2009

November

• Obama to detail big troop increase in Afghanistan

• Senate opens debate on historic health care bill

• Iran authorizes 10 new uranium plants

• Senate Health Debate Focuses on Democrat Party Issues

• Obey Questions Afghan War - Explans his War Tax Proposal

• Senate report: Bin Laden was ‘within our grasp’

• Senators: Take action against White House crashers

• Afghanistan troop surge could test alliance between Obama, Pelosi

• Senators split on exit strategy, Afghanistan war funding

• Fed chairman blasts regulatory reform bills being considered in Congress

• Senator: Delay health care to focus on Afghan war

• Turbulence ahead: Senate opens health care debate

• White House: State dinner crashers met Obama

• Was president in danger from dinner crashers?

• Obama and GOP differ over recipe for jobs, economy

• AF to Jettison 3,700 Airmen

• Obama to address nation on Afghanistan Tuesday

• Obama: I’ll finish the Afghan job

• Obama toasts Singh, India and ‘the triumphs, challenges that await us’

• Obama expects support for more Afghanistan troops

• Survey: Passing health reform improves Dems’ electoral chances

• Bipartisan duo pushes more nuclear power in Minnesota

• Republicans considering ideological purity test for candidates

• Officials Pledge Support for Hiring Vets

• Obama: US-Indian ties help define 21st century

• Obama: Goal is to finish job in Afghanistan

• Repeal on Nuclear Energy Moratorium

• Walz Pushes Transportation Funding

• Lou Dobbs mulls White House bid

• Fed Said to Ask Stress-Tested Banks to Submit Plans on TARP Share Business

• Side deals stack up as health bills move along

• Democrats shift their focus to jobs bill, away from economic ‘stimulus’

• Atty: Fort Hood suspect may use insanity defense

• SPIN METER: Legislation inflation grips GOP

• Lieberman Digs In on Public Option

• Schumer says failure not an option on health care

• Obama could lock in Afghanistan decision Monday

• REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE “EDUCATION TO INNOVATE” CAMPAIGN

• Health Insurance Reform and Minnesota – The Case for Change

• OBAMA LAUNCHES “EDUCATE TO INNOVATE” CAMPAIGN

• Proponents alter immigration bill in face of tough economic climate

• Kennedy dispute reveals divide among Catholics

• Schumer: Dems ready to go-it-alone on health care

• Economic survey: Job losses to bottom out in 1Q

• Lawyer: 9/11 defendants want platform for views

• Senate Democrats at odds over health care bill

• Some states already poised to opt out of government-run public health plan

• Reid pulls together Senate Dems to take huge step on health reform

• Kennedy says RI bishop banned him from Communion

• Statement from Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on Tonight’s Senate Vote

• Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle

• A bad month in Afghanistan rippled across the US

• Historic health care bill nears key Senate vote

• Health Bill Poised to Hit Senate Floor as Democrats Gain Key Votes

• Bills to Help Homeless and Foster Children Succeed in School

• POLICY H.R. 3590 — Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

• Ethics committee: No punishment for Burris

• US to drop shooting case against Blackwater guard

• Levin: could be more e-mails from Ft. Hood suspect

• Obama Asia trip a boost to US economy

• 1st Senate vote looms on health legislation

• U.S. Enlists Allies in New Surge

• Sen. Nelson a ‘yes’ on health care test vote

• White House at odds with bishops over abortion

• Obama faces showdowns on health, Afghanistan, jobs

• Republicans blast ‘bait and switch’ health bill

• Reid: Congress closer than ever to health overhaul

• FAA glitch causes widespread US air travel delays

• Amendment to Increase Transparency of NTSB Passes Commerce Committee

• Food Safety Legislation Clears Key Committee

• Announcement of the $18 Billion Reduction of the Medical Device Fee

• Franken Praises Senate Health Care Reform Bill Provisions

• Holder: Report on Torture Memos to Be Released by Month’s End

• Holder Defends 9/11 Trial

• PRES. OBAMA ON THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

• HARRY HAS DONE IT!!!

• Senate Dem leader offers integrate health bill

• US military: Iraqi troop drawdown on track

• Obama: Rally the world for climate deal next month

• AP sources: Senate weighs long-term care program

• Fort Hood slayings prompt full Pentagon review

• Pelosi switches to jobs

• Reid can’t afford any defections on health

• AP POLL: Tax the rich to pay for health bill

• Lingering effects of Baghdad blasts on Iraqis

• Business foes of health care revamp ramp up effort

• Millions will have to repay part of tax credit

• Chamber draws fire for proposed health study

• Dems push plan to subsidize lost hours

• Statement by the President on the Release of the Annual Household Food Security Report

• Obama says world urgently watching US-China talks

• Obama urges China to take global role on climate

• AP Poll: Fine print in health care prompts worries

• Obama to China: Uncensored society is healthy

• Debate on 9/11 trial follows partisan divide

• In first visit to China, Obama walks a tightrope

• Clinton welcomes 9/11 trials in New York City

• In Asia, Obama, Medvedev see nuclear pact progress

• Abortion rights groups rebound

• Govt: Medicare paid $47 billion in suspect claims

• Obama Radio Show Discusses Ft. Hood Tragedy

• $1.3 Million for Educ. Opportunity and Access to Health Care Services in Rural Minnesota

