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Democratic Leaders at Each Others' Throats

Reid and Pelosi furious with each other, and President

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 27, 2010 9:46 AM CST

(Newser) – The daggers are coming out among Democrats, with relations between the House, Senate, and White House strained to the breaking point. Nancy Pelosi and her allies are furious that President Obama forced them to take tough votes on cap and trade and health care while... Read full story »

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