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Stage is set for historic healthcare vote - Los Angeles Times
March 21, 2010 Reuters | Stage is set for historic healthcare vote Los Angeles Times House Democrats scrap plans to use a controversial move and are expected to pass the biggest change since Medicare. By Noam N. Levey and Kim Geiger After a frenzied push to nail down final commitments and resolve lingering disputes in their ranks, ... The Health Vote and the Constitution—II Health care vote poised to make history Obama Urges Dems to Come Together for Health Care |
DC antiwar march draws thousands on seventh-anniversary of Iraq invasion - Washington Post
March 21, 2010 The Age | DC antiwar march draws thousands on seventh-anniversary of Iraq invasion Washington Post As the US-led invasion of Iraq reaches its seventh anniversary, thousands of demonstrators marched through downtown Washington to call for the United States to bring its soldiers home from Iraq and Afghanistan and refocus on domestic issues. ... US protesters mark Iraq invasion Symbolic Coffins Mark Anti-War Protests in Washington Iraq Inquiry asks to question George Bush's senior officials |
Obama urges Dems to come together for health care (AP)
March 21, 2010
AP - Victory within reach, President Barack Obama exhorted House Democrats on Saturday to stay true to their party's legacy and make history by bringing health insurance to millions of struggling families now left out. Leaders exuded confidence as they defused thorny problems in the countdown to a landmark vote.
Volcano erupts in Iceland; hundreds evacuated (AP)
March 21, 2010AP - Authorities evacuated hundreds of people after a volcano erupted beneath a glacier in southern Iceland, Iceland's civil protection agency said Sunday.
Thousands rally to pull troops from 2 war zones (AP)
March 21, 2010
AP - Thousands of protesters — many directing their anger squarely at President Barack Obama — marched through the nation's capital Saturday to urge immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Papal letter fails to calm anger over Irish abuses (AP)
March 21, 2010
AP - Pope Benedict XVI's unprecedented letter to Ireland apologizing for chronic child abuse within the Catholic Church failed Saturday to calm the anger of many victims, who accused the Vatican of ducking its own responsibility in promoting a worldwide culture of cover-up.
Thousands of BA flights canceled as crew on strike (AP)
March 21, 2010
AP - Retiree Richard Moore arrived at Heathrow with a suitcase of summer clothes for a Miami cruise only to be sent to Denver. Susan Danby wondered if plans for a joint 50th birthday celebration in Las Vegas would be a losing bet.
Mexico's drug war takes growing toll on Americans (AP)
March 21, 2010
AP - More Americans in Mexico are falling victim to a wave of drug violence sweeping the country, a change driven home by the recent killing of a U.S. Consulate employee and her husband who were gunned down after leaving a children's birthday party.
Fargo calm, confident as Red River completes rise (AP)
March 21, 2010
AP - They passed out cigars in Fargo on Saturday, but no matches just yet, as a flood-weary city that's spent the last week getting ready to hold back the Red River cautiously prepared to celebrate what appeared to be a successful defense against the swollen waterway.
Police: Boy, 16, made racial comment at NJ Walmart (AP)
March 21, 2010
AP - A 16-year-old boy who police said made an announcement at Walmart ordering all black people in a southern New Jersey store to leave was charged with harassment and bias intimidation, authorities said Saturday.
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