Restore middle class, end ‘Washington games’: Obama
September 6th, 2011 - 12:38 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 6 (IANS) Set to give a major speech on job creation, President Barack Obama has called for an end to "Washington games" and asked opposition Republicans to ... Read more...
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Two-day health strategy retreat concludes in Manesar
September 30th, 2010 - 6:46 pm ICT by ANI
Manesar, Sep. 30 (ANI): Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, ministry officials and experts have made several recommendations aimed at improving health care and family welfare services.The recommendations were ... Read more...
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India needs more quality research in science: PM (Second Lead)
July 3rd, 2010 - 9:15 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, July 3 (IANS) India needs to boost quality research in science and technology with a sense of urgency, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Saturday.
Addressing the convocation ceremony at the Indian ... Read more...
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PM exhorts IITians to repay debt to the nation (Lead)
July 3rd, 2010 - 8:59 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, July 3 (IANS) Prime Minster Manmohan Singh Saturday exhorted IITians to repay their debt to the nation, saying that while the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) alumni were "excellent ambassadors" ... Read more...
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India needs more quality research in science: PM
July 3rd, 2010 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
Kanpur, July 3 (IANS) India needs to step up quality research in science and technology with a sense of urgency, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Saturday.
Addressing the convocation ceremony at the ... Read more...
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UAE group to bring affordable healthcare to smaller Indian cities
July 1st, 2010 - 12:52 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, July 1 (IANS) A prominent woman-owned hospital group in the United Arab Emirates, begun by a woman who moved there from Nagpur, plans to bring affordable health care services ... Read more...
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Chavan calls for focus on six priority areas to ensure better quality of life
January 19th, 2010 - 7:31 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan.19 (ANI): Addressing participants at the Tenth Editors' Conference on Social Sector Issues-2010 here today, Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Prithviraj Chavan, said his ministries have been ... Read more...
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President Obama outlines the benefits of health care reform to take effect this year
January 10th, 2010 - 2:34 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) – President Obama outlined Saturday morning the benefits of health care reform that will take effect this year, promising affordable coverage for those uninsured with pre-existing conditions, children ... Read more...
Obama scores first victory in healthcare reforms push (Second Lead)
December 21st, 2009 - 8:46 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) President Barack Obama won a major victory in his push for healthcare reform as the Senate voted early Monday morning to end debate on a ... Read more...
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Louisiana Republican Congressman Cao releases statement after voting in favor of Democratic health care reform bill
November 8th, 2009 - 4:32 pm ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- Louisiana Congressman Anh "Joseph" Cao on Sunday morning released a statement after he voted as the only Republican in favor of the Democratic health care reform bill.The ... Read more...
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President Obama releases statement on passage of health care bill
November 8th, 2009 - 4:31 pm ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- President Obama on Saturday evening released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Democratic health care reform bill."Tonight, in an historic vote, the ... Read more...
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US House passes major health reform
November 8th, 2009 - 1:20 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 8 (DPA) The US House of Representatives passed a landmark health reform bill aimed at cutting costs and extending coverage to Americans who lack insurance.
The House vote late Saturday ... Read more...
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US: A nation divided over health care
September 20th, 2009 - 2:28 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Sep 20 IANS) President Barack Obama made it a central point of his campaign, Americans of all hues want it yet how to provide an affordable health care ... Read more...
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USINPAC lauds Ted Kennedy’s legacy of building the American dream for every American
August 27th, 2009 - 12:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug.27 (ANI): The U.S.-India Political Action Committee (USINPAC) expressed deep grief at the death of Senator Edward Kennedy.Dr. Bharat Tewarie, USINPAC leadership committee member from Massachusetts said, "Senator Kennedy ... Read more...
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Statement by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy
August 27th, 2009 - 1:17 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday released the following statement on the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy.
"Today I join all Americans in mourning the ... Read more...
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Statement by President Obama on health care reform legislation
July 16th, 2009 - 12:13 am ICT by admin
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- President Obama released the following statement on Wednesday in response to the health care reform legislation passed by the Senate HELP Committee.“Today, thanks to the unyielding passion ... Read more...
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Another Obama nominee withdraws cabinet nomination
February 4th, 2009 - 3:16 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) Tax troubles Tuesday forced former Senate majority leader Tom Daschle to withdraw his nomination as President Barack Obama's health secretary giving a setback to his efforts to quickly ... Read more...
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Daschle tipped to be Obamas Secretary of Health
November 20th, 2008 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 20 (ANI): Tom Daschle, former Senate Majority Leader, has accepted President-elect Barack Obamas offer to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, according to Domocrat officials.CBS News reported that ... Read more...
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Sen. Hillary Clinton Responds to Sen. McCain’s Speech Tonight to the Republican National Convention
September 7th, 2008 - 8:31 pm ICT by admin
Sen. Hillary Clinton issued the following statement tonight in response to Sen. McCain’s remarks:"The two party conventions showcased vastly different directions for our country. Senator Obama and Senator Biden offered the new ... Read more...
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Senator Barack Obama on this month’s jobs report
June 7th, 2008 - 12:21 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
Today's jobs report is deeply troubling. Last month, our economy lost 49,000 jobs and the unemployment rate saw the greatest rise in more than twenty years. This is a reminder that ... Read more...
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Hindustan Latex, Acumen Fund to build hospitals in India
March 18th, 2008 - 7:18 pm ICT by admin
Thiruvananthapuram, March 18 (IANS) Hindustan Latex Ltd (HLL), a public sector undertaking under the union health and family welfare ministry, and Acumen Fund, a non-profit venture philanthropy fund, Tuesday announced the formation ... Read more...
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