▼ Author Community Vote 38 days ago Carl Hulse Nebraska Senator Won't Run Again - — Updated Senator Ben Nelson, a two-term Democratic centrist from Nebraska who faced a tough fight to hold his seat, announced Tuesday that he will not seek re-election. — “It's time for me to step away from elective office, spend more time with my family … 75 days ago Carl Hulse Reid, as Legislative Tactician, Takes Ownership of Health Care Overhaul - — WASHINGTON — Now it is Senator Harry Reid's health care bill. — The majority leader's deep personal involvement in assembling the overhaul of the health care system — now on the brink of a historic Senate debate … 77 days ago Carl Hulse 3 Democrats Could Block Health Bill in Senate - — WASHINGTON — Senator Ben Nelson, Democrat of Nebraska, says he is not sure he is ready to help a Democratic health care proposal clear even the most preliminary hurdle: gaining the 60 votes his party's leaders need to open debate on the measure later this week. 92 days ago Carl Hulse Health Bill Worse Than 'Terrorist,' Republican Says - — The House is moving toward a health care showdown later in the week, and if comments by Representative Virginia Foxx are any indication, things might get a little rough. — As the House convened Monday afternoon, Ms. Foxx … -- 116 days ago Carl Hulse As Republicans Predict a 2010 Surge, Democrats Dig In - — WASHINGTON — Some House Republicans are boasting about their chances of regaining control of the House in 2010 and relegating Democrats led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to minority status for the second half of President Obama's term. 118 days ago Carl Hulse House Votes to Expand Definition of Hate Crimes - — WASHINGTON — The House voted by a wide margin on Thursday to expand the definition of violent federal hate crimes to cover those committed because of a victim's gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. 139 days ago Carl Hulse Democrats in Senate Reach for 60 Votes on Health Care Overhaul - — WASHINGTON — The unveiling of a compromise health care proposal has Senate Democrats pondering a daunting mathematical challenge: how to keep all 59 Democrats united and attract at least one Republican to pass an overhaul measure. 140 days ago Carl Hulse House Rebukes Wilson for Shouting 'You Lie' - — WASHINGTON — Representative Joe Wilson was formally rebuked by the House on Tuesday for his outburst during President Obama's health care address. The vote came after a Congressional clash over civility that showcased the deep partisan divisions in the House. 144 days ago Carl Hulse Heckler's Behavior May Bring Action in House - — WASHINGTON — House Democrats intend to pursue a formal resolution admonishing Representative Joe Wilson for his outburst against President Obama during the president's speech to Congress on Wednesday night unless he apologizes on the floor. 147 days ago Carl Hulse S. Carolina Republican Heckles President - — WASHINGTON — It was a rare breach of the protocol that governs ritualistic events in the Capitol. — In an angry and very audible outburst, Representative Joe Wilson, a South Carolina Republican, interrupted President Obama's speech Wednesday night with a shouted “You lie.”

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