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Obama says it's now Senate's turn on health care

Published November 8th, 2009 - 10:29AM

President Barack Obama says it's now up to the Senate to take the baton from the House and pass a bill aimed at overhauling the nation's health care system.

Stock volatility is back, a sign of an aging bull?

Published November 8th, 2009 - 9:34AM

Stock market volatility is back, a signal to some experts that the powerful rally that started in early March may be coming to an end.

Indian PM hopes for 7 percent growth next year

Published November 8th, 2009 - 3:29AM

The Indian government is pushing ahead with economic reforms aimed at achieving a growth rate of more than 7 percent next year but will make sure the benefits reach the poor, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Sunday.

Obama says it's now Senate's turn on health care

Published November 7th, 2009 - 5:24PM

President Barack Obama said Sunday it was time for the Senate to "take the baton" on health care reform after the House passed its plan for overhauling the nation's health care system.

House votes strict ban on abortion subsidies

Published November 7th, 2009 - 3:19PM

A bipartisan House coalition voted Saturday to prohibit coverage of abortions in a new government-run health care plan that Democrats would establish to compete with private insurers.

Fry's, Safeway prepping for possible strike

Published November 7th, 2009 - 2:54PM

In less than a week, unionized workers at two Arizona grocery store chains may be walking a picket line instead of stocking shelves and cutting meat.

Engine fire grounds Delta plane in Atlanta

Published November 7th, 2009 - 1:54PM

A company spokesman says a Delta plane headed to Philadelphia had to return to the gate just before takeoff from Atlanta because of an engine fire.

House, Senate health care bills detailed

Published November 7th, 2009 - 1:54PM

A comparison of the three health care bills before Congress, including one by House Democrats and an alternative by House Republicans.

Philly transit strike in 6th day; no new talks

Published November 7th, 2009 - 11:59AM

No new talks are scheduled as the strike by Philadelphia bus drivers, subway and trolley conductors and mechanics enters its second work week following the collapse of a proposed deal.

Chinese premier pledges funds, aid to Africa

Published November 7th, 2009 - 11:29AM

China's premier on Sunday pledged $10 billion in new low interest loans to African nations over three years, offering the beleaguered continent sorely needed cash while dismissing criticism that Beijing's motives in Africa are far from altruistic.

G-20 finance officials: Too early to end stimulus

Published November 7th, 2009 - 11:09AM

Finance officials from rich and developing countries have pledged to maintain emergency support for their economies until recovery is assured, but failed to reach a clear agreement to bear the cost of fighting climate change.

Holiday airfares close to last year but climbing

Published November 7th, 2009 - 10:39AM

If holiday travelers on the same plane compare what they paid to fly, they're likely to find quite a spread, depending on when they bought their tickets.

Obama prods House to pass health care bill

Published November 7th, 2009 - 9:54AM

President Barack Obama says now is the time for Congress to "answer the call of history" and approve legislation revamping the country's health care system.

Pelosi: Obama visit inspired Democrats

Published November 7th, 2009 - 9:49AM

House Democratic leaders say President Barack Obama, who made a quick trip to Capitol Hill, inspired their party to pass health care legislation.

Jobless: 10 percent is tougher than it used to be

Published November 7th, 2009 - 9:29AM

It hurts more to be unemployed now than the last time the jobless rate hit 10 percent.

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