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Cardin, Mikulski urge Obama to speed withdrawal from Afghanistan
The Baltimore SunSens. Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski urged President Barack Obama on Wednesday to speed the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Afghanistan. The Maryland Democrats joined a group of 24 senators in declaring the mission in Afghanistan...Tags: Tom Harkin, NATO, Politics, Joe Manchin III, Health
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Santa Casey delivers Godiva
Call Washington BureauIt may arguably be the chocolate of the 1 percent, but we're sure New Mexico Democrat Tom Udall enjoyed it all the same. It was a gift after all. A gift from Pennsylvania's Bob Casey. Monday evening between votes, a filibuster proof majority of senators -...Tags: Republican Party, Democratic Party, Politics, Chuck Schumer, Joe Manchin III
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Lott, Madden co-chairs of NFL player safety advisory panel
Fox59.comNEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Famers Ronnie Lott and John Madden will co-chair an NFL panel aimed at improving player safety. Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the NFL Player Safety Advisory Panel on Tuesday. It will consist of former NFL players,...Tags: Willie Lanier, Football, Patrick Kerney, Ray Anderson, National Football League
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Auto safety bill is scaled back in face of industry opposition
The sweeping legislation that grew out of Toyota Motor Corp.'s sudden-acceleration crisis — heralded as the most important auto safety bill in a decade — has been scaled back significantly in the face of auto industry opposition.
The bill...Tags: San Diego (San Diego, California), Research, Toyota Recalls, John Dingell, Toyota Motor Corp.
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Why stop with simple recognition? Turn 'awareness' days into bona fide holidays
Booster Shots"Recognizing National Public Health Week will serve as an important reminder for individuals, families and communities to focus on stopping preventable diseases before they start,” says Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.). “National Public Health Week offers a... -
Stevens woes = 60 votes for Dems?
The Swampby Frank James The federal indictment of Sen. Ted Stevens certainly is buoying Democratic hopes that they could pick up enough Senate seats to get to the magical 60 votes, enough for a veto-proof majority. It would be the......Tags: Mark R. Warner, Politics, Colorado, White House, Government
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Will Dems get a brake-free Senate?
The Swampby Frank James One of the biggest question marks right now about what will happen on Election Day is whether Democrats will gain a filibuster-proof Senate by reaching 60 votes. The filibuster, of course, is the way that the Senate......Tags: Mark R. Warner, Bob Schaffer, Politics, Colorado, Primaries
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Congressional power within Dems' grasp
The Swampby James Oliphant Congressional Democrats appear close to having something they haven't known for a long time: power. After being marginalized by the Bush administration and stymied by a cohesive Republican minority, Democrats on the Hill look poised to...Tags: Mark R. Warner, John McCain, Louisiana, Vermont, Politics
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Senate races: Election night guide
The Swampby James Oliphant Twelve Senate races are considered to be close this Election Day. The outcome could have a significant impact on the balance of power on the Hill. Democrats are chasing a 60-vote majority, which would allow them to......Tags: Bobby Jindal, Mark R. Warner, Louisiana, Vermont, Politics
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Joe Biden's happy hour: Senate frosh
The Swampby Mark Silva It's 5 o'clock someplace in the world. At the mansion on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory this evening, Vice President Joe Biden will host a cocktail reception for the freshman class of senators -- that......Tags: Mark R. Warner, North Carolina, Barack Obama, Caroline Kennedy, Joe Biden
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Senate's credit card crackdown: 90-5
The Swampby James Oliphant Heeding a call from President Obama and riding a wave of populist anger, the Senate today overwhelmingly passed a sweeping bill that promises to transform the relationship between consumers and their credit-card companies. The bill,...Tags: Barack Obama, Money and Monetary Policy, Politics, Upper House, Credit and Debt
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Feb 10, 2009
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May 19, 2009
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