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internal CIA probe
Newsweek: The move appears to be an acknowledgement that the CIA should have disclosed information about a post-9/11 secret program to Congress much earlier than it did.
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Obama, pope set for 'frank' talks
The White House says it expects "frank" but constructive talks in President Barack Obama's meeting with Pope Benedict XVI — two men who share similar views on some issues but divergent opinions on others.
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Dems look at taxing the rich for health care
House Democrats working on President Barack Obama's goal of health legislation are narrowing in on an income tax surcharge on the highest-paid wage earners to help subsidize insurance for the 50 million people who lack it.
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NYT: Cities lose out on stimulus funds
A New York Times analysis finds that transportation stimulus funds went disproportionately to rural areas, which advocates say could stall economic progress.
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