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Investigation of Secret CIA Program Turns Into Political Brawl

Republicans immediately denounced the investigation as an effort by Democrats to "tear down the CIA."

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July 17, 2009 in CIA, Congress | Permalink | User Comments (27)

Hoyer: Dems Sent ‘Back to Drawing Board’ on Health Care; Surtax on Wealthy is Good Politics

Another case of sticker shock has slowed congressional progress on health care reform, with the Congressional Budget Office reporting yesterday that the Democratic proposals now being considered won’t net the federal government any savings.

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July 17, 2009 in Congress, Democratic party, Health Care, Obama Agenda, President Obama, Top Line | Permalink | User Comments (113)

GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Backs Sotomayor

One day after President Obama campaigned for his opponent, the New Jersey Republican gubernatorial candidate, former US Attorney Chris Christie, today endorsed Judge Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court.

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The Note: Curve Ball -- Another Week, Another Set of Obstacles to Health Care Reform

We’re seeing sticker shock spread through the Capitol. We’re seeing Democrats fight with each other. We’re seeing middle-of-the-night committee votes. We’re seeing the unemployment rate rising. We’re seeing a presidential approval rate falling.

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The Note's Must-Reads for Friday, July 17, 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 www.abcnews.com Compiled by ABC News’ CARRIE HALPERIN, JAYCE HENDERSON, CLAUDIA MORALES, GEORGIA DAWKINS,...

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