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First thoughts: Healer-in-Chief

Obama agenda: Pragmatism vs. ideology

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Abortion could roil Senate debate

Some lawmakers want to prohibit federal dollars from paying for abortions. Full story

Video: Sen. Ben Nelson discusses his concerns about the health care bill

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Obama to meet mourning families in Ft. Hood

Presidents get elected to run the nation. Some days that means knowing how to heal it. For the first time, President Barack Obama faces such a moment Tuesday at Fort Hood.