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GOP wary of pitfalls in Obama's health care summit
Even as Republicans publicly welcome President Barack Obama's call for a bipartisan confab on health care, some privately worry that he might be laying a trap to portray their ideas as flimsy.
updated: 51 minutes ago

First lady begins fight against childhood obesity
First lady Michelle Obama launched a nationwide campaign Tuesday to fight childhood obesity, part of her effort to teach America's children about better nutrition and exercise.
updated: 2 hours, 9 minutes ago

Alabama senator releases holds on Obama nominees
Republican Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama will stop blocking Senate confirmation of about 70 government appointees nominated by President Barack Obama, his office said.
updated: Feb 9th - 8:28am

First lady: President Obama had 'phenomenal year'
First lady Michelle Obama says President Barack Obama "has done a phenomenal job," but that people have a right to criticize him.
updated: Feb 9th - 7:33am

Obama to sign proclamation on childhood obesity
President Barack Obama will be sticking around the White House today as Washington continues to dig out from its big snowfall, and prepares for another one expected to begin this afternoon.
updated: Feb 9th - 5:11am

Congressman: Murtha's intestine damaged in surgery
A Pennsylvania congressman and longtime friend of the late Rep. John Murtha says the congressman's large intestine was damaged during gallbladder surgery and the complications led him to be hospitalized.
updated: Feb 8th - 11:17pm

Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77
Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War, died Monday. He was 77. The Pennsylvania Democrat had been suffering from complications from gallbladder surgery. He died at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Va., with his family at his bedside, the hospital said.
updated: Feb 8th - 9:05pm

US to commit $78.5M to try to halt Asian carp
Navigational locks and gates in Chicago-area waterways crucial for shipping may be opened less frequently than usual under a $78.5 million campaign to prevent Asian carp from overrunning the Great Lakes, federal officials said Monday.
updated: Feb 8th - 6:57pm

Obama: Murtha 'tough-as-nails' leader
President Barack Obama says he was saddened to hear of the death of Rep. John Murtha and called his fellow Democrat a steadfast advocate for the people of Pennsylvania for nearly 40 years.
updated: Feb 8th - 5:49pm

Ag Secretary pushes school nutrition plan
The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by ridding school vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks and giving school lunch and breakfast to more kids.
updated: Feb 8th - 2:53pm

CAPITAL CULTURE: First lady tackling child obesity
By now, it is abundantly clear that Michelle Obama loves french fries.
updated: Feb 8th - 12:30pm

US, Europe condemn human rights abuses in Iran
The United States and the European Union are calling on Iran to end human rights abuses against its citizens.
updated: Feb 8th - 10:28am

First ladies' causes: Dolley's orphanage and more
A look at some first ladies past and their causes:
updated: Feb 8th - 4:04am

Obama hasn't ruled out NY trial for 9/11 planner
President Barack Obama said Sunday he has not ruled out a New York federal court trial for Sept. 11 planner Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, but he was taking into account the objections of the city's mayor and police commissioner.
updated: Feb 8th - 12:38am

Obama invites GOP leaders to health care talk
In the first major step to revive his health care agenda after his party's loss of a filibuster-proof Senate majority, President Barack Obama on Sunday invited Republican and Democratic leaders to discuss possible compromises in a televised gathering later this month.
updated: Feb 7th - 8:24pm

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