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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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Many senators unhappy with House health bill

Obama marks win, but challenges mount

GOP says Dems put agenda ahead of country

House Roll Call: Health care

2010 elections: Democratic fears, GOP hopes

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No Clear Map for Democrats on Path to New Energy Plan

The Early Word: Bill Passage, Cao and Next Steps

The House Debate Over Health Care Legislation

Sunday Breakfast Menu, Nov. 7, 2009

Saturday Word: Fort Hood and Health Care

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House health reform bill showed bipartisanship
Nov. 9: Rep. Joseph Cao, R-La., the lone Republican to vote for the House health reform bill, talks about his decision to break rank with his Party.

House health bill faces Senate showdown

Health care reform by January?

McCaskill: Moderate Dems working on cost control

Rep. Weiner: Abortion amendment unnecessary, divisive

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