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Obama wants to 'finish' Afghan job

Practically, a purity test problem

Philippines political massacre

Schmidt, Plouffe named center fellows

Obama on US-India relationship

Health care

Health bill revives abortion groups

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NYT: Lobbying over abortion was turning into a sleepy business. But the health care debate has brought a new boom, and both sides are exploiting it. Full story

Poll: Americans conflicted over overhaul

Senate health bill targets ‘Cadillac’ plans

Fact or fiction? Bill cuts the deficit

White House

Obamas hosting first state dinner

Video: NBC’s Norah O’Donnell previews D.C.'s hottest social event since the inauguration.

60 years of White House meals for India

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Obama: Afghan decision after Thanksgiving

President Barack Obama said Tuesday that he plans to announce his decision on whether to commit tens of thousands of new U.S. forces to the stalemated war in Afghanistan "after Thanksgiving."