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Sen. Harry Reid’s wife and daughter hurt in car accident

11. March 2010

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Sen. Harry Reid’s wife and daughter were hurt in a car accident Thursday and were taken to a Washington-area hospital for treatment.

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Senate parliamentarian raises bar for passing healthcare reform

11. March 2010

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Sen. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.), chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, told colleagues about the ruling Thursday afternoon

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Alexander, Gregg threaten war over reconciliation fixes

11. March 2010

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Two senior Republicans said they will use a grueling parliamentary process to chip away at Democrats' possible reconciliation efforts. Read more...

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Gibbs: Obama willing to give a couple of days on deadline

11. March 2010

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"If it takes a couple of days extra... we'll be happy to have it pass then," Gibbs said

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Pelosi goes over health bill, leaves March 18 vote possibility open

11. March 2010

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Despite a pledge to give members a week to study a bill prior to any vote, it may be next week.

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Miller: Reconciliation will include student loan and health bills

11. March 2010

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A top lieutenant to Speaker Nancy Pelosi said leaders would pair the bills, throwing a new wrinkle in the health debate.

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Senate Banking Chairman Dodd to go it alone on financial overhaul

11. March 2010

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Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) on Monday will unveil financial overhaul legislation without a firm bipartisan deal. Read more...

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