Obama, House Republicans square off - Washington Post

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Obama, House Republicans square off Washington Post Friday's encounter between President Obama and House Republicans proved to be riveting political theater. The question is whether it will be remembered as a moment that began to ease the tensions between the two parties -- or an asterisk in ... Obama in the Republican lions' den: Obama 2, lions 1 Christian Science Monitor Obama faces off with fiercest critics: House Republicans Los Angeles Times President Obama slams obstructionist Republicans at GOP issues retreat New York Daily News New York Times -Big Think -Baltimore Sun  »

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Obama, Republicans Spar at GOP Event - Wall Street Journal

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JD Salinger, author of 'Catcher in the Rye,' dies - Washington Post

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JD Salinger, author of 'Catcher in the Rye,' dies Washington Post The author's son, in a statement from the author's literary representative, confirmed the death to the Associated Press. Mr. Salinger died Wednesday, according to the AP, but no cause of death was immediately reported. ... JD Salinger People Magazine J.D. Salinger Dies at 91: The Hermit Crab of American Letters TIME Author JD Salinger dies at 91 Reuters MTV.com -ABC News -BusinessWeek  »

State of the Union speech preparations under way - CNN

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State of the Union speech preparations under way CNN Tune in to CNN and CNN.com tonight to watch President Obama's State of the Union address. CNN.com and Facebook are partnering up,  »

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Obama wants to freeze discretionary spending for 3 years - CNN International

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Obama wants to freeze discretionary spending for 3 years CNN International Under President Obama's plan, federal discretionary spending would be frozen at its current level of $447 billion per year. Washington (CNN) -- President Obama will announce in Wednesday's State of the Union address that he's proposing ... Analysts' view: Obama to seek 3-year freeze on domestic spending Reuters Obama to Propose Three-Year Freeze on Some Spending Bloomberg Obama to propose 3-year freeze on discretionary spending, officials say Kansas City Star New York Times -Right Pundits  »

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In audio message, bin Laden says he endorsed Dec. 25 airline bomb plot - Washington Post

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In audio message, bin Laden says he endorsed Dec. 25 airline bomb plot Washington Post Osama bin Laden endorsed the failed attempt to blow up a US airliner Christmas Day and threatened new attacks against the United States in an audio message released Sunday that appeared aimed at asserting that he maintains some direct ... Bin Laden takes credit for airline bombing plot; officials express skepticism Los Angeles Times Bin Laden Claims Christmas Bombing Attempt CBS News 'From Osama to Obama,' Bin Laden Delivers New Threats ABC News Washington Times -WNCT  »

Dems plan fight to safeguard seats - Salt Lake Tribune

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Dems plan fight to safeguard seats Salt Lake Tribune AP file photo Tim Kaine (ASSOCIATED PRESS) The head of the Democratic Party says the message voters sent by electing a Republican in Massachusetts has been heard, but he expects Democrats to compete aggressively to protect gains in the ... After a year, it's a little early for final judgment on Obama Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Report: 2008 Campaign Manager Plouffe to Join White House in Adviser Role FOXNews Resurgent Republicans see win as springboard to power The Guardian New York Times -Providence Journal -Boston Globe  »

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