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    In a giant auction, the federal government has agreed to sell for pennies on the dollar most of the 120,000 formaldehyde-tainted trailers it bought ne

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    Republicans on Thursday pushed the House ethics committee to look into whether Democratic leaders responded appropriately to complaints of misconduct

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    President Obama unveiled plans Thursday to double U.S. exports over the next five years in hopes of spurring job growth, an ambitious goal that may re

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    A year ago, members of the Congressional Black Caucus openly wept at Barack Obama's inauguration. Slowly, that euphoria has given way to frustration t

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    Senate banking committee Chairman Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) said Thursday he will move forward next week with sweeping legislation to revamp the n

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    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office was notified in October by then-Rep. Eric Massa's top aide of concerns about the New York Democrat's behavior, two

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    The Senate approved a $140 billion package of tax breaks and aid to the unemployed Wednesday, the most substantial effort by the chamber to boost the

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House sets stage for health-care vote late next week
Washington Post - 1 hours ago
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House leaders laid plans to hold what Speaker Nancy Pelosi called a "historic" vote on health care as soon as late next week, aides said Friday, while

FEMA sells off Hurricane Katrina trailers tainted with formaldehyde
Washington Post - 1 hours ago
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In a giant auction, the federal government has agreed to sell for pennies on the dollar most of the 120,000 formaldehyde-tainted trailers it bought ne

Republicans are urging new investigation of former congressman Massa
Washington Post - 1 hours ago
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Republicans on Thursday pushed the House ethics committee to look into whether Democratic leaders responded appropriately to complaints of misconduct

Obama's ambitious export plan may rekindle free-trade battle
Washington Post - 1 hours ago
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President Obama unveiled plans Thursday to double U.S. exports over the next five years in hopes of spurring job growth, an ambitious goal that may re

A frustrated caucus keeps complaints quiet
Washington Post - 1 hours ago
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A year ago, members of the Congressional Black Caucus openly wept at Barack Obama's inauguration. Slowly, that euphoria has given way to frustration t

Justice Department picks ex-Brooklyn prosecutor to lead public integrity unit
Washington Post - 1 hours ago
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Justice Department officials have selected a veteran federal prosecutor with experience in death penalty and corruption cases to lead the public integ

Private companies, lobbyists seek to differentiate worthy projects from earmark requests
Washington Post - 1 hours ago
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As lawmakers imposed another restriction Thursday on congressional earmarks, private companies and lobbyists defended their work in securing federal m

Democrats move toward grouping health reform with student-aid bill
Washington Post - 1 hours ago
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Democratic leaders said Thursday that they were increasingly inclined to release a final health-care bill that could accomplish two of President Obama

Financial system reforms won't wait
Washington Post - 1 hours ago
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Senate banking committee Chairman Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) said Thursday he will move forward next week with sweeping legislation to revamp the n

GAO analyst says cost overruns, delays continue to plague F-35 program
Washington Post - 1 hours ago
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A congressional auditor said Thursday that the Joint Strike Fighter, the Pentagon's most expensive weapons program, "continues to struggle with increa



Justices and politicians should boycott the State of the Union
Washington Post - 1 hours ago
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The increasingly puerile spectacle of presidential State of the Union addresses is indicative of the state of the union and is unnecessary: The Consti

If Democrats ignore health-care polls, midterms will be costly
Washington Post - 1 hours ago
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In "The March of Folly," Barbara Tuchman asked, "Why do holders of high office so often act contrary to the way reason points and enlightened self-int

GOP takes issue with Holder's signing of terrorism-related legal brief in '04
Washington Post - 1 hours ago
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Senate Republicans attacked the attorney general Thursday for failing to disclose during his confirmation process last year that he had signed a 2004

Lawmakers put the 'dead' in health-care reform deadline
Washington Post - 1 hours ago
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Members of Congress do not like to be rushed.

