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Thursday, November 26, 2009

U.S.

Couple Slipped Past Security, Crashed State Dinner

Michaele and Tareq Salahi arrive at the White House

November 26, 2009 The Secret Service is looking into its own security procedures after determining that a Virginia couple managed to slip into Tuesday night's state dinner at the White House even though they were not on the guest list, an agency spokesman said. The Secret Service learned about the breach after the couple posted photos on Facebook.

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Patient And Provider Perspectives

For Public, Affordability A Key Issue In Health Bill

November 26, 2009 The debate in Washington over how much the health care overhaul bills will cost has largely centered on the bottom line for the federal government. But polls repeatedly show Americans are much more concerned about how a reshaped health care system will affect their own family's financial situation.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Fla. Gov. Crist Fights Back In Battle For Senate Seat

Charlie Crist

November 25, 2009 Florida Republican Gov. Charlie Crist is hoping to move to Washington, but his first challenge is to win his party's nomination in next year's Senate race. His rival, conservative former state house Speaker Marco Rubio, has been gaining ground, but Crist's campaign has begun to fight back.

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NPR Health Blog

White House Defends Overhaul's Cost-Cutting

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November 25, 2009 The administration cites a letter from economists as evidence that Democrats' plans for remaking the nation's health system will tackle costs.

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The Case Of The President's Missing Charisma

November 25, 2009 Fred Barbash of Politico moderates the site's arena. Participants are responding to the question, Obama's Charisma: Where Did He Leave It? Also, political junkie Ken Rudin fills us in on the first state dinner, and Gov. Mark Sanford's (R-SC) possible impeachment.

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Environment

Obama To Attend Copenhagen Climate Summit

November 25, 2009 President Obama will attend the climate change summit in Copenhagen next month and will commit the United States to reducing its production of greenhouse gases, the White House said Wednesday.

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Afghanistan

Obama To Address Nation On Afghanistan Tuesday

November 25, 2009 President Obama will address the nation on his new strategy for the war in Afghanistan Tuesday night from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The president is expected to lay out his plans for expanding the Afghan conflict and, ultimately, ending America's military role.

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Health Care

A Vote For Health Care, A Vote Against Gun Rights?

November 25, 2009 President Obama's push to overhaul the nation's health care system has been sparking debate for months. But a new attack emerged Saturday — from a gun-rights group. The White House responded Tuesday to the claim that the proposed bill is bad for gun owners. It's another hot-button issue for Democrats to address as the bill moves forward.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

For First Lady, Protocol Critical For State Dinner

November 24, 2009 The Obamas host Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday night at the most formal of all dinners. First lady Michelle Obama said she and the president will be like swans, gliding with poise and serenity — while paddling furiously to get things right.

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Watching Washington

Health Care Overhaul: 'One More Night It Didn't Die'

November 24, 2009 A senior Senate staffer who has worked all year on the health system overhaul was asked to sum up that rare weekend session that brought the bill to the brink of formal consideration on the Senate floor. "One more night it didn't die," he said. And...

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