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Senate votes 100-0 to highlight spending

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

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The Senate voted unanimously Tuesday to tell the public when it isn’t paying for new spending or tax cuts. Read more...

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Joe Biden still has one foot in the Senate; may be key to healthcare

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

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Biden does not attend the weekly lunches in the Senate but, he’s constantly on the phone and in the gym with members. Read more...

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Dems on healthcare

Monday, March 8, 2010

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The following are the results of The Hill’s survey.

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Dem plan to twin healthcare and student lending complicates vote

Monday, March 8, 2010

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Senate Democratic leaders have decided to pair an overhaul of federal student lending with healthcare reform, according to a Democratic official familiar with negotiations. Read more...

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Flake to offer measure on earmark guidelines

Monday, March 8, 2010

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Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) is trying to refocus public scrutiny on earmarks after a rash of scandals has plagued Democrats

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Sen. Kerry lobbies for climate compromise; actual bill to come

Monday, March 8, 2010

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The three senators writing compromise climate legislation are lobbying business groups in hopes of winning their support for the effort. Read more...

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Graham: Petraeus, Mullen needed on effort to close Gitmo, get tribunals

Sunday, March 7, 2010

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