Public backs Obama on Afghanistan plans in AP poll
Americans approve of Barack Obama handling the Afghanistan war after his troop increase plan, with 42 percent in favor of more troops and 56 percent opposed. The poll shows double digit gains in his overall ratings since the strategy review and speech.
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Single payer health plan dies in Senate actions
Washington liberals long sought a government run health system for all but the plan failed in the Senate on Wednesday. Bernie Sanders vowed it would return when private insurers are unnecessary while Coburn forced reading of the bill as Democrats sought 60 votes for Obama’s health care overhaul. Nebraska's Nelson weighed abortion language changes amid negotiations with Casey and other aides as the bill’s fate remained uncertain.
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U N climate talks hinge on U S ideas and funding
U N negotiators pressed the United States for new proposals and billions in aid to salvage a minimal Copenhagen accord on cutting greenhouse gases. Key issues include emissions targets funding for poor countries and verification of actions by emerging powers.
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Iran test fires upgraded Sajjil-2 missile near Israel
Iran launched an upgraded Sajjil-2 medium range missile capable of hitting Israel and parts of Europe in a test described as a show of strength. The test prompted calls for tougher sanctions and raised concerns from Britain and the United States about the nuclear program.
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War bonds proposed to fund Afghanistan and Iraq wars
Lawmakers in both parties introduced bills to issue war bonds as a financing method for the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Rep. Kendrick Meek touted bonds as a patriotic, cost effective way to share sacrifice and reduce foreign debt, with Sen. Ben Nelson filing companion legislation. Critics warn bonds merely defer debt.
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