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Healthcare Reform

House passes healthcare reform bill

219 Democrats and one Republican join in favor of the legislation, which passed by a narrow margin
Alex Koppelman
Healthcare Reform

Dems don't have votes to pass House health bill

Democratic leaders were hoping to have a final vote Saturday evening, but that may not happen now
Alex Koppelman
Fort Hood Shooting

Sources: Shooter used "cop killer"

Healthcare Reform

Republican votes for House Dems' health bill

Both sides lobbied hard to win over Louisiana Rep. Joseph Cao, but he ultimately crossed the aisle
Alex Koppelman
Fort Hood Shooting

Fox talks screening Muslim soldiers

Emily Holleman
Sarah Palin

Palin's book tour will stick to friendly territory

The former Alaska governor decides to skip out on unpatriotic cities and head straight for "real America"
Emily Holleman
Tea parties

Wiesel slams tea partiers

Alex Koppelman
2010 Census

Census worker hanging may have been suicide

Gabriel Winant
Globalization

America is rusting because of free trade

International trade affects our healthcare, the economy and the environment -- in other words, everything
David Sirota

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House nears healthcare vote -- can it pass?

Congress' lower chamber is close to voting on its bill, as work continues on getting enough support
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Friday, Nov 6, 2009 00:07 PST

Pulsating diversity of views on the Post Op-Ed page

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Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 18:30 PST

What the media got wrong about the Fort Hood shooting

Much of what was initially reported about the mass murder at an Army post turns out to have been inaccurate
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Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 17:06 PST

Michele Bachmann's army marches on Washington

The Tea Party crowd descends on the Capitol to fight socialism, healthcare and President Obama
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Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 17:06 PST

Joe Lieberman undercuts his wife

If he really cared about women's health, Hadassah's new cause, he'd get out of the way of healthcare reform
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Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 13:45 PST

What's motive behind Fort Hood shooting?

The Army says 12 are dead, possibly including alleged shooter, and 31 wounded. Updated
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Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 13:15 PST

Army: 12 dead in Fort Hood rampage

One shooter among the dead, 31 wounded, military says. Two other shooting suspects in custody
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Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 12:55 PST

Obama trumpets AARP, AMA healthcare endorsements

The president drops in on a press briefing to revel in some good news for reform legislation's prospects
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Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 10:50 PST

On the plus side, he was good in "Midnight Cowboy"

Actor Jon Voight, a conservative darling, speaks at an anti-healthcare reform rally
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Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 09:45 PST

Michele Bachmann, explained

The Minnesota Republican reveals her sources of information, and suddenly everything's a little clearer
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Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 09:01 PST

Bernie Kerik pleads guilty to federal charges

The former New York City police commissioner faces 2 1/2 years in prison
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Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 08:06 PST

Can Rand Paul bring the Tea Parties to the Senate?

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Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 08:06 PST

Israeli settlements could cause one-state solution

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Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 06:01 PST

Japan celebrates Matsui's MVP win

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Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 05:01 PST

Biggest World Series winner? Girardi

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Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 03:06 PST

Criminal convictions of 22 CIA agents in Italy

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Wednesday, Nov 4, 2009 17:05 PST

Arlington officials can't get their stories straight

The superintendent says he may have been absent when remains were moved, but an employee's log says otherwise
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Wednesday, Nov 4, 2009 15:30 PST

Glenn Beck gives his take on Hoffman loss

The Fox News host says "what's coming next year" will "dwarf 1994"
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Wednesday, Nov 4, 2009 15:05 PST

The Keyboard Commandos want Obama to be tough

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Wednesday, Nov 4, 2009 14:20 PST

Report: AARP will endorse House healthcare bill

The seniors' group is reportedly planning to give the House's legislation a big boost
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