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Midterm elections: 12 House races to watch to judge size of a GOP 'wave'
Most observers expect Republicans to take over the House of Representatives, but more than 100 races could go either way. The magic number Republicans need to gain to take control: 39. Here are a handful of races to keep an eye on in the states with early-closing polls.
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Democratic campaign chief: Paul Ryan is vulnerable (VIDEO)
Democrats’ chief congressional campaigner discusses his plan to defeat Paul Ryan, author of the GOP’s budget blueprint.
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Deficit commission's work is finished. What happens next?
A 60 percent majority on Obama's bipartisan deficit commission say they approved the co-chairs' recommendations, not enough to force a vote in Congress. Will their work have an impact?
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On historic night, Republicans sweep House Democrats from power
Republicans needed to claim 39 Democratic seats to retake the House Tuesday. They won more than 60, surpassing the 'Republican Revolution' of 1994.
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The Vote
Amid big Republican gains, House gets more polarized
Moderate and conservative Democrats were hit particularly hard on election night, despite the fact that many opposed Obama administration initiatives.
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Midterm elections: 12 House races to watch to judge size of a GOP 'wave'
Most observers expect Republicans to take over the House of Representatives, but more than 100 races could go either way. The magic number Republicans need to gain to take control: 39. Here are a handful of races to keep an eye on in the states with early-closing polls.
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House races 101: Is the Republican Party primed for a takeover?
Many more Democratic House seats than Republican ones are vulnerable this year. Republicans are targeting the Democrats' freshman class, plus some veteran lawmakers.
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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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Democrats' full-court press on healthcare reform
For scores of lawmakers, approving the Senate healthcare reform bill and subsequent 'fixes' carries considerable political risk.
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Obama rallies worried Democrats on healthcare reform
Just back from their congressional districts, Democrats are nervous about riling voters on healthcare reform legislation. But Obama says once people know the details, they'll back it.
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After budget resolution, the real work begins
The process of allocating taxpayer dollars starts in earnest as the 13 separate appropriations bills make their way through committees.
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Obama sells budget to House Democrats
The president meets with skeptics in his own party to boost support for his $3.6 trillion plan.
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CBO: US deficit ballooning to record $1.7 trillion
Higher forecast will complicate Obama's bid to push spending plans through Congress.
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Congress weighs another stimulus
But this plan is likely to be aimed at people and areas hit hard by the slump.
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How bailout deal will impact next president
A $700 billion US rescue of banks is not likely to crimp McCain's or Obama'sspending plans, at least in the short term.
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U.S. spending obligations surge
Recent bills – for students, GIs, housing market – add to long-term budget commitments.
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U.S. spending obligations surge
Recent bills – for students, GIs, housing market – add to long-term budget commitments.
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In budget wrangling, cost of doing nothing grows
At stake are competing visions of how to restore fiscal stability and ward off a recession.
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Why Bush's budget will change its shape
His $3.1 trillion budget would be the largest ever.
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