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Obama close to health care law success that eluded past

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:37:00 EST

After a year of riotous argument, the United States is reaching for a system of medical care that extends coverage nearly to all citizens. If Sunday's tussle in the House goes President Barack Obama's way, the change would reshape a sixth of the economy.

Black support high for Obama's race-neutral stance

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:00:00 EST

Charlotte, N.C. -- In this banking center walloped by the Great Recession, where unemployment just hit a 20-year high and as many as one in three black people are out of work, blacks could easily be frustrated with President Barack Obama's insistence that a rising economic tide for all will lift African-American boats.

House Dems confident in overcoming abortion rift

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:07:00 EST

Washington -- Victory within reach, President Barack Obama set his sights on rallying House Democrats on Saturday for a final health care push as party leaders appeared confident they had overcome a flare-up within their ranks over abortion funding restrictions in the legislation.

Dems confident ahead of health care vote; Stupak still holds out

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:00:00 EST

Washington -- Congressional Democrats rallied on Capitol Hill Saturday afternoon ahead of a Sunday vote on health care reform, with House leaders saying they're confident they have the votes to pass the Senate's bill, and Senate leaders saying they have the votes to pass the House's reconciliation measure.

Democrat says Medicare dispute resolved

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:57:00 EST

Washington -- A group of lawmakers had threatened to oppose President Barack Obama's health overhaul bill because of a dispute over Medicare payments to some doctors and hospitals.

Dozens rally for health care reform in Royal Oak

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:37:00 EST

Royal Oak -- Candace Crowley enthusiastically waved at a crowd of about 50 people Saturday as they marched downtown in support of health care reform.

Mich. Republicans step up efforts to block health care reforms

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:37:00 EST

Lansing -- The state's Republican lawmakers watching the wrangling over health care in Washington, D.C., have jumped into the fray with their own proposals to keep federal health care reforms from coming to Michigan.

Dems make final health push

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:47:00 EST

Washington -- President Barack Obama and Democratic leaders lobbied furiously Friday for sweeping health care legislation as the long, turbulent struggle over the landmark bill tilted unmistakably in the president's direction.

Obama calls on Dems to pass health care

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:47:00 EST

Washington -- Victory within reach, President Barack Obama rallied House Democrats on Saturday for a final health care push, and party leaders appeared confident they had overcome a flare-up over abortion funding restrictions in the legislation.

Leading Republican and Democrat governor candidates agree on many issues

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:00:00 EST

Beverly Hills -- Two early poll leaders in the Michigan governor's race -- Democrat Andy Dillon and Republican Pete Hoekstra -- found more common ground than differences Friday in a rare joint appearance at Detroit Country Day School.