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WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama summoned Democrats to "answer the call of history" Saturday as the House pushed toward a vote on a landmark health care bill holding out the promise of coverage for tens of millions who lack it. Full Article at Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor
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CHICAGO — Candidates for Illinois governor are split over a national health care plan with all but one Republican saying the state should opt out if it can, a position rejected by Democrats Pat Quinn and Dan Hynes. Full Article at Huffington Post
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US President Barack Obama speaks during an event celebrating the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Washington, DC, on October 14, 2009. View Photo »
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Senate passes expanded GI bill despite Bush, McCain opposition
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Robert Sciarrino/The Star-LedgerSen. Anthony Bucco right and his son, Assemblyman-elect Anthony Bucco Jr. arrive at the Hanover Marriott hotel for a meeting with a local group. Father and son. Senator and assemblyman-elect. Full Article at NJ.com
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But it is the focus of a political momentum that accurately reflects growing domestic disenchantment with the regime of President Barack Obama. Full Article at The Scotsman
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Let’s see, Pelosi is asking her members to walk the plank on a very left-wing health “reform” bill. A bill that will, in no way, be agreed to by the Senate and she can barely get 218 votes. Full Article at Matthew Yglesias
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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) puts his arm around Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi as they speak about their meeting between Congressional leadership and President Barack Obama on Afghanistan and Pakistan at the White House in Washingto... View Photo »
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Our friends at Democracy for America have launched an open letter urging Senate Democrats to strip committee chairmanships from any Democrat who filibusters health care.
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The bill that the House has produced will provide stability and security for Americans who have insurance; quality, affordable options for those who don't; and lower costs for American families and American businesses. Full Article at The Nation
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Nov. 7 (Bloomberg) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said her chamber today will pass legislation on the most far-reaching changes in U.S. health-care policy in four decades as President Barack Obama urged Congress to “rise to this moment.” “We will be... Full Article at Bloomberg.com
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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) puts his arm around Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi as they speak about their meeting between Congressional leadership and President Barack Obama on Afghanistan and Pakistan at the White House in Washington, October 6, 2009.
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WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Ranking member U.S. Senate Finance Committee member Chuck Grassley (R-IA) listens during a hearing on Capitol Hill October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee continued to vote on amendments to healthcare reform legislation.
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WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME) speaks during a hearing before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee continued to vote on amendments to healthcare reform legislation.
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WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) (2nd R) talks to Sen. John Rockefeller (D-WV) (L) and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) during a break in a hearing on Capitol Hill October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Ranking U.S. Senate Finance Committee member Chuck Grassley (R-IA) (C) speaks as (L-R) Sen. John Rockefeller (D-WV), Committee Chairman Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT), Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME) listen during a hearing on Capitol Hill October...
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WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Members of U.S. Senate Finance Committee, (L-R) Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND), Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), Sen. John Rockefeller (D-WV), Committee Chairman Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT), ranking member Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) attend a mark u...
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WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Members of U.S. Senate Finance Committee, (L-R) Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND), Sen. John Rockefeller (D-WV), Committee Chairman Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT), ranking member Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Sen. Orrin Hatch...
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Vice President Joe Biden, right, administers the Senate oath to Sen. Paul G. Kirk Jr. , D-Mass. , left, as Gail Kirk, center, looks on during Kirk's mock swearing-in ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Sept. 25, 2009.
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The US Senate Finance Committee holds an executive session on the revised healthcare reform bill on September 22, 2009 on Capitol Hill in Washington.
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 17: Chairman of U.S. Senate Finance Committee Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) speaks to the media on Capitol Hill September 17, 2009 in Washington, DC. Baucus participated in a closed session of Senate Democratic Caucus to discuss his health care reform proposal.
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 17: Chairman of U.S. Senate Finance Committee Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) speaks to the media on Capitol Hill September 17, 2009 in Washington, DC. Baucus participated in a closed session of Senate Democratic Caucus to discuss his health care reform proposal.
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 17: Chairman of U.S. Senate Finance Committee Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) (L) arrives for the Senate Democratic Caucus on Capitol Hill September 17, 2009 in Washington, DC. Baucus participated in the closed meeting to discuss his health care reform proposal.
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 17: Chairman of U.S. Senate Finance Committee Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) speaks to the media on Capitol Hill September 17, 2009 in Washington, DC. Baucus participated in a closed session of Senate Democratic Caucus to discuss his health care reform proposal.
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 17: Chairman of U.S. Senate Finance Committee Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) speaks to the media on Capitol Hill September 17, 2009 in Washington, DC. Baucus participated in a closed session of Senate Democratic Caucus to discuss his health care reform proposal.
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 17: Chairman of U.S. Senate Finance Committee Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) (L) walks with aides on Capitol Hill September 17, 2009 in Washington, DC. Baucus participated in a closed session of Senate Democratic Caucus to discuss his health care reform proposal.
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 17: Chairman of U.S. Senate Finance Committee Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) speaks to the media on Capitol Hill September 17, 2009 in Washington, DC. Baucus participated in a closed session of Senate Democratic Caucus to discuss his health care reform proposal.
