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Saturday, May 8, 2010

Obama: Consumers see healthcare benefits

WASHINGTON, May 7 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama Saturday said even though the new healthcare reform law will not be fully implemented for years, consumers already are benefiting. In his weekly radio address, Obama said the new law, although it likely will need to be tweaked along the way,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 6, 2010

U.S., Pakistani officials hold talks

WASHINGTON, May 6 (UPI) -- U.S. officials talked with leaders in Islamabad about the failed bombing attempt in New York including Pakistani links, a U.S. official indicated. Speaking to reporters, U.S. State Department Assistant Secretary Philip J. Crowley said the current focus of the investigation... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, May 5, 2010

BP blocks one of three leaks in oil well

WASHINGTON, May 5 (UPI) -- BP announced Wednesday it had stopped the flow of oil from one of three leaks on the damaged well in the Gulf of Mexico. A remotely operated vehicle installed a valve on the end of a broken drill pipe, one of three points from which oil was leaking, BP said in a release.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Obama to push for Wall Street reform

WASHINGTON, May 4 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama will speak to the Business Council Tuesday on job creation and business's role in rebuilding the economy, the White House said. Obama also will present his arguments for passing financial reform and discuss reform principles that would protect... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, May 2, 2010

Obama, Leno trade barbs at Washington gala

WASHINGTON, May 2 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama and comedian Jay Leno traded barbs Saturday at the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington. Saying he was happy to be speaking before the headline comedian at the annual D.C. gala dubbed the "nerd prom," Obama said, "We've seen what... Sign in to see full entry.

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