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Seattle Times, 15.03.10 21:51 UTC

US criticism of Israel ignites firestorm

The Obama administration's fierce denunciation of Israel last week has ignited a firestorm in Congress and among powerful pro-Israel interest groups who say the criticism of America's top Mideast ally was misplaced.

Seattle Times, 15.03.10 21:50 UTC

Boston immigration trial starts for Homeland boss

A trial has begun in Boston for a former top U.S. Department of Homeland Security official accused of encouraging her Brazilian housekeeper to remain in the United States illegally.


Forbes, 15.03.10 21:25 UTC

Dodd Makes His Play

Release of financial reform bill sets stage for showdown over banking regulation, consumer protection agency.


WashingtonPost Politics, 15.03.10 20:41 UTC

Sen. Dodd unveils sweeping financial regulation legislation

Senate banking committee chairman Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) introduced on Monday afternoon a far-reaching bill to overhaul the nation's financial regulatory system that was aimed at shoring ...


Huffington Post, 15.03.10 20:41 UTC

Bradford Kane: Americans Want Health Security & Affordability, and Don't Care About Myths & Procedures

As the House of Representatives prepares to vote on health care reforms that President Obama made a priority and which the electorate brought him to the presidency to enact, it is vital to focus on ...


Los Angeles Times, 15.03.10 19:54 UTC

Dodd unveils slimmed-down financial reform proposal

As expected, his latest measure lacks a stand-alone consumer protection agency. Still, it would give the U.S. greater control over financial markets.


Seattle Times, 15.03.10 19:32 UTC

States go all in, expand gaming to plug the budget

Faced with a drop in gambling revenue, states are adding games, considering new casinos and increasing lottery options - anything to keep their cut of the profits rolling in.


San Francisco Chronicle, 15.03.10 17:12 UTC

Dodd seeks difficult consensus on financial rules

Charles Dharapak / AP FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2009, file photo Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., announces a financial reform package during a news conference on ...


USA Today, 15.03.10 16:48 UTC

9 dead, 500K powerless as wild storm pounds Northeast

EGG HARBOR CITY, N.J. — A torrential rainstorm that brought heavy winds to the Northeast, downing trees, flooding roadways and knocking out power, continued to pour rain on New England on Monday.


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