Monthly Archive: November 2009

Abortion point of contention in Senate health care debate Groups press Obama to address human rights on trip to Asia Abbas to push for UN recognition of Palestinian statehood Anniversary of murder during El...

  Five defendants in 9/11 attacks will be tried in Manhattan federal court Congressional Democrats unveil financial reform plan Former US Ambassador to profit from Iraq oil contracts Cloud seeding project draws opposition in...

New program offers federal education grants to states Clinton visits Philippines under questions of US military aid Iraqis face an uncertain future after being refused entry to their home country Changes to PATRIOT Act...

Obama Administration focuses on mental health to combat veteran homelessness Veterans face deportations despite promises of citizenship After executions, a closer look at the death penalty Women tell their own stories under the Don’t...

Senator Dodd releases proposal to reform nation’s financial system Environmentalists criticize new head of federal agency on coal mining Suicide bomber in Pakistan kills 30 as fighting in South Waziristan continues Indian government plans...

  House passes health care bill with compromises on abortion funding US Supreme Court considers legality of life sentences to minors UN expert says Americans face “serious challenges” finding affordable housing On anniversary of...

Fort Hood shooting sheds light on mental health issues in armed forces Exxon-Mobil signs deal to develop major oil field in Iraq Activists begin hunger strike to draw attention to climate change talks Reporter’s...

Lawmakers make final push on health care bill before Saturday vote Black progressives criticize Obama and speak out against war Senate climate bill moves forward, despite Republican attempt to block it UN General Assembly...

Election results across nation point to shift in voters Grassroots groups defeat developing measure in California Tribal leaders push for cultural preservation at Washington conference Iranians mark key anniversary of Islamic revolution with protests...

Small business owners weigh in on the health care reform bill Climate change bill hits roadblock as Republicans refuse to work on legislation Middle East peace process stalls over settlements dispute Afghans respond to...