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Sunrise votes nudge health care bill forward Tues.
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Two down, one to go. President Barack Obama's health care overhaul easily cleared its second 60-vote test in the Senate early Tuesday morning.
Recovery not as strong as previously thought
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The economy grew at a 2.2 percent pace in the third quarter, as the recovery got off to a weaker start than previously thought. However, all signs suggest the economy will end the year on stronger footing.
November home sales soar 7.4 percent
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Home resales surged to the highest level in nearly three years, reflecting an extraordinary level of federal support that has pulled the housing market back from the worst downturn since the Great Depression.
Suicide bomber kills 3 near NW Pakistan press club
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A suicide bomber detonated his explosives outside a press club in the northwestern city of Peshawar on Tuesday, killing three people and wounding 17 in an attack that comes at a time of growing violence and political turmoil in Pakistan.
GOP senator: Democratic health care deals 'sleazy'
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A Republican senator who has opposed President Barack Obama's health overhaul effort said Tuesday that the deals Democratic leaders have cut to round up the votes they need to push the measure through the Senate have been "sleazy."
Obama to meet with small and community bankers
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President Barack Obama will discuss the economy, lending to small businesses and financial regulation when he sits down at the White House with representatives of a dozen small and community banks.
Israel gives response to Hamas prisoner swap offer
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Israel said Tuesday that it would not bargain "at any cost" to secure the release of a soldier held by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, and relayed a list of Palestinian prisoners that it wants to deport as part of a proposed swap between two bitter foes.
Arnold Stang, actor known for nerdy roles, dies
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Arnold Stang, a radio, theater, film and television actor famous for his nerdy looks and demeanor, has died.
Serena Williams is 2009 AP Female Athlete of Year
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Serena Williams is a landslide choice for Female Athlete of the Year by members of The Associated Press.
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