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Rep. Cao to Steele: You Need Me


ABC News’ Rick Klein reports: The decision by Rep. Joseph Cao, R-La., to vote for the Democrats’ health care bill last night would put him directly in the Republican Party’s firing line, under the standard enunciated by RNC Chairman Michael Steele last week.

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November 8, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (36)

Lieberman: Fort Hood Shooting Could Be 'Most Destructive Terrorist Act' Committed on U.S. Soil Since 9/11


ABC News' Kristina Wong reports: Today Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee Sen. Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., said he would begin a congressional investigation into whether the Army missed warning signs regarding the Nov. 5th Fort Hood shooter, Major Nidal Malik Hasan, that should have lead to his being discharged earlier.

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November 8, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (17)

House Dems Bask in Glory After Passing Health Care Reform Bill


ABC News' John R. Parkinson reports: “Oh what a night!” Speaker Nancy Pelosi proudly proclaimed at a press conference immediately following passage of the health care bill. Amid much back-slapping, congratulatory handshakes and laughter, Speaker Pelosi revealed she and other...

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November 8, 2009 in Congress, Health Care | Permalink | User Comments (17)