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Senate Banking Chairman Dodd to go it alone on financial overhaul

Thursday, March 11, 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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Five Democrats to watch on healthcare

Thursday, March 11, 2010

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Recruiting by the House GOP campaign committee could be a factor in their decision. Read more...

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Infighting is sparked by earmark ban

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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Democratic appropriators in the Senate and House are fighting over a ban on earmarks to for-profit companies. Read more..

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Sergeant at arms says waving staffers through is security breach

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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There have been multiple instances when lawmakers were running late to votes or meetings and officers waved through accompanying staff members. Read more..

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Senate passes $140 billion extension of some unemployment benefits

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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The bill passed on a 62-36 vote. Six Republicans joined most Democrats in backing it. Read more..

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Gates warns Obama at risk of falling short on global health pledge

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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Bill Gates said if Congress did not approve the president’s request, it would sink Obama’s pledge to double foreign aid. Read more...

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Obama reiterates U.S. support of Haiti

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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President Obama told the president of Haiti the U.S. will be a "steady and reliable partner" as the nation rebuilds

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