As the world gets ready to act on climate change, U.S. hangs back

With just over two weeks to go before global climate negotiations in Denmark, the United States has yet to decide whether it can meet international expectations and offer to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by a certain amount in the next decade. 1258934362

Senate health care bill heads into a political minefield

The Senate is ready to begin a volatile, high-stakes health care debate that's sure to be punctuated by tense and unpredictable battles over some of the most incendiary issues in American politics today. 1258930468
World awaits U.S. plan to help curb global warming

The outcome of the upcoming global climate negotiations in Denmark could hinge on whether the United States offers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by a certain amount in the next decade. 1258931529
Senate health care bill about to enter a political minefield

The upcoming Senate debate on a health care overhaul is sure to be punctuated by tense and unpredictable battles over some of the most incendiary issues in American politics today. 1258931529
Democrats: Health care bill saves money and jobs

Two Democratic senators say the health care overhaul bill now going to the Senate floor for debate is a key to saving jobs and reducing the spiraling American budget deficit.
Durbin says deadline looming for health care bill

A leading Democratic senator says the proposed health care overhaul must pass the Senate by the end of the year, so that lawmakers can begin to concentrate on the economy and job creation.
Schumer says public option can pass the Senate

Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer says health care reform that includes a public option can pass the Senate.
Nelson might not back next step for health bill

A moderate Democratic senator who voted to allow debate over a health care bill says he might not support the bill in its next hurdle in the Senate.
Senate Dems frustrated with sway held by moderates

A Democratic senator says moderates in his party shouldn't be allowed to dictate the terms of the health care debate and that the final bill should include a government-run option for Americans lacking insurance.
Mammogram guidelines spark debate over health bill

Lawmakers broke along party lines on a new aspect of the health care debate Sunday as a former National Institutes of Health chief urged women to ignore guidelines that delay the start of breast cancer screenings. 1258926299