New York Times: Politics

Waterboarding Used 266 Times on 2 Suspects
C.I.A. interrogators used the near-drowning technique, which Obama administration officials have described as torture, 266 times on two key prisoners from Al Qaeda.
Published on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:25:47 GMT, by

U.S. May Convert Banks’ Bailouts to Equity Share
Obama administration officials say the approach will allow them to shore up the nation’s banking system without seeking more money from Congress.
Published on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:13:59 GMT, by

Hemisphere’s Leaders Signal Fresh Start With U.S.
Leaders from the Western Hemisphere closed a summit meeting proclaiming a new dawn for relations in the region.
Published on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:42:28 GMT, by

Obama’s Revenue Plans Hit Resistance in Congress
Resistance to President Obama’s tax and revenue proposals could threaten a major health care overhaul and other policy initiatives.
Published on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:40:44 GMT, by

The Caucus: But Can Obama Make the Trains Run on Time?
With terms like “socialism” losing their punch, some Republicans are weighing the word “fascism” to describe President Obama’s agenda.
Published on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:42:00 GMT, by

Picking Letters, 10 a Day, That Reach Obama
An official assembles a briefing book of the letters, which offer the president a way to keep in touch with the public.
Published on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:56:41 GMT, by

Marijuana Advocates Point to Signs of Change
Advocates of legalizing marijuana are sensing increasing acceptance of the drug, as medicine or entertainment.
Published on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:28:28 GMT, by

Ill From Food? Investigations Vary by State
Tracking food scares in the U.S. is left to more than 3,000 departments, and in several cases Minnesota officials have safeguarded the rest of the country.
Published on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:01:39 GMT, by

Former C.I.A. Director Defends Interrogation
Gen. Michael V. Hayden said the Obama administration’s release of memos detailing harsh interrogation techniques would limit the agency’s ability to pursue terrorists.
Published on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:17:20 GMT, by

Obama Advisers Challenge G.O.P. to Offer Alternatives
Congress was preparing to return from a two-week recess and take up a charged agenda centered on core Obama objectives.
Published on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:05:09 GMT, by