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India’s upper house passes bill reserving a third of legislative seats for women - Washington Post
Boston Globe India's upper house passes bill reserving a third of legislative seats for women Washington Post NEW DELHI — Indian lawmakers approved a historic bill Tuesday that would set aside one-third of all legislative seats for women, a move aimed at overturning six decades of male-dominated decision-making in this country. … Women reservation bill: India sets quota for female lawmakers Christian Science Monitor Debate transcends party lines The Hindu India wants to give women 1/3 of legislative seats The Associated Press Wall Street Journal
Obama Spokesman Defends Court Criticism After Roberts Remarks - BusinessWeek
ABC News Obama Spokesman Defends Court Criticism After Roberts Remarks BusinessWeek March 9 (Bloomberg) — President Barack Obama's spokesman defended the president's criticism of a Supreme Court decision in his State of the Union address after Chief Justice John Roberts questioned the appropriateness of the remarks. … Roberts: Scene at State of Union `very troubling' The Associated Press US Chief Justice Visits UA CBS42 War of Words Continues Between White House, Supreme Court ABC News (blog) Investor’s Business Daily
Obama backs bipartisan crackdown on healthcare cheats - Reuters
MiamiHerald.com Obama backs bipartisan crackdown on healthcare cheats Reuters President Barack Obama welcomes El Salvador's President Mauricio Funes (not shown) to the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, March 8, 2010. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, making a final push for healthcare reform, … Health Care Costs, Not Profits, Driving Premium Increases, Analysts Say FOXNews Health Care's Obstacle: No Will to Cut New York Times Health care ad cyclorama to clog airwaves USA Today The Associated Press
‘Jihad Jane’ indictment alleges threat from within US - Los Angeles Times
Sydney Morning Herald 'Jihad Jane' indictment alleges threat from within US Los Angeles Times American Colleen R. LaRose, 46, is accused of using the Internet to recruit and assist Muslim terrorist operations in Europe and Asia. By Richard A. Serrano Reporting from Washington - Using e-mail, YouTube videos, phony travel documents and a burning … Pennsylvania Woman Tied to Plot on Cartoonist New York Times LaRose Charged With Using The Internet to Help Terrorists Overseas ABC News US Unveils Terror Charges Against 'Jihad Jane' Voice of America The Associated Press
Calif. jury recommends death for serial killer - The Associated Press
ABC News Calif. jury recommends death for serial killer The Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. — A California jury on Tuesday recommended a death sentence for convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala, only hours after the 66-year-old pleaded for his life to be spared. Alcala was convicted last month of murdering 12-year-old Robin … Alcala jurors: Death vote was easily reached OCRegister Serial killer Rodney Alcala won 'The Dating Game' just before murder spree New York Daily News Jurors recommend death for Alcala Los Angeles Independent Los Angeles Times (blog)
US slams new J’lem homes approval - Jerusalem Post
The Hindu US slams new J'lem homes approval Jerusalem Post The decision by an Interior Ministry committee to announce approval of plans for some 1600 housing units in northeast Jerusalem's Ramat Shlomo neighborhood cast a pall Tuesday night over the visit of US … Biden's Israel visit takes a rocky turn Los Angeles Times Mishaps galore as Israel tries to welcome US Vice President Ha’aretz Biden condemns new Israel settlement plan Reuters Voice of America
Fox’s Beck not tickled pink by Massa confession - Washington Post
New York Daily News Fox's Beck not tickled pink by Massa confession Washington Post Just seven minutes into Glenn Beck's hour-long interview of Eric Massa on Tuesday evening, things had already gone very wrong. Conservatives had hopes that the now-former Democratic congressman from Upstate New York, who resigned … Massa: 'I Forced Myself Out' of Congress FOXNews Massa speaks to Glenn Beck on FOX USA Today Rahm Emanuel controversy: White House fights image of turmoil Christian Science Monitor Wall Street Journal
First Lady Michelle Obama Donates Inaugural Gown to Smithsonian Institution - ABC News
New York Times (blog) First Lady Michelle Obama Donates Inaugural Gown to Smithsonian Institution ABC News Calling the golden, beaded ball gown “one of the most tangible things I have left to remember that day,” Mrs. Obama said she was still “embarrassed over the fuss” being made over her dress. … Michelle Obama Donates Inaugural Gown to Smithsonian CBS News Michelle Obama donates ball gown to Smithsonian The Associated Press Michelle Obama unveils inaugural dress at Smithsonian USA Today TheCelebrityCafe.com
LaRose Charged With Using The Internet to Help Terrorists Overseas - ABC News
India Talkies LaRose Charged With Using The Internet to Help Terrorists Overseas ABC News A suburban Pennsylvania woman known by the alias “Jihad Jane” has been arrested and charged with trying to recruit Islamic fighters and for plotting to assassinate a Swedish cartoonist who made fun of the Prophet … Pa. woman accused of recruiting jihadists msnbc.com Prosecutors reveal terrorism charges against 'Jihad Jane' Washington Post Pennsylvania Woman Charged With Recruiting Violent Jihadist Fighters FOXNews The Associated Press
Unemployment benefit bill moves forward in Senate - CNN
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com (blog) Unemployment benefit bill moves forward in Senate CNN Sen. Mitch McConnell says the measure would spend more than Democrats' health care overhaul would save. Washington (CNN) — A nearly $140 billion bill to extend unemployment benefits and a host of expiring tax cuts cleared a procedural hurdle Tuesday … Poll: Republican resurgence among young adults Christian Science Monitor AP Poll: Public wants elusive accord on health The Associated Press Jobless aid, tax breaks clear Senate hurdle Reuters Wall Street Journal