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Democrats have 60 votes to advance health bill
Two moderate lawmakers announced their support to begin debate on health care legislation, giving Senate Democrats the 60 votes needed to overcome a key hurdle and push the bill forward.
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:18:46 GMT
Obama stresses Asia, jobs in weekly address
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
Ethics panel: No punishment for Sen. Burris
 The Senate ethics committee admonished Roland Burris for making "inconsistent, misleading or incomplete" statements about the circumstances surrounding his appointment, but did not recommend any punishment.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:21:15 GMT
Obama at odds with bishops over abortion
The White House is on a collision course with Catholic bishops in an intractable dispute over abortion that could blow up the fragile political coalition behind President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:58:46 GMT
Billboard links Obama with jihadists
 A billboard showing President Barack Obama wearing a turban has sparked a lot of attention at the suburban Denver used car dealership that put it up.
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:22:56 GMT
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