NEW YORK, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The New York Times reported the following stories on its front page on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

* President Bush presented a modest agenda of energy and health care proposals while warning an assertive Congress against undercutting his new Iraq strategy.

* A shift in power, starting with 'Madam Speaker:' From the president's very first words of the evening, it was clear how much had changed in the capital.

* I. Lewis Libby Jr.'s lawyer asserted that Mr. Libby was made a scapegoat by White House officials to protect Karl Rove.

* Nearly every session of Iraq's Parliament since November has been adjourned because of low attendance.

* Calving season on the High Plains will be harder and more costly than any year in at least a decade, ranchers and agricultural officials say.

* Big insurer will pay 640 Katrina claims: The agreement between State Farm Insurance and state officials is expected to jump-start rebuilding along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

* New York public hospitals fear proposed Medicaid changes: Local and state officials said public hospitals and clinics would lose billions of dollars over the next few years under a plan proposed by President Bush.

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