WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2009 (Reuters) — A broad healthcare overhaul was poised to clear its first U.S. Senate hurdle on Saturday as the last two wavering Democrats said they would vote to begin debate on the legislation, giving them the 60 votes they need. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2009 (Reuters) — A U.S. Senate committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to increase government oversight of food safety but the first significant overhaul in 50 years may not happen until 2010. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2009 (Reuters) — Senior Democrats in the House of Representatives are seeking a government investigation into recent price increases of brand-name prescription drugs, as Congress finalizes health reform overhaul. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2009 (Reuters) — President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he believes the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, can be closed next year, but he acknowledged that he will not meet his original January deadline. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2009 (Reuters) — Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid prepared to unveil long-awaited healthcare overhaul legislation on Wednesday, with the first test vote on the package expected by the end of the week. ... > full story
MILAN, Nov. 18, 2009 (Reuters) — California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said on Wednesday he opposed tax hikes to close the state's budget gap, projected to be bigger than expected in the next fiscal year. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2009 (Reuters) — U.S. President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he wants to iron out remaining issues with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak on a stalled free trade pact and that the agreement could benefit U.S. exporters. ... > full story
BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2009 (Reuters) — U.S. President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he was furious over leaks from within his administration over deliberations on Afghanistan war strategy and considered them a firing offense. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2009 (Reuters) — U.S. President Barack Obama put fresh pressure on Israel on Wednesday to curb its settlement projects, saying continued building could lead to a dangerous situation with embittered Palestinians. ... > full story
KABUL, Nov. 18, 2009 (Reuters) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Afghanistan on Wednesday for her first visit as America's top diplomat, on the eve of President Hamid Karzai's inauguration after a fraud-tainted election. ... > full story
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