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Analysis: Victories rekindle GOP’s hope

The Obamas’ marriage is an ongoing negotiation

Bailout fuels era of Wall St. wealth

ACORN’s woes strain ties to Dems

Biden no longer a lone voice on Afghanistan

Lobbyists fight plans to cut health costs

U.S. mortgage backer may need bailout

First lady’s slave roots revealed

4 senators’ worries reflect health challenge

Obama aides act to fix safety net

Obama’s looming Afghanistan decision

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Decision day for health care in House

Obama praises bravery after base attack

Cheney blasts probe of CIA interrogations

Majority leader: House will pass health bill

Wash. state OKs gay partnership law

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Saturday Word: Fort Hood and Health Care

Obama Quietly Visits Wounded Troops

Gibbs on Protests, Jobs

Kerry on Afghanistan, Running Mates

Two New Lawmakers Join House Democrats

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Broader Measure of Unemployment Stands at 17.5%

Prospect of More U.S. Troops Worries Afghan Public

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Bonuses Uncertain for Bloomberg Election Aides

To Retain Its Bankers, Citi Offers Option Plan

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Obama praises the 'heroism' at Fort Hood
Nov. 7: During his weekly radio and Internet address, President Obama praises the 'heroism' of the soldiers and civilians who ended the gunfire on the nation's largest army post.

Reps. Cantor, Hoyer spar over health vote

Bachmann aide abandons ship

Health reform vote looms despite GOP stunts

Stopping insurance companies' dirty tricks

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