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Monday January 24, 2011

It's All Politics

Obama Previews SOTU: An Economy Working For All

January 24, 2011 • Obama will defend federal spending on investments even as Republicans are demanding spending cuts. The investments are necessary for the nation to compete globally in the 21st century, he will say. He's also expected to defend his health care law.

Friday January 7, 2011

It's All Politics

Health Care Repeal Splits Nation -- 46% For, 40% Against: Gallup

January 7, 2011 • The narrow split in the public between those for and against repeal of the health care law ensured the messaging fight being waged by lawmakers and the Obama Administration would intensify.

Thursday January 6, 2011

It's All Politics

Obama Threatens Veto Of GOP Health Repeal

January 6, 2011 • The administration said repeal would return the nation to a time the sick could lose health insurance. The administration cited the CBO estimate that a repeal would boost deficits over a 10-year period by $230 billion.

Tuesday January 4, 2011

Rarin' To Go: Congress Returns Tomorrow

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Rarin' To Go: Congress Returns Tomorrow

January 4, 2011 • Congress to vote on health care law; Pakistani governor assassinated; Australians face more flooding; Ivory Coast's Gbagbo still won't leave; Gbagbo as a verb

Monday January 3, 2011

It's All Politics

New House Leaders To Hold Health Care Repeal Vote Next Week

January 3, 2011 • House Republicans vowed in their Pledge to America to make repeal a priority. Hence the early vote.

Tuesday December 14, 2010

It's All Politics

Can Health-Care Work Without Mandate?

December 14, 2010 • The health-care overhaul law could survive the individual mandate being struck down, just not as well. A journalist who has followed health care and economics for years says it could survive though it would take some tinkering.

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