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Decision Day for Health Care in House

President Barack Obama says now is the time for Congress to "answer the call of history" and approve legislation revamping the country's health care system.

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    Decision Day for Health Care in the House

    President Barack Obama says now is the time for Congress to "answer the call of history" and approve legislation revamping the country's health care system.

    Barney Frank present during marijuana bust

    ONLY ON FOX - FOX25 has learned that Congressman Barney Frank was present during a marijuana arrest at James Ready's home in Ogunquit, Maine.  HEAR HIS

    House Dems Push for Votes on Health Bill

    House Democrats acknowledged they don't yet have the votes to pass a sweeping overhaul of the nation's health care system, and signaled they may push back the

    Obama to Sign Homebuyer, Jobless Bill Assistance

    President Barack Obama is set to sign a $24 billion economic stimulus bill providing tax incentives to prospective homebuyers and extending unemployment

    Obama Calls Ft. Hood Shootings Tragic

    President Barack Obama is calling a mass shooting at a Texas Army post a "horrific outburst of violence." He says he doesn't yet know all the details but

    DC Council Holds Hearing On Contracts

    The D.C. Council is holding another hearing to discuss the recently approved emergency legislation over contracts.

    Obama, House Dems Confident on Health Bill

    Buoyed by two major endorsements, House Democratic leaders on Thursday predicted swift passage of President Barack Obama's historic health overhaul initiative.

    Obama to Sign Bill Extending Homebuyers Credit

    The White House says President Barack Obama on Friday morning will sign a bill that expands a popular homebuyers tax credit and extends unemployment benefits.

    Senate OKs Aid to Jobless, Homebuyers

    The Senate has voted to give the jobless up to 20 weeks of additional unemployment benefits and significantly expand a tax credit program aimed at getting

    Obama Calls to Congratulate McDonnell

    Virginia's Republican Gov.-elect, Bob McDonnell, said he got a friendly congratulatory phone call from President Barack Obama after Tuesday's victory.  In a

    Stroller Brigade Hits The Hill

    Move over lawmakers!  Wednesday on the Hill you'll have to make way for thousands of strollers.  The Children's Defense Fund is urging people to bring their

    GOP Won Va. Year After Obama Won State

    So what do the recent election results mean for the Obama administration? Dr. Stephen Farnsworth, expert on Virginia politics and the assistant professor of

    Political Progress Report 11/04/09

    With a progress report on all things political are democratic political strategist Peter Fenn and GOP political strategist Jim Innocenzi.


     

    Analysis: Nervous Voters Send Message to Obama

    NEW YORK (AP) — Voters nervous about the economy and fed up with the political establishment dominated the off-year elections, sending a strong message to

    Defeat in Maine a Harsh Blow to Gay-Marriage Drive

    The stars seemed aligned for supporters of gay marriage. They had Maine's governor, legislative leaders and major newspapers on their side, plus a huge edge in

    Bob McDonnell Elected Virginia Governor

    Virginia's governor's office is back in  Republican hands. Bob McDonnell wooed Virginia's independent voters Tuesday to win a landslide election over Democrat

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