House Democrats expect healthcare bill passage
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives said on Sunday they were confident they had the votes to pass a sweeping healthcare reform bill and deliver President Barack Obama a landmark political victory. Full Article
Netanyahu firm on settlements before U.S. visit
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he had told Washington in writing, just before heading for talks with U.S. President Barack Obama, that Israel would not stop Jewish settlement around Jerusalem. Full Article
Dollar-firming trend favors banks, energy, consumer
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian investors could reap big benefits as the Canadian dollar sprints toward parity with its U.S. equivalent if they put the right bets on shares of banks, resource and consumer-linked companies. Full Article
Canada's Conservatives lead in opinion poll
TORONTO (Reuters) - The Conservatives hold a lead over their main rivals in an opinion poll released on Saturday, but do not have enough support to win a majority government if an election took place now. Full Article
