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Senate Breaks Health Stalemate; First Votes Today
Senate Democrats and Republicans said they had broken an impasse over the seemingly simple question of how and when to vote on the first amendments to a sweeping health care bill.
Senators Pitch to Women and Elderly on Health Bill
Democrats sought additional medical benefits for women and Republicans vowed to protect Medicare for older Americans.
Senator, Clout Rising, Cements Role at Heart of Debate
In advance of her re-election bid next year, Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas sided with her fellow Democrats for one vote, but was cautious about the overall health bill.
Nebraska Senator Will Vote to Start Health Debate
Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska, one of three wavering Democrats, said Friday that he would vote to start debate on a giant health care bill.
U. of Nebraska Defeats Tighter Limits on Stem Cell Research
The effort had been seen by opponents as a possible new front in the national debate over the matter.
Audit Finds Acorn Received Some Federal Grant Money Through Its Affiliates
The antipoverty group Acorn has not received direct federal grants since 2002, but some federal money has made its way to the organization or its affiliates.
Polar Bear Habitat Proposed for Alaska
The Interior Department proposed to designate more than 200,000 square miles of land, sea and ice along the northern coast of Alaska as critical habitat for polar bears.
Behind War Between White House and Fox
The heated back-and-forth between the White House and Fox News has brought equal delight to Fox’s conservative commentators and liberal Democrats.
In New Jersey, a Sharp, Scrappy Debate
The little-known independent, Christopher Daggett, stole the show during an unruly first gubernatorial debate.
New Cheney Taking Stage for the G.O.P.
Liz Cheney, daughter of the former vice president, is entertaining questions about a possible run for office herself.