Tagged: 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Obama announces overhaul of nation’s energy grid Republicans and Democrats spar over climate change bill Advocates push for long term health care Report says Israel is restricting Palestinian access to water resources Violence in...

Senate releases health care proposal that includes limited public option Vice President Joe Biden meets with Eastern European leaders Worst bombings in two years hit Baghdad Uruguay’s leftist coalition wins elections, but still faces...

Congressmember Eric Massa of New York refuses to support health care reform (Part Two) Musicians protest the use of their music as a method of torture African nations agree on a new strategy to...

FCC opens public comment period on rules to regulate the internet Congress member Eric Massa of New York on Health Care Reform (Part One) US State Department reports on alleged war crimes in Sri...