Politics
State Dinner Perfect Mix Of Personable, Formal
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Andrea Seabrook archive
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Politics
For First Lady, Protocol Critical For State Dinner
November 24, 2009 The Obamas host Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday night at the most formal of all dinners. First lady Michelle Obama said she and the president will be like swans, gliding with poise and serenity — while paddling furiously to get things right.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Follow The Legislation
Senate Tries To Strike Balance On Abortion Language
November 20, 2009 The fight over health care has moved to the Senate, and that means the fight over abortion is there as well. Earlier this month, the House passed legislation that would ban federal funding of abortion, but most Democrats say it went too far. Can the Senate's version find a compromise?
Monday, November 09, 2009
Health Care
Breaking Down Abortion Language In Health Bill
November 9, 2009 A look at the controversial Stupak amendment and how it would affect abortion services and funding.
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Politics
House Passes Health Care Overhaul
November 7, 2009 After a full day of rhetorical scuffles and contentious debate, the House of Representatives passed a sweeping overhaul of the nation's health care system Saturday night. The vote for the Democratic plan — 220 to 215 — had the support of one Republican, while 39 Democrats joined most Republicans in opposition. This is the furthest any such legislation has reached, and clears a key hurdle for the overhaul plan.
Friday, November 06, 2009
Follow The Legislation
Ahead Of Debate, Health Care Battle Lines Drawn
November 6, 2009 Democratic House leaders are keeping lawmakers in town over the weekend to work on their health care bill. President Obama is expected to rally support on the Hill on Saturday. With every step this legislation takes toward becoming law, the fervor — on both sides — gets stronger.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Politics
House Scrutinizes Fake Letters Sent To Congress
October 30, 2009 In June, as the House prepared to consider a sweeping climate bill, several lawmakers received letters seemingly from the NAACP and the American Association of University Women. The letters warned lawmakers that the organizations had serious doubts about the bill. But the letters were fake.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Politics
Lingering House Ethics Cases Test Claim Of Reform
October 21, 2009 When Democrats took over the majority in the House, they promised to clean its stained reputation. They adopted a new system for investigating complaints and created a nonpartisan, independent review board. But watchdogs say the system is still broken: No one has been disciplined by the ethics committee and several investigations have dragged.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Politics
A Four-Figure Tax Break For A Four-Legged Friend?
October 14, 2009 Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI) has sponsored a bill that would allow pet owners to deduct animal care expenses — up to $3,500 a year — from their taxes. He says the economy has forced people to give up their pets, and anything that puts cash back into Americans' hands is a good thing.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Health Care
Health Care Bill Gets Support From GOP Off The Hill
October 11, 2009 Several prominent Republicans, some courted by the Obama administration, have a message for their colleagues in Congress: When it comes to health care, you can't just say no. But will endorsements from Republicans outside Congress affect how Republicans inside Congress cast their votes?
Friday, October 09, 2009
Health Care
Health Care Bill Gets Support From GOP Off The Hill
October 9, 2009 Several prominent Republicans, some courted by the Obama administration, have a message for their colleagues in Congress: When it comes to health care, you can't just say no. But will endorsements from Republicans outside Congress affect how Republicans inside Congress cast their votes?
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Politics
GOP Fails To Oust Rangel Over Ethics Flap
October 7, 2009 House Democrats have thwarted a GOP attempt to remove New York Rep. Charles Rangel as head of the powerful Ways and Means Committee. Rangel is under a House inquiry for not disclosing all of his personal assets and income. The question is how Rangel's ethics woes shake out politically.
Friday, September 25, 2009
