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Across America, people bought Toyota Corollas and Honda Civics more than any other vehicles during last summer's popular Cash for Clunkers program.

WASHINGTON - Sen. Max Baucus has helped carry health care reform this far. He's hoping he'll be in town today to make sure it moves forward in the face of fierce Republican opposition.

Democratic senators pressed ahead Saturday toward a crucial first vote on President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, a test of party unity in the face of solid Republican opposition.

Preparing for weekend battle over the Democrats' health care proposal, Republicans ramped up their criticism.

Treasury secretary declines to give end date for bailout program, as Republican senators push for it to sunset at year end.

Joe Lieberman's threat to filibuster any health care bill with a public option could kill health reform this year.

For months -- if not years -- the Republican/conservative smart set has been looking for a fresh face on which to hang their hopes and dreams.

Here is the latest South Dakota news from The Associated Press MITCHELL, S.D. Attorney General Marty Jackley is calling for better monitoring of prescription drugs in South Dakota.

Republican Recruiting and the National Environment Getting Mike Castle is the latest in a series of recruitment successes for Senate Republicans.

Politicians are getting financial headaches and doctors are facing tough choices as more South Dakotans are living in poverty.

Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment: JOHNSON-NAIS US Attorney Johnson to chair subcommittee SIOUX FALLS, S.D. The U.S. attorney for South Dakota, Brendan Johnson, will chair an American Indian issues subcommittee that reports to the nation's attorney general.

South Dakota Democratic Party Chair Cheryl Chapman says even though the party has no Senate candidate with less than a year until the 2010 election, Democrats plan a strong challenge against heavily funded Republican Sen.

Sioux Falls area business leaders Thursday criticized health reform plans in Congress as changes that will stifle the economy while pushing government control of private industry.

South Dakota's lawmakers are making their statements about the federal health care overhaul.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., left, accompanied by Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington,Tuesday, Nov.

Sen. John Thune says Western Biomass Energy, which converts wood chips from the Black Hills into renewable fuels, has been selected to take part in the Biomass Crop Assistance Program.

U.S. Forest Service officials will extend the comment period for the Nebraska National Forest and Grasslands Draft Environmental Impact Statement for designation of a motorized travel access system for an additional 45 days.

NPR is wringing its hands . . . with good reason. Let's look at their list of Senate races and see how much good news is there for the Dems.

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