• In Asia, Obama pushing arms control with Russians

• Tensions brewing between Republicans and CEOs over healthcare reform bill

• Obama Carries a Message to Asia

• Obama wants domestic spending cuts in next budget

• Ex-congressman gets 13 years in freezer cash case

• Napolitano pronounces US border more secure now

• Lawmaker: Hasan had communications with Pakistan

• US expects to seek death penalty for 9/11 suspects

• 5,000 more European troops expected for Afghan war

• Army says morale down among troops in Afghanistan

• RNC to opt out of abortion coverage

• AP Source: Gitmo 9/11 suspects to NY for trial

• Official: Craig to step down as White House lawyer

• Obama’s hesitancy on war buildup sends messages

• Gates to lead 6-month push against roadside bombs

• Army: Fort Hood suspect charged with murder

• Feds move to seize 4 mosques, tower linked to Iran

• Obama faces daunting challenges in Far East tour

• Jobless claims fall

• Unions want new jobs measure to restore stimulus provisions

• Obama stares down Patriot Act criticism

• Momentum is challenge for Senate

• In Leaning on Karzai, U.S. Has Limited Leverage

• Shooting suspect’s superiors questioned behavior

• U.S. Seeking a Lever in Kabul

• U.S. Afghan Envoy Urges Caution on Troop Increase

• AP Sources: Reid eyes payroll tax hike on wealthy

• Official: Obama won’t take any current war options

• Leaders fix on strategy for ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal

• Death penalty rare, executions rarer in military

• Obama honors veterans at Arlington cemetery

• REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON VETERANS DAY

• Reid tees up for 2010 jobs bill

• VA sec’y promises timely response to war illness

• AP-GfK Poll: A grouchy public sticking with Obama

• Who knew of Fort Hood suspect’s radical contacts?

• Fed officials warn weak recovery won’t spur jobs

• REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT MEMORIAL SERVICE AT FORT HOOD

• President Obama Launches Major Veterans Employment Initiative

• Democrats Raise Alarms Over Costs of Health Bills

• Obama pressed into role as healer, inevitably

• Liberals threaten to sink health bill over Stupak abortion amendment

• Sources: Obama near decision on Afghanistan troops

• Investigators say Fort Hood suspect acted alone

• Abortion could roil Senate health care debate

• Resolute Fort Hood soldiers ready for return

• House health bill unacceptable to many in Senate

• STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT:  HOUSE PASSAGE OF HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM

• Obama calls new election law a milestone for Iraq

• High court to look at life in prison for juveniles

• House health bill passes 220-215; 39 Dems and one GOP defect

• Landmark health bill passes House on close vote

• House Passes Health-Care Reform Bill in Historic Vote

• Health bill reaches moment of truth

• WEEKLY ADDRESS: President Obama Extends Condolences to the Fort Hood Community

• WALZ TO VOTE FOR STABLE, AFFORDABLE, HIGH QUALITY CARE FOR MINNESOTA FAMILIES

• House Dems say Sat. vote on health care may slip

• Remarks by the President in the Rose Garden (Ft. Hood And Health Care)

• Statement by Chair of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors

• STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY

• Obama signs homebuyer, jobless bill assistance

• Fact Check: Minnesota Majority Ad on Health-Insurance Reform

• Fannie to Rent to Owners in Foreclosure

• Details on health care bills in House, Senate

• Army post shooting rampage leaves 13 dead, 30 hurt

• ‘Kill the bill’ protesters target health care

• AMA conditionally backs House health bill

• Army: 12 dead, 31 hurt in attacks at Fort Hood

• Obama, House Dems confident on health care vote

• Senate Democrats advance climate bill without GOP

• Twelve Killed in Fort Hood Shootings

• Obama welcomes AARP backing of health care bill

• Congress votes for more aid to jobless, homebuyers

• Temps rising on healthcare; Pelosi sees win; GOP demands pricetag

• Dems tackle hot-button issues before Saturday healthcare vote

• AP Sources: Dem Health bill to get AARP backing

• Democrats See Health-Care Timetable Slipping Prospect of Missing Year-End Target

• White House Tally Appears to Overstate Stimulus Jobs

• Italian judge mulls CIA extraordinary renditions

• THE INFLUENCE GAME: Liberals targeting moderates

• Governor victories in Virginia, NJ

• Senate Dems won’t say if healthcare will get done by New Year’s

• House GOP pens 230-page health bill draft

• Merkel Addresses U.S. Lawmakers

• GOP Health Care Bill WON’T Prevent Insurance Companies From Denying Coverage

• FDA won’t accept Merck’s application for new drug

• Karzai’s election increases pressure on Obama

• Republicans Are Poised for Gains in Key Elections

• Biden stumps for Owens, takes dig at Palin

• Obama warns of more job losses despite economic uptick

• Obama calls for ‘new chapter’ in Afghanistan

• Cheney FBI Interview: 72 Instances Of Can’t Recall

• GOP Set to Propose Its Own Health Bill

• Obama Strategy on Health Care Legislation Appears to Be Paying Off

• Geithner Laments the Deficit, but Demurs on Tax Increases

• Geithner: GDP growth proves economy is recovering, but is ‘just the beginning’

• With election looming, Reid boosts his standing among Nevada liberals

• Pelosi preps for healthcare plunge

• Top Republican sounds off on ‘political rebellion’

• Democrats move to mark up climate bill, but Republicans say not so fast

• Democrats Push for Plan to Cut Deficit

• Deal in Senate on Protecting News Sources