Topic: U.S. Democratic Party
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Can immigration reform pass? Five senators to watch.
Immigration reform will pass the Senate before the Fourth of July, Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D) of Nevada has vowed. Here are five key senators (or groups of senators) that will be pivotal during the two weeks of debate.
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Where do things stand at Guantánamo? Six basic questions answered.
President Obama this week pledged to “reengage” with Congress to find a way to close the terror detention camp at the Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, naval base. The renewed focus comes as 100 of the 166 detainees are reported to be engaged in a hunger strike. Here is a brief look at where things stand now.
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Opinion 5 steps to bipartisan cuts in Medicare – and the deficit
Medicare is the single greatest contributor to long-term deficits. If Democrats and Republicans cooperate on waste-cutting ideas – many of which are backed by President Obama – both parties stand to gain. Here are five ways Congress should act.
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Briefing After the 'sequester,' now what?
$85 billion in across-the-board cuts to defense and social programs took effect March 1. The cuts must occur this fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30. Here's how things look.
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Four reasons Republicans are embracing the 'sequester'
Republicans, it is clear, are conflicted on the "sequester." How did they come to embrace it? Here are four reasons.
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Bright Green Americans don't agree about global warming
05/20/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Steele doesn't mention Socialists or quitting in big speech
05/19/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Exasperated Steele to Fox News: No, I don't support Socialist resolution
05/19/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Did Nancy Pelosi lie? New poll shows Americans are divided.
05/18/2009 01:00 am -
Catholics astir over Obama's speech at Notre Dame
Opposition to his appearance at Sunday's commencement puts new attention on Catholic sensibilities – and on the president's stance on abortion and stem-cell research.
05/15/2009 01:00 am -
Nancy Pelosi goes toe-to-toe with the CIA
The Democratic lawmaker is under fire over her knowledge of harsh interrogation measures. What did she know and when did she know it?
05/15/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote White House laughs at GOP idea to call Democrats "Socialists"
05/15/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote McCain slams Limbaugh and Olbermann -- not John, but his Mom
05/15/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Abortion debate: Gallup says more Americans pro-life
05/15/2009 01:00 am -
To probe detainee abuse, Congress leans toward outsourcing
Success of the 9/11 commission means lawmakers often punt toughest investigations to independent bodies – despite some internal resistance.
05/14/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Socialists offended by Republicans renaming Democrats
05/14/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion The tyranny of taxing 'sin'
Scrambling for revenue, politicians are pursuing higher taxes on junk food, alcohol, and tobacco – a clear threat to individual liberty.
05/14/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security US 'Afpak' strategy troubles some in US and Pakistan
American lawmakers say they haven't been briefed on plans, as some in Pakistan describe the administration as 'confused.'
05/13/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Florida's Crist to run for US Senate
05/12/2009 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View Sticker shock in acting on global warming
A House climate-change bill is watered down as its price goes up. Is that leadership?
05/12/2009 01:00 am -
Why healthcare providers joined forces with Obama
In 1993, they were a major factor in defeating President Clinton's proposals. But this time around, industry leaders sense change is inevitable, and they want a voice.
05/11/2009 01:00 am -
Insurers offer Obama $2 trillion in healthcare cost savings
Healthcare providers tell the president they can trim rising costs by 1.5 percent a year simply by being more efficient.
05/11/2009 01:00 am -
Belatedly, House votes to curb predatory lending
Backers of the legislation, which passed Thursday, say it will prevent any future wave of foreclosures like the one that has engulfed the US housing market.
05/08/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote GOP disaster: First Specter and now Joe the Plumber?
05/07/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Ridge says no -- Specter could retain powerless Senate seat
05/07/2009 01:00 am -
For Specter and the Democrats, it was a brief honeymoon
The Pennsylvania senator has been stripped of his seniority, at least until 2011, and he hasn't exactly voted in lock step with Democrats.
05/06/2009 01:00 am -
Editor's Blog Today's briefing: Pakistan's next hot spot, Mexico returns to normal
05/06/2009 01:00 am -
Foreclose vs. resetting mortgages: the fight goes on
The Senate nears a vote on a bill to help ease the foreclosure crisis, as banking and real estate lobbies successfully resist efforts to let courts adjust terms of mortgages.
05/05/2009 01:00 am -
Gallup: Obama strong, but gay marriage, big gov't could be tricky
05/05/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Specter can defeat Toomey easily - but not Tom Ridge
05/04/2009 01:00 am
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