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| Jan.28 |
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US House passes economic package
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| Feb.13 |
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US House approves stimulus plan The House has approved Obama's economic stimulus plan, which is now being voted on by the Senate. The $787bn plan failed to get Republican backing | |
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| Mar.19 |
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US lawmakers vote for bonus tax House of Representatives had voted in favour of a bill to levy a 90% tax on big bonuses from firms bailed out by taxpayers
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| Apr.7 |
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U.S. lawmakers meet with Fidel Castro The longtime communist leader of Cuba, met with visiting members of the U.S. Congressional Black Caucus after his brother, Raśl, did the same
| Apr.22 |
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Clinton warns of Iran sanctions US Secretary of State has warned that Iran faces 'very tough sanctions' if it rejects offers of engagement over its nuclear program
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| Jun.26 |
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US House supports emissions bill The House has passed a climate change bill aimed at reducing the country's emissions and tackle global warming
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| Sep.15 |
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US House rebukes heckler lawmaker The House has voted to rebuke Joe Wilson, the Republican lawmaker who heckled President Barack Obama during a speech
| Sep.30 |
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U.S. to withdraw 4,000 troops from Iraq The U.S. military commander in Iraq: The United States will withdraw another 4,000 troops in Iraq by the end of October | |
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| Nov.7 |
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Obama in 11th-hour health plea US President is due to make an 11th-hour plea in person to lawmakers ahead of a crucial vote on his landmark healthcare reforms | |
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US House backs healthcare reforms  The House has backed, in a 220-215 vote, a healthcare bill in a step towards reforms promised by President Obama, despite strong opposition
The bill aims to extend coverage to 36 million more Americans and provide affordable healthcare to 96%
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| Nov.8 |
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Obama says health vote 'historic' US President Barack Obama has hailed as 'historic' the approval of a health bill by the House of Representatives
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