A bruising debate on health care awaits the Senate after Thanksgiving now that the legislation has cleared a hurdle over Republicans eager to inflict a defeat on President Barack Obama. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:17:31 GMT

No sooner had Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln promised to deliver one crucial vote in support of a health care overhaul than she threatened to withhold the next one. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:12:41 GMT

In his weekly Saturday address, President  Obama says his trip through Asia could help create thousands of job and open new markets for American goods in the future. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:17:19 GMT

Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin has banned Rep. Patrick Kennedy from receiving Communion in Rhode Island because of the congressman's support for abortion rights, Kennedy says. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:52:53 GMT

The decision by family members not to seek the seat held by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy for nearly five decades has prompted predictions that the family's political dynasty is over. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:56:27 GMT