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Sen. Nelson will vote for motion to push health bill forward in 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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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.). …
Hoyer was healthcare’s middle man

Jared Allen - 11/20/09 06:00 AM ET

Hoyer was the first member of the House leadership to focus on winning over Blue Dogs.…
GOP leaders pressed lone 'yes' vote Burgess to reject Medicare bill

Molly K. Hooper - 11/20/09 02:02 PM ET

The only House Republican who supported Medicare payment bill calls his vote "symbolic."…
Sen. Gregg says Federal Reserve audit amendment panders to 'populist fervor'

Tony Romm - 11/20/09 10:46 AM ET

A growing effort in the House to require periodic audits of the Federal Reserve is little more than "great PR,"…

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Specter: 'Don't ask, don't tell' repeal has better chance if attached to defense bill

Tony Romm - 11/20/09 09:40 AM ET

A repeal of "Don't ask, don't tell" (DADT) is more likely to pass if attached to the 2010 defense spending…
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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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…

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Poll may signal tough primary for McCain

Tony Romm

11/20/09 09:21 AM ET

A new poll from Rasmussen may foreshadow a tough primary fight down the road for Republican Sen. John McCain (Ariz.)…
FEC carves loophole for candidate travel

Eric Zimmermann

11/20/09 01:09 PM ET

The Federal Election Commission on Thursday carved a loophole in travel restrictions for lawmakers and candidates, allowing them to fly…
Reid builds anticipation as healthcare bill moves toward vote

Jeffrey Young

11/19/09 08:35 PM ET

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is not making any bold predictions before Saturday’s vote to proceed on healthcare reform.…

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