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Healthcare measure faces tough path in Senate (2009-11-08) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After a landmark win in the House of Representatives, President Barack Obama's push for healthcare reform faces a difficult path in the Senate amid divisions in his own Democratic Party on how to proceed.

Obama to meet Netanyahu amid doubt on peace talks

(2009-11-08) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will hold talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington on Monday, amid Washington's faltering efforts to jump-start stalled Middle East peace talks.

Obama delays start of Asia trip to attend memorial (2009-11-08) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will delay the start of his visit to Asia this week to attend a memorial service for soldiers killed in a mass shooting at a U.S. military base, an administration official said on Sunday.

Iraq poll law step toward U.S. withdrawal: Obama

(2009-11-08) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Sunday the approval of a long-delayed election law by Iraq's parliament would allow the polls to go ahead early next year and pave the way for the withdrawal of U.S. forces.

House backs anti-abortion amendment

(2009-11-08) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives voted on Saturday to tighten a ban against using federal funds to finance abortions under the proposed Democratic healthcare reform legislation.

Obama "absolutely confident" on Senate health bill

(2009-11-08) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Saturday he was "absolutely confident" the Senate would follow the lead of the House of Representatives in passing legislation to overhaul the healthcare system.

Netanyahu's Washington trip clouded by Abbas threat

(2009-11-08) TEL AVIV, Israel (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Washington on Sunday with the U.S. Middle East peace drive in crisis over a threat by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to stand down.

Thousands of Japanese protest U.S. base plan

(2009-11-08) GINOWAN, Japan (Reuters) - Thousands of Japanese gathered in sweltering heat on the southern island of Okinawa on Sunday to demand that a U.S. Marine base be moved out of the region, days ahead of a visit by President Barack Obama.

Jerry Brown leads poll of gloomy California voters

(2009-11-08) LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California Attorney General Jerry Brown is by far the most popular candidate for governor in next year's election, but most voters in his party are unhappy that he is the only major Democrat running, according to a new poll on Sunday.

U.S. healthcare measure faces tough path in Senate (2009-11-08) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After a landmark win in the U.S. House of Representatives, President Barack Obama's push for healthcare reform faces a difficult path in the Senate amid divisions in his own Democratic Party on how to proceed.

Healthcare faces tough path in Senate

(2009-11-08) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After a landmark win in the U.S. House of Representatives, President Barack Obama's push for healthcare reform faces a difficult path in the Senate amid divisions in his own Democratic Party on how to proceed.

U.N.'s Goldstone criticizes U.S. reaction to Gaza report

(2009-11-08) BERLIN (Reuters) - The head of a U.N. investigation that accused Israel of war crimes in Gaza, Richard Goldstone, has said he is disappointed there has been such a "lukewarm" reaction to his findings in the United States.

House approves bill to overhaul healthcare

(2009-11-08) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives narrowly endorsed on Saturday the biggest healthcare overhaul in decades, giving President Barack Obama a crucial victory in a battle that now moves to the Senate.

House passes sweeping healthcare overhaul

(2009-11-08) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives approved a sweeping healthcare reform bill on Saturday, backing the biggest health policy changes in four decades and handing President Barack Obama a crucial victory.

House passes bill to overhaul U.S. healthcare system (2009-11-07) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives approved a sweeping healthcare reform bill on Saturday, backing the biggest health policy changes in four decades and handing President Barack Obama a crucial victory.

U.S. House approves sweeping healthcare overhaul (2009-11-07) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives approved a sweeping healthcare overhaul on Saturday, backing the biggest health policy changes in four decades and handing President Barack Obama a crucial victory.

U.S. House rejects Republican healthcare plan (2009-11-07) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives rejected an alternate Republican health plan on Saturday and prepared for an expected close final vote on a bill that would lead to the biggest healthcare overhaul in four decades.

U.S. House backs anti-abortion amendment (2009-11-07) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Saturday to tighten a ban against using federal funds to finance abortions under the proposed Democratic healthcare reform legislation.

House Democrats confident on healthcare vote (2009-11-07) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives headed to a final vote on a sweeping healthcare overhaul on Saturday, with Democratic leaders confident they can secure the 218 votes needed for a narrow victory.

Obamas to attend Fort Hood memorial Tuesday

(2009-11-07) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, will attend a memorial service in Fort Hood, Texas, on Tuesday for victims of a mass shooting.