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Yahoo! News: Elections

Documents: Toyota boasted saving $100M on recall (AP)

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 05:19 PM PST

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2010, file photo a sign assuring customers that the car has not been affected by the recall is displayed on a 2010 Camry at Bay Ridge Toyota in New York. With Toyota waging a furious lobbying and advertising battle to protect its name following the recall of 8.5 million vehicles, many of its 1,200 dealers are taking matters into their own hands. A group in Southern California almost retained the PR firm Sitrick and Co. of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)AP - Toyota officials claimed they saved the company $100 million by successfully negotiating with the government on a limited recall of floor mats in some Toyota and Lexus vehicles, according to new documents shared with congressional investigators.

Obama version of health reform expected Monday (AP)

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 02:19 PM PST

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2010, file photo President Barack Obama answers media questions after an unannounced appearance at the White House daily press briefing in Washington, following a bipartisan meeting with House and Senate leaders to discuss the economy and jobs. Obama has summoned both Democrats and Republicans to a White House summit at Blair House, to be cast live on C-SPAN and perhaps cable Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, gambling that he can save his embattled health care overhaul by the power of persuasion. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)AP - The White House readied its last-ditch effort to salvage health care legislation Sunday while the Senate's Republican leader warned Democrats against the go-it-alone approach.

Homeland chief: Domestic extremism is top concern (AP)

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 03:29 PM PST

Former Pennsylvania governor Tom Ridge, left, and Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano meet with the National Governors Association's Special Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety in Washington, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)AP - Americans who turn to terrorism and plot against the U.S. are now as big a concern as international terrorists, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Sunday.

Democrats worried about Obama track record (AP)

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 02:46 PM PST

AP - Democratic governors said Sunday they worry about President Barack Obama's track record on fighting Republican political attacks and urged him to better connect with anxious voters. Some allies pleaded for a new election-year strategy focused on the economy.

Obama lauds governors for helping 'right the ship' (AP)

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 05:04 PM PST

AP - President Barack Obama is thanking governors for "helping to right the ship" during the economic crisis that hammered the United States over the last couple of years.

Pa. governor wants White House to revamp strategy (AP)

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 08:34 AM PST

AP - A governor who once led national Democrats say President Barack Obama's White House needs to change its political strategy.

Powell backs Obama on national security record (AP)

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 08:52 AM PST

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2010, file photo President Barack Obama answers media questions after an unannounced appearance at the White House daily press briefing in Washington, following a bipartisan meeting with House and Senate leaders to discuss the economy and jobs. Obama has summoned both Democrats and Republicans to a White House summit at Blair House, to be cast live on C-SPAN and perhaps cable Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, gambling that he can save his embattled health care overhaul by the power of persuasion. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)AP - Former Secretary of State Colin Powell is rejecting charges that the country is less safe because of the way President Barack Obama has handled national security matters.

Lawmakers to press military on fate of gay ban (AP)

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 11:59 AM PST

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2010, file photo Gen. David Petraeus, Commander, U.S. Central Command, addresses the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington. Petraeus said Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, that he has served with gays and lesbians, and that he is not sure that troops in the field care one way or the other about the sexual orientation of fellow service members. Skill matters more than sexual orientation, he said. 'You say, 'how's his shooting,' or, 'how's her analysis?''(AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)AP - Lawmakers this week will press the military's top uniformed officers for the first time on whether they think repealing "don't ask, don't tell" makes sense or would be too disruptive.

Connick performs for students at White House (AP)

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 02:06 PM PST

Harry Connick Jr., holds the microphone as Derrick Hopkins Jr., 10, sings during a special preview for local music students, of the talent that will be performing at the White House annual Governors Ball, at the White House in Washington, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)AP - Harry Connick Jr. told students Sunday that music can get people through the darkest times — even a disaster like Hurricane Katrina, which devastated his hometown, New Orleans, in 2005.

Toyota faces US Congress crucible (AFP)

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 05:12 PM PST

The Toyota logo are reflected on a Prius on display at the Chicago Auto Show February 10, 2010. Toyota, in a multi-billion-dollar blow, has recalled nearly nine million vehicles worldwide following a series of complaints and a slew of lawsuits claiming vehicle flaws were linked to 30 deaths across the United States.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Frank Polich)AFP - The US Congress this week takes aim at Toyota's safety woes, an election-year probe tempered by worries over the 172,000 jobs the Japanese auto giant says are tied to its US operations.

Japan gov't support drops further in blow to PM (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 04:19 PM PST

Reuters - Support for Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's government has slipped further, a newspaper poll showed Monday, adding to the leader's woes ahead of an election for parliament's upper house expected in July.

Researchers: Most `test tube' kids are healthy (AP)

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 03:47 PM PST

AP - More than 30 years after the world greeted its first "test-tube" baby with a mixture of awe, elation and concern, researchers say they are finding only a few medical differences between these children and kids conceived in the traditional way.

Nevada election slate filled by state's dynasties (AP)

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 03:27 PM PST

AP - The Nevada ballot has more budding political dynasties than ever before — and it may have more than any state in U.S. history, according to a scholar at the Brookings Institution think tank.

US conservatives prefer Paul to Palin: poll (AFP)

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 01:43 PM PST

A straw poll of US conservative activists saw Texas congressman Ron Paul, pictured in 2009, emerge as the preferred Republican presidential candidate to run against President Barack Obama in 2012.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Jason Merritt)AFP - A straw poll of US conservative activists saw Texas congressman Ron Paul emerge as the preferred Republican presidential candidate to run against President Barack Obama in 2012.

Governors want "into the game" on healthcare (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 12:52 PM PST

Reuters - State governors want Congress and President Barack Obama to pay more attention to their concerns as they renew efforts to reform healthcare.

Worried Toyota dealers adding own voice to PR push (AP)

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 11:06 AM PST

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2010, file photo a sign assuring customers that the car has not been affected by the recall is displayed on a 2010 Camry at Bay Ridge Toyota in New York. With Toyota waging a furious lobbying and advertising battle to protect its name following the recall of 8.5 million vehicles, many of its 1,200 dealers are taking matters into their own hands. A group in Southern California almost retained the PR firm Sitrick and Co. of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)AP - How rattled are Toyota dealers about the company's problems? Some dealerships nearly hired the same crisis public relations firm that handled the travails of socialite Paris Hilton, singer Chris Brown and a company that California called the state's worst inland polluter.

Honeywell CEO eyed for Obama deficit panel (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 10:39 AM PST

Reuters - The White House is strongly considering naming the chief executive of Honeywell International, a union president and a former vice chairwoman of the Federal Reserve to a new panel on tackling budget deficits, an administration official said on Sunday.

Ukraine's Yanukovich eyes new PM and coalition (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 10:07 AM PST

Reuters - Ukrainian President-elect Viktor Yanukovich named three candidates for the post of premier on Sunday and said he expected a coalition to replace the government of Yulia Tymoshenko to be formed soon.

McConnell: GOP may support jobs bill (AP)

Posted: 21 Feb 2010 09:40 AM PST

AP - The top Republican in the Senate said Sunday that GOP lawmakers "may well" vote for a jobs bill, though it's not clear whether they will allow a Democratic measure to advance right away.

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