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Arizona shooting: Seven times politics turned to threats or violence last year
Authorities say they believe Jared Lee Loughner, the primary suspect in Saturday's shooting in Tucson, Ariz., targeted Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D) of Arizona but have not identified a motive, characterizing him as mentally unstable. The shooting followed a year in which several members of Congress have been threatened.
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Anthony Weiner explodes in Congress and on Fox News [video]
Anthony Weiner, a congressman from New York, was livid with Republicans for not passing a bill to give long-term medical benefits to 9/11 first responders. But by historical standards, his outburst was positively tame.
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Nancy Pelosi puts her stamp on the House
Nancy Pelosi is a master tactician and the most powerful speaker in a half century. Behind her personal brand of power politics – and whether she will still be speaker after the midterm elections.
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Oil drilling CEO Hayward gets no sympathy. Does he deserve some?
Oil drilling produces the fuel that powers our economy. BP CEO Hayward, who's providing that, deserves a sense of fair play.
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Gulf gas: BP oil spill increases methane in Gulf waters
Gulf gas: The BP oil spill has increased the amount of methane gas in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, with the potential of creating 'dead zones' for fish and other aquatic wildlife.
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Five crucial moves by BP: Did they lead to Gulf oil spill disaster?
In a hearing Thursday, House Democrats investigating the disaster suggested that BP made five cost-saving decisions that might have contributed to the Gulf oil spill.
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BP CEO Tony Hayward accused of 'kicking can down the road' at House subcommittee
BP CEO Tony Hayward insisted Thursday he was "devastated" by the BP oil spill and denied shunning tough questions from a House subcommittee.
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Hayward testimony: BP contrite, but not ready to take all blame
BP CEO Tony Hayward, testifying Thursday in Congress about the Gulf oil spill, said other firms are involved and it's too soon to assign blame. Lawmaker cites BP 'complacency' toward safety.
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BP 'Small People' comment and oil spill blasted on Capitol Hill
BP 'Small People' comment and oil spill blasted on Capitol Hill Thursday during congressional testimony by BP CEO Tony Hayward.
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BP CEO Tony Hayward says he's 'devastated' by BP oil spill
BP CEO Tony Hayward will make remarks on the BP oil spill during Congressional testimony Thursday.
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The Monitor's View: BP cleanup of the Gulf oil spill should also include a cleanup of BP
The televised speech by President Obama about the Gulf oil spill is more more action to help force BP -- and other companies --- to create a conscience in all their workers about the public good.
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BP to burn more captured oil from Gulf
BP will burn more captured oil and gas from their leaking pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Managers say BP took 'shortcuts' prior to Gulf rig explosion. Will the 'top kill' work?
A Transocean rig worker said he overheard senior managers complaining that BP took 'shortcuts' by replacing heavy drilling fluid with saltwater in the oil well that blew out, triggering the massive Gulf oil spill.
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Powerful House Democrat David Obey to retire
Wisconsin Rep. David Obey, the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, will not seek another term in office, he said Wednesday.
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Rep. Bart Stupak to retire, casualty of health care reform battle
Rep. Bart Stupak fought to keep federally funded abortions out of the new health care reform law. In the end, he voted for the bill, angering both sides in the debate over abortion. His departure will make it harder for Democrats to retain control of the House.
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Opinion: Shock poll: Why do so many Republicans think Obama is a socialist, a Muslim, or even the anti-Christ?
A new poll shows that a quarter of Republicans think Obama may be the anti-Christ. Apocalyptic right-wing rhetoric is going mainstream, as Republican lawmakers stoke the flames of epithet-hurlers and conspiracy theorists.
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Texas Rep. Randy Neugebauer admits he shouted "baby killer" during floor debate
Neugebauer insists that he was not referring directly to a fellow congressman but to an agreement made in the 11th hour.
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How key Democrats voted on health care bill: Pelosi's scorecard
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had the formidable task of persuading 216 Democrats to vote for a Senate health care bill that many did not like. This is how she succeeded – and failed.
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Bart Stupak vows 'yes' in health care vote. What comes next?
Rep. Bark Stupak of Michigan, who led a group of anti-abortion Democrats opposed to the health care bill, has promised a 'yes' on health care vote. Passage tonight now looks certain. Then what?
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Health care bill victory? Steny Hoyer says they've got the votes
Steny Hoyer sounded upbeat this afternoon when discussing the health care bill. "Clearly, we believe we have the votes," Hoyer said.
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Two House health care reform votes: first fixes, then Senate bill
House leaders rejected 'deem and pass' Saturday, and negotiations on abortion concern made progress, clearing the way for Sunday's health care reform bill vote.
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Healthcare vote: Obama to visit Capitol Hill to nail down support
With the healthcare vote pending, President Obama will head over to Capitol Hill to rally support.
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Healthcare reform: Reaching finish line comes down to trust
Cutting deals to nail down votes is under way leading up to a House vote on healthcare reform. Trust that promises will be kept is key, but it's been eroding between House and Senate this session.
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Cracks appear in abortion front against healthcare reform
The coalition of Catholics and anti-abortion advocates that has opposed healthcare reform – saying it could allow federal funds for abortion – is slowly splintering.
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