November 5, 2009
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...
Category: 2009
November 4, 2009
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...
November 3, 2009
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...
November 2, 2009
Karzai announced as winner of Afghanistan’s presidential election Defense Department continues controversial deals with war contractor KBR Justice Dept. documents show conditions at secret CIA jails Changes to lobbyist rules may lead to less...
October 30, 2009
Political rivals in Honduras reach a power-sharing deal Dozens of lawmakers face ethics investigations as public distrust grows Activists demand an end to mountain top removal Native American communities cope with toxic legacy of...
October 29, 2009
House of Representatives releases its version of health care reform legislation Obama signs law to change military commissions Maine voters decide future of state’s same-sex marriage law Governor’s race in Virginia seen as key...
October 28, 2009
Militants attack UN guesthouse in Kabul Afghan President Karzai’s brother linked to CIA Lawmakers question whether pay cuts to CEOs go far enough Obama’s key nominee for review of torture policy held up Activists...
October 27, 2009
Obama announces overhaul of nation’s energy grid Republicans and Democrats spar over climate change bill Advocates push for long term health care Report says Israel is restricting Palestinian access to water resources Violence in...
October 26, 2009
Senate releases health care proposal that includes limited public option Vice President Joe Biden meets with Eastern European leaders Worst bombings in two years hit Baghdad Uruguay’s leftist coalition wins elections, but still faces...
October 23, 2009
Congressmember Eric Massa of New York refuses to support health care reform (Part Two) Musicians protest the use of their music as a method of torture African nations agree on a new strategy to...
