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Health care's 'public option' would cover little of population

A proposed government-run health insurance program, among the most divisive issues in the health care debate, would cover less ...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:16:21 GMT
Dems snare 60 votes to move ahead on health care

Democratic leaders secured the last two votes to move ahead on historic health care legislation, clearing the way for a Saturday ...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:56:15 GMT
McCain links 'political correctness' to Fort Hood shootings

There may be additional e-mails that could have tipped off law enforcement or military officials to the Fort Hood shooter before ...

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:39:28 GMT
U.S. to drop shooting case against Blackwater guard

The Justice Department intends to drop manslaughter and weapons charges against one of the Blackwater Worldwide security guards ...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:28:10 GMT
McCain urges Obama to speed up Afghan decision

U.S. Sen. John McCain predicted success in the Afghan war effort Friday if President Obama makes a decision quickly to send the ...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:19:56 GMT
Army to review how it tests body armor

The Army says there will be an outside review of how body armor for its soldiers is tested.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:40:57 GMT
Senate panel notes 'red flags galore' in Fort Hood incident

Military and FBI officials appeared to miss numerous warning signs in the months leading up to the Nov. 5 killings of 13 people ...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:28:18 GMT
Jobs reports 'riddled with inaccuracies'

The reports on jobs created or saved by the $787 billion stimulus package are "riddled with inaccuracies and contradictions," ...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:35:32 GMT
Inquiries look into use of retired generals as advisers

A Senate oversight panel launched an investigation Thursday into the Pentagon's use of retired admirals and generals as paid ...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:59:33 GMT
Saturday night set for initial health care vote

The Senate will hold its first vote on health care legislation on Saturday night and Democrats will need 60 votes to prevail.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:48:00 GMT
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