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Obama turns up the heat on wavering Dems as lawmakers start countdown toward health care vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Days away from a make-or-break vote on his health care overhaul, President Barack Obama is turning up the pressure as only presidents can, as Democratic leaders make a desperate scramble for votes.

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Top House Dem Says 'Votes Are There' to Pass Health Care Reform - FOXNews

New York Daily News Top House Dem Says 'Votes Are There' to Pass Health Care Reform FOXNews Rep. John Larson's confidence is a departure from what other senior Democratic leaders have been saying -- that party leaders will line up the votes to pass the legislation but haven't yet WASHINGTON -- A...
Jerusalem clashes erupt after Hamas declares 'day of rage' - Ha'aretz

The Guardian Jerusalem clashes erupt after Hamas declares 'day of rage' Ha'aretz Dozens of Palestinians clashed with Israeli police in East Jerusalem on Tuesday on a "day of rage" Hamas declared to protest Israel's consecration of an ancient synagogue in the city one day earlier. Palestinians hurled...
Thai protesters give blood for anti-government demonstration - The Guardian

Reuters Thai protesters give blood for anti-government demonstration The Guardian AP Red-shirted protesters are calling for new elections to be held in Thailand. Photograph: Damir Sagolj/Reuters Anti-government protesters in Thailand today began donating blood to be spilled at the Thai government...

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Health care puts House Democrats on the line

House Democrats wary of the Senate health care plan have to decide: Do they vote on the Senate bill, trusting the fixes will be made?
Strong, moderate quakes rock Chile

A pair of earthquakes rattled coastal Chile overnight, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Plea entered in lotto winner's death

A Florida woman accused in the death of a lottery millionaire pleaded not guilty at a court hearing Monday in Hillsborough County, CNN affiliate Bay News 9 reported.

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