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House Republicans repudiate Obama healthcare program -- again
WASHINGTON – House Republicans voted for the 37th time Thursday evening to repeal all or part of President Obama’s healthcare law, underscoring once again the deep partisan divide over the landmark 2010 legislation. The bill to roll back the...
Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Consumers, Republican Party, Justice System, Judges
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After Democrat brinksmanship, House group finds agreement on immigration bill
Miami HeraldA bipartisan House group hammered out an immigration-reform deal late Thursday after years of closed-door meetings and last-minute brinksmanship from a top Democrat. The final agreement, which could be drafted into legislation by June 1, came together...Tags: Justice and Rights, Lobbying, White House, Republican Party, Justice System
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It's 1973 all over again
Victor Davis HansonIn Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign, he ran to the left of Hillary Clinton as a moral reformer. Obama promised to transcend the old politics and bring a new era of hope-and-change transparency to Washington. Five years later, those vows are in...Tags: Tea Party Movement, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, White House, U.S. Department of State, Television Industry
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Washington Notebook: Olympia's List gives Sen. Collins $10,000 for 2014
Portland Press Herald, MaineFormer Sen. Olympia Snowe's political action committee, Olympia's List, made its first major contribution ahead of the 2014 elections to a familiar face: fellow Mainer Sen. Susan Collins. The two moderate Republicans served together in the Senate for 16...Tags: Michael H Michaud, Defense, Republican Party, Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Political Fundraising
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House Democrats Lead New Gun Control Effort
The Hartford CourantThe leader of gun-violence prevention efforts in the U.S. House of Representatives was in Connecticut on Friday to help Democrats execute their new strategy: Demonstrate enough support in the lower chamber to compel the U.S. Senate to revisit the bill...Tags: Mike Thompson, Dannel P. Malloy , Gun Control, Rosa DeLauro, U.S. House of Representatives
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Reeling SC Dems look to rebuild
The StateIs it too late for the Dems in SC? Take our survey at the bottom of the story Smarting from a loss in this week's 1st District congressional special election, S.C. Democrats are looking at how to make inroads in 2014 and beyond. Their plan is be...Tags: Mitt Romney, Republican Party, Democratic Party, Parties and Movements, Executive Branch
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Long Island gays' group marks 1st 20 years
NewsdayWhat started as the effort of a group of college students and local teens to create a more welcoming environment for gay and lesbian youth has grown into an expanding Long Island network of community resources and services that marked its first 20 years...Tags: Family, Tourism and Leisure, Long Island, Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy Repeal (2010), Garden City (Nassau, New York)
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How Mark Sanford staged an unlikely comeback to win the congressional election
The Island Packet OnlineFour years ago, Mark Sanford seemed to be political road kill, with many -- including Sanford himself -- saying his career was through. But Tuesday, Sanford delivered a comeback in the 1st Congressional District race that left some politicos...Tags: Politics, Mitt Romney, Interior Policy, Republican Party, Political Fundraising
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Mark Sanford attributes victory to S.C.'s tradition of forgiveness
WASHINGTON -- Mark Sanford said his surprisingly strong victory in a special election Tuesday is a testament to South Carolina’s forgiving tradition, and he vowed to be a watchdog for taxpayers in his district when he returns to Congress. Sanford,...
Tags: Republican Party, Television Industry, Democratic Party, Executive Branch, Fox News Channel (tv network)
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Former Gov. Mark Sanford wins South Carolina House seat
WASHINGTON — Two years after Mark Sanford left the South Carolina governor’s office tarred by an adultery scandal, he has completed an unlikely political comeback to win a special congressional election. Sanford defeated Democratic neophyte...Tags: Mitt Romney, Jenny Sanford, Republican Party, Democratic Party, Executive Branch
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Comeback complete, Republican Sanford could be wild card in Congress
Reuters* Republican Sanford does not owe national party after win * Democrats say result undermines Republican pitch to women By John Whitesides WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - Fresh off a redemptive win in South Carolina's special election, former Governor...Tags: Tea Party Movement, Democratic Party, Parties and Movements, U.S. House of Representatives, Budgets and Budgeting
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Sanford attributes victory to S.C.'s tradition of forgiveness
Tribune Washington BureauWASHINGTON _ Mark Sanford said his surprisingly strong victory in a special election Tuesday is a testament to South Carolina's forgiving tradition, and he vowed to be a watchdog for taxpayers in his district when he returns to Congress. Sanford,...Tags: Tribune Company, Republican Party, Democratic Party, Television Industry, Fox News Channel (tv network)
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