Sen. Ben Nelson To Help Thwart Labor Nominee
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Eric Holder And The Politics Of Terrorism Trials
()Attorney General Eric Holder has come under fire, mostly from the Republican side of the aisle, for the decision to try 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in a civilian court — and for the handling of "underwear bomber" Umar Abdulmutallab after his arrest. New Yorker journalist Jane Mayer looks at growing partisan differences about national security.
Expectations Low For Obama's Health Care Summit
Critics call it a purely political gambit to give stalled health legislation appearance of momentum.
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Interactive: How exactly would new health care overhaul legislation affect you?
Rep. Murtha, Pennsylvania Democrat, Dies At 77()
February 8, 2010 U.S. Rep. John Murtha, an influential critic of the Iraq War whose congressional career was shadowed by questions about his ethics, died Monday. He was 77. The Pennsylvania Democrat had been suffering complications from gallbladder surgery.
Watching Washington
Why All Americans Should Thank Sen. Shelby()
February 8, 2010 Americans owe a debt of gratitude to Richard Shelby, and 99 other U.S. senators should be furious at him. Late last week, the senior Republican from Alabama placed a blanket hold on 70 nominations pending before the Senate. He was not objecting to ...
Political Junkie
Scott Lee Cohen Withdraws As Dem LG Nominee In Illinois()
February 8, 2010 The Democratic nominee for lt. gov. in Illinois withdraws from the race, under pressure.
