 Reuters | Jobs bill: A chance for bipartisanship or election strategy? CNN Washington (CNN) -- As Senate Democrats look to pass a jobs bill before Presidents Day, experts say the debate is an opportunity to see if calls for bipartisanship will be answered. With record high unemployment -- now at 9.7 percent ... On Health Bill, GOP's Road Is a New Map Republicans may opt out of Obama's health-care summit GOP health care script takes modest approach |
 USA Today | Michelle Obama: 'Let's Move' Initiative Battles Childhood Obesity ABC News Michelle Obama is just hours from formally announcing what she called a "very ambitious" program to end the American plague of childhood obesity in a single generation. First lady Michelle Obama sat down with "GMA's" Robin Roberts to ... First lady begins fight against childhood obesity Michelle Obama launching campaign against childhood obesity Obama's day: Childhood obesity and congressional relations |
 The Guardian | Fierce Iraq war opponent Rep. John Murtha dies San Francisco Chronicle John Murtha, the Democratic representative from Pennsylvania and decorated former Marine whose fierce opposition to the Iraq war helped catalyze public sentiment against the conflict, died Monday. He was 77. Rep. Murtha died at Virginia Hospital Center ... Rep. Murtha, a force on Hill, dies | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/09/2010 Defense Stalwart Murtha Dies at 77 Rep. Murtha Dead at 77 |
 Legal News Line | White House Announces New Climate Service RedOrbit The Obama administration announced Monday that plans are underway for a new office to take on climate change, hoping to help businesses map out ways to make the US a more eco-friendly economy. A new website, www.climate.gov, was up Monday to pool ... NOAA Reorganizes With Eye Toward Assessing Effects of Climate Change US forming new climate change agency Locke calls for creation of a NOAA Climate Service |
 KATU | Granholm: Carp battle is urgent Detroit Free Press The federal government says it's doing everything it can to fight carp, but Michigan's governor does not agree. Everything short of shutting Chicago-area locks falls short, Gov. Jennifer Granholm said after an hour-long ... Feds may close locks to stop carp Asian Carp in the Great Lakes? This Means War! US Unveils Plan to Keep Asian Carp Out of Great Lakes |
 BBC News | Michelle Obama Responds to Palin Pokes ABC News Michelle Obama defended her husband against some of his most vocal critics, saying President Obama did a "phenomenal" job this year and that change is a long-term process. First lady Michelle Obama, ... Critics mock Palin's 'helping hand' at Tea Party speech Palin Slapped With Criticism After âPalm-prompterâ Shown To Audience Palin at the Tea Party Convention |
 MiamiHerald.com | Furious gov: i've been sexploited New York Post ALBANY -- An embattled Gov. Paterson yesterday strongly denied rampant rumors of extramarital affairs and drug use as he blasted the media for printing "callous and sleazy" allegations. ... Gov. Paterson written off by experts, pols as he fends off rumors of sexual ... Paterson Aides Deny Reports He's About to Resign Under fire, NY governor says he's not resigning |
 CBS News | Democrats prepare to pick new lieutenant governor Chicago Tribune After scandal forces out Scott Lee Cohen, Democrats begin delicate dance to select new running mate for Gov. Pat Quinn By Rick Pearson and Ray Long, Tribune reporters Democratic Party leaders began the delicate dance of picking a new running mate for ... Illinois Democrats Look to Fill Sudden Ticket Gap Ill. Democrats relieved as Cohen bows out Quinn: Ill. lt. governor hopefuls should speak up |
 Washington Post | Two more East Texas church fires KTRE EAST TEXAS (Raycom News Network) - Once again East Texas churches have been destroyed by fire. The first of two fire reports was called in around 8:30 Monday night. Heavy flames destroyed much of Dover Baptist Church. This church is located on Highway ... Breaking News: Fire Reported At East Texas Church Arsonist targeting east Texas churches Fire fails to stop Wills Point congregation |
 al.com (blog) | Alabama senator releases holds on Obama nominees Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- Republican Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama has released most of the "holds" he had placed on President Barack Obama's nominees, his office said Monday. "The purpose of placing numerous holds was to get the White House's attention on two ... Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby Says He's No Longer Blocking All Obama Nominees Shelby: FDIC encourages small-business loans Senator Lifts Holds on Most Nominees |