Can Dems Pass Health Bill by W.H. Deadline?Democrats say they are close to a final agreement on health care reform, but there is still tension between the White House and lawmakers on whether the bill can be passed by March 18.
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Liz Cheney Defends Attack on HolderThe conservative group behind a controversial ad attacking U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is refuting criticism from within its own party and across the aisle that that its message is unfair.The ad, launched by Keep America Safe, an advocacy group led by Liz Cheney, criticizes Holder for not disclosing details about Justice Department lawyers who have previously defended alleged terrorists.
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Dodd to Unveil Wall Street Reform Package Sen. Chris Dodd, head of the Senate Banking Committee, to unveil sweeping new reforms for the financial system Monday after failing to reach an agreement with Republicans on the panel.
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Biden: U.S. 'Shoulder to Shoulder' With IsraelVice President Joe Biden urged Israelis and Palestinians to take historic steps toward peace during his keynote address at Tel Aviv University today. "Ladies and gentlemen, the status quo is not sustainable," he warned in his most passionate comment.
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First Women Airforce Pilots Get GoldThe women who blazed the way for female air force pilots will be awarded the Congressional gold medal today on Capitol Hill.
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Pelosi: 'We'll Take Up the Bill When We Are Ready'House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made clear today that she's not keen on a White House deadline for health care reform.
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WATCH: Obama: US Must 'Up Our Game' on ExportsPresident pledged again to double America's exports over the next five years.
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Punch: Tom Hanks Checks in on Press and Espresso MachineActor Tom Hanks, in D.C. for a screening of "The Pacific," stops by W.H. briefing room.
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Rep. Patrick Kennedy Rails Against MediaIn fiery floor speech, congressman criticizes the media for lack of of focus on Afghanistan.
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Clinton and Gates Lobby Congress for Aid MoneyHigh profile advocates for funding to combat poverty and disease around the world.
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Note: Resolution to End Afghanistan War Fails Rep. Kuninch's resolution to end war fails, garnering mostly Democratic support.
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Punch: Congressman Tells Geithner To Expect GOP 'Tidal Wave'in November Treasury Secy. Tim Geithner beats back criticism from Republican lawmakers railing against the rising amount of red ink.
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'Jihad Jane' Easy to Spot. What About Others? A Pennsylvania woman has been arrested for allegedly plotting with Islamic radicals to kill a Swedish cartoonist.
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White House Pounces on 'Troubled' JusticeIt's been a busy few days for Chief Justice John Roberts. Last week, he was the subject of a viral Internet rumour that he was going to retire, and last night he was pounced on by the White House for comments he made about the president's State of the Union address.
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Note: Rove: Bush Among 'Consequential Presidents'; Judgments Will 'Soften'Karl Rove, the architect of George W. Bush's presidency, compares his former boss to Harry Truman.
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GOP Loses Bid for Ethics Probe of Dem LeadersHouse Democrats have stopped a Republican bid to force an investigation into whether Democratic leaders covered up allegations that former Rep. Eric Massa sexually harassed male employees.
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Massa Media Blitz: Says Groping Was 'Tickling' Former Democratic Rep. Eric Massa of New York, who quit abruptly last week and promised not to go quietly, took to the airwaves Tuesday night in two cable network interviews to explain his behavior and the allegations that he sexually harassed two male aides. But the more Massa tries to explain himself, the stranger his story gets.
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WATCH: Inside the First D.C. Gay MarriagesThree same-sex couples are first to wed in nation's capital.
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Coming Up: David Axelrod and Lindsey GrahamComing Up: David Axelrod and Lindsey Graham
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'Forgotten' WWII Vets Celebrated in D.C.It's been called the "forgotten theater" of World War II. But now the Allied campaign in the Pacific from 1941 to 1945 is being thrust front and center for commemoration, as a new Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks miniseries in its honor premiers next week on HBO and will be shown at the White House this afternoon.
