Family link is found between Obama and Scott Brown - Los Angeles Times

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Family link is found between Obama and Scott Brown Los Angeles Times The president and the Massachusetts Republican senator-elect are 10th cousins, according to genealogy experts. Through their mothers, President Obama and Massachusetts Sen.-elect Scott Brown are descendants of a man who lived in the 1600s, ... Sen.-elect Brown says he supports abortion rights Washington Post Brown's first 15 minutes, circa 1982 Boston Globe He lost a senator but gained a cousin | Philadelphia Inquirer | 01/31/2010 Philadelphia Inquirer ABC News -Christian Post -W »

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Off Script, Obama and the GOP Vent Politely - New York Times

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Off Script, Obama and the GOP Vent Politely New York Times BALTIMORE â€" President Obama denied he was a Bolshevik, the Republicans denied they were obstructionists and both sides denied they were to blame for the toxic atmosphere clouding the nation's political leadership. ... Obama, Republicans Spar at House GOP Event W »

GOP Slams State of the Union Address for Little Attention to National Security - FOXNews

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GOP Slams State of the Union Address for Little Attention to National Security FOXNews Republicans are slamming President Obama for glossing over national security in his State of the Union speech, and omitting any reference to how his administration is handling terror detainees. Republicans are slamming President Obama for glossing over ... Obama's latest speech seen by 48 million Americans Reuters Obama Seeks Political Boost from State of the Union Address Voice of America American people want results, not rhetoric Sanford Herald Farm Futures -KULR-TV -WQAD  »

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Obama: Country Must 'Answer History's Call' - FOXNews

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Obama to announce partial government spending freeze - BBC News

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Obama to announce partial government spending freeze BBC News US President Barack Obama is to announce a three-year partial spending freeze aimed at reducing the country's $1.4tn (£860bn) budget deficit. His first State of the Union address, on Wednesday, will reveal the details. Officials have told US media that ... AP Sources: Obama to Seek Freeze on Part of Budget ABC News Obama to ask for spending freeze for some agencies WLOS Obama to seek spending freeze, more aid to middle class Los Angeles Times New York Times -Washington Post -Boston Globe  »

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Ethiopian plane crashes off Beirut, 14 bodies found - Reuters

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Ethiopian plane crashes off Beirut, 14 bodies found Reuters BEIRUT, Jan 25 (Reuters) - An Ethiopian Airlines [ETHA.UL] plane with 90 people on board crashed into the sea shortly after taking off from Beirut in stormy weather early on Monday and the airline's chief executive said there was no word ... Ethiopian Airliner Crashes Near Beirut New York Times Bodies found from Ethiopian Airlines crash CNN International Beirut: 90 feared dead as Ethiopian Airlines plane crashes into Mediterranean Telegraph.co.uk BBC News -Aljazeera.net -AsiaOne  »

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Massachusetts victory raises GOP underdogs' hopes - Dallas Morning News

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Campaign contributions ruling stymies states - San Francisco Chronicle

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Campaign contributions ruling stymies states San Francisco Chronicle In Wisconsin, conservative and pro-business groups on Friday said they are considering a lawsuit to block a proposed law that would ban corporate spending during political campaigns. And in Kentucky and Colorado, lawmakers looked for provisions in ... Campaign-finance ruling may prove to be a lifeline for broadcast networks Washington Post Campaign Finance Case C »

Mass. could benefit if senators set aside partisanship - Boston Globe

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Mass. could benefit if senators set aside partisanship Boston Globe WASHINGTON - Senator-elect Scott Brown got a hero's welcome from Republicans yesterday as he swept through Congress on a quick visit, but his first move was a good-will gesture to Democrats: courtesy c »

Brown Win Boosts Republicans, Prompts Democratic Soul-Searching - BusinessWeek

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Brown Win Boosts Republicans, Prompts Democratic Soul-Searching BusinessWeek Jan. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Scott Brown's victory in the US Senate race in Massachusetts recast Washington's balance of power, emboldening Republicans to ch »

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Brown Win Forces Democrats to Re-Evaluate Health Care Reform Game Plan - FOXNews

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Brown Win Forces Democrats to Re-Evaluate Health Care Reform Game Plan FOXNews Democrats are being forced to re-evaluate their plans for health care reform after Republican Scott Brown's victory for the US Senate seat in Massachusetts made clear that independent and even many Democratic voters are concerned about health insurance ... Brown's victory gives nation's Republicans a surge in confidence Boston Globe Brown wins Mass. Senate race WCAX Brown Win May Hurt Health-Care Overhaul BusinessWeek Fort Worth Star Telegram -Boston Herald -Tonic  »

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Haiti aid flows out of the Dominican Republic, and the desperate flow in - Los Angeles Times

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Haiti aid flows out of the Dominican Republic, and the desperate flow in Los Angeles Times Haiti's neighbor on Hispaniola island was largely untouched by the earthquake. It's now a base for relief workers and a destination for those fleeing the devastation. By Scott Kraft Reporting from Malpaso, Haiti - A wrought-iron gate across a two-lane ... US troop landings delay Haiti aid ABC Online Leaders defend the pace of aid MiamiHerald.com Haiti aid starts getting through Aljazeera.net Washington Post -CNN International -Xinhua  »

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Haitian President Préval largely absent in quake's aftermath - Washington Post