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 17: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) (L) welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper (C) as Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) (R) looks on during a meeting September 17, 2009 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 17: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) (L) talks to his National Security Adviser Jessica Lewis (R) prior to a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper (R) during a meeting September 17, 2009 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 17: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) (L) shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper (R) during a meeting September 17, 2009 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 17: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) (L) shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper (R) during a meeting September 17, 2009 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
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U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) talks to the media after the Senate's "Gang of Six" meeting on healthcare reform on Capitol Hill in Washington, September 15, 2009.
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Washington is out of control. Yet the President has the same tired answer for every problem: To spend your money. I’m Charlie Crist. I’m running for the U.S. Senate because Washington needs a dose of Florida common sense. In the last two years, federal government spending has grown by over 25 percent. H...
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David is flat-out wrong. As a candidate for U.S. Senate, Alexi Giannoulias has never accepted any campaign contributions from the Community Bankers Association ... He owes the public an explanation as to why he would make this irresponsible accusation, and he owes Alexi an apology.
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Whether this bill goes down in the House tomorrow or if it's defeated in the Senate, ultimately, the American people will be heard, just as Virginia and New Jersey voters were heard loud and clear last Tuesday night.
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There was a number in President Obama’s election pledge, there is a number in the legislation that passed through the House of Representatives, there is a number in the draft legislation that the U.S. Senate will be considering early next year
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MoveOn.org and Democracy for America announced yesterday that they've secured $3.5 million in commitments to support primary challenges against Senate Democrats. . . .
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Radio talk show host Laura Ingraham was the keynote speaker Thursday at the Alachua County Republican Party's annual fundraiser, but Florida's U.S. Senate race was the main event.
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Many of these senators hold coveted committee chairmanships that give them significant power within the Senate ... Our friends at Democracy for America have launched an open letter urging Senate Democrats to strip committee chairmanships from any Democrat who filibusters health care.
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Carly is a strong Republican candidate who will put ego aside, reach across the aisle and develop real solutions to the problems we are facing. Her style of innovative leadership and ability to bring people together is desperately needed in Washington. I hope the people of California send Carly to the U...
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During these tough economic times it is critical that we have leaders who can bring a dedication to fiscal discipline to Washington, and Carly is exactly that kind of leader. I am proud to endorse Carly Fiorina for Senate
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As a business leader and innovator, Carly Fiorina will bring great perspective to the United States Senate and she has my full support. She understands that Americans are concerned with the state of the economy and our expanding federal deficit and has the knowledge to help address those issues in a rea...
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I am humbled to have earned the endorsement of each one of these distinguished Republican Senators. They are all dedicated public servants and it is a true honor to have their support. I look forward to working with each of these Senators to get our economy moving again and to restore fiscal accountabil...
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Conservatives across this country are yearning for principled conservatives in Washington. I feel strongly that Todd Tiahrt can help provide that common sense conservative leadership in the Senate.
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Republicans will do anything to get their hands on President Obama’s former seat in the U.S. Senate.
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Carly’s common sense and fiscal conservatism will be a welcome addition to the United States Senate. I am glad to offer her my endorsement.
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I am going work to get climate legislation that can get 60 votes through the U.S. Senate and signed into law
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We urge its passage by all those members of the United States Senate who stood on the senate floor eight years ago and declared that the perpetrators of these attacks would answer to the American people.
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Thousands of grass-roots Americans from across the country will make congressional house calls to their representatives today -- in both D.C. and at local district offices -- to urge them to vote no on a 2,000-plus-page health care bill that will take the decision-making power away from patients and put...
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Once that is done, she will be part of a team of senators working to move the bill through the United States Senate
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If Attorney General Biden decides to run for the United States Senate, I would consider a run for the attorney general ... But until he makes a decision, I can't finalize any plans of my own.
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This should serve as a wake-up call to the (Bush) White House that it cannot simply expect the Senate to rubber stamp judicial nominations.
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A trio of senators with differing political views is working behind-the-scenes to rescue troubled climate legislation. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., together with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., said Wednesday they would work in conjunction with the White House to patch togethe...
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If Speaker Pelosi and her Democratic counterparts truly believe that their government insurance option is the best way forward for healthcare in the United States, then they should be fully supportive of amending the bill to ensure that every single member of Congress, both in the House and Senate, is e...
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If you look at the sweep of American history, the White House party has lost an average of 28 seats in the House and five in the Senate. We lost 30 in the House and six in the Senate ... We lost. There's no doubt about it, but it was a close loss.
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If you look at the sweep of American history, the White House party has lost an average of 28 seats in the House and five in the Senate. We lost 30 in the House and six in the Senate ... We lost. There's no doubt about it, but it was a close loss.
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Please join us at a rally on Nov 4th in Union Square on 14th Street side at 5:30pm urging the NYS Senate to vote and in response to the votes on marriage equality across the United States.
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