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Parliamentarian in Role as Health Bill Referee - New York Times
March 14, 2010 Reuters | Parliamentarian in Role as Health Bill Referee New York Times WASHINGTON — In the fall of 1968, a serious dark-haired young man arrived in the capital to do what serious young men here do: study law. Alan S. Frumin was calm, analytical and possessed of a dry wit. ... Parliamentarian's task: referee Senate health care fight Calling shots in the Senate Health Care Bill 'Still a Jump Ball,' White House Official Says |
Obama calls for overhaul of No Child Left Behind law - Washington Post
March 14, 2010Obama calls for overhaul of No Child Left Behind law Washington Post President Obama proposed overhauling the No Child Left Behind law that was his predecessor's hallmark education initiative, aiming to eliminate several of the measure's controversial mandates on public schools but adding new ones. ... Obama Calls for Sweeping Overhaul in Education Law Obama promise: Brighter education futures for kids Obama seeks to overhaul No Child Left Behind |
Ireland frees American woman in terrorist plot - Los Angeles Times
March 14, 2010 Globe and Mail | Ireland frees American woman in terrorist plot Los Angeles Times Jamie Paulin-Ramirez of Colorado had been arrested in an alleged plot to kill cartoonist Lars Vilks, after following radical Islamists to Ireland. Her parents await word of her and their grandson, 6. Christine Mott weeps as she talks about her daughter ... Mom: Paulin-Ramirez Drifted Away Woman detained in alleged terror plot has ties to KC area 2nd U.S. woman tied to alleged plot to kill cartoonist |
Jonathan Storm Big, bloody, and bold - Philadelphia Inquirer
March 14, 2010 CBC.ca | Jonathan Storm Big, bloody, and bold Philadelphia Inquirer "The Pacific," an HBO mini-series that debuts at 9 tonight, tells the story of World War II's broadest battleground. It's one of the best war stories ever. By Jonathan Storm In the realm of television, HBO's The Pacific is almost as big as its subject ... WWII's faraway fight in the Pacific, up close Hanks and Spielberg see in 'The Pacific' a harbinger of today's wars Spielberg's 'Pacific' earns medal of honor |
Coffee vs. Tea: A political movement is brewing - CNN
March 14, 2010 BBC News | Coffee vs. Tea: A political movement is brewing CNN Members of the Coffee Party's Seattle chapter discuss politics at a coffee shop in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Washington (CNN) -- The new Coffee Party movement deemed its official kickoff Saturday a "huge success," with dozens of talks held at ... Coffee Party brews up rival for Tea Party The Coffee Party kicks off movement to take on the Tea Party 'Coffee party' movement: Not far from the 'tea party' message? |
After success of 'Demon Sheep' ad, Fiorina's new ad slams Barbara Boxer - San Jose Mercury News
March 14, 2010After success of 'Demon Sheep' ad, Fiorina's new ad slams Barbara Boxer San Jose Mercury News GOP convention Carly Fiorina takes pictures with Nithin Mathew, 19, of San Jose State College Republicans Club who welcome her with a rally at the California Republican Party, Hyatt Regency Santa Clara & Santa Clara Convention Center ... Chuck DeVore renames Fiorina video and says he's related to Jerry Brown Calif. Senate challenger says his time has arrived Fiorina assails Washington, Boxer as out of touch |
2010 census: Young people have most at stake - San Francisco Chronicle
March 14, 2010 TriCities.com | 2010 census: Young people have most at stake San Francisco Chronicle Josh Ramos (from left), Maher Yakub and Josue Rojas work on a census-themed mural in San Francisco. This month, the US Census Bureau will be mailing out its questionnaire to every household in the country in preparation for April 1 - National Census ... Census Forms to Arrive This Week Census takers prepare to make tally of region's population Census 2010 forms now in the mail |
Thousands Gather to Mourn Chelsea King - ABC News
March 14, 2010 ABC News | Thousands Gather to Mourn Chelsea King ABC News More than 6000 mourners held sunflowers tied with blue ribbons as they said goodbye to Chelsea King, the straight-A student and cross-country runner who was known for her kindness and compassion. Thousands attended the memorial service ... King's father calls for fight against evil Chelsea King's mom, brother speak at memorial Thousands mourn death of Southern Calif. teen |
Tom McClintock: Whitman would be 3rd Schwarzenegger term - Sacramento Bee
March 14, 2010 Los Angeles Times | Tom McClintock: Whitman would be 3rd Schwarzenegger term Sacramento Bee Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Poizner told the California Republican Party's convention in Santa Clara that he's the true conservative in the race while delivering his standard campaign speech with a few variations tonight. ... GOP hopefuls spar over their ideological purity Both candidates veer right in Calif. GOP gov. race First public peek at Meg Whitman's money |
Sunshine Week a chance to reflect on the right to know - Detroit Free Press
March 14, 2010Sunshine Week a chance to reflect on the right to know Detroit Free Press As one might expect in times such as these, the people of Michigan are dissatisfied with and distrustful of state government. More sunshine might improve the relationship. That's not a reference to weather but a call for more open ... Time is short for Gov. Crist to secure legacy as champion of open government Sunshine Week protects access to government files Sunshine Week: Experts say access to online public records must expand |
