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10000 claims over 9/11 illness, injuries settled - CNN
March 12, 2010 Boston Globe | 10000 claims over 9/11 illness, injuries settled CNN The settlement would provide a system to pay for claims made by people working on rescue and debris removal at ground zero. WTC Captive Insurance Co. announced settlements with more than 10000 plaintiffs New York (CNN) -- The WTC ... Deal could pay $657M to sickened WTC responders Trade Center Workers Reach Settlement New York agrees World Trade Center 9/11 dust payout |
Democrats move toward grouping health reform with student-aid bill - Washington Post
March 12, 2010 Reuters | Democrats move toward grouping health reform with student-aid bill Washington Post Democratic leaders said Thursday that they were increasingly inclined to release a final health-care bill that could accomplish two of President Obama's top domestic priorities: guaranteeing coverage to 30 million ... Democrats Struggle to Finish Health Bill Health-Care Bill's Passage Faces New Hurdle, Republicans Say The high hurdle of health care reform |
Obama picks charities to which he'll donate Nobel prize cash award - Washington Post
March 12, 2010 Daily Mail | Obama picks charities to which he'll donate Nobel prize cash award Washington Post Three months after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, President Obama announced Thursday the 10 charities that will benefit from his $1.4 million cash award. In a statement issued by the White House, Obama said: "These organizations do ... Obama Lists Who Will Get Prize Money From Nobel President Obama donates $1.4M in Nobel Peace Prize award money to 10 charities ... Internet nominated for 2010 Nobel Peace Prize |
PA fears East Jerusalem building will make it look weak - Ha'aretz
March 12, 2010 CBC.ca | PA fears East Jerusalem building will make it look weak Ha'aretz The Palestinian Authority will not begin indirect talks with Israel unless construction in the settlements, including in East Jerusalem, is completely frozen, PA President Mahmoud Abbas told the Arab League on ... Biden wants direct talks by summer US urges 'prompt' Middle East talks US says it believes Mideast talks still on |
Obama Plans to Tap Yellen for Fed Vice Chairman - Wall Street Journal
March 12, 2010 The Times and Democrat | Obama Plans to Tap Yellen for Fed Vice Chairman Wall Street Journal President Barack Obama plans to nominate Janet Yellen as vice chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, a person familiar with the matter said. Ms. Yellen, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San ... Janet Yellen Is Picked for Fed Seat, Official Says Yellen Said to Be Obama's Pick for Fed Vice Chairman Position Obama to tap Yellen for Fed vice chair -source |
Pledge of Allegiance's God reference now upheld by court - Los Angeles Times
March 12, 2010 Washington Post | Pledge of Allegiance's God reference now upheld by court Los Angeles Times In 2002, the US 9th Circuit of Appeals had ruled that the pledge's use of 'One nation under God' made it unconstitutional. The panel now says no federal law requires students to recite it. Atheist Michael Newdow, seen in 2004, has fought a lengthy ... Court: 'Under God' in Pledge is constitutional California: Pledge of Allegiance Is Ruled Constitutional Fed. appeals court upholds 'under God' in pledge |
Obama Outlines Drive To Raise US Exports - New York Times
March 12, 2010 Boston Globe | Obama Outlines Drive To Raise US Exports New York Times President Obama on Thursday announced a broad effort to promote American goods overseas, hoping to bolster competitiveness abroad and create jobs in the United States. But trade specialists questioned whether the plan had the ... Obama Launches New Exports Push as Trade Deficit Narrows -- but Hard Road Ahead Troubling questions on exports Obama outlines plan to spur US exports and jobs |
Cuomo Hands Paterson Case to an Ex-Judge - New York Times
March 12, 2010 Reuters | Cuomo Hands Paterson Case to an Ex-Judge New York Times ALBANY — Facing growing political pressure, Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo on Thursday appointed an independent counsel to take over his office's investigation into the Paterson administration's response to a domestic violence case. ... Kaye takes new case NY AG Cuomo removes himself from governor probe Andrew Cuomo hands over probes of Gov. Paterson to retired Appeals Chief ... |
Aftershocks Jolt Chile as New President Is Sworn In - New York Times
March 12, 2010 CBC.ca | Aftershocks Jolt Chile as New President Is Sworn In New York Times Martin Mejia/AP Presidents Fernando Lugo of Paraguay, left, and Rafael Correa of Ecuador, guests at the inauguration of Chile's new president, reacted to an aftershock felt Thursday. By ALEXEI BARRIONUEVO SANTIAGO, Chile — Chile's new president, ... New Chile president vows to rebuild Aftershocks a reality check for Chilean President Sebastián Piñera Chile swears in new president amid strong quake aftershocks |
Harry Reid's wife, daughter hurt in car accident - Los Angeles Times
March 12, 2010 Reuters | Harry Reid's wife, daughter hurt in car accident Los Angeles Times The four-vehicle crash leaves Landra Reid, 69, with a broken back, neck and nose, and Lana Reid Barringer with less-serious injuries. The Senate majority leader is able to visit them in the hospital. By Kathleen Hennessey Reporting from Washington ... Sen. Reid's family injured in car accident Reid's wife, daughter injured in highway accident Sen. Reid's wife breaks back, neck in crash |
