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GOP decides ‘It’s the economy’ for 2010
CQ Politics: Republicans plan to zero in on the nation’s economy as the key to building momentum for the 2010 elections. Democrats have a simple response: Bring it on. Full story
Sotomayor confirmation looks likely
Republicans promise quick vote on Supreme Court nominee. Full story
Obama: ‘Pain of discrimination’ persists
Video: In NAACP speech, he also urges greater responsibility.
Biden challenges GOP on stimulus
Vice President Joe Biden, in the backyard of the House's No. 2 Republican, asked critics of the economic stimulus package Thursday to explain how they would help the struggling economy.
GOP's Graham emerges as pivotal player
Exchanges between S.C. Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R) -- with his sorghum drawl -- and Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor -- with her Bronx responses -- were the week's most anticipated.
GOP decides ‘It’s the economy’ for 2010
Republican leaders in Congress plan to zero in on the nation’s economy, weighed down by an unemployment rate approaching 10 percent, as key to building momentum for the 2010 elections. Democrats have a simple response: Bring it on.



