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November 10, 2009

Senator Dodd releases proposal to reform nation’s financial system Environmentalists criticize new head of federal agency on coal mining Suicide bomber in Pakistan kills 30 as fighting in South Waziristan continues Indian government plans...

November 9, 2009

  House passes health care bill with compromises on abortion funding US Supreme Court considers legality of life sentences to minors UN expert says Americans face “serious challenges” finding affordable housing On anniversary of...

November 6, 2009

Fort Hood shooting sheds light on mental health issues in armed forces Exxon-Mobil signs deal to develop major oil field in Iraq Activists begin hunger strike to draw attention to climate change talks Reporter’s...

November 5, 2009

Lawmakers make final push on health care bill before Saturday vote Black progressives criticize Obama and speak out against war Senate climate bill moves forward, despite Republican attempt to block it UN General Assembly...

November 4, 2009

Election results across nation point to shift in voters Grassroots groups defeat developing measure in California Tribal leaders push for cultural preservation at Washington conference Iranians mark key anniversary of Islamic revolution with protests...

November 3, 2009

Small business owners weigh in on the health care reform bill Climate change bill hits roadblock as Republicans refuse to work on legislation Middle East peace process stalls over settlements dispute Afghans respond to...

November 2, 2009

Karzai announced as winner of Afghanistan’s presidential election Defense Department continues controversial deals with war contractor KBR Justice Dept. documents show conditions at secret CIA jails Changes to lobbyist rules may lead to less...

October 30, 2009

Political rivals in Honduras reach a power-sharing deal Dozens of lawmakers face ethics investigations as public distrust grows Activists demand an end to mountain top removal Native American communities cope with toxic legacy of...

October 29, 2009

House of Representatives releases its version of health care reform legislation Obama signs law to change military commissions Maine voters decide future of state’s same-sex marriage law Governor’s race in Virginia seen as key...

October 28, 2009

Militants attack UN guesthouse in Kabul Afghan President Karzai’s brother linked to CIA Lawmakers question whether pay cuts to CEOs go far enough Obama’s key nominee for review of torture policy held up Activists...