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Hah, Hah: Sen. Al Franken
By Paul Bedard -
Washington Whispers
- June 20, 2008
No joke: He will be first professional comic in Senate if Minn. voters chose him over Norm Coleman.
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Senate Strikes Housing Rescue Deal
By Luke Mullins -
The Home Front
- June 18, 2008
Bill could go to the floor within days.
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Healthcare Costs and Social Security Could Cause Economic Woes
By Katherine Skiba -
Nation & World
- June 18, 2008
At a Senate Finance Committee hearing, Gene Dodaro warns that the country is on unsustainable path.
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Al Franken Gets Democratic Endorsement in Minnesota Senate Race
Nation & World
- June 9, 2008
The comedian and author of books such as "Rush Limbaugh Is a Big, Fat Idiot" got the party’s backing.
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Public Opinion: What Should the United States Do About Global Warming?
Opinion
- June 3, 2008
Is it a serious problem? Or overblown?
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Committee Approves Housing Rescue
By Luke Mullins -
The Home Front
- May 20, 2008
Eight Republicans side with Democrats in supporting the plan.
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Senate Opposes Media Ownership Rule
Nation & World
- May 16, 2008
FCC would allow newspapers in big cities to own broadcast outlets.
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Bush Ready to Join the Bailout Bunch
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- May 16, 2008
White House seems prepared to go along with mortgage legislation from Congress.
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Shelby: Housing Rescue Will Be Enacted
By Luke Mullins -
The Home Front
- May 16, 2008
Key senator says the package will be supported by Senate Republicans and the White House.
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Congress's Farm Bill Looks Vetoproof
By Kent Garber -
Nation & World
- May 15, 2008
Bush still objects to subsidies, but the bill contains more food relief.
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GAO Faults State Nursing Home Inspections
Nation & World
- May 15, 2008
The woes of nursing homes and, more importantly, those in their care continue.
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Congress Calls for Action on Food Crisis
By Kent Garber -
Nation & World
- May 14, 2008
In hearings, a Senate committee urged an integrated approach to food policy.
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House Passes Rescue Bill
By Luke Mullins -
The Home Front
- May 9, 2008
The measure faces a presidential veto and Republican opposition in the Senate.
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Behind the Delays in Confirming Judges
By Emma Schwartz -
Nation & World
- May 1, 2008
What the partisan battles mean to Bush's legal legacy.
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Senate Committee Votes to Overturn FCC Cross-Media Ownership Rules
By Katherine Skiba -
Nation & World
- April 24, 2008
Both Clinton and Obama are among the cosponsors of the measure.
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Gay Rights Group Plans to Announce Senate Endorsements
News Desk
- April 24, 2008
No presidential endorsement until democratic primaries wrap up.
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Massive Housing Bailout Is Still Alive
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- April 3, 2008
The Frank-Dodd approach may yet make it into law.
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A Compromise on Housing
By Luke Mullins -
The Home Front
- April 3, 2008
Senators agree, as a controversial bankruptcy provision is dropped.
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Moving Closer to Housing Consensus
By Luke Mullins -
The Home Front
- April 2, 2008
The Bush administration and Senate Republicans look more ready to compromise.
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Senate Leaders Will Work Together to Solve Foreclosure Problem
By Katherine Skiba -
Nation & World
- April 1, 2008
With a rare show of speed, Republicans and Democrats announce a plan to give relief to homeowners.
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Senators Set to Debate Housing Crisis
By Katherine Skiba -
Nation & World
- March 31, 2008
Senators stress importance of solving the foreclosure problem that threatens U.S. homeowners.
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Senate Majority No Longer Republicans' Goal
By Katherine Skiba -
Nation & World
- March 14, 2008
With Democrats leading in polls, Senator Ensign's goal has changed.
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GOP Steps Up Moves Against Lawyers
News Desk
- March 7, 2008
Senate Republicans, who've already attacked trial lawyers for fighting the lingering FISA issue, are turning to "patent trolls" (those who aggressively enforce patents) as they move to claim that lawyers challenging post-9/11 legislation are jeopardizing national security.
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Justice Probes Waterboarding Authorization
News Desk
- February 22, 2008
The Justice Department is investigating what role department officials played in authorizing the CIA to conduct waterboarding, according to a letter released today by members of Congress.
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Stimulating a Senate Vote on Energy
By Marianne Lavelle -
Beyond the Barrel
- February 1, 2008
Heating assistance for low-income families may get renewed attention.
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