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Teamsters buck Senate health bill over tax

Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

The powerful Teamsters union on Thursday broke with President Obama over Senate Democrats' health care bill that would slap an excise tax on insurance companies for so-called "Cadillac" health plans, the high-priced and benefit-rich coverage that unions have fought hard to win for their members.

Giuliani: Terror trials leave U.S. 'very vulnerable'

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani said Wednesday that the Obama administration had put the country on a vulnerable, defensive footing against terrorism by deciding to try accused September 11 terror plotters in a civilian New York City court.

Obama gets delay of Fort Hood probe

Republicans urge Hill inquiry

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

The Obama administration on Tuesday had the president's National Security Council take control of congressional briefings on the Fort Hood killings and asked Democratic leaders to delay a probe, as top Republicans said intelligence shortcomings blamed for failing to prevent the 9/11 attacks are re-emerging.

Obama's union drive stumbles in N.H.

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009

President Obama's moves to boost the labor movement suffered a setback, when the administration was forced to cancel the first federal construction contract in more than a decade requiring union representation of workers.

DeMint tries to ban 'permanent politicians'

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

Sen. Jim DeMint is reintroducing a bill that would put term limits on members of Congress — a measure that has little chance of passage.

Health care debate risky for moderates

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009

With the debate over health care moving to the Senate, several moderate Democrats will find themselves in a tough spot over the proposed reform.

Lawmakers fight raw-oyster ban under FDA rule

Gulf shellfish bacteria targeted

Monday, Nov. 9, 2009

Gulf Coast lawmakers have a message for the administration: Keep your mitts off my raw oysters.

House OKs health reform bill

Abortion foes successful in ban on federal funding

Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009

The Democrat-led House late Saturday passed landmark legislation that would fulfill President Obama's call to dramatically reshape the country's health care system, passing it with just one Republican vote.

U.S. trials OK'd for 9/11 suspects

Senate allows transfer to U.S.

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

The Senate on Thursday gave the green light to President Obama to transfer the accused plotters of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks to the United States to be tried in civilian courts.