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Rev. Jeremiah Wright Speaks in Md.

Roz Plater — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:00:01 GMT

After being out of the national spotlight for more than a year, Reverend Jeremiah Wright is still stirring up controversy. This time, it's his invitation to be the keynote speaker for the Anne Arundel County NAACP.

Local Family Awaits Health Care Reform

Tom Fitzgerald — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:35:27 GMT

Capitol Hill is bracing itself for a crucial vote in the U.S. Senate on health care reform. Democratic leaders' first test will be to get enough votes to bring the bill to the Senate for it to be debated. One local family found itself on the front lines of the debate.

Army Limits Media Access at Palin Event

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:47:22 GMT

The U.S. Army will allow the media limited coverage of Sarah Palin's appearance at Fort Bragg, but will bar reporters from interviewing her or her supporters on the post, officials said Thursday.

House Protects Docs from Medicare Cuts

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:49:14 GMT

The Democratic-controlled House voted Thursday to add more than $200 billion to the deficit to prevent steep Medicare payment cuts to doctors, a move Republicans denounced as a political payoff.

Senate Dems Moving Ahead on Health Vote

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:48:25 GMT

Senate Democratic leaders are looking ahead to a crucial test vote on health care amid indications the rank-and-file will stand together Saturday to give them the support they need.

Sen. Lugar's Wife Arrested for DUI

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:07:21 GMT

Charlene Lugar, wife of Senate Foreign Relations ranking member Dick Lugar (R-Ind.), was arrested Wednesday night for drunken driving after a traffic accident in McLean, Va.

Kerry’s Daughter Nabbed On DUI Suspicion

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:43:48 GMT

Sen. John Kerry’s daughter, Alexandra Forbes Kerry, was arrested in Los Angeles Thursday on suspicion of driving under the influence, police told Fox News.

GAO: Fraud in Disabled Vets Contracts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:59:14 GMT

Companies fraudulently collected at least $100 million in federal contracts from a $4 billion government program designated for disabled military veterans who run small businesses, congressional investigators charge.

Health Bill Nears Debate

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:58:25 GMT

Congressional budget crunchers said Thursday the Democrats' latest health care plan would hold down federal red ink for at least 20 years, an assessment that gave supporters hope as the Senate moved gingerly toward a historic debate.

Byrd Longest Serving Congress Member

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:58:20 GMT

Sen. Robert Byrd says he's looking forward to the next 56 years and 320 days. That's how long he's served in the House and Senate. The West Virginia Democrat Wednesday became the longest-serving lawmaker in congressional history.