The Guardian Source: Obama to change birth control ruleBoston HeraldBy AP WASHINGTON – Rushing to end a political uproar, President Barack Obama today will announce that religious employers will not have to cover birth control for their employees after all, The Associated Press has learned.Obama to change birth control ruleUSA TODAYObama to Unveil Compromise on [...]

The Guardian Obama to change contraception rules in face of religious backlashThe GuardianThe Obama administration is set to retreat in the face of a wave of opposition from the the conservative right and the Catholic church over health insurance coverage that would include birth control.Obama to change birth control ruleUSA TODAYAP sources: Obama revamping birth [...]

USA TODAY Obama to change birth control ruleUSA TODAYBy Aamer Madhani, USA TODAY President Obama will announce a plan today that attempts to accommodate religious employers opposed to a rule that would require them to provide access to birth control for women free of charge.Obama Said to Be Readying Move to Quell Birth-Control UproarSan Francisco [...]

The Guardian Obama to try to placate Catholics on contraceptivesReuters* Preserves goal of contraceptive insurance coverage * Washington archbishop says concern is religious freedom (Updates with background) By Stephanie Simon and Caren Bohan Feb 10 (Reuters) – Seeking to quell a political firestorm, the White House will …White House to soften controversial birth control mandateNew [...]

AFP Republican enthusiasm gap could help ObamaAFPMINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – Mitt Romney's three-state shellacking by Rick Santorum laid bare the Republican White House frontrunner's Achilles heel — an inability to motivate the party's conservative base.Romney's play for Georgia primary votes suggests Gingrich may not have the …Washington PostReturn of the Culture Wars: Can Mitt Romney Win [...]

Sydney Morning Herald Clint under fire over 'pro Obama' adThe AustralianVideo Image Eastwood's rallying cry THE plot seemed familiar: A hotshot Hollywood filmmaker shills for a bailed-out car industry, yet another limousine liberal going to bat for big government.The Republican Tale of Two CommercialsHuffington PostRush Limbaugh: Eastwood 'Scammed' into Making Chrysler Super Bowl AdFox NewsClint [...]

Obama, Romney divided on for-profit collegesUniversity World NewsIt hasn't had much attention on the campaign trail, but President Barack Obama and Republican front-runner Mitt Romney are sharply divided over one of the most controversial issues in higher education today – the growth of for-profit colleges – writes …and more » View full post on Most Popular [...]

CTV.ca Obama holds edge over Romney in general election matchup, poll findsWashington PostBoosted by improved public confidence in his economic stewardship, President Obama for the first time holds a clear edge over Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in a hypothetical general-election matchup, according to a new Washington …Obama, Romney divided on for-profit collegesUniversity World Newsall [...]

USA TODAY Obama: US, Israel will work against Iran nukesBoston.comWASHINGTON—President Barack Obama says the US will work in "lockstep" with Israel to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power and says he hopes that the crisis will be resolved diplomatically.Iran threatens to hit any country used to attack its soilReutersJust a bluff? Fears grow of [...]

CTV.ca Obama assails Syria's 'unspeakable assault' on civiliansLos Angeles TimesREPORTING FROM BEIRUT– President Obama, in his strongest condemnation yet of the leadership of Syrian President Bashar Assad, on Saturday assailed the Syrian government's "unspeakable assault against the people of Homs," following opposition accounts …Obama calls on UN to back Syria resolutionSeattle Post IntelligencerRussia, China veto [...]