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Slow down, Senate Democrats told President Barack Obama on Thursday, dashing hopes of rushing his sweeping health care overhaul to a summertime vote and adding to the troubles the plan could face as the year wears on
HEADLINE: Obama health plan delayed, trouble ahead?
CAPTION: Slow down, Senate Democrats told President Barack Obama on Thursday, dashing hopes of rushing his sweeping health care overhaul to a summertime vote and adding to the troubles...
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Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday expressed regret to the family of a slain federal border agent as the attorney general underwent pointed questioning by Senate Republicans about a flawed arms trafficking investigation called Operation Fast and Furious.
HEADLINE: AG: 'Regret' in death of slain border agent
CAPTION: Attorney General Eric Holder expressed regret to the family of a slain federal border agent as the attorney general underwent questioning by Senate Republicans about a flawed...
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GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry told New Hampshire voters Wednesday that he does not believe in manmade global warming, calling it a scientific theory that has not been proven.
HEADLINE: Perry doubts manmade global warming
CAPTION: GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry told New Hampshire voters Wednesday that he does not believe in manmade global warming, calling it a scientific theory that has not been proven....
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President Barack Obama scuttled an Asian trip in favor of last-minute lobbying at the White House on his signature issue, playing host to a procession of wavering Democrats. AP''s Mark Smith reports on the final push to pass the health care overhaul bill.
HEADLINE: Dems tout health reform bill savings
CAPTION: President Barack Obama scuttled an Asian trip in favor of last-minute lobbying on his signature issue, playing host to a procession of wavering Democrats. AP''s Mark Smith...
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President Barack Obama slammed congressional Republicans' vote to sue him over the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. (July 31)
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President Barack Obama slammed Congressional Republicans a day after a successful vote to sue Obama for allegedly exceeding his presidential powers.
In a 225 to 201 vote, House Republicans...
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Reax from DNC as Obama stakes claim for White House, reax in Denver, Times Sq
Denver, Colorado
1. Crowd cheering at Invesco Field, holding signs reading: (English) "Change"
2. Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama seen on screen walking out to begin speech before cheering crowd
3. Close of emotional...
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USA - Republican convention
The Republican Convention got into some roaring old-fashioned
mud-slinging politics when it opened on Monday (12/8) in San Diego, with attacks on President Clinton from former presidents Ford and Bush.
Both called into question the...
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USA: WASHINGTON: HEARING INTO CAMPAIGN FINANCE IRREGULARITIES BEGINS
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The long-awaited hearing into campaign finance irregularities has begun in Washington, on Tuesday, with allegations that China tried to buy its way into U-S politics.
The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee also received a...
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Democrats force delay for UN ambassador vote
26 May 2005
1. Senate floor
2. President of the Senate announcing motion has not been agreed
3. Senate floor and graphic showing result of vote
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Harry Reid, Senate Minority Leader:
"And I am disappointed that...
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RR0208/B Jamaica: Political Violence
Jamaica, September 2001:
Various family outside house, exterior, father showing bullet holes, bullet hole, interior, father looking at holes, father pointing, various girl with family, SOT Errol Thompson, various police shooting, various...
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Former Alaska governor and GOP Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin had harsh words Saturday for President Barack Obama and the direction that she says the country has taken in his first term. (Sept. 3)
HEADLINE: Palin has harsh words for Obama to tea party crowd
CAPTION: Former Alaska governor and GOP Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin had harsh words Saturday for President Barack Obama and the direction that she says the country...
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Republicans and Democrats offer their opinions about the newly-released budget and how it will help the economy.
HEADLINE: Congressional leaders react to Obama's budget plan
CAPTION: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority leader John Boehner reacted to the unveiling of President Barack Obama's multi-trillion dollar spending plan Thursday....
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USA: RALPH NADERS SPEECH 2
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U-S Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader on Wednesday said that Al Gore would only have himself to blame if he lost the election.
Nader drew about three percent of the vote amid criticism that his campaign pulled...
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House Speaker John Boehner says spending is the only thing keeping a budget deal from being reached. He's calling on the White House and Congressional Democrats to "get serious bout cutting spending."
Boehner: Dems not serious about cutting spending
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House Speaker John Boehner says spending is the only thing keeping a budget deal from being reached. He's calling on the White House and...
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Reax after Sunday's election win for Flemish separatist party
1. Wide pan of street to exterior of Belgian Parliament in Brussels
2. Close up of Belgian flag
3. Man walking on the street
4. SOUNDBITE (Dutch) Frederic Dhondt, Belgian Flemish:
"I hope they (francophiles) will understand the message....
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Gov. Jan Brewer on Wednesday vetoed a Republican bill that set off a national debate over gay rights, religion and discrimination and subjected Arizona to blistering criticism from major corporations and political leaders from both parties. (Feb. 26)
PHOENIX (AP) - Gov. Jan Brewer on Wednesday vetoed a Republican bill that set off a national debate over gay rights, religion and discrimination and subjected Arizona to blistering criticism from major corporations and political leaders...
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Football match between rival political parties
1. Tilt down from Mexican flag to football match in Constitution Plaza (also known as Zocalo)
2. Close up of player dressed as Mexican President Vicente Fox throwing the ball from sideline, pan to wide of players dribbling ball between...
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USA: CLINTON ENDORSES GORE
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U-S President Bill Clinton says his political partner, Vice President Al Gore, is the best choice to lead America into the 21st century.
Clinton and Gore were in the American Midwest on Tuesday, looking to rally Democratic...
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President Barack Obama said Saturday that "nothing can be off-limits" in the budget debate even though Republicans have said tax increases are. (July 2)
HEADLINE: Obama Address: Budget debate
CAPTION: President Barack Obama said Saturday that "nothing can be off-limits" in the budget debate even though Republicans have said tax increases are. (July 2)
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Senator-elect Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire delivered the Republican weekly address, and said the next Congress marks a new chapter for the country and the GOP
HEADLINE: Weekly GOP Address: Changing Washington
CAPTION: Senator-elect Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire delivered the Republican weekly address, and said the next Congress marks a new chapter for the country and the GOP. (Jan. 1)
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EDIT Obama discusses economic crisis, stimulus pkg during weekly address
1. GRAPHIC: (English) "Your weekly address - February 7, 2009
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Barack Obama, US President:
"Yesterday began with some devastating news with regard to our economic crisis. But I'm pleased to say it ended on a more...
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The Associated Press has called the Kentucky Senate race for Republican Rand Paul. Two other Republicans picked up early Senate wins.
HEADLINE: AP Election Update: Ky. goes for Paul
CAPTION: The Associated Press has called the Kentucky Senate race for Republican Rand Paul. Two other Republicans picked up early Senate wins. (Nov. 2)
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USA: SENATE PROBE INTO CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING LOOKS AT DEMOCRATS
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The US Senate's campaign money probe is taking a close look at Democratic party fundraising today.
They're questioning the party's former finance director, who says he wasn't aware of illegal fund-raising activity during the...
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Reactions from ANC and EFF as election tally shows lead for ruling party
South Africa's ruling party led its rivals in early election results on Thursday after a campaign in which the opposition had tried to woo voters unhappy with alleged corruption and a lack of opportunities for the poor.
Results released...