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‘Top Line’: ‘Mini-Revolt’ in Congress on Health Care

House Democrats’ hopes of finishing a draft of health care reform legislation this week have been dashed -- leaving the entire reform effort in doubt as the August recess draws near.

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July 10, 2009 in Congress, Health Care, Iraq, Obama Agenda, President Obama, Republican Party, Top Line | Permalink | User Comments (8)

LIVESTREAMING THE SOTOMAYOR HEARINGS

With Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s confirmation hearing starting Monday morning, ABCNews.com will be livestreaming the proceedings from the Senate Judiciary Committee, with a partnership with Facebook aiming to bring more people into the conversation.

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July 10, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (2)

Republicans Stepping up Anti-Stimulus Rhetoric

The Congress people all suffer from high unemployment in their states and pointed to a GAO report released this week that shows many of the areas with the highest unemployment are receiving proportionally less stimulus money. In large part, this is due to the formula by which the funds have been dispersed.

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The Note: Verdicts & Visits -- Agenda delayed, Obama seeks to grab back narrative

When an administration that asked to be judged starts doing judgment-worthy things, there's no shortage of people who stand ready to serve as judges.

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July 10, 2009 in Environment, Financial Reform, GOP, Gov. Mark Sanford, Gov. Sarah Palin, Health Care, Obama Agenda, Sen. John Ensign, The Note | Permalink | User Comments (15)

The Note's Must-Reads for Friday, July 10, 2009

The Note's Must-Reads are a round-up of today's political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers. Posted Monday through Friday right here at http://abcnews.com Compiled by ABC News’ CARRIE HALPERIN, CLAUDIA MORALES, PETER MARTINEZ, GEORGIA DAWKINS...

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