Republicans confront Obamacare defunding split in House vote
Republicans face strategic rifts over defunding the 2010 health care law as they prepare a House vote that could trigger a government shutdown. The divide pits a hard line faction backed by conservative groups against pragmatic members and Senate Democrats warning of political backlash. Senate voices, including Susan Collins, caution that repeal without Senate cooperation is unlikely.
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Obama open to meeting Rouhani in New York
A White House official said Obama could meet Iranian President Rouhani in New York during the United Nations General Assembly if Tehran signals seriousness about ending its nuclear program. Hollande said he would meet Rouhani next week, the first such encounter since 2005.
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Kennedy hearings set stage for first woman U S ambassador to Japan
Caroline Kennedy faces a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing for the post in Barack Obama’s administration. The Harvard politics activist leads the Kennedy Library Foundation amid questions on trade, U S forces in Japan, and China relations as she seeks Senate approval.
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DeLay Convictions Overturned By Texas Appeals Court
A Texas appeals panel threw out former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay’s 2010 money laundering and conspiracy convictions in a 2-1 ruling. The court found insufficient evidence to prove the charged crimes, and Acquittal was issued while the DA's office considers further review. DeLay, free on appeal, said he was praying when the decision arrived.
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Debt ceiling leverage and presidential clashes through history
The article notes that debt limit battles have long been used to pressure the executive on spending. It cites 1980 during Carter’s term when Congress repealed part of energy policy despite a near default, and mentions low overall success for non related amendments. It also cites scholars explaining continued use of the debt limit for leverage.
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