2011年5月3日星期二

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Yahoo! News: Elections

New polls show Obama approval up following bin Laden death (Exclusive to Yahoo! News)

Posted: 03 May 2011 10:27 AM PDT

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks alongside U.S. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) before delivering remarks at a dinner of bipartisan committee chairmen and ranking members and their spouses in the East Room of the White House in Washington May 2, 2011. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS)Exclusive to Yahoo! News - By Steven Shepard National Journal A majority of Americans approves of President Obama in the wake of the killing of Osama bin Laden, according to two new one-day polls released Tuesday. According to a Pew Research Center/Washington Post poll, conducted …

Mike Huckabee will join other 2012 hopefuls at key GOP conference next month (The Ticket)

Posted: 03 May 2011 12:40 PM PDT

The Ticket - In what could be a major hint about his 2012 intentions, Mike Huckabee will address next month's Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans, an annual event that has been a high-profile proving ground for GOP presidential candidates. Already, Newt Gingrich, Michele Bachmann, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul are among the 2012 hopefuls who have confirmed [...]

Mitch Daniels talked to George W. Bush about 2012 run (The Ticket)

Posted: 03 May 2011 11:42 AM PDT

The Ticket - Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is still cagey about whether he'll make a bid for the GOP nomination in 2012, but he said Tuesday he's consulted with one person who has insight on the job: his former boss, George W. Bush. Daniels told Fox News Tuesday that he discussed his potential run with Bush, though he declined [...]

Republicans push to repeal healthcare funds (Reuters)

Posted: 03 May 2011 04:35 PM PDT

Reuters - In a renewed attack against President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul program, House Republicans voted on Tuesday to deny funding for a central element of the law that sets up marketplaces for people to shop for health insurance coverage.

Boehner: US should not back away from Pakistan (AP)

Posted: 03 May 2011 04:07 PM PDT

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio listens on Capitol in Washington, Monday, May 2, 2011, during a news conference where he talked about the operation that took down the mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks on the U.S. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)AP - The Obama administration was investigating whether Pakistan knew Osama bin Laden was hiding deep inside the country as House Speaker John Boehner and top lawmakers insisted the U.S. maintain close ties with the sometimes reluctant ally in the war on terror.

House acts to cut money for key part of health law (AP)

Posted: 03 May 2011 03:56 PM PDT

AP - The House Republican drive to dismantle the new health care law piece by piece advanced Tuesday with a vote to disrupt the flow of federal dollars for health insurance exchanges, an integral part of the law's goal of expanding insurance coverage.

Americans 45 and older are new voting-age majority (AP)

Posted: 03 May 2011 05:14 PM PDT

AP - For the first time, Americans 45 and older make up a majority of the voting-age population, giving older Americans wider influence in elections as the U.S. stands divided over curtailing Medicare and other benefits for seniors.

Bin Laden death not changing GOP hopefuls' plans (AP)

Posted: 03 May 2011 05:13 PM PDT

President Barack Obama greets audience members in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, May 3, 2011, after awarding the 2011 National Teacher of the Year award to Michelle Shearer from Urbana High School in Ijamsville, Md. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)AP - Republicans hoping to unseat President Barack Obama say they see al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden's death as a welcome development but no reason to change political strategy.

Tim Pawlenty urges GOP presidential hopefuls to step up (Reuters)

Posted: 03 May 2011 05:09 PM PDT

Reuters - Republicans who intend to compete for the party's 2012 presidential nomination should begin serious campaigning against Democrat Barack Obama, former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, a likely candidate, said on Tuesday.

Republicans signal moves on debt limit hike (Reuters)

Posted: 03 May 2011 05:00 PM PDT

Reuters - Republicans in the Congress on Tuesday signaled a willingness to raise the country's credit limit "sooner rather than later" and avoid a series of short-term measures that could damage the economy.

RI GOP lawmaker in Conn. pot bust loses top job (AP)

Posted: 03 May 2011 04:55 PM PDT

AP - The top Republican in the Rhode Island House, who was arrested in Connecticut two weeks ago on charges of driving drunk and possessing marijuana, was voted out of his leadership position Tuesday.

Hispanic lawmakers press Obama on immigration (AP)

Posted: 03 May 2011 04:55 PM PDT

Sen. Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, left confers with Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice during the debate of the immigration bill during session on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon)AP - Having met with business leaders and entertainment stars on stalled immigration reform, President Barack Obama on Tuesday heard from Hispanic lawmakers who have been pressuring him to help certain immigrants stay in the U.S. while they wait for congressional action.

Huntsman forms committee ahead of possible 2012 bid (Reuters)

Posted: 03 May 2011 03:47 PM PDT

Former Utah governor Jon Huntsman, after not quite two years as US President Barack Obama's ambassador to China, has returned home to weigh whether to seek the White House for himself in 2012. But analysts warn that the 51-year-old former diplomat will likely struggle to win over fellow Republicans.(AFP/File/Philippe Lopez)Reuters - Former U.S. ambassador to China Jon Huntsman formed a political action committee on Tuesday that will let him raise money, hire staff and travel ahead of an expected 2012 Republican presidential bid.

Mayor: Obama will be in NYC for 9/11 anniversary (AP)

Posted: 03 May 2011 03:45 PM PDT

AP - President Barack Obama will mark the tenth anniversary of 9/11 in New York City at the formal opening of the national memorial to the nearly 3,000 people who died in the terrorist attacks, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Tuesday.

Senate to act on energy legislation this month (Reuters)

Posted: 03 May 2011 03:28 PM PDT

Reuters - The Senate may vote on bills this month to promote clean energy and small nuclear reactors, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on Tuesday.

Santorum, Huntsman take next steps toward run (AP)

Posted: 03 May 2011 03:23 PM PDT

AP - Republican presidential contenders Rick Santorum and Jon Huntsman on Tuesday took steps toward formally joining a still-forming GOP field.

Canada's Tory PM Harper says will govern for all (AFP)

Posted: 03 May 2011 03:22 PM PDT

Conservative leader Stephen Harper waves to supporters celebrating the election of a Conservative majority government in the federal election. He won reelection and an elusive majority government, the first for his Conservative Party since 1988, television projections showed.(AFP/Geoff Robins)AFP - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper delighted Tuesday in his Conservative Party's election victory, and vowed to govern with a steady hand after his Tories won their first majority since 1988.

EU wins special rights at UN General Assembly (AP)

Posted: 03 May 2011 02:46 PM PDT

AP - The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to give the European Union special rights to speak on behalf of the 27-member bloc at the world body, ending a dispute with other regional groups.

House leaders oppose short-term debt limit hikes (Reuters)

Posted: 03 May 2011 02:45 PM PDT

Reuters - Republicans in the House of Representatives oppose a series of short-term debt limit increases, aiming instead for a one-time hike if they win deficit-reduction controls, lawmakers and aides said on Tuesday.

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