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US honors astronauts for pioneering space flights

The US Congress on Wednesday bestowed its highest civilian honor on four American space pioneers of the 1960s, marking the first time the Congressional Gold Medal has been awarded to astronauts.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

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Pelosi appeals for China's help on climate change

(AP) -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged Beijing on Thursday to cooperate on climate change, calling a safe environment a basic human right.

Space & Earth / Environment

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Social media study: Conservatives were top tweeters in 2010 elections

The results of a study on candidates' use of Twitter in the 2010 midterm elections suggest that Republicans and Tea Party members used the social medium more effectively than their Democratic rivals.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

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Obama at Facebook: New media, traditional tone

(AP) -- President Barack Obama likely has a few more "friends" after a town hall at Facebook headquarters Wednesday, but the real winner may be the medium of social networking itself, which commands not just ...

Technology / Internet

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Facebook HQ abuzz ahead of Obama town hall meeting

(AP) -- A vast warehouse on Facebook's Silicon Valley campus is buzzing as tech industry luminaries, politicians and company employees gather for a town hall meeting with President Barack Obama.

Technology / Internet

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Study finds men still run corporate California

Women may have become a force in other professions, but they remain a conspicuous minority in the board rooms and executive suites of California’s 400 largest public companies, a UC Davis study has found.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

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Child nutrition bill stalls in House

(AP) -- First lady Michelle Obama's campaign for healthier school lunches has stalled in Congress after anti-hunger groups and more than 100 Democrats protested the use of food stamp dollars to pay for it.

Medicine & Health / Health

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Democratic senators set path on US energy bill

Senate Democrats said Thursday they had come to an agreement on the framework of an energy bill sought by President Barack Obama to reduce US dependence on fossil fuels.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jun 18, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Uncertainty over Medicare pay sets doctors on edge

(AP) -- For the third time this year, Congress is scrambling to stave off a hefty pay cut to doctors treating Medicare patients - even as the Obama administration mails out a glossy brochure to reassure seniors ...

Medicine & Health / Health

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US Congress passes 'fixes' to landmark health law

The US Congress on Thursday put the final touches on President Barack Obama's historic health overhaul, passing a set of technical changes to the legislation that will define his political legacy.

Medicine & Health / Health

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US House to vote on Obama's historic health plan

US President Barack Obama's quest for health care reform comes to a head on Sunday when the House of Representatives votes on legislation to extend health insurance to virtually all Americans.

Medicine & Health / Health

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Doctors, AARP support new health overhaul bill

(AP) -- The nation's largest association of doctors and the AARP senior citizens' lobby are endorsing President Barack Obama's revised health overhaul legislation.

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