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finally over?

Hoffman Can't Catch Owens
in NY-23 Race

Not enough ballots remain for him to overcome margin

12 hours, 8 minutes ago
(Newser) - It looks like the NY-23 race is over, again. With 3,072 absentee ballots left to be counted, conservative Doug Hoffman can't catch Democrat Bill Owens, who leads by 3,176 votes. State officials haven't called the race and won't until it's formally wrapped up, but the Watertown Daily Times... More »

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Congress • House of Representatives • Conservative Party • Doug Hoffman • Dede Scozzafava • Bill Owens

NATE SILVER & CO.

Senators See Upcoming Vote on Obama—Not Health

Eye constituents' votes in 2008, not polls on health care

Nov 19, 09 10:18 AM CST
(Newser) - The upcoming Senate debate on health care reform, like the House vote before it, will be more a referendum on President Obama than a reflection of constituents’ concerns, Andrew Gelman, Nate Silver, and Daniel Lee write. What happened in the House is clear: 31 of 39 Democrats who voted no... More »

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Congress • Senate • House of Representatives • voters • health care reform • Obama administration • President Obama • Blanche Lincoln • constituents

cold hard cash

 Ex-Rep. Jefferson 
 Sentenced to 
 13 Years  

Pol busted with $90K in freezer betrays little emotion

Nov 13, 09 5:19 PM CST
(Newser) - A federal judge sentenced former Congressman William Jefferson to 13 years in prison today, less than the 27-plus years prosecutors called for but more than the 10-year term the Louisiana Democrat's lawyer wanted. Jefferson, who was convicted in August of 11 of the 16 counts relating to the public corruption... More »

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Nigeria • federal courts • William Jefferson • Louisiana • bribery • House of Representatives • Democrat • money laundering • racketeering • House Democrats • public corruption • William Jefferson sentenced

nate silver

Should Democrats Panic? Yes, but Only 'a Little'

Party's in 'fairly bad shape,' but there's time to rebound

Nov 13, 09 8:44 AM CST
(Newser) - A new Gallup poll shows Republicans ahead of Democrats in a generic House ballot, a reversal of political fortune from October. Is it time for the party to panic? "Maybe a little," writes Nate Silver . "My 30,000-foot view is that between the pressures of the jobs... More »

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Congress • Democrats • House of Representatives • Gallup poll • 2010 election • Nate Silver • Republicans

still counting ballots

NY-23 Race Isn't Over Yet: Hoffman Narrowing Gap

Democrat Owens is already sworn in, but absentee ballots remain

Nov 12, 09 3:48 PM CST
(Newser) - An odd twist in that closely watched congressional race from upstate New York: Even though Democrat Bill Owens is already sworn into office to represent NY-23, the state is still counting the ballots—and the margin between him and Conservative Doug Hoffman is shrinking. At last count, Owens led by... More »

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Congress • conservative • House of Representatives • Doug Hoffman • Dede Scozzafava • Bill Owens

OPINION

 Time to 
 Drop-Kick 
 the Dems, 
 Ladies 

Is the party prepared to get reelected without women?

Nov 11, 09 3:59 AM CST
(Newser) - House Democrats got their health care package through, but not before selling women down the river (again) by "restricting access to abortion in unprecedented ways," complains Kate Harding in Salon . The latest betrayal is just more evidence that it's time for women to dump the Dems, "who... More »

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Nancy Pelosi • health care • abortion rights • women's rights • Right to Life • House of Representatives • pro-choice • Stupak-Pitts

 Senate Health Bill 
 Runs Into Abortion Divide 

Both sides have vocal opponents, could halt bill without compromise

Nov 10, 09 12:05 PM CST
(Newser) - With a last-second concession barring federal dollars from funding abortions, Nancy Pelosi largely skirted the full brunt of the issue, but Harry Reid may not be so lucky. The Senate majority leader likely won't get the 60 votes he needs without similar language— which a Planned Parenthood VP calls a... More »

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health care • abortion • health insurance • Senate • Harry Reid • Planned Parenthood • House of Representatives • health care reform • NARAL • public option • women's issues • abortion debate

Dems Gird for Battle Over Veterans Day Recess

This time, they have something to crow about (and be criticized for)

Nov 10, 09 9:37 AM CST
(Newser) - Given what happened last time they took a vacation, Democratic lawmakers are steeling themselves for the Veterans Day recess, anticipating a fresh round of battles on health care reform. Members of Congress from both sides have been armed with fact sheets and talking points on what Republicans dub "The... More »

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Nancy Pelosi • Congress • House of Representatives • recess • health care reform • MoveOn.org • town hall meeting • US Chamber of Commerce

 Abortion Dispute Could
 Derail Health Care Bill

Some Dems vow to block final passage

Nov 9, 09 7:42 AM CST
(Newser) - The abortion funding ban included in the health-care bill passed by the House Saturday could doom it down the road, as abortion supporters in the Senate threaten revolt, and those who voted for it in the House vow they won't back the final bill if it's still included, the Washington... More »

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health care • abortion • health insurance • Senate • House of Representatives • Roman Catholic bishops • public option

(Newser) - Sarah Palin has returned to her Facebook soapbox to reinvigorate the "death panels" meme she helped popularize. "We had been told there were no 'death panels' in the bill," says an essay posted to the former Alaska governor's page. "But look closely at the provision mandating... More »

