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 December 16, 2010Politics |
 Obama Cites Afghan Gains as Report Says Exit Is on TrackBy HELENE COOPERPresident Obama vowed to "never waver from our goal" as he spoke Thursday about the review, which said the withdrawal plans were on track despite uneven signs of progress. Tax Deal Hits Procedural Snag in the HouseBy DAVID M. HERSZENHORNA skirmish between liberal Democrats and party leaders over the estate-tax provisions was described as a temporary setback by the House speaker. ADVERTISEMENT  More From The CaucusSenate Battle Over Spending Bill EscalatesBy DAVID M. HERSZENHORNSenator Mitch McConnell introduced a stop-gap spending measure on Thursday as an alternative to the omnibus bill introduced by Democrats earlier this week. Biden Blasts Republicans Over Christmas CommentsBy MICHAEL D. SHEARVice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. blasted Republicans for using the holiday as an excuse to avoid voting. Native Americans and ObamaBy MICHAEL D. SHEARPresident Obama will address Native American leaders amid praise from some and criticism from others about the challenges that remain. More Politics NewsGeithner Says Asset Bailout Was Cheaper Than Past CrisesBy REUTERSThe Treasury secretary said his department expects a positive return on its remaining support for banks, automakers, credit markets and A.I.G., as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program.  Obama Tries Charm Offensive on Group of Top ExecutivesBy HELENE COOPERMr. Obama invited 20 executives to join him to discuss trade, tax reform, education and how to encourage companies to stop sitting on their cash reserves. Health Suits Stir Concerns on Court PartisanshipBy KEVIN SACKChallenges in multiple federal districts have created a constitutional conflict over a landmark law even before it has taken full effect. Votes to Ban Pet Projects Did Not Deter RequestsBy RON NIXONDozens of senators who voted to ban the practice of earmarking nevertheless requested nearly $1 billion for pet projects in the recently released spending bill.  Arms Pact Passes One Test as Senate Acts to Debate ItBy PETER BAKERThe Senate opened debate on Wednesday on a new arms-control treaty with Russia with an early test vote showing that President Obama is right on the edge of securing its approval.  Maynard W. Glitman, Arms Negotiator, Dies at 77By MARGALIT FOXMr. Glitman, a career diplomat, led the American side in negotiating the intermediate-range nuclear forces treaty that was signed by the United States and the Soviet Union in 1987. | The CaucusSenators Have Votes, if Time Permits, to Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'By MICHAEL D. SHEARWith 61 senators on board, the repeal of the military's policy against openly gay service members is looking more likely, although opponents may yet stall action. Political TimesOn Health Law, Check Back in a GenerationBy MATT BAIIf the history of Social Security is any guide, the debate may go on for years.  Patrick Kennedy Packs Up 63 Years of Family HistoryBy ABBY GOODNOUGHWhen Patrick J. Kennedy's eighth term in Congress ends next month, no member of his family will hold national office for the first time since 1947. Multimedia |
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