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Senate Abuzz Ahead Of Busy Night On Health Reform


Democrats don't meet in their special caucus huddle until 5 p.m., when Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will officially unveil his version of health reform to them. But the Senate is abuzz with activity right now.

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November 18, 2009 in Congress, Democratic party, Health Care, Obama Agenda, Senate, Vice President Biden | Permalink | User Comments (8)

President Obama's Operating Space on Afghanistan Gets Narrower


ABC News' Kristina Wong reports: A month into reviewing U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, President Obama appears to be operating in an increasingly narrowing space, between two opposite camps on Afghanistan, with pressure closing in from all sides.

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October 26, 2009 in Afghanistan, John McCain, President Obama, Sunday Shows, Vice President Biden | Permalink | User Comments (3)

The Note, 6/10/2009: Deeds & Words -- Can Obama reconcile with himself on health care reform?


It’s a day for outsiders -- at least in Virginia -- and President Obama needs to channel some campaign energy to play the inside game in Congress, as his healthcare plan takes shape with perhaps two campaign pledges left in the past, ABC News senior political reporter Rick Klein writes in the Wednesday morning Note. And with Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s confirmation hearings set, we hope her brother has cleared his schedule.

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June 10, 2009 in 2010 , Bill Clinton, Congress, Gov. Mark Sanford, Gov. Sarah Palin, Guantanamo, Health Care, John McCain, Mitt Romney, Obama Agenda, President Obama, Republican Party, Ronald Reagan, Senate, Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court, The Note, Vice President Biden, Virginia | Permalink | User Comments (55)