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House opens debate on historic health bill
8:17AM CT
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House has opened debate on President Barack Obama's landmark health care overhaul that would extend insurance to tens of millions of Americans and enact dramatic changes to the country's medical system.
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Lawmakers' briefing causes confusion on wounded
Nov 6 2009 6:21PM CT
WASHINGTON (AP) - A pair of military briefings to members of Congress about the Fort Hood rampage resulted in confusion and conflicting information late Friday on the number of wounded.
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Obama to sign homebuyer, jobless bill assistance
Nov 6 2009 6:23AM CT
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is set to sign a $24 billion economic stimulus bill providing tax incentives to prospective homebuyers and extending unemployment benefits to the longtime jobless who have been left behind as the economy veers toward recovery.
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'Kill the bill' protesters target health care
Nov 5 2009 8:49PM CT
WASHINGTON (AP) - Chanting "Kill the bill," thousands of conservatives incensed over the Democrats' health care overhaul protested at the Capitol on Thursday, arguing that the legislation amounts to a government takeover of the nation's medical system.
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Obama set to sign a big tax break for homebuyers
Nov 5 2009 7:43PM CT
WASHINGTON (AP) - Missed out on Cash for Clunkers? Congress has another deal for you: Buy a home before May 1 and collect up to $6,500 from the government. If you're a first-time homebuyer, get up to $8,000.
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Senate rejects bid aimed at Sept. 11 terrorists
Nov 5 2009 6:38PM CT
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Democratic-controlled Senate on Thursday turned back a GOP-led effort to bar Sept. 11 terrorists from being prosecuted in civilian federal courts.
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