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Possible Deal Near as Shutdown Deadline Approaches

WASHINGTON -- Perilously close to a government shutdown, the White House and congressional leaders closed in on a possible deal to cut tens of billions of dollars in federal spending and avert the closure, officials said Friday night. House Republican leaders summoned their rank and file to a late night meeting for what...

Sen. Reid Calls Earmarks an 'Obligation'

(Nov. 17) -- As Senate Republicans moved to enact a two-year moratorium on earmarks this week, dissent roiled the ranks of Democrats and Republicans over the practice that allows individual lawmakers to designate federal funds for specific projects, usually in their states. Although Senate Republicans have vowed to halt...

Did Harry Reid 'Steal' the Nevada Senate Election?

(Nov. 3) -- Dirty tricks? On Tuesday night, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was basking in the glow of his narrow victory over tea party upstart Sharron Angle. Throughout the course of the campaign, polls had shown the race to be an extremely tight contest, with the lead swinging back and forth between the two...

What Hurdles Remain for Health Care Reform?

(March 17) -- The massive overhaul of the health insurance industry could ultimately provide coverage for as many as 30 million uninsured Americans at a 10-year price tag of just under $1 trillion. But a range of complaints from rank-and-file Democrats, from how the package is paid for to the treatment of illegal...