PRESIDENT Barack Obama looked to energise his Democratic allies with an in-person appeal for his historic health care overhaul today, the eve of a cliffhanger vote on the sweeping legislation. Mr Obama’s 11th-hour appeal on behalf of the bill, which would bring the world’s richest country closer than ever to guaranteeing health coverage to all [...]
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A top Obama adviser criticises Israel over settlement homes in East Jerusalem, thwarting Israeli hopes of ending the row. Read More Obama aide stokes USIsrael row
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US President Barack Obama calls on Congress to “finish its work” on reforming the US health care system and pass sweeping reforms. Read More Obama urges action on healthcare
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President Barack Obama is to face top Republicans in a live TV healthcare summit, to try to save his troubled plans for reform. Read More Obama hosting live health summit
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