National parties already gearing up for Massa seat

By David Shalleck-Klein

Posted: 07/05/09 06:06 PM [ET]

CORNING, N.Y. -- The race between Mayor Tom Reed (R) and first-term Congressman Eric Massa (D-N.Y.) in New York already has the feel of the homestretch of a campaign.

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Obama shifts to foreign policy challenges

By Sam Youngman

Posted: 07/05/09 04:02 PM [ET]

President Obama is focusing more on daunting foreign policy challenges even as healthcare reform, his top domestic agenda priority, faces many legislative hurdles on Capitol Hill this month.

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Biden: America cannot prevent Israeli strike on Iran

By Jeffrey Young

Posted: 07/05/09 02:32 PM [ET]

The U.S. would not take steps to hinder any Israeli military action against Iran, Vice President Biden said in an interview aired Sunday.

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Obama’s Army pick nets $44M in earmarks

By Roxana Tiron

Posted: 07/05/09 12:59 PM [ET]

President Obama’s choice to be Secretary of the Army has secured more than $44 million in earmarks for military projects in New Yorkt. MULLEN: Won't rule out more troops in Afghanistan

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Schumer promises public option in healthcare bill

By Jeffrey Young

Posted: 07/05/09 11:45 AM [ET]

The healthcare reform bill that emerges from Congress this year will include a government-run public health insurance option, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said Sunday.

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Mullen leaves door open for more Afghanistan troops

By Eric Zimmermann

Posted: 07/05/09 11:15 AM [ET]

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff expressed confidence today in the U.S. military offensive in southern Afghanistan but left the door open to additional troops in the country if the situation calls for it.

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Biden admits administration 'misread' economy

By Reid Wilson

Posted: 07/05/09 10:54 AM [ET]

Vice President Joe Biden said the Obama administration "misread" the economy, and that now the unemployment rate is "much too high."

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Lt. Gov. Parnell defends Palin's resignation

By Reid Wilson

Posted: 07/05/09 10:20 AM [ET]

The man who will take over Alaska after Gov. Sarah Palin (R) resigns this month said Palin's decision came as an effort to move the state forward while ending ethics investigations that cost the state millions.

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