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Retiring Democrats key to healthcare push

6. March 2010

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Locking down lawmakers with little reason to be nervous about paying a political price is a much easier task for Pelosi. Read more...

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Ex-commish: I quit over lost ‘trust’

6. March 2010

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Last week, I resigned my position as commissioner of the Division of Criminal Justice Services and deputy secretary of public safety for the state of New York. I made that decision with a heavy heart but a clear conscience. I cannot condone and will not defend behavior that is the...

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Dem-turned-GOP cites healthcare debate as reason for switch in party’s address

6. March 2010

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Rep. Parker Griffith (Ala.) on Saturday stressed he joined the Republicans last December because the Democratic Party had "lost its way." Read more...

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Capitol Police upped security after shooting at Pentagon Metro

5. March 2010

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Capitol Police on Friday continued to maintain stringent security levels on Capitol Hill after a lone gunman shot and wounded three. Read more...

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Second Ways and Means boss ousted; Levin replaces liberal Stark

4. March 2010

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Speaker Nancy Pelosi has announced that Rep. Sandy Levin will be the interim Ways and Means panel chairman.  Read more..

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New chairman is one of Congress’ most controversial members

3. March 2010

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The new Ways and Means Committee chairman is regarded as one of the lower chamber's most partisan Democrats. Read more...

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GOP not satisfied with ‘leave of absence’

3. March 2010

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Republicans are still pushing a vote to strip Rangel of his Ways and Means chairmanship despite Rangel’s “leave of absence." Read more...

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