Nancy Pelosi's office was told of concerns about Eric Massa
Washington Post - 1 hours ago
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office was notified in October by then-Rep. Eric Massa's top aide of concerns about the New York Democrat's behavior, two

Key senators balk at adding student loan overhaul to health-care legislation
Washington Post - 1 hours ago
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As they push to finish health-care legislation by the end of the month, Democratic leaders in Congress are weighing whether to add another of Presiden

Senate passes $140 billion in tax breaks, aid to unemployed
Washington Post - 1 hours ago
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The Senate approved a $140 billion package of tax breaks and aid to the unemployed Wednesday, the most substantial effort by the chamber to boost the

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Patton Boggs is in negotiations to purchase the Breaux-Lott Leadership Group
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Washington's biggest lobbying firm is on the verge of getting even bigger. Patton Boggs LLP, which rang up nearly $40 million in lobbying last year, i

Overworked U.S. Embassy in Kabul straining to meet administration's demands
Washington Post - 1 hours ago
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The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan, which may soon overtake its counterpart in Iraq as the world's biggest diplomatic mission, is overworked, underapprec

Brooks passes on Massa special
Politico.com - 4 hours ago
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Republican Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced Friday she won't run for the vacant House seat of former New York Rep. Eric Massa, saying i



Pennsylvania race could go national
Politico.com - 4 hours ago
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The special election to succeed Murtha will pit a candidate who fully embraces Murtha's legacy against a Republican political newcomer who's aiming to

POTUS to raise for DCCC
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President Barack Obama will be hosting a big-money fundraiser for Democratic House candidates at an as-yet undetermined location in New York City on M

Second poll shows Specter lead
Politico.com - 4 hours ago
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The second consecutive poll of the Pennsylvania Senate race showed Sen. Arlen Specter leading GOP challenger Pat Toomey Friday. A Daily Kos/Research 2

Republicans pick Burns
Politico.com - 4 hours ago
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Republicans in Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District selected businessman Tim Burns to run as their nominee in the May 18 special election to fil

Patrick aide could run for House
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Ted Carr, an aide to Gov. Deval Patrick who worked in the Clinton administration, is reportedly considering a run for the seat being vacated by Rep. B

No previous engagement
Politico.com - 4 hours ago
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Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland plans to join President Obama at an appearance in Ohio on Monday, when the president stops by the battleground state to talk

Gillibrand opponent to declare
Politico.com - 4 hours ago
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Former Rep. Joe DioGuardi plans to launch a campaign for the Republican nomination to take on Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand next week, City Hall reports.

Campbell, Whitman close in California
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Despite a barrage of attacks on his ties to Sami Al-Arian and his record on the Middle East, former Rep. Tom Campbell is still the most competitive Re

Gavin Newsom's next act
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San Francisco Democratic mayor plans to launch a bid for lieutenant governor.

Dodd to Unveil Wall Street Reform Package
ABC News - 12 hours ago
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Sen. Chris Dodd, head of the Senate Banking Committee, to unveil sweeping new reforms for the financial system Monday after failing to reach an agreem

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First Women Airforce Pilots Get Gold
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made clear today that she's not keen on a White House deadline for health care reform. Nancy Pelosi - White House - Speaker

WATCH: Obama: US Must 'Up Our Game' on Exports
ABC News - 12 hours ago
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Rep. Patrick Kennedy Rails Against Media
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Clinton and Gates Lobby Congress for Aid Money
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Note: Resolution to End Afghanistan War Fails
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'Jihad Jane' Easy to Spot. What About Others?
ABC News - 12 hours ago
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A Pennsylvania woman has been arrested for allegedly plotting with Islamic radicals to kill a Swedish cartoonist. Islam - Jane - United States - Muham

White House Pounces on 'Troubled' Justice
ABC News - 12 hours ago
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It's been a busy few days for Chief Justice John Roberts. Last week, he was the subject of a viral Internet rumour that he was going to retire, and la

Note: Rove: Bush Among 'Consequential Presidents'; Judgments Will 'Soften'
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Massa Media Blitz: Says Groping Was 'Tickling'
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Former Democratic Rep. Eric Massa of New York, who quit abruptly last week and promised not to go quietly, took to the airwaves Tuesday night in two c

Coming Up: David Axelrod and Lindsey Graham
ABC News - 12 hours ago
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Politics: Top Ten Races to Watch in 2010
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WATCH: Best of Late-Night Political Comedy
ABC News - 12 hours ago
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WATCH: Hanks Visits Coffee Pot He Gifted to White House
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Tom Hanks, in D.C. for a screening of "The Pacific" stops by W.H. briefing room. White House - briefing room - United States - Government - Executive

WATCH: Dodd Goes It Alone
ABC News - 12 hours ago
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WATCH: Jake Tapper on Fired-Up Democrats
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Democrats are determined to pass President Obama's health care legislation. Jake Tapper - Health care - Politics - United States - Barack Obama

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