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Universal health coverage for Californians?

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proposed that all residents be required to carry health insurance — at a $12 billion cost — with state assistance for low-income households. Currently, Massachusetts is the only state with such a requirement.

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| Los Angeles Times | San Francisco Chronicle |

State of emergency in Bangladesh

President Iajuddin Ahmed resigned after declaring a state of emergency in Bangladesh on Thursday, as political activists defied a police ban on rallies to enforce a transport blockade. Protesters claim the interim government is blocking fair voting in the upcoming elections.

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| The Hindu | Narinjara News |

Dems take action on anti-terror measures

National security topped the agenda for Democrats' first "100 hours of action." The Democrat-led House passed a package of anti-terror measures on Tuesday, which included many of the 9/11 commission's recommendations.

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| Voice of America | CNN |