Sotomayor Faces Heated Start To Supreme Court Hearings
Sonia Sotomayor begins a high profile Senate confirmation hearing as Democrats hold a solid majority on the Judiciary Committee and a filibuster resistant 60 votes in the Senate. Republicans press her on past rulings on discrimination and gun rights while Sotomayor frames her from poverty to the bench. Senate leaders and colleagues urge a fair assessment of a 17 year federal bench record.
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Health care reform faces delays in Congress
Democrats and Republicans acknowledge progress on Obama’s health care plan but warn against rushing a trillions of dollars spending package. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius remains optimistic Congress will act by year’s end, yet August recess approaches with no firm timetable. Sen. Schumer says overhaul will pass before leaving town, while others doubt a signing before lawmakers depart.
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California budget talks eye welfare reform to close 26 billion deficit
California lawmakers returned to budget talks amid talk of deep cuts to social welfare, income support, and health care programs to bridge a 26 billion shortfall. Senate leader Darrell Steinberg and Gov Schwarzenegger sought waste and abuse reductions believed to save about 1.7 billion this fiscal year.
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GOP Unites Against New Stimulus Spending
Republicans rallied in opposition to a second economic stimulus package calling Obama's 787 billion plan a flop and criticising rising deficits and unemployment. Senator Jon Kyl said only about 6.8 percent of funds have been spent and urged halting further disbursements after current commitments. Obama defended the plan as designed for two years, not six months.
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Obama urges teaching slavery linked to current cruelties
President Obama says slavery should be taught by connecting its cruelty to modern events such as Darfur and Congo. In a CNN interview from Ghana at Cape Coast Castle he likened slavery to the Holocaust and urged lessons that avoid simple victim versus victimizer narratives.
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Bomb kills four at Iraqi church near Baghdad mass
A car bomb near a eastern Baghdad church as worshippers left Mass killed four civilians including three Christians and one Muslim and wounded 18. A second blast hit a US convoy in Dhi Qar with no injuries. Iraqi Army chief says attacks may continue for one to three years despite overall violence decline.
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Two U S Marines Die in Afghan Bomb Blasts
In Helmand province, two U S Marines were killed by bomb blasts amid a large Marine push into Afghanistan's poppy region. The operation involved about 4,000 Marines, facing guerrilla tactics and roadside bombs during the campaign.
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U S deaths rise as Marines die in Helmand scene
As of Sunday at least 657 U S military personnel had died in Afghanistan Pakistan and Uzbekistan from the 2001 invasion. Two Marines were killed Saturday in Helmand with no further details released. Britain reported eight deaths in Helmand in 24 hours worsening debate over its role and surpassing Iraq casualties.
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