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Senate Passes Bill for Unemployed

Afro - Baltimore MD, 14 hours 13 minutes ago / The U.S. Senate passed a $140 billion extension on unemployment benefits on March 9 by a vote of 66-34.

Spring around the corner? What corner?

Columbus Telegram - Columbus NE, 23 hours 6 minutes ago / Am wondering where that "spring is just around the corner" went.

3/13/2010 - Health care bill could be nearing a vote...Republicans complain about student loans

CBS - 9&10 News - Cadillac MI, Mar 13, 2010 / Democrats appear poised to push through health care reform legislation.

McConnell Says Student Aid Plan Is A Bad Idea

CBS - WFMY News 2 - Greensboro NC, Mar 12, 2010 / Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says including changes to student aid in the health care legislation is a bad idea.

Dems seek agreement, quick vote on health care

Bradenton Herald - Bradenton FL, Mar 12, 2010 / The delay gives congressional leaders much-needed breathing room to finish the legislation and nail down support from wavering lawmakers.

McConnell says student aid plan is a bad idea

NBC - WNDU 16 - South Bend IN, Mar 12, 2010 / Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says including changes to student aid in the health care legislation is a bad idea.

Sen. McConnell talks health care, earmarks

NBC - WPSD Local 6 - Paducah KY, Mar 12, 2010 / Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell spoke with Local 6's Todd Faulkner on Friday.

McConnell's Strategy For Health Care: No

WBUR - 90.9 - Boston MA, Mar 12, 2010 / An epic legislative battle over health care is nearing a final showdown on Capitol Hill. For many, the man leading the Republican onslaught against that legislation is not a household name.

McConnell says student aid plan is a bad idea

ABC - WEAR 3 - Pensacola FL, Mar 12, 2010 / Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says including changes to student aid in the health care legislation is a bad idea.

They asked for it

The Washington Monthly, Mar 12, 2010 / For some reason, Republicans decided this week that what they really wanted to talk about was ethics.

GOP picks six for deficit commission

Politico, Mar 12, 2010 / Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader John Boehner announced their designees to President Barack Obama's deficit commission Friday afternoon.

Pelosi: 'We Will Pass the Senate Bill' -- By: Daniel Foster

The Corner on National Review Online, Mar 12, 2010 / It is looking increasingly likely that Pelosi will employ the "Slaughter Rule," a complex legislative maneuver that could allow the House to avoid a direct up-or-down vote on the Senate bill.

Bill Passing Fever!

Bob Cesca's Awesome Blog! Go!, Mar 12, 2010 / The thinkable has happened, and the Senate parliamentarian has ruled that the president must sign the health-care reform bill before the House and Senate can act on a reconciliation package.

House Republicans seek to trump Democrats on enacting earmark reform

The Hill - Washington DC, Mar 11, 2010 / Seeking to trump Democrats, House Republicans on Thursday approved a moratorium on all earmarks for the rest of the year.

Reid Formally Notifies Republicans He Will Use Reconciliation to Pass Health Care Bill

Alternet.org, Mar 11, 2010 / Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid formally informed Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell Thursday that he will use the budgetary process of reconciliation to try and pass a final round of changes to the health care bill.

Democrats toughen up on finance reform. Could it work for clean energy?

Gristmill, Mar 11, 2010 / A funny thing happened outside the twisted world of Congressional energy politics.

Reid has a message for McConnell

The Washington Monthly, Mar 11, 2010 / Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is making plans for the final floor activity on health care reform, and if there are lingering doubts from skeptical House Dems about Reid's intentions, they should check out his new letter to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid sent a letter to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell explaining the path forward on health insurance reform.

Letter to the editor: Tax revenue must match spending

Advance-Titan - Univ of Wisconsin - Oshkosh WI, Mar 11, 2010 / Interest groups went to protect their funds and foist costs for programs on someone else.

Obama aims fire at McConnell

Politico, Mar 10, 2010 / President Obama has met the enemy, and his name is Mitch.

McConnell Knocks White House Fraud Initiative

The New York Times - Health, Mar 10, 2010 / The Senate Republican leader, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, said that President Obama's new initiative to root out fraud in government health programs could be accomplished without the Democrats' expansive health care legislation.

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  • North Carolina, UConn give star power to NIT; Arizona State a top seed The Seattle Times - Seattle WA

    The Seattle Times - Seattle WA, 1 hour 28 minutes ago/ North Carolina and UConn are lending some serious star power to the NIT.

  • Letter sent before census form saves more than it costs San Francisco Chronicle - San Francisco CA

    San Francisco Chronicle - San Francisco CA, Mar 11, 2010/ The U.S. Census Bureau sent that letter to about 120 million households this week at a cost of $85 million but expects to reap $500 million in savings from it, according to Briana Kaya, spokeswoman for the Census Bureau.

  • Peter Graves, 'Mission: Impossible' star, dies at 83 St. Paul Pioneer Press - St. Paul MN

    St. Paul Pioneer Press - St. Paul MN, 25 minutes ago/ Peter Graves, the tall, stalwart actor likely best known for his portrayal of Jim Phelps, leader of a gang of special agents who battled evil conspirators in the long-running television series "Mission: Impossible," died Sunday.

  • Previewing the NCAA Midwest Region Austin American-Statesman - Austin TX

    Austin American-Statesman - Austin TX, 24 minutes ago/ Kansas, the overall No. 1 seed, will play close to home all the way to the Final Four.

  • Protests Urge Resignation of Leaders in Thailand The New York Times - New York NY

    The New York Times - New York NY, 22 minutes ago/ Tens of thousands of protesters poured into Bangkok on Sunday demanding that the government step down in what was one of the largest demonstrations in Thailand's recent tumultuous history.

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  • " I can’t imagine why anybody would have thought that was helpful. Typically, the way parties raise money is because people believe in the causes they advocate. I think the way we raise money from donors across America is to stand for things that are important for the country. "

    The Sun Journal - New Bern NC, 1 hour 32 minutes ago
  • " Disagrees with the language and finds the use of such imagery to be unacceptable. It will not be used by the Republican National Committee — in any capacity — in the future. "

    The Sun Journal - New Bern NC, 1 hour 32 minutes ago
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