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NYT: Wider Pakistan drone use OK'd

NYT: S.C. rift highlights debate in GOP

NYT: Medical debt spurs more bankruptcies

Health bill revives abortion groups

Drug firms raise prices ahead of reform

For thrillers, Glenn Beck is new Oprah

Analysis: Victories rekindle GOP’s hope

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Reid tasks 10 senators to find public option fix

CQ: More doctors might be Rx for House GOP

Senate to confront abortion in health debate

NYT: U.S. forecasts smaller loss from bank bailout

Bernanke: Too soon to tell if recovery will last

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Ask The Times: How Obama Came to Plan for the 'Surge'

Early Word: The December Dash

House Looks at Preventing the Next Collapse

As Obama's Poll Numbers Fall, Criticism of Multitasking Rises

Prescriptions: Obama's Sunday

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New Rules for Congress Curb but Don’t End Paid Trips

Meeting on Climate Opens With Calls for Urgent Action

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After Delays, Deal Set on Iraq Election Law

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A picture-perfect Colin Powell
Dec. 7: Former Secretary of State and retired Gen. Colin Powell was honored at the State Department Monday with the unveiling of his official portrait. NBC's Brian Williams reports.

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