Is Caroline Kennedy Qualified to Serve in the Senate?
Opinion
- December 16, 2008
She's tied for first in the polls among registered voters.
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After Auto Bailout Collapses in Congress, Eyes Turn to the Bush White House
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- December 12, 2008
A pending deal collapsed after union officials rejected Republicans' timetable for wage reductions.
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FDR, Pearl Harbor, and the Date of Infamy
By Robert Schlesinger -
Opinion
- December 11, 2008
The famous phrase almost wasn't, writes Robert Schlesinger.
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Rod Blagojevich, the Stupidest Governor in the Country, Puts Obama in a Bad Light
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- December 11, 2008
Blagojevich's corruption charges cast somewhat of a pall on Obama's transition.
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Killing the Stimulus Plan Key to GOP Rebound
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- December 11, 2008
Opposing Obamanomics would be a good start for the party's revival.
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$14 Billion Auto Bailout Bill Moves to Skeptical Senate After Passage in House
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- December 11, 2008
Some Republicans argue that Chrysler and GM should declare bankruptcy instead.
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McConnell: No Senate Vote Today on Auto Bailout
By Katherine Skiba -
Nation & World
- December 10, 2008
The Kentucky Republican signals his displeasure over the plan and issues a set of conditions.
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The Blagojevich Question: How Much Would You Pay for a Senate Seat?
Opinion
- December 10, 2008
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich thought he could make a killing, plus $150,000 for his wife.
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Freddie Mac Internal E-Mail: Warnings Ignored
By Luke Mullins -
The Home Front
- December 9, 2008
The documents were released by a congressional committee.
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Fannie Mae Internal E-Mail: Warnings Ignored
By Luke Mullins -
The Home Front
- December 9, 2008
The documents were released by a congressional committee.
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Fannie Mae Internal E-Mail No.2: Warnings Ignored
By Luke Mullins -
The Home Front
- December 9, 2008
Fannie Mae E-Mail No.2: Warnings Ignored
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Fannie Mae Internal Presentation: Warnings Ignored
By Luke Mullins -
The Home Front
- December 9, 2008
The documents were released by a congressional committee.
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President Bush, Chris Matthews Each Face Uphill Slog
By John Mashek -
Opinion
- December 9, 2008
Bush faces harsh accounting, while Matthews's potential Senate run will be no piece of cake.
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Inching Toward a Bailout Deal for GM and Chrysler
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- December 9, 2008
Democrats and the White House are nearing agreement, but concerns about nationalization linger.
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To Jolt Economy, Obama and Congress Eye Billions in Infrastructure Spending
By Katherine Skiba -
Nation & World
- December 9, 2008
Obama and lawmakers are wrangling over "ready-to-go" public works projects to create new jobs.
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Why Congress Might Try to Bail Out Big 3 Carmakers After All
By Katherine Skiba -
Nation & World
- December 8, 2008
The debate shifted after new reports that more than half a million Americans lost jobs last month.
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Caroline Kennedy Would Be a Good Senator, Jeb Bush Wouldn't
By Bonnie Erbe -
Bonnie Erbe
- December 8, 2008
Who the American public wants in and out of office, part 2.
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Anh ‘Joseph’ Cao Shows Republicans Need Out-of-the-Box Candidates in 2010
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- December 8, 2008
If Republicans want to win in tough districts, they need different candidates.
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Democratic House Leader Cites Bush's 'Last Act of Economic Malpractice'
By Katherine Skiba -
Nation & World
- December 5, 2008
Reacting to news of massive job losses, Rep. Steny Hoyer lashed out at the White House on Friday.
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A Historical Guide to the Capitol and New Visitor’s Center
By Jamie Stiehm -
Opinion
- December 5, 2008
The Capitol's newest addition says much about our times, Jamie Stiehm writes.
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Hillary Clinton's Senate Career
By Jennifer O'Shea -
Nation & World
- December 3, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama named Clinton secretary of state.
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Ailing Carmakers Return to Congress, This Time Asking for $34 Billion
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- December 3, 2008
The heads of GM, Chrysler, and Ford are presenting their plans to rescue their troubled firms.
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Will Congress Reach an Agreement on the Auto Bailout?
Opinion
- December 3, 2008
Many members are skeptical of Detroit's plans to get emergency financing.
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Despite Charlie Rangel's Tax Problems, He Might Help Republicans Keep Bush's Tax Cuts
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- November 28, 2008
Republicans are calling for his removal as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee.
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Jim Martin
By Bobbie Kyle Sauer -
Nation & World
- November 26, 2008
Jim Martin was born to Joseph and Helen Martin on Aug. 22, 1945, in Atlanta.
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