ABC News | Schools say no to Obama's speech The Detroit News Rochester -- Linda Key's ninth-grader was hoping to see President Barack Obama's address to America's schoolchildren today. Instead, her son, Graham, 14, is expecting a lesson in disappointment on his first day at Stoney Creek High School this year ... Obama Exhorts Kids to Pay Attention in School Presidential Personality Cult? Obama to urge kids not to quit |
BBC News | Obama aides leave room for healthcare compromise Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama's top aides said on Sunday he still wants a government insurance option in healthcare legislation but they left room for a compromise that could disappoint his ... Obama set to make final healthcare push Official: Obama set to 'draw some lines in the sand' on health care White House Weighing Public Health Care Option |
Times Online | Group of 20 Seeks Curbs On Bonuses, But Not Caps Washington Post AP LONDON, Sept. 5 -- Top finance officials from rich and developing countries agreed Saturday to curb hefty bonuses for bankers, but the proposed crackdown on high payouts fell short of European demands after the United ... G-20 to maintain economic stimulus measures G20 papers over cracks on bank capital, pay G20 leaders left to-do list ahead of summit |
Washington Post | Arson caused California blaze, officials say CNN LAKE VIEW TERRACE, California (CNN) -- A massive fire that has charred nearly 145000 acres in Southern California and destroyed dozens of homes north of Los Angeles was caused by arson, a US Forest Service spokeswoman said Thursday. ... Massive wildfire declared arson Even charred landscape offers clues about wildfire Tourists to fire-ravaged LA recommended to c » |
Washington Post | Obama's big gamble on healthcare debate Los Angeles Times The president seeks to retake control of the healthcare debate with his speech to a joint session of Congress next week. But it carries great risk as well. By Peter Nicholas and Janet Hook Reporting from Washington - President Obama's announcement that ... Address to Congress Is Effort To Seize Control of the Debate Obama Aides Aim to Simplify and Scale Back Health Bills Obama Steps Into Congressional Health-Care Fight With Speech |
ABC News | Weather aids firefighters; Mt. Wilson still threatened Los Angeles Times Higher humidity and a bit lower temperatures help crews battling the Station fire in the Angeles National Forest. But the northern and southeastern flanks could re-erupt, officials said. By Louis Sahagun, Corina Knoll and Joe Mozingo Higher humidity ... Fierce California fires tear into tattered budget Fire crews across Bay Area assisting with Los Angeles wildfire A Twitter Timeline of the California Wildfires |
