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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.
CBO: Health bills to increase federal costs
The health care overhauls released to date would increase, not reduce, the burgeoning long-term health costs facing the government, Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Elmendorf said Thursday.
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.



