Today's Headlines: G.O.P. Cites Tax Cuts and Health Care as Main Focus

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		Thursday, September 23, 2010   Compiled 2 AM E.T. In This E-Mail: World |  Politics |  Customize Today's Headlines  |  Search TOP STORIES Advertisement G.O.P. Cites Tax Cuts and Health Care as Main Focus By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN House Republicans on Thursday are issuing a legislative blueprint called “A Pledge to America” that they hope will catapult them to a majority in the November elections. China’s Disputes in Asia Buttress Influence of U.S. By EDWARD WONG Washington is leaping into the middle of territorial and political disagreements between Beijing and its neighbors in East Asia and Southeast Asia. Cuomo’s Image as Unstoppable Suffers a Blow By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE As a poll found a narrower lead for Andrew M. Cuomo in the race for New York governor, Democrats debated whether he should confront his opponent, Carl P. Paladino. • NYTimes.com Homepage Back to Top QUOTATION OF THE DAY "They claim it’s democracy. I claim it’s an abuse of democracy. You can find 3 percent against the Constitution of the United States, 3 percent against democracy, against the Bible." DONALD L. PLUSQUELLIC, mayor of Akron, Ohio, who survived a recall election after opponents gained the required 3,200 signatures in a city of more than 200,000. NEW YORK OPINION Dozens of Ways to ♥ New York Readers re-imagine the iconic “I ♥ NY” logo designed by Milton Glaser in the 1970s. Video: Op-Ed at 40 | You Better Watch Out Harvey Fierstein recounts his musings on Santa’s sexual orientation. WORLD Amid Tension, China Blocks Crucial Exports to Japan By KEITH BRADSHER Escalating a dispute over Japan’s detention of a Chinese fishing trawler captain, China halted exports to Japan of some crucial rare earth elements. U.S. Lauds Russia on Barring Arms to Iran, as Obama Speaks to U.N. By DAVID E. SANGER and ANDREW E. KRAMER Russia is interpreting the United Nations sanctions against Iran as mandating it should permanently halt delivery of S-300 missiles, which Tehran wanted to build as a deterrent to airstrikes against its nuclear facilities. At the U.N., Turkey Asserts Itself in Prominent Ways By MARK LANDLER The General Assembly often serves as a stage for ambitious countries to project a new image, and Turkey has grabbed that opportunity with vigor. • More World News Back to Top POLITICS POLITICAL MEMO In Effort to Reconnect, Obama Heads Into Backyard By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG The president is coming to voters, literally to their houses, in what aides say is a push to get him out of the White House to hear the concerns of everyday Americans. For Many, Health Care Relief Begins Today By KEVIN SACK As a number of the law’s central provisions take effect, The Times talked to three families about the changes. For Economic Team, a Chance to Retool By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and JACKIE CALMES The White House dampened speculation that the search was centering mainly on corporate chiefs or bankers. • More Politics News Back to Top ON THIS DAY On Sept. 23, 1952, Republican vice-presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon went on television to deliver what came to be known as the ``Checkers'' speech as he denied allegations of improper campaign financing. • See this front page • Buy this front page Back to Top   About This E-Mail You received these headlines because you are subscribed to Today's Headlines from NYTimes.com. Unsubscribe   |   Manage My Subscriptions   |   Suggestions   |   How to Advertise Please include the following ID number when writing to feedback@nytimes.com so that we can track any reports of problems:  60863088 Copyright 2010 | The New York Times Company | Privacy Policy NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018