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National Archives Gets Lost Lincoln Letter

May 28, 2009 • The National Archives received a special gift today: the missing half of a letter written by Abraham Lincoln in 1863. It was ripped from the pages of his Treasury secretary's correspondence and bought at auction by a collector who waited for Lincoln's bicentennial year to donate it.

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Politics

Credit Card Overhaul Bill Sent To Obama

May 21, 2009 • Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have sent President Obama a bill that would rein in credit card fees and interest rates, while allowing gun owners to carry concealed weapons in national parks. The Senate passed the measure Tuesday. The House acted on Wednesday.

Credit Card Overhaul Bill Sent To Obama

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Politics

Senate Passes Credit Card Overhaul Bill

May 20, 2009 • The Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would impose new restrictions on the credit card industry. It slows interest rate increases and places restrictions on penalty fees. It limits cards for minors. The House is on track to pass the bill as early as Wednesday and send it to President Obama.

Senate Passes Credit Card Overhaul Bill

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Politics

Senate Passes Its Version Of Credit Card Bill

May 19, 2009 • The Senate passed a bill to impose new restrictions on the credit card industry. It would slow down interest rate hikes and place restrictions on penalty fees, while limiting cards for minors. But it's tougher than a similar House bill, and the two measures will have to be reconciled.

Senate Passes Its Version Of Credit Card Bill

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Auto Industry In Turmoil

'Cash For Clunkers' Would Help Car Buyers, Climate

May 15, 2009 • Lawmakers on the House Energy Committee are putting the finishing touches on a climate change bill that is exposing rifts among Democrats. But one idea in the bill has support from all sides. "Cash for clunkers" is a voucher plan that helps car owners trade in their old rides for more fuel efficient models.

'Cash For Clunkers' Would Help Car Buyers, Climate

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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets

Can Washington Help Ailing Newspaper Industry?

May 12, 2009 • Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are looking for ways to shore up the struggling newspaper industry. Bills have been introduced that would allow newspapers to operate as tax-exempt non-profits and loosen anti-trust laws. Senator John Kerry held a hearing recently to come up with answers.

Can Washington Help Ailing Newspaper Industry?

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Politics

Congress Passes Obama's Budget Plan

April 30, 2009 • Democratic majorities in the House and Senate hustled to give President Obama a symbolic victory on his 100th day in office. They adopted a budget plan — a non-binding resolution that provides a framework for future legislation. The blueprint got no Republican support.

Congress Passes Obama's Budget Plan

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Business

Obama Pledges New Credit Card Rules

April 23, 2009 • President Obama meets with top executives from the credit card companies on Thursday. The administration is planning to crack down on the companies that commit unfair practices.

Obama Pledges New Credit Card Rules

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Welcome To The 'Troubled Skies'

Funding Debate Stalls Air Traffic Control Upgrade

April 14, 2009 • The radar system used to guide U.S. flights is more than 40 years old, but Congress and the airline industry are at odds over how to fund a new satellite-based system.

Funding Debate Stalls Air Traffic Control Upgrade

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Politics

Bill, Loaded With Earmarks, Sent To Obama

March 11, 2009 • Congress has managed to avoid a government shutdown. The Senate Tuesday night sent the president a $410 billion spending bill to keep domestic agencies and the State Department running for the rest of the fiscal year. The measure is six months late and $30 billion over last year's budget.

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Gun Amendment Threatens D.C. Voting Bill

March 9, 2009 • Lawmakers in the House this week are scheduled to take up a bill that would give Washington DC a voting member in Congress. Just last week the legislation appeared to be a sure thing. But then the Senate added a controversial amendment rolling back the city's gun restrictions. That's put the bill in jeopardy.

Gun Amendment Threatens D.C. Voting Bill

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Hurdles Remain For D.C. Voting Rights Measure

March 1, 2009 • The first big hurdle is cleared: The Senate passed a measure last week that would allow the people of Washington, D.C., to get their first-ever vote in Congress. The plan is expected to easily pass in the House. Then comes the real battle — in court. The question: whether the measure is unconstitutional because the District of Columbia is not a state.

Hurdles Remain For D.C. Voting Rights Measure

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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets

GOP Wants Housing Crisis Addressed In Stimulus

February 4, 2009 • Senate Republicans say they want to change the $900 billion stimulus bill, not bury it. They say they want more of the bill to deal with the problem that put the economy into a tailspin in the first place: Housing. They plan to offer amendments to push down mortgage rates and double the tax break for home buyers to $15,000.

GOP Wants Housing Crisis Addressed In Stimulus

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Economy

House Passes Stimulus Minus GOP 'Yes' Votes

January 29, 2009 • The House has passed an $825 billion economic stimulus bill. However, no Republicans voted for the bill. They say it has too much spending and not enough tax cuts. It was a loss for bipartisanship but an early win for President Obama — just eight days into his presidency. The bill now goes to the Senate.

House Passes Stimulus Minus GOP 'Yes' Votes

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Politics

Senate OKs Bill To Bolster Equal Pay

January 24, 2009 • As part of its opening act, the Senate plans to clear a bill aimed at helping workers fight pay discrimination. It was inspired by an Alabama woman who sued the tire plant where she worked 20 years after learning that men in her position got higher paychecks. The bill may void a Supreme Court ruling that she should have sued much sooner.

Senate OKs Bill To Bolster Equal Pay

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