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Nancy Pelosi • Alaska • Republican • House of Representatives • health care reform • House Democrats • Bart Stupak • speaker of the House • House Republicans • Sarah Palin • death panel

 House Passes Landmark 
 Health Care Reform 

Measure passes 220-215, with only one Republican in favor

Nov 7, 09 10:24 PM CST
(AP) - The House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation tonight to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. The measure passed 220-215 with only one Republican—Louisiana's Joseph Cao—in favor and 39 Democrats opposed. "Oh, what a night,... More »

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Nancy Pelosi • health care • Congress • House of Representatives • universal health care • health care reform • government run health care

heatlh care push

 Obama:  
 'Let's Finish the Job' 

President rallies Democrats as House debates bill

Nov 7, 09 12:34 PM CST
(Newser) - President Obama rallied the Democratic troops today and told the nation that "this is our moment to deliver" on health care reform. In a brief Rose Garden address that took place as the House debated its long-awaited bill, Obama again stressed the need for reform and urged lawmakers to... More »

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Nancy Pelosi • health care • Congress • Democrats • House of Representatives • health care reform • President Obama

House Opens Debate
on Health Care Bill

Final vote is expected sometime tonight

Nov 7, 09 9:11 AM CST
(Newser) - It's crunch time in the House for health care reform. Representatives opened debate this morning on the monumental plan to provide universal coverage to Americans for the first time. A final vote is expected to take place tonight, maybe in the wee hours, and Nancy Pelosi continues to wheel and... More »

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Nancy Pelosi • health care • Congress • House of Representatives • health care reform

Health Care Reform Hinges on House Abortion Vote

Stupak amendment blocks private insurers offering procedure

Nov 7, 09 6:05 AM CST
(Newser) - In a last-ditch effort to corral 40 anti-abortion party members whose votes are needed to pass health care reform, Democrats last night agreed to let the whole House vote today on an amendment that would bar insurers participating in the new government-run health care exchange from providing abortions except in... More »

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abortion • Democrats • House of Representatives • health care reform • Bart Stupak

JACK CAFFERTY

Obama Can, Should Lock Congress In Until Health Vote

Constitution would allow it, so let's get a yea or nay

Nov 6, 09 6:24 PM CST
(Newser) - Grumpy old man Jack Cafferty is getting tired of Congress dragging out health reform, and wants President Obama to get lawmakers motivated. Using his constitutional powers, Obama should deliver this ultimatum: I’m ordering the Congress to remain in session until both houses vote on a final version of health-care... More »

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Congress • Senate • House of Representatives • vote • US Constitution • health care reform • Jack Cafferty • President Obama

NEWT GINGRICH & RICK PERRY

 Let States Lead on Health Care 

Federal meddling will only lead to higher prices and crappy care

Nov 6, 09 1:44 PM CST
(Newser) - The states have a handle on health care reform, write Newt Gingrich and Rick Perry, and the federal government urgently needs to take a lesson from them. “Texas, for example, has adopted approaches to controlling health-care costs while improving choice, advancing quality of care and expanding coverage” write the... More »

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Congress • Newt Gingrich • Texas • Senate • House of Representatives • US states • Rick Perry • health care reform

 Health Vote May 
 Have to Wait: 
 Hoyer 

Majority leader bemoans 'delay tactics'

Nov 6, 09 11:20 AM CST
(Newser) - The House may not vote on its health care reform bill tomorrow after all, thanks to Democrats' squabbling over abortion and spending, Steny Hoyer said today. “We’re very close,” the majority leader insisted, but “clearly things happen. Delay tactics can be employed.” Hoyer acknowledged that... More »

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Nancy Pelosi • abortion • House of Representatives • Steny Hoyer • health care reform • House Democrats • House Republicans • House Rules Committee • House majority leader

Pelosi Won't Put Final Health Care Bill Online

Speaker leaves door open for last-minute amendments

Nov 6, 09 9:49 AM CST
(Newser) - The Weekly Standard is beating up on Nancy Pelosi for backing out of her promise, made to a Standard reporter in September, to put the final House health care bill online 72 hours before it’s voted on. With the vote expected tomorrow, It seems Pelosi and the... More »

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Nancy Pelosi • House of Representatives • legislation • Weekly Standard • health care reform • amendment

Congress Extends Credit for First-Time Home Buyers

Also adds 20 weeks
of jobless benefits

Nov 5, 09 3:03 PM CST
(Newser) - The House voted to extend and expand an $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers as part of a stimulus expansion expected to inject $45 billion into the economy. The legislation, which passed the Senate yesterday, also extends unemployment benefits for 20 weeks and creates tax breaks for businesses... More »

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Congress • House of Representatives • credit • expansion • economic stimulus package • tax credit

'KILL THE BILL'

 Bachmann Health Care 
 Rally Draws Thousands 

Protesters will roam Capitol hallways to confront lawmakers

Nov 5, 09 12:58 PM CST
(Newser) - Thousands of health care reform protesters gathered in Washington today as part of Michele Bachmann’s “Super Bowl of Freedom.” Participants wielding signs like “Waterboard Congress” and chanting "kill the bill" congregated outside the Capitol to hear Bachmann, other GOP lawmakers, and even Jon Voight assail... More »

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Congress • Washington DC • House of Representatives • rally • Minnesota • health care reform • protesters • Michele Bachmann • U.S. Capitol

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