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- Former State Dept. Official, Wife To Plead Guilty To Spy Charges
A former State Department employee and his wife, accused of illegally aiding the government of Cuba for nearly 30 years, say they intend to plead guilty to federal charges.
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- What To Expect In Senate's Saturday Health Care Vote
To debate or not to debate the Senate's health care reform bill; that is the question.
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- Democrats Slam GOP As Party Of 'Fear' In Health Care Debate
Traditional Senate decorum yielded to brass-knuckle politicking in the health care debate Friday as top congressional Democrats sought to close party ranks before a key procedural vote this weekend.
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- Justice Investigation Finds $200,000 Awarded To ACORN-Affiliated Groups
About $200,000 in Justice Department funds ended up in the coffers of the activist grass-roots community-organizing group ACORN or its affiliated organizations in recent years, the Justice Department watchdog says in a newly released report.
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- Senators Team Up for Senior Nutrition Programs
Pat Roberts, Iowa's Tom Harkin are urging the USDA to restore bonus commodity eligibility. This could be a big help to programs like "Meals on Wheels." - Obama Wraps Up 4-Nation Tour Of Asia
President Obama wrapped up an eight-day tour of Asia on Thursday, holding talks with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and speaking to American troops at Osan Air Base.
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- At 2,074 Pages And $849 billion, Senate Health Bill Arrives
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping health care bill that would expand health insurance coverage to 30 million more Americans at an estimated cost of $849 billion over 10 years.
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- Obama: Guantanamo Closing Date Uncertain
Weighing or delaying a closure of Gitmo by January, is frustrating critics already upset with the decision to send 9/11 defendants to New York for their trial. - White House Reports Billions Of Improper Payments In 2009
The federal government made $98 billion in improper payments in fiscal 2009, and President Obama will issue an executive order in coming days to combat the problem, his budget director announced Tuesday.
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- Americans Paying Attention To Health Care Debate?
November and December tend to be a typically slow time for Congress as it wraps up business before a new session begins.
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- Belgian PM Is First 'President Of Europe'
European Union leaders named Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy as the first "president of Europe" Thursday, edging out former British Prime Minister Tony Blair for a still-vaguely defined job.
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- Report: Senate Health Bill to Cost $849 Billion
Aides are also anonymously reporting the Senate's version of health care reform would cover another 31 million uninsured Americans. - Obama: U.S., Allies Discussing Steps Against Iran
The United States and its allies are working on steps to take against Iran after its apparent rejection of a nuclear deal, U.S. President Obama said Thursday.
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- Congressional Inquiry Into Fort Hood Sought
Republican members of the House Intelligence Committee have sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi calling for an immediate Congressional investigation into circumstances surrounding the Fort Hood shooting.
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- West Virginia's Byrd Becomes The Longest-Serving Member Of Congress
When Robert Byrd came to Congress from West Virginia, a postage stamp cost 3 cents and kids were clamoring for a new toy called Mr. Potato Head.
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- North Korea, Trade On Agenda As Obama Visits South Korea
North Korea's nuclear program and a free trade agreement will be front and center on President Obama's agenda as he visits South Korea -- the last leg of his trip to Asia.
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- Noteworthy Senate Debates Throughout U.S. History
The Senate is about to embark on what could be the showdown of the year as top Democrats work to push through sweeping health care legislation.
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- McCain Aide: "Going Rogue" is Fiction
John McCain's former senior campaign advisor is calling out Sarah Palin on what she calls the "inaccuracies" of the VP candidate's new book. - Heartland Visioning Reports to the Community
Two Wednesday sessions will outline what's been done so far, with more chances for interested Shawnee Countians to ask questions and offer up some feedback. - Senate Democrats Break GOP Judicial Filibuster
Senate Democrats broke a GOP filibuster Tuesday against a district judge first nominated eight months ago by President Barack Obama for a seat on the federal appeals court.
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- Holder Defends Decision To Try Accused 9/11 Terrorists In New York
Attorney General Eric Holder defended his decision Wednesday to try five suspected 9/11 terrorists in civilian court.
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- Israel Approves Construction Plan For Units In Gilo
Israel approved a construction plan Tuesday for hundreds of houses in a disputed neighborhood on Jerusalem's southern outskirts, quickly prompting criticism from Washington.
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- Americans Paying Attention To Health Care Debate?
November and December tend to be a typically slow time for Congress as it wraps up business before a new session begins.
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- Senate Democrats Break GOP Judicial Filibuster
Senate Democrats broke a GOP filibuster Tuesday against a district judge first nominated eight months ago by President Barack Obama for a seat on the federal appeals court.
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- Kansas Governor Sets Sights On Budget Cuts
Gov. Mark Parkinson says all options are on the table in closing the state's budget gap.
