Final health bill omits some of Obama’s promises (AP)

AP - It was a bold response to skyrocketing health insurance premiums. President Barack Obama would give federal authorities the power to block unreasonable rate hikes.

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Dems sweeten health bill, set showdown Sunday vote (AP)

AP - Historic health care change in the balance, Democrats plowed fresh billions into insurance subsidies for consumers on Thursday and added a $250 rebate for seniors facing high prescription drugs, last-minute sweeteners to sweeping $940 billion legislation headed for a climactic weekend vote.

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Health bill gains ground but release delayed (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama’s sweeping health care legislation won precious support from a longtime liberal holdout in the House on Wednesday and from a retired Catholic bishop and nuns representing dozens of religious orders — gaining fresh traction ahead of a climactic weekend vote.

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Dems start countdown toward health care vote (AP)

AP - House Democrats triggered the countdown Monday for the climactic vote on President Barack Obama’s fiercely contested remake of the health care system, even though the legislation remained incomplete and lacked the votes needed to pass.

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Aide: Karzai ‘very angry’ at Taliban boss’ arrest (AP)

AP - The Afghan government was holding secret talks with the Taliban’s No. 2 when he was captured in Pakistan, and the arrest infuriated President Hamid Karzai, according to one of Karzai’s advisers.

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Toyota dismisses account of runaway Prius (AP)

AP - Toyota dismissed the story of a man who claimed his Prius sped out of control on the California freeway, saying Monday that its own tests found the car’s gas pedal and backup safety system were working just fine.

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Obama delays Asia trip to deal with health care (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama has delayed his first international trip of the year, a three-country visit to Asia, to focus attention on the final push to salvage health care legislation after a year of contentious debate.

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Obama says he’s committed to immigration overhaul (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama on Thursday assured immigration advocates frustrated by the wait for a promised overhaul of U.S.

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Pelosi: Dems close on health care agreement (AP)

AP - Democrats claimed momentum Wednesday in their drive to enact the sweeping health care legislation sought by President Barack Obama, citing near agreement on crucial issues despite persistent Republican efforts to knock them off stride.

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Obama renews backing of earthquake-stricken Haiti (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama on Wednesday renewed America’s commitment to the recovery and reconstruction of earthquake-devastated Haiti, telling visiting President Rene Preval he knows the crisis has not passed.

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