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Federal Offices Closed Another Day as Washington Readies for Second Storm Federal government offices in Washington remain closed for a second full day and New York City schools canceled tomorrow’s classes as the East prepares for what may be a “paralyzing” storm packing as much as 20 inches (51 centimeters) of snow.

Gates Shores Up U.S. Allies Engaged in Afghan War, Urges Pressure on Iran Defense Secretary Robert Gates returns to Washington today after a weeklong Europe tour spent shoring up coalition support for Afghanistan and calling for sustained pressure on Iran to curtail its nuclear ambitions.

U.S. Representative Murtha Dies at 77; Backer of Troops, Foe of Iraq War Representative John Murtha, a staunch supporter of the U.S. military who became an outspoken opponent of the Iraq war, died at age 77 yesterday after a 36-year career in Congress.

Obama Aids Start of First Lady's Campaign Against Childhood Obesity President Barack Obama today signed an executive order to begin first lady Michelle Obama’s national campaign to fight childhood obesity.

Insurers Jump In as Obama Opens the Door for Annuities in Retirement Funds Insurers and mutual-fund companies are starting to sell retirement accounts with built-in annuities in response to concerns Americans will outlive their savings.

President Aides First Lady's Campaign Against Childhood Obesity in U.S. President Barack Obama today signed an executive order to begin first lady Michelle Obama’s national campaign to fight childhood obesity.

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