 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 ... Republicans and the Populist Temptation On Health Bill, GOP's Road Is a New Map Republicans may opt out of Obama's health-care summit |
 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 | Rep. Murtha, a force on Hill, dies | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/09/2010 Philadelphia Inquirer The first Vietnam combat veteran to serve in Congress was Pa.'s longest-serving House member. By Dennis B. Roddy and Daniel Malloy John P. Murtha, 77, the powerful dean of Pennsylvania's congressional delegation who survived scandal and seismic ... Defense Stalwart Murtha Dies at 77 Rep. Murtha Dead at 77 Congressman: Murtha's intestine damaged in surgery |
 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 | To Ace This Interview, Palin Keeps Notes Close New York Times Sarah Palin looked at the palm of her hand during the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday. By KATE ZERNIKE Ask conservatives why they love Sarah Palin so and they will often say it is because she is so âauthentic. ... Critics mock Palin's 'helping hand' at Tea Party speech Palin likens global warming studies to 'snake oil' Sarah Palin Rallies Tea Partiers |
 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. ... Paterson stays on job amid scandal rumor Governor of New York faces an avalanche of woes Paterson Aides Deny Reports He's About to Resign |
 Legal News Line | Agency Will Create National Climate Service to Spur Adaptation New York Times The Obama administration announced plans yesterday to create a new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Service. A blog about energy, the environment and the bottom line. The proposed entity would ... White House Announces New Climate Service New Federal Climate Change Office to be Created by NOAA US forming new climate change agency |
 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 | 2 more churches burn in East Texas Houston Chronicle AP TYLER â Fire destroyed two more churches in East Texas as arson investigators try to determine if both are part of a string of deliberate blazes. Smith County Fire Marshal Jim Seaton told KLTV-TV that âwe would just like to find out why this is ... Two more churches burned String of church fires has East Texas congregations on edge More snow!...Explosion probe...Lawyer: Church group to be freed |
 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 |