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Massa details 'salty' talk, slams Dem leaders

March 9, 2010

Rep. Eric Massa, D-N.Y., admitted that he made a sexually-charged comment to an aide but implied that Democratic leaders used the investigation to pressure him to resign before the House holds a close vote on health care legislation that Massa has opposed.

Obama hails contributions of 'daring' women

March 9, 2010

Crediting their role in the American story, President Barack Obama on Monday praised the nation's "daring, indomitable" women — including the one-time political rival who is now his secretary of state.

Uneasy mix found in auto industry, regulation

March 9, 2010

Dozens of former federal officials are playing leading roles in helping carmakers handle federal investigations of auto defects, including those for Toyota's runaway acceleration problems.

Stupak: Abortion fight can be resolved

March 9, 2010

Prospects are good for resolving a dispute over abortion that has led some House Democrats to threaten to withhold support of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, a key Michigan Democrat says.

Newsweek: How Graham works the White House

March 9, 2010

Barack Obama and GOP Senator Lindsey Graham disagree on almost everything—except the need to work together.

Obama wants former top Army intel officer at TSA

March 9, 2010

President Barack Obama said he wants a former senior Army official with a career in intelligence to lead the Transportation Security Administration.

Palin notes irony of using Canada health care

March 9, 2010

Sarah Palin has been no friend lately of socialized health care.

Obama's health care pitch to Dems: Trust me

March 9, 2010

In private pitches to Democrats, President Barack Obama says he will persuade Congress to pass his health care overhaul even if it kills him.

Biden to try to boost Middle East peace prospects

March 9, 2010

President Barack Obama dispatched his vice president to the Middle East on Sunday to try to build support for reviving Israeli-Palestinian peace talks despite deep skepticism on both sides.

NYT: Obama message man under scrutiny

March 9, 2010

David Axelrod feels the brunt of criticism over what many view as the administration’s failure to clearly define and disseminate President Obama’s agenda.