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Health bill revives abortion groups

Drug firms raise prices ahead of reform

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Lawmakers divided over paying for Afghan war

Stimulus is boon for D.C. contractors

Gates: 'Severe consequences' for Afghan failure

N.Y. lawmakers reject gay marriage bill

White House party crashers won't testify

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Separation of Powers Cited for W.H. Social Secretary

Democratic Governors Voice Concern Over Health Care Bill

Murtha Draws Vietnam Comparisons

White House Tweaks Holiday Traditions

Live Blog: Congressional Hearings on Afghanistan

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Ambassador Rice on Obama’s Afghanistan plan
Dec. 2: Rachel Maddow is joined by Ambassador Susan Rice, U.S. representative to the United Nations, to talk about President Obama’s plan to send more troops to Afghanistan.

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