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House Starts Debate on Health Bill

Democratic Leaders Agree to Allow Vote on Amendment From Abortion Opponents By WASHINGTON — The House opened debate on its health-care bill Saturday after Democratic leaders agreed to allow a vote on an amendment from...

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2010 elections: Democratic fears, Republican hopes

Oh, how the tables have turned. Nervous Democrats are on defense and emboldened Republicans sense opportunity heading into 2010 and the midterm elections. It was just three years ago that the GOP lost the House and Senate as...

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Obama nearing decision to send more troops to Afghanistan (McClatchy Newspapers)

McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is nearing a decision to send more than 30,000 additional U.S. troops to Afghanistan next year, but he may not announce it until after he consults with key allies and...

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Sarah Palin's speeches were ready but never seen -- until now - Los Angeles Times

MiamiHerald.com Sarah Palin's speeches were ready but never seen -- until now Los Angeles Times What the Republican vice presidential candidate would have said -- in victory or loss -- had she been allowed last year. By Andrew...

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Saturday Briefs

I don't usually do this, but there's some choice stuff out there today. I'll make this quick, it's a beautiful morning, there's a hiking trail calling my name. Item Number One : Chairman Zero's Press Secretary Robert "Family...

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Schapiro, Clinton are richest of top Obama aides

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mary Schapiro, who regulates a wide swathe of Wall Street, is the richest of the Obama administration's top officials with an estimated net worth of $26.6 million,...

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West Richland veteran to perform for first lady

Former West Richland resident Jason Alves will be joining other military veterans from the Northwest in Washington, D.C., on Veterans Day to share their experiences.The 26-year-old, who is a student at the University of Oregon...

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Adler to vote against reform

By RAJU CHEBIUM • Courier-Post Washington Bureau • November 7, 2009 WASHINGTON — A Democratic congressman from South Jersey has broken ranks with his state delegation to oppose a $1.1 trillion health care overhaul measure. Amid...

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North Carolina's Blue Dogs and health bill: It's complicated

WASHINGTON — Surely, the chants this week of "Kill! The! Bill!" from thousands of conservative protesters outside Congress floated up to the ears of North Carolina House members who were inside considering their views on health...

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ATR: Obama Lied, His Tax Pledge Died

Obama endorses House health bill loaded with pledge-breaking tax hikes WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by Americans for Tax Reform: By formally endorsing the House healthcare bill...

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