Today's Papers 11.20.09

1. Why Are Drug Makers Increasing Prices? 
   Some think the industry is getting ready for health reform by establishing a higher price base so they can continue to make more money even if lawmakers cut drug spending.
   Read original story in The New York Times | Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

2. In China, Obama Criticizes Internet Censorship 
   The president told a group of students of the importance of information in a democratic society and pointedly said that criticism made him a better leader.
   Read original story in The Associated Press | Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

3. Dozens of Bailout Recipients Are Behind on Paying Back Cash 
   CIT Group's trip to bankruptcy court has raised new questions about whether the government invested wisely.
   Read original story in The Washington Post | Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

4. GM To Pay Back Government With Government Money 
   The automaker plans to begin paying back a loan much earlier than required and will do so with other cash it got from Uncle Sam.
   Read original story in The Wall Street Journal | Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

5. Cleric Says He Didn't Push Fort Hood Shooter To Harm Americans 
   Yet the Yemeni-American cleric says the Army psychiatrist saw him as a confidant and insists rampage was allowed under Islam.
   Read original story in The Washington Post | Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

6. Obama Pushes Pakistan To Step Up Fight Against Militants 
   As it gets ready to announce the new Afghan strategy, the administration is once again focusing on Pakistan but still has little leverage.
   Read original story in The New York Times | Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

7. Health Care Reform Could Dismantle States' Consumer Protection Laws 
   It could become impossible for states to protect consumers if policies will be sold across state lines.
   Read original story in Los Angeles Times | Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

8. MSNBC Pressures Obama From Left 
   While the administration's feud with Fox News has received most of the attention, progressive hosts on MSNBC are making sure the White House knows when they aren't happy.
   Read original story in The New York Times | Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

9. "2012" Wins Big With $225 Million Weekend 
   The disaster epic took in $65 million in North America in its opening weekend and $160 million worldwide.
   Read original story in The Wrap | Monday, Nov. 16, 2009

10. CIA Pays Millions to Pakistani Intelligence Agency with Questionable Loyalties 
    Americans have provided as much as a third of the budget of Pakistan's intelligence agency, despite the fact that the agency may be actually be supporting militants.
    Read original story in The Los Angeles Times | Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009

11. Dozens of Health Care Reform Statements Written by One Lobbyist 
    Dozens of House members lifted part or all of their official statements on the health care reform bill from the lobbyists of Swiss biotech firm Genentech.
    Read original story in The New York Times | Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009

12. Communist "Party Discipline Enforcers" Tell Chinese Officials to End Corruption - And Affairs 
    Concerned that Chinese officials' reputation for extravagant spending and widespread corruption is undercutting their authority, Communist party officials have ordered leaders to dump their mistresses. They're just too expensive. 
    Read original story in The Associated Press | Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009