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Dems sweeten health bill, set showdown Sunday vote
Mar 18, 2010 21:08 EDT
Obama scraps Asian trip to lobby lawmakers on sweetened health care bill before weekend vote. Historic health care change in the balance, Democrats plowed fresh billions into insurance subsidies for consumers on Thursday and added a $250 rebate for seniors facing high prescription drugs, last-minute sweeteners to sweeping $940 billion legislation headed for a climactic weekend vote.
Dems sweeten health bill, set showdown Sunday vote
Mar 18, 2010 20:27 EDT
Historic health care change in the balance, Democrats plowed fresh billions into insurance subsidies for consumers on Thursday and added a $250 rebate for seniors facing high prescription drugs, last-minute sweeteners to sweeping $940 billion legislation headed for a climactic weekend vote.
Dems sweeten health bill, set showdown Sunday vote
Mar 18, 2010 19:35 EDT
Historic health care change in the balance, Democrats plowed fresh billions into insurance subsidies for consumers on Thursday and added a $250 rebate for seniors facing high prescription drugs, last-minute sweeteners to sweeping $940 billion legislation headed for a climactic weekend vote.
Dems sweeten health bill, set showdown Sunday vote
Mar 18, 2010 19:10 EDT
Historic health care change in the balance, Democrats plowed fresh billions into insurance subsidies for consumers on Thursday and added a $250 rebate for seniors facing high prescription drugs, last-minute sweeteners to sweeping $940 billion legislation headed for a climactic weekend vote.
Dems sweeten health bill, set showdown Sunday vote
Mar 18, 2010 18:08 EDT
Historic health care change in the balance, Democrats plowed fresh billions into insurance subsidies for consumers on Thursday and added a $250 rebate for seniors facing high prescription drugs, last-minute sweeteners to sweeping $940 billion legislation headed for a climactic weekend vote.
ABBA, Hollies, Genesis, Iggy Pop enter Rock Hall
Mar 16, 2010 03:39 EDT
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame welcomes Genesis, Hollies, ABBA, Jimmy Cliff, Iggy Pop in NYC bash. An English band steeped in harmony, a reggae pioneer, progressive rockers who thrived despite a defection, four Swedes who combined their nation's traditions with their rock heroes and a man who prowled a ballroom floor singing "I Wanna Be Your Dog" wouldn't seem to have much in common.
Iowa jury convicts man in football coach killing
Mar 03, 2010 07:25 EST
Iowa jury convicts man in killing of football coach known for winning teams, leading town. Mark Becker stood passively Tuesday as a jury found him guilty of murder in the shooting of a nationally known Iowa high school football coach.
Psychiatrist: coach murder suspect was delusional
Feb 18, 2010 19:24 EST
Psychiatrist says Iowa football coach murder suspect had been delusional days before killing. A psychiatrist testified Thursday that a former football player accused in the shooting death of his high school coach had been suffering from severe delusions but that his condition had improved a day before the killing.
Accused coach shooter's mom says son had delusions
Feb 17, 2010 18:01 EST
Mom of former football player accused of shooting Iowa coach says son suffered from delusions. The mother of a former football player accused of fatally shooting his high school coach testified Wednesday that her son suffered from severe bouts of depression and occasionally violent episodes.
Obama invites GOP leaders to health care talk
Feb 07, 2010 20:24 EST
Obama invites leaders of both parties to half-day discussion of health care. In the first major step to revive his health care agenda after his party's loss of a filibuster-proof Senate majority, President Barack Obama on Sunday invited Republican and Democratic leaders to discuss possible compromises in a televised gathering later this month.
Obama invites GOP leaders to health care talk
Feb 07, 2010 17:58 EST
In the first major step to revive his health care agenda after his party's loss of a filibuster-proof Senate majority, President Barack Obama on Sunday invited Republican and Democratic leaders to discuss possible compromises in a televised gathering later this month.
Obama invites GOP leaders to health care talk
Feb 07, 2010 17:58 EST
Obama invites leaders of both parties to half-day discussion of health care. In the first major step to revive his health care agenda after his party's loss of a filibuster-proof Senate majority, President Barack Obama on Sunday invited Republican and Democratic leaders to discuss possible compromises in a televised gathering later this month.
Girl Proof Your Apartment
Feb 04, 2010 00:00 EST
My torrid affair with a certain guy would never have come to pass had it not been for his Tintin refrigerator magnets. Magnets! Of Tintin! On his refrigerator! Dorky fridge magnets have always reminded me of my mom (in her youthful, permed hair, 80's Reebok sneaker days), and Tintin brought me back to all those summers spent reclining on the front lawn reading comic books. Before I knew it, I was reclining in that certain guy's bed.
LeMond and Trek bicycles settle two-year lawsuit
Feb 01, 2010 21:43 EST
LeMond and Trek bicycles settle two-year lawsuit, LeMond gets control of LeMond bike brand. Trek Bicycle Corp. and three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond have settled their nearly two-year court battle.
Analysis: Dems' missteps led to health breakdown
Feb 01, 2010 10:56 EST
Democrats say they never saw it coming, but the breakdown of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul was abetted by their own mistakes.
Analysis: Dems' missteps led to health breakdown
Feb 01, 2010 10:56 EST
Analysis: In health care breakdown, Obama gave free rein to Congress as public unease grew. Democrats say they never saw it coming, but the breakdown of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul was abetted by their own mistakes.
Senate Dem: Health care bill 'on life support'
Jan 29, 2010 00:00 EST
Democratic senator says health care bill 'on life support' after Obama fails to break logjam. President Barack Obama's health care appeal failed to break the congressional gridlock Thursday, dimming hopes for millions of uninsured Americans. Democrats stared down a political nightmare ? getting clobbered for voting last year for ambitious, politically risky bills, yet having nothing to show for it in November.
Senate Dem: Health care bill 'on life support'
Jan 28, 2010 19:31 EST
President Barack Obama's health care appeal failed to break the congressional gridlock Thursday, dimming hopes for millions of uninsured Americans. Democrats stared down a political nightmare ? getting clobbered for voting last year for ambitious, politically risky bills, yet having nothing to show for it in November.
Senate Dem: Health care bill 'on life support'
Jan 28, 2010 18:15 EST
President Barack Obama's health care appeal failed to break the congressional gridlock Thursday, dimming hopes for millions of uninsured Americans. Democrats stared down a political nightmare ? getting clobbered for voting last year for ambitious, politically risky bills, yet having nothing to show for it in November.
After Mamma Mia!, fans can sing along with ABBA
Jan 27, 2010 09:43 EST
LONDON (Reuters) - If singing along to ABBA classics on the "Mamma Mia!" soundtrack is not enough, fans have the chance to perform alongside 3-D, holographic versions of the Swedish quartet at a new exhibition dedicated to them.