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- Businessman Launches Challenge To Brownback
Tom Wiggans filed paperwork Tuesday to launch his campaign as a Democratic candidate for Kansas Governor.
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- Palin: "Presidency Not on My Radar"
Palin's appearance with Oprah Winfrey on Monday was the first stop before her official book tour begins Tuesday in Michigan. - Illinois Prison Top Contender To House Gitmo Detainees, Official Says
A prison in northern Illinois is the leading contender to house some detainees transferred from the federal facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, two Obama administration officials told CNN Saturday.
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- Americans See China As Economic Threat
Americans are split over whether China represents a military threat to the United States -- but there is no doubt in the public's mind that the country poses an economic threat, according to a new national poll.
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- Ousted Honduran President Rejects Upcoming Election
Deposed Honduran President Jose Manuel Zelaya won't support next week's presidential election and will ask his supporters to do the same, Zelaya said in a letter to U.S. President Barack Obama dated Saturday.
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- Gingrich, Sharpton Visit Baltimore Schools
Conservative Newt Gingrich and liberal Al Sharpton talked to students and educators about what makes schools better.
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- Decision for New York Trial Draws Anger, Praise
The alleged masterminds behind the September 11th terrorist attacks will be tried in a New York City courthouse near the very site of Ground Zero. - Kansas Senator Says Health Care Reform Needed In Steps
Sen. Pat Roberts weighs in on health care reform and Afghanistan policy.
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- Official: Obama Dissatisfied With Afghanistan Options
President Obama sent his top aides back to the drawing board Wednesday by "pushing for revisions to clarify how and when U.S. troops would turn over responsibility to the Afghan government," a senior administration official said.
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- CNN's Lou Dobbs Bows Out; No Reasons Given
With two years left on his contract, the veteran anchor and commentator called in his staffers and told them he's leaving.. now. Here are some of the possible reasons why. - Funeral Services Set For Gov. Avery
Services for former Kansas Governor Bill Avery will be held in Wakefield.
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- Senator Roberts: "Cap And Tax" Legislation Will Cost Kansas Jobs
At a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday, Sen. Pat Roberts said a cap and tax bill going through the Senate is partisan and will cost Kansas jobs.
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- Obama Holds Town Hall With 'China's Future'
U.S. President Barack Obama held a town hall-style meeting -- a popular feature of his run for the White House -- with "future Chinese leaders" in Shanghai on Monday, his first full day in China.
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- Louisiana Ex-Congressman Gets 13 Years On Corruption Conviction
Former U.S. Rep. William Jefferson was sentenced Friday to 13 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his conviction on 11 counts of corruption.
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- Bill Clinton To Discuss Health Care With Senate Democrats
Health care reform is slated to take center stage in the Senate on Tuesday as Democrats summon a party elder with unique insight on the issue -- former President Bill Clinton.
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- Congress To Miss Health Care Deadline, Key Senator Says
Congress will miss President Obama's deadline to enact health care reform by the end of the year, a key Democratic senator said Tuesday.
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- Senate Bill Would Crack Down On Banks
A far-reaching Senate proposal to overhaul the financial system would create three new agencies, while wiping out existing ones, to monitor risky bank practices and protect consumers.
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- Brown Dogged By String Of Afghan Complaints
He's been criticized over equipment shortages for British troops in Afghanistan, not bowing at a war memorial, and badly misspelling a condolence letter to a soldier's grieving mother -- all of which led one columnist to ask Tuesday, "Can't Gordon Brown do anything right?"
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- Congress To Miss Health Care Deadline, Key Senator Says
Congress will miss President Obama's deadline to enact health care reform by the end of the year, a key Democratic senator said Tuesday.
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- House, Senate Differ Sharply On Health Care Reform
Where does the battle for health care reform go from here? More importantly, what does it mean for you?
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- Romney Builds Political Capital While Biding Time On 2012 Run
If you look at his travel schedule crisscrossing the country, you might think Mitt Romney was still running for office.
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- Michele Bachmann's 'High Stakes' Political Game Grows
The thousands of restive conservative protesters milling outside the west front of the Capitol last week definitely didn't seem in the mood to listen -- but there was at least one voice they wanted to hear.
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- Connecticut Governor Opts Against 2010 Re-Election Bid
Republican Gov. Jodi Rell of Connecticut will not seek re-election, according to spokesperson Rich Harris.
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- Senate Controversy Over Abortion Already Underway
In a sign that the wrenching House debate over abortion is already vexing Senate Democrats, Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson told CNN Monday he will vote against any health care bill that does not include the strict abortion restrictions that passed the House.
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- Americans Losing Confidence In Battle Against H1N1
Americans are starting to lose confidence in the government's ability to prevent a nationwide epidemic of the H1N1 flu, according to a new national poll.
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- Report: Senate Health Bill to Cost $849 Billion
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- Obama Wraps Up 4-Nation Tour Of Asia
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