Politics

Good afternoon, everybody. I just want to say a few words about the landmark vote that the House of Representatives is poised to take today — a vote that can bring us one step closer to making real the promise of quality, affordable health care for the American people.

WASHINGTON — Democrats gave the gavel Saturday to the longest-serving House member ever as the chamber began debating legislation overhauling the country's health care system.

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's health care initiative has cleared its first big hurdle in the House, with lawmakers voting to advance the debate.

WASHINGTON — White House: Obama to attend memorial service Tuesday at Fort Hood.

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Nov 07, 2009 - 2:38 p.

WASHINGTON — Obama urges House to 'answer the call of history' and pass health care bill

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Nov 07, 2009 - 2:30 p.

WASHINGTON — Obama: 'This is our moment to deliver' on health care overhaul

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Nov 07, 2009 - 2:27 p.

WASHINGTON — Obama: 'Now's the time to finish the job' on health care overhaul.

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Nov 07, 2009 - 2:24 p.

WASHINGTON — The House has opened debate on President Barack Obama's landmark health care overhaul that would extend insurance to tens of millions of Americans and enact dramatic changes to the country's medical system.

WASHINGTON — House Democrats clear impasse over abortion holding up vote on health care legislation.

WASHINGTON — A pair of military briefings to members of Congress about the Fort Hood rampage resulted in confusion and conflicting information late Friday on the number of wounded.

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration intends to seek resolution to a lawsuit filed by American Indian farmers who alleged discrimination in the granting of federal agricultural loans over three decades.

WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Barney Frank took a dig Friday at the Republican lawmaker who organized a protest by conservatives against health care legislation.