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Biden: U.S. Has ‘No Better Friend’ Than Israel

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:46:41 +0000

Vice president appears to be trying to calm a diplomatic row that erupted during his visit over Israeli settlement plans for disputed east Jerusalem.

Gates: Iran Support for Taliban ‘Pretty Limited’

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:46:41 +0000

The Pentagon chief had accused Tehran of “playing a double game” in Afghanistan by trying to woo the Afghan government while undermining U.S. and NATO efforts by helping the Taliban.

Democrats Cancel All Hearings in Anticipation of Health Care Negotiations

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:46:40 +0000

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has urged committee chairmen to postpone their hearings Thursday so lawmakers can meet to chart a course for one last sales job on President Obama’s signature health care overhaul.

Damage From Massa, Rangel Add to Dems’ Woes

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:46:40 +0000

Former Reps. Eric Massa and veteran Charles Rangel represent potential albatrosses for Democrats in the fall elections, and the party can only hope that the problems fade away.

House Leader: Ethics Panel Ends Massa Probe

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:46:40 +0000

Even as the investigation ends, former Rep. Eric Massa’s alleged harassment of his staff members — with possible sexual overtones — could spell continuing trouble for Democrats.

Pelosi’s Office Knew of Massa Concerns

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:15:47 +0000

New details about the involvement of the House speaker’s office will likely fuel questions about when the leadership learned of the allegations and whether they could have investigated the matter earlier.

GMAC Bailout Could Cost Taxpayers $6.3B

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:39:56 +0000

New watchdog report says the Treasury Department sank billions into auto finance giant GMAC without an exit strategy or proof the company was viable – a decision that could cost taxpayers $6.3 billion.

Democratic Leaders Claim Momentum in Health Care Reform Talks

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:39:56 +0000

House Speaker Pelosi said late Wednesday that the unresolved issues were mostly “minor, just technical things”

Facing Tough Re-Election, Sen. Lincoln Seeks to Clarify Position on Health Care

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:39:56 +0000

As the Arkansas Senate race heats up, Sen. Blanche Lincoln wants to set the record straight on settling health care with a simple majority vote.

Immigration Reform Effort Re-Emerges With New Senate Bill

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:08:11 +0000

Three years after efforts by Congress to reform the immigration system went down in flames, the issue is slowly re-emerging onto the national stage as two senators from the opposite sides of the political aisle work on crafting another bill.