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For Right, Health Care Renews A Familiar Rage

The ugly rhetoric and threats surrounding the health care law have been intense — but they're nothing new. Some politicos see echoes of past populist movements from the right, such as the recent militia movement. Others note that quite a bit of abuse was also hurled against President Bush.

For Right, Health Care Renews A Familiar Rage

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Republicans On Health Care Fight: 'It's Not Over'

One prominent Republican drew the ire of his fellow party members this week by calling the passage of the health care bill the GOP's Waterloo. But Republicans say the issue has lost none of its power to motivate the opposition in the midterm elections and beyond.

Republicans On Health Care Fight: 'It's Not Over'

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Religion

Catholics Torn On Health Care Abortion Language

The Catholic bishops have lobbied hard to get Catholic members of Congress to oppose the current health care bill because of language it says could allow some federal funding of abortion. The Catholic hospital group differs on the interpretation of the abortion language and the relative importance of the rest of the bill.

Catholics Torn On Health Care Abortion Language

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Health Care

Protesters Focus On Rep. Kilroy As Health Vote Nears

Both supporters and opponents of health care overhaul legislation descended on the office of Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy on Tuesday. Kilroy voted yes on the House version of health care legislation in November but has not said what she'll do when the final vote comes up.

Protesters Focus On Rep. Kilroy As Health Vote Nears

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Politics

Obama Delays Asia Trip To Push Health Care

The White House announced Friday that President Obama and his family travel won't travel to Guam, Indonesia and Australia as planned next week. Instead, the president will travel alone, beginning Sunday on an abbreviated trip. The reason: health care.

Obama Delays Asia Trip To Push Health Care

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Health Care

Obama Postpones Trip To Indonesia

President Obama is delaying his trip to Asia next week to focus on his big push on health care. The White House tweeted the announcement. His family was going to go with him but they will not now. The White House wanted Congress to act on the health care bill by March 18, Obama's original departure date.

Obama Postpones Trip To Indonesia

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Health Care

Obama Takes Aim At Health Insurance Companies

President Obama traveled to Acadia University in suburban Philadelphia on Monday to make the case one more time for Congress to pass legislation to overhaul the nation's health care system. He went after Republicans for their unified opposition, and attacked big insurance companies.

Obama Takes Aim At Health Insurance Companies

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Health Care

Obama Makes Closing Arguments On Health Care

This is it, or so the White House claims: closing arguments on President Obama's effort to overhaul the nation's health care system. Obama asked Congress for a final vote this month, and to persuade Democrats to stick with him he was in suburban Philadelphia on Monday making his case.

Obama Makes Closing Arguments On Health Care

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National Security

White House Changes Course On Sept. 11 Trial

Rumors are swirling, based on reports from the White House, that officials are close to reaching a decision on a new location for admitted 9/11 conspirator Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

White House Changes Course On Sept. 11 Trial

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Politics

Moving Sept. 11 Trial May Have Political Implications

The Obama administration has long argued that the self-proclaimed mastermind of the 2001 attacks should be tried in a civilian court, but now it is considering bringing Khalid Sheikh Mohammed before a military court. One expert says it's the president's latest communication misstep.

Moving Sept. 11 Trial May Have Political Implications

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Election 2010

Arkansas Sen. Lincoln In For A Primary Fight

The Democratic incumbent has to survive a challenge from Arkansas Lt. Gov. Bill Halter on May 18. Lincoln describes herself as an independent, but her liberal critics says her campaign ads could have been run by a Republican.

Arkansas Sen. Lincoln In For A Primary Fight

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Romney Makes 'No Apology' For Going After Obama

Former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney speaks to attendees of the 37th Annual Conservative Political Action Conference on Feb. 18, 2010, in Washington, D.C. Robert Giroux/Getty Images hide caption

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Romney Makes 'No Apology' For Going After Obama

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has written a new book. The planned tour for No Apology: The Case for American Greatness looks a lot like a classic pre-campaign barnstorm. The book's title echoes a common critique of President Obama by Republicans — he's been too willing to apologize around the world for American actions.

Romney Makes 'No Apology' For Going After Obama

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'How's That Hopey, Changey Stuff?' Palin Asks

"A year later," Palin said, "I gotta ask the supporters of all that, 'How's that hopey, changey thing working out for ya?' " Ed Reinke/AP hide caption

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The Tea Party In America

'How's That Hopey, Changey Stuff?' Palin Asks

Conservative activists in Nashville this week for the first-ever National Tea Party Convention gave a hero's welcome to former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who closed the event with a speech Saturday night. Palin praised the Tea Party movement and delivered a scathing — sometimes mocking — critique of both the economic and national security policies of the Obama administration.

'How's That Hopey, Changey Stuff?' Palin Asks

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The Tea Party Takes Shape

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The Tea Party In America

The Tea Party Takes Shape

The movement is growing in size and influence, but whether it can hold together to have a lasting impact on the political landscape remains to be seen.

The Tea Party Takes Shape

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The Tea Party In America

Energized Tea Party Meets In Nashville

Organizers of the Tea Party convention in Nashville, Tenn., announced Friday the formation of a political action committee that will raise money to influence a half-dozen congressional races this year. Those in attendance complained about President Obama and out-of-control government spending.

Energized Tea Party Meets In Nashville

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