Liberal Democrats twice fail to inject gov’t-run insurance option in Senate health care billWASHINGTON — In a long-anticipated showdown, liberal Democrats twice failed on Tuesday to inject a government-run insurance option into sweeping health care legislation taking shape in the Senate, despite bipartisan agreement that private insurers must change their ways. Germans hold parliamentary elections amid economic concerns, terror threatsBERLIN — Germans voted Sunday on whether to give Chancellor Angela Merkel a second term at the helm of Europe’s largest economy, as the country faces rising unemployment and threats by Islamic extremists over Germany’s role in Afghanistan. Exit poll shows Socialists are re-elected in Portugal’s parliamentary electionsLISBON, Portugal — An exit poll says Portugal’s center-left Socialist Party has won re-election in the country’s parliamentary elections. THE INFLUENCE GAME: Little-known lobbyist scores money for birth centers in health overhaulWASHINGTON — Karen Fennell is not your typical high-rolling lobbyist with a fat expense account and clients paying six-figure fees. Ex-Dem fundraiser sentenced in NYC to 24 years in case that embarrassed Clinton campaignNEW YORK — Former Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu was sentenced Tuesday to more than 24 years in prison by a judge who accused him of funding his fraud by manipulating the political process in a way that “strikes at the very core of our democracy.” Germany’s Merkel vows to press ahead quickly with forming new center-right governmentBERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel vowed Monday to have a new center-right German government in place by the time Germany marks 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall on Nov. 9. She said tax cuts were possible in 2011, but rejected savings measures that might strangle an incipient economic recovery. Calif. gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman’s voting record questioned at state GOP conventionINDIAN WELLS, Calif. — California Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman sought to redirect attention from her spotty voting record Saturday as she promoted a platform of fiscal discipline to the party faithful. Obama presses health care plan at Congressional Black Caucus’ annual conference in WashingtonWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Saturday resumed his push to overhaul the health care system, telling a Congressional Black Caucus conference that there comes a time when “the cup of endurance runs over.” UN calls on Southeast Asian Nations Association leaders to take tougher stance with MyanmarUNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged a ministerial meeting of southeast Asian nations late Saturday to take a tougher line with fellow member Myanmar in hopes its military junta will free political prisoners and hold fair elections. Pressure on Honduran business community grows as coup enters third monthTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Die-hard supporters of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya are increasingly turning their anger toward the country’s wealthy business elite, a small but powerful cadre that largely backs the interim government officials who removed him at gunpoint three months ago. Calif. gubernatorial candidate Whitman focuses on finances as questions arise about her votingINDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman sought to redirect attention from her spotty voting record Saturday as she promoted a platform of fiscal discipline to the party faithful. President set to speak at Congressional Black Caucus’ annual conference in WashingtonWASHINGTON — Before becoming president, Barack Obama was the only senator in the all-Democratic, 42-member Congressional Black Caucus. He wasn’t particularly active in the group and isn’t especially close to many of its members. Correction: Germany Election storyBERLIN — In a Sept. 24 story about national elections in Germany, The Associated Press erroneously gave Chancellor Angela Merkel’s age as 54. Merkel, who was born July 17, 1954, is 55. Maine, Wash., Mich. voters to weigh in on gay rights, ranging from marriage to discriminationOLYMPIA, Wash. — Nearly a year after California voters overturned same-sex marriage, voters in three other states will weigh in this fall on whether to reverse gay rights initiatives ranging from anti-discrimination measures to marriage benefits. Final rallies held before German vote; Islamic militants threaten retribution for AfghanistanBERLIN — Ignoring threats by Islamic militants, Chancellor Angela Merkel and her main rival held their final political rallies Saturday before Germany’s national election, focusing on the key domestic issues of jobs and economic recovery. German politicans hold final rallies as Islamic militants threaten retribution for AfghanistanBERLIN — German political parties held their final campaign rallies before Sunday’s national election, mindful of new warnings by Islamic militants that they would exact retribution for the country’s presence in Afghanistan. Portuguese voters mull best way out recession in Sunday’s parliamentary electionsLISBON, Portugal — Recession weighed heavily on Portuguese voters’ minds ahead of parliamentary elections on Sunday that polls indicated would return the incumbent Socialist Party to power. Amid concerns about Islamic extremist threats, German politicians hold final election ralliesBERLIN — Germany’s political parties are holding final rallies for national elections after Islamic militants warned of retribution for the country’s presence in Afghanistan. British PM Gordon Brown confronts party, country as Labour seeks winning formula at conferenceLONDON — It’s a challenging time for British politics — not to mention Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s Labour Party, which starts its annual convention Sunday. Afghan civilian deaths reach record high ahead of election; UN warns more could followKABUL — Rising violence ahead of Afghanistan’s disputed presidential election made August the deadliest month of the year for civilians, the U.N. said, warning in a new report that attacks could spike again when the final vote results are announced. Honduran interim leader: I won’t meet Zelaya, but he can leave if he gets political asylumTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ interim leader says ousted President Manuel Zelaya might be allowed to leave the foreign embassy where he has taken refuge without being arrested if he is granted political asylum outside the country. Calif. gubernatorial candidates pitch fiscal conservatism to party faithful at GOP conventionINDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Nearly a year ahead of their primary election, California Republicans are being asked to consider who would best represent their struggling party in a changing state with daunting challenges ahead. AP Interview: Latino leader wants immigration reform in parts if Congress delays full billWASHINGTON — The head of the nation’s leading Latino legal advocacy group said if comprehensive immigration legislation seems unlikely in 2010, Congress should make down payments by passing smaller-scale reforms. Rift opens between major utilities and US Chamber of Commerce over climate changeALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A rift widened between the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and some utilities as another major power provider quit over the business group’s hard stance on pending climate regulation. Campaiging during crisis, Honduran candidates hope country can vote itself out of coupTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ interim leaders are betting the country can vote its way out of a coup, even as presidential candidates struggle to campaign amid nationwide curfews and political turmoil. AP source confirms that Twitter raises $100M in a deal valuing the young company at $1BSAN FRANCISCO — Twitter Inc.’s lack of revenue isn’t discouraging investors. NY prosecutors say ex-Democratic fundraiser should serve 30 years to life in prisonNEW YORK — Prosecutors have urged a judge to sentence former Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu to 30 years to life in prison for violating campaign finance laws. Biden swears in Kirk, successor to late Massachusetts Sen. Edward KennedyWASHINGTON — Former Democratic Party chairman Paul G. Kirk Jr. stepped in Friday as the temporary replacement in the Senate for his longtime friend, the late Edward Kennedy. Osama bin Laden warns of retaliation against Europe for its alliance with US in AfghanistanCAIRO — Osama bin Laden demanded that European countries pull their troops out of Afghanistan in a new audiotape Friday, warning of “retaliation” against them for their alliance with the United States in the war. F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone supports Jean Todt as replacement for FIA president MosleyPARIS — Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is supporting Jean Todt to replace Max Mosley as president of motor racing’s governing body. |
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