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Haitian President Préval largely absent in quake's aftermath Washington Post Haiti was rocked on Jan. 12 by the largest earthquake ever recorded in the area. The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 and was centered about 10 miles west of Port-au-Prince. See earthquake damage to port facilities that have made bringing ... Many Haitians' religious faith unshaken by earthquake CNN International Rescues Beat Dimming Odds in Haiti New York Times Fearful Haiti quake survivors turn to God for help Reuters Jerusalem Post -Xinhua -The Guardian  »

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Frictions between nations rise over struggle of global aid effort - Washington Post

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Frictions between nations rise over struggle of global aid effort Washington Post Haiti was rocked on Jan. 12 by the largest earthquake ever recorded in the area. The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 and was centered about 10 miles west of Port-au-Prince. By Mary Beth Sheridan and Michael E. Ruane PORT-AU-PRINCE, ... US troops hand out meals as Haiti relief effort takes shape CNN International Clinton proposes US-Haitian recovery unit MiamiHerald.com Desperate Haitans swamp aid efforts ABC Online BBC News -AFP -Los Angeles Times  »

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Obama to Campaign for Senate Candidate in Massachusetts - New York Times

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Obama to Campaign for Senate Candidate in Massachusetts New York Times BOSTON â€" In a last-ditch effort to avert a debacle for the Democrats, the White House announced that President Obama would campaign here on Sunday for Martha Coakley, the Democratic Senate candidate, amid growing signs ... Coakley underestimated Scott Brown in Mass. Senate race Boston Globe Republican Taps Into Voter Unease W »

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Obama makes Haiti relief top priority - Xinhua

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Obama makes Haiti relief top priority Xinhua WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) -- US President Barack Obama on Thursday said that he has made the relief effort in Haiti the top priority of every government agency, vowing to mobilize "every element" of the United States to help the quake-hit country. ... Haiti: Resources and how to help Los Angeles Times Google donates million dollars to Haiti relief efforts AFP US Announces $100 Million Aid Package for Haiti Voice of America Washington Post -Baltimore Sun -BusinessWeek  »

US, Globe Rush Rescue, Relief Workers to Haiti - New York Times

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US, Globe Rush Rescue, Relief Workers to Haiti New York Times By AP The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama dispatched military troops and an air and sea flotilla to speed earthquake ... Obama orders rapid mobilization of US rescue, relief efforts for Haiti Washington Post Haiti's Tragedy W »

Haitian Earthquake Causes Hospital Collapse - New York Times

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Haitian Earthquake Causes Hospital Collapse New York Times A powerful earthquake of 7.0 magnitude rocked Haiti just before 5 pm local time, 10 miles southwest from the highly populated capital of Port-au-Prince, according to the United States Geological Survey, causing widespread damage and ... Haiti rocked by powerful 7.3 earthquake BBC News Fears of major catastrophe as 7.0 quake rocks Haiti AFP Strong Earthquake Rocks Haiti Voice of America MiamiHerald.com -Telegraph.co.uk -Houston Chronicle  »

Republicans Reject Reid's Forgive-and-Forget Approach to 'Negro' Comment - FOXNews

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Republicans Reject Reid's Forgive-and-Forget Approach to 'Negro' Comment FOXNews Republicans are not accepting Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's forgive-and-forget approach, after he was quoted describing Barack Obama as "light-skinned" with "no Negro dialect" unless he wants one. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid gestures during ... Reid's political future up in the air after 'Negro' comment? CNN Reid says he won't dwell on race-based controversy USA Today Harry Reid is no Trent Lott, White House says Christian Science Monitor Bizjournals.com -San Jose Mercury News -UPI.com  »

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GOP Chairman Pressures Reid on Obama Remarks - New York Times

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GOP Chairman Pressures Reid on Obama Remarks New York Times Michael Steele, the Republican Party chairman, c »

Man Arrested Newark Security Breach - New York Times

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Man Arrested Newark Security Breach New York Times The man who is believed to have slipped into a secured area of Newark Liberty International Airport and to have caused a six-hour shutdown of a major terminal on Sunday has been arrested, Port Authority officials said on Friday night. ... Man arrested after kiss sparked Newark airport scare BBC News Friends: Suspect meant no harm at Newark airport Sacramento Bee Suspect in Newark airport security breach released CNN Voice of America -MyMotherLode.com -AFP  »

Obama Won't Speak Night of Lost Premier - New York Times

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Obama Won't Speak Night of Lost Premier New York Times By AP The latest on President Obama, his administration and other news from Washington and around the nation. Join the discussion. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Good news for fans of ''Lost'' -- the president doesn't plan to mess up the television show's season ... Obama to interrupt 'Lost' premiere? D »

Gunman on rampage at Missouri factory - BBC News

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Gunman on rampage at Missouri factory BBC News A gunman armed with an assault rifle has killed one person and injured four more at a factory in the city of St Louis, Missouri, US police said. Reports say workers at the ABB Power factory are hiding in offices and on the roof awaiting rescue. ... At least one dead in Missouri factory shooting Reuters Gunman Opens Fire in St. Louis Factory New York Times US gunman shoots three at power company AFP W »

Dodd, Dorgan Set to Depart Senate - Wall Street Journal

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C-SPAN: Health Care Talks Should Be Televised - ABC News

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C-SPAN: Health Care Talks Should Be Televised ABC News AP The C-SPAN television network is c »