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November 05, 2009
Houses Passes a Big New Tax Break for Homebuyers

Senator Schumer Questions Funding of US-China Wind Project

Democrats Vow to Continue Drive for Health Care Reform

Northwest Pilots Appeal License Revocation

House Judiciary Committee Votes to Amend Patriot Act

Democratic Leaders Confident about Saturday's Healthcare Vote

November 04, 2009
New York City Mayor Wins in Surprisingly Close Victory

Defeat in Maine a Harsh Blow to Gay-Marriage Drive

Pres. Obama Coaxes States to Change with School Dollars

GOP Wins Governor Races in Virginia, New Jersey

Sec. Clinton: U.S. Wants Israel Settlement Halted 'Forever'

Senate Votes to Extend Aid for Jobless and Homebuyers

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Announces Run for California Senate Seat

House Committee Votes to Give SEC More Power

3 Senators Join Forces to Rescue Climate Bill

November 03, 2009
President Hosts E.U.-U.S. Summit at White House

NFL Commissioner Seeks Change in Labor Law

GOP Senators Talk of Boycotting Climate Bill

November 02, 2009
Supreme Court Considers Hearing Case of Death Row Inmate

Maine to Vote Tuesday on Status of Law Permitting Same-Sex Marriage

Afghan's Karzai Effectively Handed Second Presidential Term

Health Care Plan Hits Rich with Big Tax Increases

Supreme Court Seeks White House Views on Hiring Undocumented Immigrants

Handful of Elections Shed Light on U.S. Politics

Sec. Clinton to Meet Arab Ministers on Peace Prospects

October 30, 2009
Senate Clears Bill to Avert Agency Closing

Sec. Clinton Says U.S. Can Find Way out of Afghanistan

October 29, 2009
Senators Agree to Extend Homebuyer Tax Credit

Accused Spy Scientist Held without Bond

Sex Offender Residency Rules Still Being Enforced Despite Supreme Court Ruling

October 28, 2009
Proposal to Keep Jurors Anonymous Is Withdrawn in Virginia

Critics Urge Openness from California Courts Office

Pres. Obama Embraces House Financial Overhaul Bill

Hawaii Supreme Court Ending Ceded Lands Case

Sec. Clinton Says U.S. `Turning the Page' with Pakistan

Pres. Obama Revives Military Trials at Guantanamo

Pres. Obama Signs Expansion of Hate Crimes Legislation

Democrats Struggle to Find Unity on Health Plan

Sen. McCain Urges President to Make Afghan Decision Now

October 27, 2009
Pres. Obama Says He Will Not Rush Afghanistan Decision

Senate Hearing Kicks off Climate Bill

Government May Say Recession over but Not Job Losses

President Puts $3.4B toward a 'Smart' Power Grid

No Guarantees on Senate Health Bill's Public Plan

October 26, 2009
Lawmakers Split on Timing of Afghan Decision

Government Accountability Office Report: FDA Fails to Follow up on Unproven Drugs

October 25, 2009
Kentucky Supreme Court Denies Review in Gender Discrimination Suit

October 24, 2009
Oklahoma Abortion Laws Spark Court Battles

October 23, 2009
Protests Surround New Constitution in Dominican Republic

October 22, 2009
Ex-Yale Students Settle Internet Defamation Lawsuit

October 20, 2009
Missouri Leaders Demand Stricter Ethics Laws

White House Ramps Up Push to Shape Health Bill

October 19, 2009
Arson Case Adds New Twist to Texas Candidates' Death Penalty Stance

October 18, 2009
Small Groups Negotiating Healthcare Bill

October 16, 2009
Washington State Supreme Court Says Judicial Records Not Public

October 15, 2009
West Virginia Officer Accused of Violating Constitutional Rights

October 14, 2009
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Enron Appeal

October 12, 2009
Sen. McCain Presses President for Afghan 'Surge'

October 11, 2009
Proposition 8 Case Headed Back to Court

October 09, 2009
State Supreme Court to Hear Sealed Records Case

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