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Sunday, March 21 2010
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Flood fears recede in Fargo as river hits crest FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- The good news was all about things that didn't happen: No floodwaters pushing aside hastily built sandbag walls, no neighborhoods evacuated, no panicked residents wondering if they'd ever see their homes again.... 2 Baltimore officers shot during traffic stop BALTIMORE (AP) -- Two police officers who had pulled over a suspicious vehicle were shot and wounded by the driver, and the suspect was killed when the officers returned fire, Baltimore police said Sunday.... Snowmobiles, ATVs, lobster boats used for census PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- Census workers are using snowmobiles, airplanes, all-terrain vehicles - even lobster boats - to visit the most far-flung, hidden-away dwellings when counting the nation's populace.... Thousands call for immigration reform in DC Obama vows commitment to immigration reform Former Interior Secretary Udall dies at age 90 Giant bluestone sculpture for sale in Catskills Police: Boy, 16, made racial comment at NJ Walmart No injuries in emergency landing at O'Hare Obama order on abortion locks in health care votes WASHINGTON (AP) -- Triumph in their grasp, President Barack Obama and House Democrats demonstrated command of the votes needed to pass landmark health care legislation Sunday night, writing a climactic chapter in a century-long quest for near universal coverage.... Obama plans health care statement Sunday night WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sensing victory, President Barack Obama is planning to make a statement to the nation Sunday night after the House takes its final vote on health care legislation.... Leading abortion foe reaches pact on health care WASHINGTON (AP) -- A leading Democratic abortion foe in the House says he has reached agreement with the White House and party leaders to make sure health care legislation does not permit the use of federal funds for elective abortions.... Abortion compromise doesn't satisfy critics WASHINGTON (AP) -- A last-minute compromise that swung a half-dozen anti-abortion Democrats behind President Barack Obama's health care bill - virtually ensuring its passage - failed to placate outside activists on either side of the issue, and drew derision from Republicans.... Health care demonstrators gather outside Capitol WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hundreds of boisterous protesters gathered outside the Capitol on Sunday afternoon to voice their opposition to the health care legislation being debated inside.... Insurers, doctor-owned hospitals get late help WASHINGTON (AP) -- Tucked into President Barack Obama's health care bill are several 11th-hour changes that help major insurance companies and doctor-owned hospitals.... Obama vows commitment to immigration reform WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is reassuring immigration reform advocates that he is committed to working with Congress on a comprehensive bill to fix a "broken immigration system."... Pelosi heckled while leading Dems to Capitol WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats are voting on the historic health care overhaul as a gesture for the American people.... Key anti-abortion Dem says he's hopeful on talks WASHINGTON (AP) -- The leader of a key bloc of anti-abortion House Democrats says he's hopeful of an agreement that would allow him to vote for the health care bill.... Ohio Democrat says she will vote for health bill WASHINGTON (AP) -- One of the House Democrats who had been undecided over the health care bill because of concerns it would put public money toward abortion says she is voting for the measure.... |
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