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From the Senate, it's Saturday night: Health debate vote looms

Alexander Bolton - 11/21/09 06:00 AM ET

The Senate will vote Saturday night to begin debate on a 2,074-page healthcare bill that is estimated to cost $849B.…
Levin: Hearings to examine ‘Don't ask, don't tell’ repeal likely next year

Roxana Tiron - 11/21/09 06:00 AM ET

Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.), the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has always opposed the policy.…
Philadelphia Eagle turned potential candidate has spotty voting record

Aaron Blake - 11/21/09 06:00 AM ET

Former offensive lineman Jon Runyan (R) is the latest professional athlete to look at running for political office.…
Sen. Nelson will vote for motion to push health bill forward in the Senate

Jeffrey Young - 11/20/09 12:12 PM ET

Centrist Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson (Neb.) will vote with his party to advance healthcare reform Saturday, he announced Friday.…

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Skelton not happy with 9/11 trials

Eric Zimmermann - 11/20/09 04:50 PM ET

The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee expressed opposition today to Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to give civilian…
Obama accused of doing favors for ally

Susan Crabtree - 11/20/09 02:52 PM ET

A GOP congressional report accuses the White House of doing favors for Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson.…
Dodd: Bernanke confirmation 'not necessarily' a foregone conclusion

Jordan Fabian - 11/20/09 11:27 AM ET

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's confirmation is not a foregone conclusion in the Senate Banking Committee, says Sen. Chris Dodd…
Poll: Dem freshman Kratovil down by double digits in rematch with Harris

Aaron Blake - 11/20/09 01:53 PM ET

Rep. Frank Kratovil (Maryland) would be one of the first Democrats to go if Republicans make significant gains during mid-term elections,…
Ethics Committee chides Burris for misleading statements on appointment

Susan Crabtree - 11/20/09 11:54 AM ET

The Senate Ethics Committee has issued a “qualified admonition” of Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.). …
Crapo: Read the Senate health bill yourself

Jordan Fabian

11/21/09 06:00 AM ET

On the day of the Senate’s first vote on healthcare reform legislation, Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) gave the GOP’s address.…
Obama talks jobs, not healthcare, from Asia

J. Taylor Rushing

11/21/09 06:00 AM ET

The president pledged a “relentless” approach to the U.S. economic recovery, claiming progress during his Asian trip.…
Sen. Levin: Fort Hood shooting rampage was likely a terrorist attack

Roxana Tiron

11/20/09 04:17 PM ET

The leading Senate Democrat on military matters said the shooting rampage at Fort Hood could be labeled a terrorist attack.…
The Big Question: Will Geithner survive lawmakers' criticisms?

Samantha Guthrie, Sydelle Moore and Tony Romm

11/20/09 11:06 AM ET

Some of the nation's top political commentators, legislators and intellectuals offer some insight into the biggest question burning up the blogosphere…

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Gingrich to help raise cash for Hastert's son

Aaron Blake

11/20/09 04:20 PM ET

One former House Speaker is helping another former Speaker's son get elected to Congress.Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) will headline…
Gallup: Obama rating to drop below 50

Eric Zimmermann

11/20/09 11:39 AM ET

President Barack Obama's approval rating will dip below 50 percent Friday in Gallup's daily tracking poll for the first time…
Report: ACORN got $200,000 in Justice Department funds

Eric Zimmermann

11/20/09 01:57 PM ET

ACORN and its affiliates received $200,000 in Justice Department grants between 2002 and 2009, according to a report issued Friday…

Related Story: Poll: Majority of GOP voters think ACORN stole election

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