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Senate Reaches Health Care Reform Agreement

Congress Scheherazade - December 20, 2009 79

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) is now confident that he has the sixty votes needed to proceed with cloture for H.R.3590. The Senate...

The Public Option Flatlines

Congress AdLib - December 14, 2009 387

Rachel Maddow just mentioned and the AP feed here at The Planet also presents the story that the Senate Dems meeting on health care...

Let’s talk NFL and health care

Congress javaz - December 7, 2009 30

From the time we are in grade school and then go onto high school, we all learn that sports is big business. You’re either one...

The House That Rome Built

Congress AdLib - November 9, 2009 12

Hey fellow members, here is the latest bitingly satirical piece by AntiChrist (I'm going to have to add a gallery to The Planet to...

Some Interesting Stats Re Congressional Reps/HC Industry Dollars

Congress nicole473 - November 8, 2009 55

I put together some charts/stats based on a table in the Washington Post. My charts and conclusions are based on all of the reps...

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Israelis Rally for Hostages in Gaza, Hoping It Will Be the Last Time

At a Tel Aviv rally, Israelis thanked President Trump for the cease-fire that paved the way for release of the remaining hostages. They were less enthused about their own country’s leader. [...]

Thousands Return to Northern Gaza, Hopeful, but Faced With Devastation

With the cease-fire holding overnight, many Palestinians continued to travel toward Gaza City on Saturday to learn what remained of their lives and homes. [...]

Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders

Dozens of sitting judges shared with The Times their concerns about risks to the courts’ legitimacy as the Supreme Court releases opaque orders about Trump administration policies. [...]

Some Americans Are Starting to Feel the Impact of the Government Shutdown

The Trump administration said over 4,000 workers would be laid off. Farmers trying to plan next year’s crops don’t have all the tools they need. Some medical services have been curtailed in Native communities. [...]

Trump Says He Will Pay Troops Despite Government Shutdown

The president said he had identified funds even though Congress has not appropriated new money for the military. [...]

Diane Keaton, a Star of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘First Wives Club,’ Dies at 79

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Diane Keaton: A Life in Pictures

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How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

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The Axe Files with David Axelrod

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Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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Israelis praise Trump at huge rally ahead of expected hostage release by Hamas in Gaza

Hundreds of thousands gather in Tel Aviv as Palestinians continue to return to Gaza City after the Israeli withdrawal. [...]

Hamas presses Israel to free prominent prisoners as part of Gaza deal

It is unclear if disagreement over the list of Palestinian prisoners will affect the release of hostages within the agreed 72 hours. [...]

Afghan Taliban confirm 'retaliatory' border attacks on Pakistan

The escalation comes days after Pakistan was accused of bombing a market inside Afghanistan. [...]

Academy award-winning actress Diane Keaton dies aged 79

She was best known for roles in films including in The Father of the Bride, The Godfather and Annie Hall. [...]

Trump directs Pentagon to 'use all available funds' to pay troops during shutdown

The president's directive would ensure US military personnel don't miss a scheduled paycheque next week. [...]

Biden receiving radiation therapy for prostate cancer

The 82-year-old former US president - who was diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer in May - is also getting hormone treatment. [...]

Indian student captured by Ukraine joined Russian army to avoid drug charges, says mother

Gujarat’s Sahil Majothi joined the Russian army to avoid jail over alleged drug charges. [...]

Drone strike in besieged Sudan city kills dozens

El-Fasher has been surrounded by the RSF for 17 months, as residents face hunger and starvation. [...]

We're grateful for what Trump is doing for peace, Nobel winner tells BBC

María Corina Machado tells Trump of her appreciation for "what he's doing... around the world for peace". [...]

Anger after female journalists excluded from Afghan embassy event in India

Female reporters were excluded from an event at the Taliban government's embassy in New Delhi. [...]

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