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Russia says sees chance for better U.S. ties

IZHEVSK, Russia, Nov. 18, 2008 (Reuters) — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday he saw new opportunities for improving strained relations with the United States once President-elect Barack Obama takes office. ...  > full story

Obama reaches out to Georgian leader Saakashvili

TBILISI, Nov. 18, 2008 (Reuters) — U.S. President-elect Barack Obama has called Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili to assure Moscow's outspoken foe of Washington's continued support, the Georgian leader's press service said Tuesday. ...  > full story

Government role in health care won't diminish: Summers

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2008 (Reuters) — Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said on Monday the government's role in providing health care won't likely diminish, so greater efficiencies need to be found in the delivery of care. ...  > full story

Paulson, Bernanke brief lawmakers on bailout

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2008 (Reuters) — Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke came to Capitol Hill on Monday to field questions from leading Democrats on how the $700 billion financial bailout bill is working. ...  > full story

Obama, McCain pledge to work together on reform

CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2008 (Reuters) — President-elect Barack Obama and vanquished rival John McCain met for the first time since the November 4 election on Monday, pledging to work together to face the financial crisis and reduce government waste. ...  > full story

California court urged to review gay marriage ban

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17, 2008 (Reuters) — California's Attorney General on Monday urged the state Supreme Court to consider whether a gay marriage ban passed by voters this month was legal. ...  > full story

White House opposes Senate Democrats' auto bailout bid

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2008 (Reuters) — The White House on Monday opposed Senate Democrats' proposal for a $25 billion bailout for the U.S. auto industry and urged instead that aid be provided through government loans already appropriated for the industry by Congress. ...  > full story

Obama ticket sellers threatened with prosecution

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2008 (Reuters) — People trying to sell tickets to Barack Obama's inauguration as the 44th president of the United States may face a fine of up to $100,000 or a year in prison, if a U.S. senator has her way. ...  > full story

Medicare wants limits for weight loss surgery

NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2008 (Reuters) — Medicare, the U.S. government's largest payer of health care, said on Monday it does not plan to cover weight-loss surgery in diabetic patients who are not dangerously overweight, saying there is not enough evidence to show it can improve their health. ...  > full story

Sen. Durbin to seek mortgage bankruptcy change

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2008 (Reuters) — A senior U.S. senator on Monday introduced legislation to let judges alter the terms of distressed mortgages in bankruptcy cases, reviving a controversial proposal meant to help troubled homeowners, a said an aide to the lawmaker. ...  > full story
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