AP – The Senate’s second-ranking Republican leader says he expects GOP lawmakers will vote to extend unemployment benefits this week — derailing a fellow Republican’s objections.

Source:Sen. Kyl: Extended unemployment benefits to pass
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President Barack Obama returns to the White House from the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., following a medical exam Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, in Washington. The 48-year-old commander-in-chief signaled a thumbs-up when asked about his health. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)AP – President Barack Obama is in “excellent health” and “fit for duty,” the White House physician said Sunday after the 48-year-old commander in chief’s first checkup since he took office.

Source:Medical checkup: 48-year-old Obama `fit for duty'
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In this photo taken Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, Democrat leaders, from left, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., with Vice President Joe Biden, and President Barack Obama take part in health care reform meeting at the Blair House in Washington.  Obama, Democrats and Republicans fought about a health care overhaul they've debated for a year. They broke no new ground and the gridlock that has paralyzed Washington, and infuriated the public, was on full display. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP – The White House called for a “simple up-or-down” vote on health care legislation Sunday as Speaker Nancy Pelosi appealed to House Democrats to get behind President Barack Obama’s chief domestic priority even it if threatens their political careers.

Source:White House: Simple up-or-down vote on health care
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GOP Sen. Jim Bunning Blocks Action over Concerns About Swelling Deficit

Source:Unemployment Extension Fails in Senate

New Regulations Would Limit Role of Financial Advisers on 401(k)s and Individual Retirement Accounts

Source:Biden Proposes New Retirement Protections

Levi Johnston Does Not Participate in Hearing Where Retroactive Child Support Is Approved; Amount Still to Be Determined

Source:Judge OKs Support for Bristol Palin's Son

Senate Committee Says Harsh Interrogation Tactics Were “Means to an End”

Source:Leahy: Bush Era Memos Justified Torture

As Republicans Make Clear They Won’t Work with Existing Bill, Obama Looking to Find Democrat Votes

Source:Will the Summit Impact Health Reform?

Four in five voters disapprove of the job Congress is doing ? and 77 percent of voters think lawmakers are only adding to the country’s problems.

Source:Fox News Poll: Americans Want A 'House' Cleaning

President Obama said Saturday he is ready to compromise with Republicans on health care if they are serious about it, but that an overhaul must go forward. 

Source:Obama to Republicans on Health Reform: 'Let's Get This Done'

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