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Democrats Win Key Test Vote In US Health Care DebateThe U.S. Senate, by a vote of 60 to 39, has decided to begin debate on legislation crafted by majority Democrats to reform the country's health care system
Voice Of America Sunday, November 22, 2009Labour backs down over naming bankersTop 20 highest paid employees now unlikely to be identified unless they have boardroom rolesThousands of the highest-paid bankers in the City look likely to cling on to their anonymity as the government prepares to back down from its suggestion that banks should name their top 20 earners.Had the proposal, floated by City minister Lord Myners, been adopted, it would have forced major banks to identify star traders who do not currently have to disclose their rewards so long as they remain outside the boardroom.Myners had suggested that further disclosure about bankers' pay was needed after looking at practice in the US, where the five best-paid staff must be identified even if they are not board directors. His idea for a roll-call of the top 20 highest earners goes even further than the American measure and could have forced banks to reveal the pay and identities of elite traders and executives who earn more than their boardroom bosses.But it is thought the government has concluded such
Guardian Sunday, November 22, 2009Poll boost for Gordon Brown as confidence in economy growsChance of hung parliament as Conservative lead falls to 6%Labour's hopes of avoiding a general
election rout at the hands of David Cameron's Tories will be boosted today as a new poll shows a sharp fall in the Conservatives' lead, raising the possibility of a hung parliament.The Ipsos MORI survey for the Observer, which will cause alarm in Tory ranks and boost Labour's hope of performing a "great escape", puts the Conservatives on 37%, only six points ahead of Labour on 31%. The Liberal Democrats are on 17%.It is the narrowest gap between the two main parties in any poll since last December and demonstrates that, rather than powering towards a landslide victory, Cameron's party is struggling to capture the number of floating voters it needs to win a decisive mandate.The poll, which also shows economic optimism at its highest level since 1997, suggests that Labour may be benefiting from a return of a "feelgood" factor as the country heads out of recession.About 46% of the public now bel
Guardian Sunday, November 22, 2009Brown pledges £1m in flood reliefPM visits Cockermouth and meets flooded-out residentsGordon Brown visited flood-ravaged Cumbria yesterday, pledging extra support for those affected, as the scale of the destruction started to become clear. As safety inspections began on the county's 1,800 bridges following the death of police officer Bill Barker, the
prime minister announced a £1m relief package to help Cumbria deal with the crisis. Scores of people in the county were due to spend a third night away from home as lowering flood waters revealed the devastation in the centre of Cockermouth, one of the worst-hit towns. Brown, visiting the town, expressed his sympathy for the predicament of its residents and described Barker to locals as a "very brave and heroic man". The police officer, who would have celebrated his 45th birthday yesterday, was directing motorists away from Northside bridge at Workington when it collapsed.Cumbria county council said yesterday that the bridge was inspected last July and found to be "struct
Guardian Sunday, November 22, 2009The talk showsGuests to be interviewed Sunday on major television talk shows:
Washington Post Sunday, November 22, 2009Senate Democrats vote to bring health bill to floor for debateThe Senate voted along party lines Saturday night to overcome a Republican filibuster and bring to the floor a bill that would overhaul the nation's health-care system.
Washington Post Sunday, November 22, 2009Sunday Take: Divided public complicates Afghanistan decisionAs President Obama nears a decision on Afghanistan, he faces a partisan divide in public opinion that is pulling him in opposite directions. His recent statements about the decision suggest that he is trying to accommodate the views with a war strategy that can be successful and contained.
Washington Post Sunday, November 22, 2009Emotions erupt over Hennepin County budget woesThe Hennepin County Board may restore some funding, but agency heads are worried about bigger holes in the safety net.
Star Tribune Sunday, November 22, 2009Kennedy Says Bishop Banned Him From CommunionRoman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin of Rhode Island has banned Rep. Patrick Kennedy from receiving the central sacrament of the church because of the congressman's support for abortion rights, Kennedy said in a newspaper interview published Sunday.
NPR Sunday, November 22, 2009Senate Democrats Clinch Key Health Care Reform VoteDemocrats unite and get the 60 votes they needed to break GOP filibuster and move health care bill forward for debate. Mary Landrieu - Democratic - Senate - United States - Harry Reid
ABC News Sunday, November 22, 2009 1 2 3 4 5
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