Biden pledges US commitment to Israeli security
Los Angeles Times
But the vice president also condemns Israel's announcement of new construction in East Jerusalem, saying it 'undermines the trust we need right now' as peace talks are set to begin. By Paul Richter Reporting from Jerusalem – Vice President Joe Biden on …
Biden: East Jerusalem plan undermines peace talksHa’aretz
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Jobless aid, tax breaks clear Senate hurdle
Reuters
WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) – Democratic efforts to spur job creation advanced in Congress on Tuesday as a 9 billion package of tax breaks and unemployment aid cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate. …
Reconciliation bill will be hard for GOP to derailThe Associated Press
Bill to Extend Tax Credits Clears Senate HurdleWall Street Journal
Skelton a "firm no" on health careKansas City Star
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White House Denies Massa Was Pushed Out Over Health Care Vote
FOXNews
The White House on Tuesday denied assertions by former Rep. Eric Massa that he was pushed out of office because he voted no on health care. New York Rep. Eric Massa is resigning Monday in the wake of an ethics investigation. …
Massa under investigation for allegedly groping male staffersWashington Post
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Veteran Oscar reporter offers view from audience
The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES — Talk about fantastic finishes. Just when Hollywood figured James Cameron would win the directing and motion picture awards for his super moneymaker "Avatar," it didn't happen that way. Barbra Streisand announced Sunday night that the …
Oscar winners 2010: full of dramaChristian Science Monitor
"The Hurt Locker" beating "Avatar" is a really good thingESPN
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Sectarian Violence Leaves Hundreds Dead in Nigeria
Voice of America
In this image taken from TV showing a victim laying in hospital after surviving the inter-faith violence in the town of Dogo Nahawa, Nigeria, about five kilometers south of the city of Jos, 7 Mar 2010. Rioters armed with machetes slaughtered hundreds …
Arrests made over Nigeria attacksAljazeera.net
Nigeria violence: Muslim-Christian clashes kill hundredsChristian Science Monitor
Ethnic Violence in Nigeria Has Killed 500, Officials SayNew York Times
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Obama takes health care message to Philadelphia
Washington Post
President Obama will begin a pivotal week for his health-care legislation with a speech Monday morning highly critical of the insurance industry, holding up rising premiums and lost coverage as the imperatives driving his reform efforts …
Obama Appeals for Public Support on Health CareABC News
Obama and health care: Still focused on insurance companiesUSA Today
That Other Government TakeoverWall Street Journal
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Iraq parliamentary election hit by insurgent attacks
BBC News
There has been a bloody start to Iraq's second parliamentary election since the 2003 invasion, with at least 24 people being killed in attacks. At least two buildings have been destroyed and dozens of mortars fired across Baghdad and elsewhere. …
Violence mars early hours of voting in IraqWashington Post
Iraqi Elections: Live-Blogging Election DayNew York Times (blog)
Explosions rock Baghdad as Iraqis go to pollsThe Guardian
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Michigan's Sander Levin replaces Rangel as House Ways and Means chairman
Washington Post
House Democrats elevated Sander M. Levin (D-Mich.), a pro-union, anti-free-trade liberal who is a close ally of the auto industry, to chairman of the Ways and Means Committee on Thursday. Levin's ascension settles an internal party …
State of ScandalWall Street Journal
Michigan Lawmaker Steps Up at Ways and MeansNew York Times
Musical chairs to fill Rep. Rangel's postLos Angeles Times
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Chile mourns victims of devastating earthquake
CNN International
Chile began a three-day period of national mourning Sunday for the victims who died in the February 27 quake. Santiago, Chile (CNN) — Chile marks three days of mourning starting Sunday, with every house authorized to hang the national flag in memory …
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Symbolic building demolished in quake-hit ChileThe Associated Press
Departing Chilean President Defends Government's Actions After QuakeNew York Times
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