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PHOTOS: Women Airforce Service Pilots Through the YearsWomen Airforce Service Pilots -- better known as WASP -- received the Congressional gold medal today for becoming the first female pilots in the U.S. Army.
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Politics: Top Ten Races to Watch in 2010Election Day 2010 is 8 months away, but here's an update on 10 contests
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PHOTOS: Spielberg, Hanks Honor WWII VetsExecutive producers of "The Pacific" appear at D.C.'s World War II Memorial.
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PHOTOS: President's Day: A Black President in the MakingFor the first President's Day in U.S. history, America has an African-American president. In honor of Black History Month, we take a look back at influential government figures who helped break down racial barriers and stereotypes to allow Barack Obama to take the Oval Office.
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PHOTOS: ABC News 9/11 Photos: Sept. 11 Photos on World Trade Center Aftermath Newly released September 11, 2001 photos offer a new perspective on attacks. The vast collection of photos and some videos previously held by the National Institute of Standards and Technology shows the horrific aftermath of two commercial jetliners hitting the towers, leaving nearly 2800 dead.
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PHOTOS: Winter Weather Around the WorldWinter Weather Around the World - A historic snowfall dumps more than two feet of snow on Washington, D.C. and other surrounding regions. Thousands gather in Dupont Circle for a snowball fight.
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PHOTOS: Top 10 Political Scandals of the DecadeA look back at the top ten political scandals of the decade - from Senator John Ensign's extramarital affair with a former staffer and friend to former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer's link to a prostitution ring and Lewis "Scooter" Libby's connection with the leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame's identity.
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PHOTOS: Newly Released 9/11 World Trade Center AerialsNYPD releases new World Trade Center 9/11 aerials photos from Sept. 11 attacks.
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PHOTOS: Travels of the Obama PresidencyHighlights from President Obama's latest travels around the world.
PHOTOS: President Barack Obama: The First 100 DaysPhotos: Pressing events and memorable moments that shaped Obama's early days.
PHOTOS: Obama: Out and AboutA look at Washington, D.C.'s newest scenesters: the First Family.
PHOTOS: Michelle Obama: Fashion Icon?First lady Michelle Obama makes a splash in Oslo, Norway.
PHOTOS: Happy 200th, AbeThis holiday weekend, presidential history is all the rage.
PHOTOS: Barack Obama InaugurationThe historic day in pictures, from Obama's oath to his inaugural ball debut.
PHOTOS: Inaugural Celebrity PerformersThe inaugural committee's "We are One" concert will be a star-studded event.
PHOTOS: Neighborhood Ball This was the first ball open to the public and not just political dignitaries.
PHOTOS: Inaugural Dos and Don'tsA look back at inaugural fashion through the years.
PHOTOS: Kids in the White HouseA look at children of the White House over the years.
WATCH: Best of Late-Night Political ComedyRewind the week's political highlights: A roundup of late night comedy.
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WATCH: Hanks, Spielberg Celebrate WWII VetsTom Hanks and Steven Spielberg promote new miniseries, honor vets in D.C.
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WATCH: Hanks Visits Coffee Pot He Gifted to White HouseTom Hanks, in D.C. for a screening of "The Pacific" stops by W.H. briefing room.
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WATCH: Dodd Goes It AloneSen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., plans on financial reform without bipartisan support.
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WATCH: Jake Tapper on Fired-Up DemocratsDemocrats are determined to pass President Obama's health care legislation.
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WATCH: Uganda Considers Death Penalty for GaysWhat is the link between this law and evangelical preacher Scott Lively?
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WATCH: Women WWII Pilots Finally Get Their DueFemale pilots who flew cargo missions in World War II are honored.
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WATCH: Granny D Dies at 100Political activist Doris "Granny D" Haddock has died.
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WATCH: Rep. Kennedy Rants Against Afghanistan WarRep. Patrick Kennedy: Obama 'doubling down on bad policy'.
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WATCH: Health Care: Getting House Members On BoardRep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, discusses converting 'no's' to 'yes's'.
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