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July 27, 2009 Politics

Obama Opens Policy Talks With China By MARK LANDLER The president welcomed Chinese leaders to Washington to begin high-level consultations on a variety of issues. CNBC Video: Obama Discusses U.S.-China Trade Reach of Subsidies Is Critical Issue for Health Plan By ROBERT PEAR A critical question around plans for universal coverage is whether they will be affordable to the uninsured. Graphic: Impact of Health Care Measures The Caucus: Congress Races Against Recess Deadlines ADVERTISEMENT Competing Brands of Republicanism By JOHN HARWOOD Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's centrism in California appeals less to the Republican Party's base than the resistance push of Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Wider Employer-Provided Coverage Projected Under House Plan By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN The Congressional Budget Office said the health care legislation proposed by House Democrats would result in a net increase of 3 million people insured through their employers. Palin Speaks Her Mind Then Steps Down By JANIE LORBER Sarah Palin steps down as governor of Alaska but not without criticizing the media and big government. Get home delivery of The New York Times for as low as $3.15 a week.