11.08.09
Joseph Cao: the lone Republican who voted for healthcare bill
Joseph Cao, a House Republican from Louisiana, voted for healthcare bill Saturday night.
11.08.09
US House of Representatives votes to approve healthcare reform
The House voted 220 to 215 in favor of healthcare reform. But Saturday night’s vote also signals tough negotiations ahead in the next phases of the legislation.
11.07.09
On healthcare reform, House lawmakers get past the abortion hurdle
To pass a healthcare reform bill, addressing abortion is necessary in order to get the support of conservative Democrats. Lobbyists for Catholic bishops were part of the negotiation.
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11.07.09 Efforts to stem global warming moving at a glacial paceUS lawmakers working on legislation and diplomats everywhere doubt there’ll be any major breakthrough at next month’s meeting in Copenhagen. |
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11.07.09 Fort Hood tragedy seen through personal political lensesWas alleged Fort Hood attacker Nidal Malik Hasan a ‘radical Muslim terrorist,’ or had he been experiencing ‘Pre-Traumatic Stress Disorder’? |
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11.07.09 War comes fiercely home: Blow by blow of Fort Hood rampageThe Fort Hood rampage, intense and horrific, was over in minutes - stopped by a heroic police officer. Soldiers who rushed to help the injured are still trying to comprehend what happened, and why. |
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11.06.09 Healthcare reform effort grinds slowly in the HouseHealthcare reform vote Saturday may be delayed as Democratic leaders work to make sure they have the necessary 218 votes - including more conservative members of their own party. |
