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5 hrs ago | Politico

Dems fight over funds left from bailout

Timothy Geithner told members of the Joint Economic Committee, 'We are working to put TARP out of its misery, and no one will be happier than I am to see that program terminated.' Congressional Democrats could be careening toward a head-on collision with the White House over $200 billion in leftover bailout money - money that Republicans think ...

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, John Larson, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Barney Frank, Republican, Michael Burgess

Fri Nov 20, 2009

SF Sentinel

Speaker Pelosi Terms Afghan President Hamid Karzai an Unworthy Partner

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is an "unworthy partner" who does not deserve a big boost either in U.S. troops or civilian aid, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, Afghanistan, Hamid Karzai, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Barack Obama

Point of View

GOP challenges job stimulus data

The government watchdog in charge of tracking stimulus dollars said he can't be sure how many jobs the $787 billion program has created, admitting it "could be above or below" the 640,000 jobs the administration touts.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Republican, US House of Representatives, Darrell Issa, Democrat, Dan Burton, Chris Van Hollen

Philly.com

Editorial: Asking questions

Congressmen are getting cranky about the work of a new independent House ethics board, and that's a good sign.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Representative Laura Richardson, Maxine Waters, Republican, Sam Graves, William Jefferson, Opinion

Newsday.com

White House at odds with bishops over abortion

House is on a collision course with Catholic bishops in an intractable dispute over abortion that could blow up the fragile political coalition behind President Barack Obama 's health care overhaul.

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Related Topix: Abortion, Roman Catholic Church, Religion, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Harry Reid, US Senate, Democrat, US House of Representatives

Kansas.com

Cuban blogger urges U.S. Congress to lift travel ban

Howard Berman, D-Calif., the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, that lifting the ban on U.S. travel to Cuba "could bring more results in the democratization of Cuba than the indecisive performance of Raul Castro." "Both peoples," she wrote of Cubans and Americans, "would come out winners." Berman read portions of Sanchez's essay at an ...

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Howard Berman, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Barack Obama, Raul Castro

Thu Nov 19, 2009

Baxter Bulletin

Pelosi earns a victory, but battle far from over

In a generally approving profile published in New Yorkmagazine several days ago, well before the U.S. House of Representatives approved a health reform bill, Speaker Nancy Pelosi was captured in conversation with supporters of an education package that faces tough sledding on her side of the Capitol.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Mike Ross, Marion Berry, Vic Snyder, Republican, John Boozman

The Nation

Senate Health Bill Rejects Anti-Choice Extremes

But the 2,074-page document significantly expands access to medical care for Americans who currently lack coverage, contains a modest public option, bars discrimination by insurers against Americans with pre-existing medical conditions and gets remarkably good marks from the Congressional Budget Office.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Bart Stupak, Abortion, John Kerry, US Senate

National Journal

Besieged Perriello Has The Fire

Updated at 9:06 a.m. on Nov. 18 . Meet Tom Perriello , vulnerable House Democrat, whose tiny corner of the 2010 campaign cycle is a microcosm of the national landscape.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, 2008 Presidential Election, John McCain

Wed Nov 18, 2009

The Washington Post

Capitol Briefing: House shifts focus to jobs

By Lori Montgomery Now that they've finished their health-care bill, House leaders are turning their attention to the soaring unemployment rate.

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Related Topix: US Politics, John Larson, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Steny Hoyer

ABC 4

Sebelius says mammograms still vital

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius speaks during a meeting with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Capitol Hill June 2, 2009 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON a ' Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says federal policy on who should get breast cancer screening has not changed.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News, Washington, DC

TreeHugger

GOP Ramps Up Attacks on Dems Who Support Clean Energy Reform for 2010 Elections

Republicans on the Anti-Energy Reform Warpath for 2010 This unfortunate headline caught my eye in today's GreenWire: Political Fallout of Vote for Climate Bill Tested in House Race in N.M. Turns out a well known Republican politician is preparing to try to take his seat back in the House of Reps--by focusing squarely on the fact that his opponent, ...

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Related Topix: US News, Alternative Energy, Science / Technology, Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Energy, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Representative Harry Teague, Democrat

Politico

Becerra gets brushback from the boss

California Democrat Xavier Becerra has learned a lesson about calling out Nancy Pelosi.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Dennis Cardoza, Democrat, US News, Xavier Becerra

Politico

Pelosi: Job help must be 'right'

Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday that she hopes to move on a jobs bill next month but cautioned against rushing in before Democrats have found the 'right initiative' to deal with whata s proved to be a very stubborn, deep recession for workers.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, George Miller, Steny Hoyer

Tue Nov 17, 2009

CW33 Dallas KDAF-TV

Democrats promise jobs bill but speedy enactment unlikely

House Democrats are looking at swelling deficits further, at least temporarily, on a jobs-producing bill in response to double-digit unemployment and a sense within their ranks that the party needs to do more to put people back to work.

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Related Topix: US News, Health Insurance, Health, US Politics, Democrat

Medical News Today

Editorials, Opinion Piece React To Stupak Amendment In House Reform Bill

Main Category: Abortion Also Included In: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance ; Women's Health / Gynecology Article Date: 11 Nov 2009 - 5:00 PST printer friendly view / write opinions Two editorials and an opinion piece on Tuesday discussed an antiabortion amendment by Reps.

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Related Topix: Abortion, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Bart Stupak, Democrat, Diana DeGette, Health

Examiner.com

'Blue Dog' Allen Boyd has voted with his party 96% of the time

Allen Boyd , U.S. Representative for Florida's second district has voted with his own party 96% of the time.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Allen Boyd, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, 2008 Presidential Election, John McCain

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Messenger

TEA Party snuffs out bonfire

The Danville TEA Party has officially cancelled its bonfire and effigy burning planned for Saturday after the event received nationwide interest, according to the group's chairman, Nigel Coleman.

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Related Topix: Danville, VA, Danville Metro, Blairs, VA, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Blog News

NOLA.com

Memorable Christmas Tree-lightings around the country

This season's Christmas tree displays include trees made from feathers at a historic home in Indianapolis, a thank-you tree in Boston sent from Nova Scotia, and the Obamas' first National Christmas Tree ceremony in Washington.

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Related Topix: Downtown (Washington, DC), Washington, DC, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Life, Holidays, Christmas, Thanksgiving

Medical News Today

With House Hurdle Cleared, Democrats Reflect On Health Bill Compromises

Main Category: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance Also Included In: Public Health ; Abortion Article Date: 10 Nov 2009 - 4:00 PST The Washington Post : "House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her leadership team won a hard-fought victory on Obama's most critical domestic policy agenda item by neutralizing the most potentially toxic political issue well ...

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Related Topix: US News, Health Insurance, Health, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Dennis Cardoza, 2008 Presidential Election, John McCain

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