Archive for August 7th, 2009

Congressman gets death threat over health reform (AP)

Written by on Friday, August 7th, 2009 in Latest News.

AP – A North Carolina congressman who supports an overhaul of the health care system had his life threatened by a caller upset that he was not holding a public forum on the proposal, his office said Friday.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Indonesian cops storm suspected militant hide-out (AP)

Written by on Friday, August 7th, 2009 in 374683.

Members of the Indonesian police anti-terror unit move to take position during a raid on a house where suspected militants are holed up in Temanggung, Central Java, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009. Police hunting for an alleged terror leader suspected of masterminding last month's bombings at two Jakarta hotels surrounded the house and were exchanging gunfire with militants loyal to him inside, police and a witness said. (AP Photo/Slamet Riyadi)AP – Indonesian police raided a house Saturday where the regional militant leader suspected in last month’s attacks on hotels in the capital was believed to be holed up with several followers, witnesses said.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Health Debate Turns Hostile at Town Hall Meetings

Written by on Friday, August 7th, 2009 in Latest News.

Members of Congress have been shouted down, hanged in effigy and taunted by crowds at town hall meetings on health care.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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