COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka's president dissolved parliament Tuesday to make way for spring elections a day after authorities arrested a key opposition leader, crippling the only serious threat to the ruling party's stifling grip on power. WASHINGTON — Appealing for bipartisanship in a town where it's hard to find, President Barack Obama sat down with Democrats and Republicans Tuesday to spur cooperation on job creation, deficit reduction and health care overhaul. He promised to do his part — but warned he would take Republicans to task if they don't do the same. SHARE Texas officials concede that the state is behind some other states on planning for high-speed rail, but they are unhappy with the U.S. Transportation Secretary for his sharp criticism of the Lone Star State's efforts. Texas Politics photoState Sen. John... hearst reports News from other Hearst Web sites
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