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Chrysler to file for bankruptcy
Chrysler will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday after talks to restructure its debt with bondholders collapsed, a government official said.
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Obama sets Iraq deadline, unveils new strategy
President Barack Obama said on Friday he would end US operations in Iraq in 18 months but leave up to 50 000 troops there to provide stability.
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Obama unveils plan to tackle housing crisis
United States President Barack Obama pledged up to -billion on Wednesday to help stem a wave of home foreclosures.
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Obama acts to reverse Bush climate moves
US President Barack Obama will start reversing George Bush’s climate change policies on Monday with steps to raise fuel efficiency standards.
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Obama lifts restrictions on abortion funding
President Barack Obama on Friday lifted restrictions on US government funding for groups that provide abortion services or counseling abroad.
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Obama looks at bold economic stimulus
United States president-elect Barack Obama said on Saturday that he was crafting an aggressive, two-year stimulus plan to revive the troubled economy.
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Obama signals priority with Daschle pick
United States president-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday selected Tom Daschle, a heavyweight former senator, to be his health secretary.
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Obama vows climate action despite financial crisis
Barack Obama said on Tuesday the US would engage vigorously in climate-change talks when he is president, and he pledged to work to reduce emissions.
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Obama, McCain pledge to work together on reform
US president-elect Barack Obama and vanquished rival John McCain met on Monday for the first time since the November 4 election.
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Staying close to the candidates on the trail
On one campaign flight in August, I was finally getting some rest when I was woken by a familiar baritone. I looked up, startled, to see Barack Obama.
