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Democrats to hold votes on middle class tax cuts
After meeting with President Barack Obama Thursday, Democratic leaders in Congress said they plan to hold a series of politically charged votes to extend middle-class... Read more »
Congress leaders of advanced age: Not an issue
Growing old in Congress isn't for sissies. It's sometimes cited as an issue for the top leaders — especially this year after an election in which voters demanded... Read more »
Murkowski becomes 1st write-in senator since '54
History, the GOP, the tea party, Sarah Palin and her own mouthful of a name worked against her. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski conquered them all Wednesday, becoming... Read more »
Murkowski becomes 1st write-in senator since '54
History, the GOP, the tea party, Sarah Palin and her own mouthful of a name worked against her. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski conquered them all Wednesday, becoming... Read more »
Senate Democrats swim against anti-earmark tide
Now that Republicans have abandoned the you-scratch-my-back, I'll-scratch-yours earmark process, Democrats who still hold a majority in the Senate have to decide... Read more »
Senate Democrats swim against anti-earmark tide
Now that Republicans have abandoned the you-scratch-my-back, I'll-scratch-yours earmark process, Democrats who still hold a majority in the Senate have to decide... Read more »
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