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Monday, March 22, 2010 
Top Breaking News
This Morning's Top 25:
Leading Today's News
House Passes Health Reform . . . Landmark bill is approved in 219-212 vote. Deal on abortion sealed win. Obama now will sign it. Washington Post
Obama Takes His Place Health care win adds to stature in the history books and as leader of the Democrats. Boston Globe
Karzai Holds Peace Talks With Insurgents . . . Afghan president met Hezb-i-Islami delegation, one of three main insurgent groups Reuters
Politics
New York Times
Now, the Senate's Turn . . . Democrats will try to push through amendments under "reconciliation" rules requiring only a majority vote. Washington Post
Abortion Compromise Doesn't Satisfy Critics . . . Critics say deal resulting on Obama executive order is a political fig leaf.
Associated Press
Bipartisan in Opposition Only . . . Thirty four Democrats joined all Republicans in voting against the bill. Washington Times
Student Lending Along for the Ride . . . Legislation ends a four-decades old program and reliance on private lenders. Government to originate all loans. Associated Press
Immigrants Pressure Obama . . . Tens of thousands of immigrants and their supporters took to the National Mall to demand immigration reform. Washington Times
National Security
U.S. Forces on Taliban's Heels . . . Thousands of soldiers, Marines and Afghan army members solidifying positions around Kandahar in anticipation of next phase in the war. USA Today
U2 Spy Plane Evades Retirement . . . The high-flying aircraft that was often at the heart of cold war suspense is enjoying an encore.
New York Times
Obama Slapped Down Again by Iran . . . Ayatollah Khamenei says Obama push for better cultural ties is a plot to overthrow the clerical leadership. Associated Press
Afghan Prison May Become New Gitmo . . . U.S. considers turning detention center at Bagram into prison for terror suspects.
Times of London
Money
Providers Reap Health Bill Rewards . . . Hospitals and drug makers, which supported the final legislation, would be clear beneficiaries, while insurers might not make out so bad. New York Times
PepsiCo Develops Designer Salt . . . Salt crystals shaped and sized in way that reduces how much sodium consumers ingest.
Wall Street Journal
Gas Prices Continue Up . . . Average is at $2.81 per gallon, but abundant supplies may halt the rise. Reuters
Tax Refunds Rise . . . Average income tax refund up nearly 10 percent to $3,036, reflecting tax credits in last year's economic stimulus package. USA Today
International
Sarkozy's Party Thrashed . . . In a sign voters have fallen out of love with the French president, UMP heavily beaten by Socialist and Green opposition.
Times of London
Four Palestinians Killed in Fresh Unrest . . . Violence in the West Bank worsens as Netanyahu heads to Washington to patch up relations. Times of London
Israel Remains Defiant on Settlements . . . Washington-bound Netanyahu says building will continue, suggesting standoff has had little effect. Toronto Globe and Mail
Pope Slammed for Glaring Omissions . . . Vatican has erred by not addressing similar sex scandals erupting across the globe, critics say. Toronto Globe and Mail
You Must Also Know . . .
How to Prepare for Health Bill Changes . . . The legislation will almost certainly affect your wallet and your health coverage. Wall Street Journal
More Gambling, More! . . . Faced with drop in gambling revenue, states add games, consider new casinos and increase lottery options. Associated Press
Study Finds Bias Against Women in Science . . . Report seeks to account for paucity of female researchers. Treads lightly on issue of innate differences. New York Times
Internet Threatens Rare Species . . . It is easier than ever before to buy and sell anything from live baby lions to polar bear pelts.
BBC
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