GOP Tells Obama to Start Over on Health Care

President Obama’s health-care summit on Thursday was hardly the bipartisan session he had hoped it would be, with Republicans calling for the White House to start over with the entire reform process. Obama said he hoped the event was not become just “political theater” and pleaded with the GOP to confront an issue he described as a catastrophic drag on the American economy.

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The Latest Blizzard Baby Boom, and an Enduring Media Myth

Another snowstorm, another media outlet predicting a “baby boom” nine months later, thanks to shut-ins with nothing to do but get busy. Trouble is, as amusing and alluring as the trend sounds, there’s very little evidence to support it.

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Gap’s Profit Jumps 45% on Higher Merchandise Margins

Gap posted fourth-quarter profit that jumped nearly 45%, topping analyst expectations, as the parent of Banana Republic and Old Navy enjoyed higher merchandise margins than in the year-ago quarter. Next up: The retailer wants to increase market share and sales growth in 2010.

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The $15 Billion Jobs Bill Leaves Many Grumbling

The U.S. Senate passed the $15 billion jobs bill by 70 to 28 votes. While senators are celebrating the bipartisan success, the bill’s critics say it will do little to improve the employment prospects for most Americans.

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