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1:20 a.m. – WASHINGTON (AP) -- Landmark health care legislation backed by President Barack Obama passed its sternest Senate test in the pre-dawn hours early Monday (12-21-2009), overcoming Republican delaying tactics on a 60-40 vote that all but assures its passage by Christmas. "Let's make history," said Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, shortly before the bill's supporters demonstrated their command of the Senate floor in an extraordinary holiday season showdown.

HOW HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM WILL BENEFIT LOUISIANA
The need for reform in Louisiana and across the country is clear. Louisiana families simply can’t afford the status quo and deserve better. President Obama is committed to working with Congress to pass health reform this year that reduces costs for families, businesses and government; protects people’s choice of doctors, hospitals and health plans; and assures affordable, quality health care for all Americans.

Statistics show achievement gap for students above, below poverty line.  By SARAH CHACKO
This is the fourth story in an occasional series about poverty, an issue that negatively touches every Louisianian in some way.
Statistics show an achievement gap between poor students and those living above the poverty line.

Jindal says GOP could take a cue from Obama
One thing that struck Gov. Bobby Jindal about last week's inauguration was the graciousness, the tableau of the new president and his wife escorting their predecessors to their waiting helicopter, but first stopping to share a warm, hearty and apparently genuine laugh.  The day after Democratic President Barack Obama took the helm of the federal government, Jindal, widely considered one of a handful of Republicans with a bright national future, was in a gracious mood too.  "I think what was great about the day is that you saw such joy, " Jindal said. "It's reflected in the polls. I think the country is coming together. I think (Obama) starts with an enormous amount of good will. You heard people like me say, 'I didn't vote for him but I want him to succeed.' You don't get the sense that people are waiting for him to stumble."  Despite his philosophical differences, Louisiana's governor gets the joy. He likes Obama's conciliatory, pragmatic tone, the emphasis on effectiveness and accountability, and sees why they're playing so well. And Jindal thinks his own party, if it hopes to claw its way back into the national mainstream and rebuild its brand, would do well to emulate the new president.  It may sound strange, but Jindal says that the best thing the GOP can do is "stop worrying about the Republican Party and start worrying about the nation."  "You see all this navel gazing, " he said. "The American people are looking for results."

Video of Presiddent Barack Obama's Inaugural Address  (Video & Text)

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S AGENDA (Excerpt - whitehouse.gov)
Each President is confronted with new and unique challenges. Learn more about the Obama-Biden Administration's positions on everything from health care and the economy to alternative energy and foreign policy.

Civil Rights                                 Fiscal                             Seniors & Social Security

Defense                                      Foreign Policy              Service

Disabilities                                 Health Care                  Taxes

Economy                                    Homeland Security     Technology

Education                                   Immigration                 Urban Policy

Energy & Environment            Iraq                                Veterans

Ethics                                          Poverty                         Women

Family                                         Rural                              Additional Issues