The U.S. House of Representatives passed a permanent extension of the federal estate tax, but the measure is likely to be changed in the Senate.
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The two ranking Americans in Afghanistan put aside their differences and told Congress that they fully supported President Obama’s new policy.
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Representative Bart Stupak, a Democrat, has embraced the attention and wrath his amendment has stirred.
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President Barack Obama's call for a bipartisan healthcare summit sets the stage for a final push to get the stalled legislation through Congress, but skeptical Republicans said on Monday the only solution is to start over.
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Indiana Democrats already have one potential challenger – Rep. Brad Ellsworth – in the race for Sen. Evan Bayh’s soon-to-be-vacant seat. But that hasn’t silenced a growing grassroots effort calling on rock star John Mellencamp to join the fray. The Note
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi switches sides to save the health care bill, as President Obama and Democratic leaders launch final push on health care. The Note, authored by ABC News' Rick Klein, covers politics, the White House, Congress, Democrats, Republ
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The leader of the House of Representatives -- a persuasive arm twister and deal maker -- faces her toughest challenge yet: getting 216 votes to pass final legislation revamping the U.S. healthcare system.
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President Barack Obama on Friday delayed an overseas trip to focus on the final drive for healthcare reform as the House of Representatives prepared to vote on the sweeping overhaul next week.
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White House officials on Sunday confidently predicted quick final passage of healthcare reform but a top Democratic vote-counter said the party still needs to line up more support in the House of Representatives.
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