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January 11, 2011

Obama: US grieving, in shock over Tucson tragedy

WASHINGTON (AP) - White House spokesman Nick Shapiro said Obama would speak at a memorial service for the victims of…
September 13, 2010

Republicans, Democrats clash on Obama tax plan

WASHINGTON (AP) - A spokesman for Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said that every Senate Republican has pledged to oppose…
August 22, 2010

Obama knocks Republicans on campaign finance

VINEYARD HAVEN, Massachusetts (AP) - Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell scoffed at Obama's message...
August 4, 2010

Republicans want review of birthright citizenship

WASHINGTON (AP) - Leading Republicans are joining a push to reconsider the constitutional amendment that grants automatic citizenship to people…
June 17, 2010

Slaves who built Capitol building honored

WASHINGTON (AP) - African-American slaves sweated in the summer heat and shivered in the winter's cold while helping to build…
June 16, 2010

Climate bill doubtful, despite Obama Oval Office pitch

WASHINGTON (AP) - A climate and energy bill being pushed in the U.S. Senate faces bleak prospects, despite President Obama's…
May 12, 2010

Senators to query Kagan, but don’t expect answers

WASHINGTON (AP) - Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan got a pledge from a key Democrat to help smooth her path…
April 28, 2010

GOP poised to abandon stall of banking bill

WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans are prepared to end their stalling tactics on new banking regulations and will attempt to…
March 12, 2010

Pelosi promises swift passage of health care reform

WASHINGTON (AP) - At the White House, officials worked to maximize Obama's influence over lawmakers who control the fate of…