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RAW DATA: Partial Transcript of Radical Cleric's Tape
The following is a partial transcript of radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki's recently released audiotape, obtained by Fox News.
Radical Cleric Taunts Obama, Acknowledges Ties to Fort Hood Shooter in Tape
A radical Muslim cleric tied to the Fort Hood shooting suspect can be heard taunting President Obama and applauding the attempted bombing of a jet on Christmas in a newly released audiotape obtained by Fox News
Obama Supports Senators' Outline of Immigration Overhaul
President Obama is backing an immigration bill outline drafted by two senators that says illegal immigrants must admit they broke the law to become citizens.
Holy War Erupts Among Catholics Over Abortion Language in Health Care Bill
The abortion language in President Obama's health care reform bill has ignited a holy war among Catholics, sharply dividing them on whether the legislation would subsidize the termination of pregnancies.
Coburn: GOP on High Alert for Sweetheart Deals in Health Bill
Republicans have a message for Democrats considering switching to "yes" on health care reform: We'll be watching you.
Gov. Sanford Agrees to Pay $74,000 in Ethics Fines
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has agreed to pay $74,000 to settle charges that his travel and campaign spending violated state ethics laws.
Tell Us What You Think About the Health Care Package
House Democrats have posted online the package of changes they want to make to the Senate-approved health care reform bill. Send your comments on the bill to FoxNews.com.
Pelosi Defends Procedural Tactic
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) dismissed as a “nonissue” a procedural maneuver House Democrats are eyeing to pass their health care overhaul in the wake of comments by Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-Mass.) that the move would be “disingenuous” and harm Congressional credibility. House Democrats are considering a process that would allow them to avoid a separate vote on the unpopular Senate version of reform by deeming that measure passed once they approve a package of changes to it. Republicans in recent days have focused much of their fire on the tactic —...
Census 2010 Plagued By Technical Difficulties
Conducting a national head count isn't easy or cheap. It gets even more complicated -- and expensive -- when efforts to modernize the decennial census fall short.
Final Health Draft Should Get Good Grade
Democrats have submitted the final draft of health care reform. It should get a good grade.After weeks of negotiation, they have agreed upon a set of amendments to the Senate health care bill. The changes mean the package as a whole will cover more people, and save more money, than the Senate bill would have originally. House Democratic leaders are saying enactment would produce biggest deficit reduction act in 17 years. House Majority Whip James Clyburn described himself as "giddy."The Democrats had to confront some tough trade-offs, too. And the amendments reflect that. In...
Fox News Poll: 55% Oppose Health Care Reform
As Americans wait for Congress to act on health care, a Fox News poll released Thursday finds 55 percent oppose the reforms being considered, while 35 percent favor them.
Why SEIU Wants Health Reform
WASHINGTON--The largest health care labor union in the United States, the Service Employees International, is using its 2.2 million members' hard-earned dues to finance an intense, expensive lobbying campaign in support of the pending health-insurance bill - in order to prop up its failing pension plans.It spent a significant fraction of its 2009 lobbying budget of $2.7 million on health, purchasing costly ads in major newspapers and on TV, such as one telling Indiana Representative Brad Ellsworth, a Democrat, "to keep standing up for us, not the insurance companies. Pass health...
Health Push Looks Increasingly Desperate, Creepy
Democrats trying to force through ObamaCare over the will of the voters are transforming the House of Representatives into a procedural funhouse hall of mirrors. "House Republicans announced a plan Tuesday that would force Democrats to vote on whether they should have a vote," the Washington Post reports.Let's try to explain. Late last year, the House and Senate each passed its own version of ObamaCare. Normally, these bills would go to a "conference committee," at which selected congressmen from both chambers would iron out the differences between them, producing a...
Obama Postpones Asia Trip Until Summer to Work on Health Care Bill
President Obama has postponed his trip to Asia until June so he can work on health care reform and guide the bill toward a possible vote Sunday.
Air Safety Demands a Global Response
A weekly series explores the issues of faith that are shaping our world.In Washington today, politicians too often just stand their ground. Liberal strategist Bob Beckel and conservative columnist Cal Thomas provide a better model.An at-a-glance look at online conversations selected for the newspaper.Readers discuss their personal experiences.Readers share the impact Hurricane Katrina has had on their lives.What people are saying about the news of the week. Editorials, Debates | Columns | Letters Editorials, Debates | Columns | Letters Editorials,...
An Ideological Crusade Called Reform
By U.S. Senator Tom Coburn, M.D.Congress's latest final push in its ideological crusade called health reform is shaping up to be an act of historic arrogance and deception. For months, the American people have been telling Congress to scrap the current bills. A recent CNN poll found that 7 in 10 Americans want Congress to start over on health care, or quit working on the issue altogether. Yet, the majority in Congress continues to march on in the face of overwhelming public opposition.  The American people have good reason to be concerned. The bill that may become law in a few days...
Democrats Post Health Care Bill Online, Starting 72-Hour Clock
The updated health care reform bill has been posted online, starting the clock on a 72-hour window before the House can vote on it.
