Democrats’ concerns. Concerns About Re-Election, Party’s Shift to Right Fueled Specter’s Switch - 3 hours agoAfter 29 years as a Republican senator, Arlen Specter said, polling results that he received April 24 convinced him to run as a Democrat in 2010. Specter Switch Fulfills Rendell’s Wish - 7 hours agoSen. Arlen Specter’s relationship with Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell dates back almost as far as his 43-year fling with the Republican Party. Obama Seeks $1.5 Billion in Supplemental to Fight Flu Outbreak - 8 hours agoThe White House has asked House and Senate appropriators for $1.5 billion in supplemental fiscal 2009 funds to help fight the outbreak of swine flu and prepare for the possibility of a wider epidemic. Specter Switches Parties in Preparation for 2010 Campaign - 9 hours agoRepublican Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania announced Tuesday that he is switching parties and will campaign as a Democrat in 2010, a decision that could bolster his re-election prospects and would ... CQ Transcript: Specter News Conference - 9 hours agoCQ Transcriptswire CQ Transcript: RNC Chairman Steele on CNN’s ‘Newsroom’ - 9 hours agoCQ Transcriptswire CQ Transcript: Sens. McConnell, Cornyn on Specter Decision - 9 hours agoCQ Transcriptswire CQ Transcript: Former GOP Rep. Toomey on MSNBC - 9 hours agoCQ Transcriptswire Specter’s Decision and the Minnesota Dispute - 10 hours agoPennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter’s decision to abandon the Republican Party increases the political focus on Minnesota’s undeclared 2008 Senate race. NYT > Home Page Collapse appDelete AppApp OptionsRefresh App U.S. Sets Fight in the Poppies to Stop Taliban - 2 hours agoCommanders are planning to cut off the Taliban’s main source of money, the country’s multimillion-dollar opium crop, by doubling the number of troops in three provinces. Specter Joins Democrats; Senate Count May Reach 60 - 1 hour agoThe decision by Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania to switch parties potentially presents Democrats with a 60th vote and the power to break Senate filibusters. ‘No Child’ Law Is Not Closing a Racial Gap in Scores - 1 hour agoBetween 2004 and last year, scores for young minority students increased on a federal test, but so did those of white students. Capitals 2, Rangers 1: The Rangers See Red as a Series and a Season Melt Away - 1 hour agoThe Washington Capitals’ Sergei Fedorov scored a goal with 4 minutes 59 seconds remaining to break a tie and lift the Capitals into the Eastern Conference semifinals. From Édgar, 5, Coughs Heard Round the World - 1 hour agoThe Mexican government has identified a young boy as the first person in the country infected with swine flu, but officials have been slow to stem its spread. Yankees Slash the Price of Top Tickets - 1 hour agoThe price changes are a major shift in strategy for a team that is charging the most of any baseball team for seats in its new stadium. Tentative Deal Set on Chrysler Debt to Avert Bankruptcy - 1 hour agoChrysler’s secured creditors have reached a preliminary deal with the Treasury Department, two people briefed on the matter said. Court Allows Civil Torture Case to Proceed - 1 hour agoA federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that a lawsuit brought by five men who say they were tortured as part of the “extraordinary rendition” program can proceed. Justice Dept. Opens Antitrust Inquiry Into Google Books Deal - 1 hour agoCritics say Google’s settlement with authors and publishers unfairly gives Google an exclusive license to profit from millions of books. Capitals 2, Rangers 1: Fedorov's Late Goal Completes Caps Comeback - 2 hours agoSergei Fedorov beat Henrik Lundqvist with 4:59 left in the third period, and the Washington Capitals edged the Rangers 2-1 in Game 7. Politics News from World Politics News Collapse appDelete AppApp OptionsRefresh App ICC-wanted warlord in U.N.-backed Congo offensive - 2 hours agoUnited Nations peacekeepers are supporting a Congolese army offensive in which a warlord wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) is playing a prominent role, Congolese army documents showed o... Amnesty: Obama sends mixed message on human rights - 3 hours agoPresident Barack Obama has not yet managed to shake off the legacy of torture, impunity and unlawful detention he inherited from the previous U.S. administration, a leading human rights organization s... Internet watchdog: Drop in child pornography sites - 4 hours agoThe number of international Web sites showing sexual abuse of children has fallen by about 10 percent, but the images on these sites are more violent, a British Internet watchdog said Wednesday. Official: Some Gitmo detainees will come to Europe - 4 hours agoU.S. Attorney General Eric Holder asked European officials Tuesday to accept some freed Guantanamo Bay detainees, and one government official at the meeting predicted he'll get his wish. Meeting with ... U.N. concerned about Sri Lanka civilian casualties - 5 hours agoThe United Nations on Tuesday expressed concern to Sri Lanka over casualties among civilians trapped with rebels, and the European Union criticized Colombo for excluding a Swedish minister from an EU ... UN envoy: Early elections in Ivory Coast unlikely - 5 hours agoThe top U.N. envoy in Ivory Coast said Tuesday he sees little prospect for early elections and reunification of the war-divided West African nation. Govt. 'committed' to expanding UN Security Council: minister - 5 hours agoBritain said Tuesday it was "committed" to expanding the 15-member United Nations Security Council to make it more representative, ahead of talks on reform at the UN General Assembly. Pope demands soul-searching after Italy quake - 6 hours agoPope Benedict XVI embraced the survivors of Italy's deadly earthquake Tuesday as he walked through their muddy tent camp and demanded "serious soul-searching" from those responsible for the shoddy con... Swedish foreign minister denied entry to Sri Lanka - 6 hours agoSweden recalled its top diplomat in Sri Lanka on Tuesday after Foreign Minister Carl Bildt was blocked from joining a European delegation pressing for a cease-fire between the government and Tamil Tig... U.S. should consider trade pact with EU: manufacturers - 7 hours agoA proposed trade deal between Canada and the European Union puts pressure on the United States to begin thinking about its own trade pact with Europe, U.S. manufacturers said Tuesday. 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