Topic: Alfonse D'Amato
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How Chuck Schumer plays the congressional chessboard
The New York Democrat, though often a fierce partisan, represents a particular breed of dealmaker on Capitol Hill who combines policy understanding with an intuitive knack for legislating.
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What's a filibuster look like? Not Jimmy Stewart
The Senate has approved a bipartisan agreement to limit the use of filibusters during debate and to speed nominations.
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China: a lifeline for Iran and its oil exports?
As Europe and the US tighten sanctions on Iran, China remains the largest buyer of Iranian oil and has played down economic sanctions as an effective way to influence Tehran.
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Ex-Freddie Mac official said Newt Gingrich paid $1.5 million for consulting
The former Speaker of the US House and current GOP presidential candidate defended himself Wednesday after news that he received money from the now-troubled government mortgage giant.
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