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As the focus on health care reform shifts to the Senate, analysts aren't expecting the chamber to pass an overhaul bill any time soon. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid must come up with a plan that will gain the support of moderate Democrats. (Nov. 9)
HEADLINE: Health Care Bill: So Now What?
CAPTION: As the focus on health care reform shifts to the Senate, analysts aren't expecting the chamber to pass an overhaul bill any time soon. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid must come up...
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Following in the footsteps of Teddy Roosevelt, President Obama has sought to frame his budget clashes with Republicans -- and the coming campaign -- as a battle against rising inequality.
HEADLINE: Obama assails inequality as defining issue
CAPTION: Following in the footsteps of Teddy Roosevelt, President Obama has sought to frame his budget clashes with Republicans -- and the coming campaign -- as a battle against...
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Ryan Says Sexual Harassment Won't be Tolerated
House Speaker Paul Ryan says sexual harassment shouldn't exist anywhere, "let alone in the United States Congress" — and he says it won't be tolerated.
The Wisconsin Republican spoke before the House planned to approve a...
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Economist: Tax Plan Presents 'Real Trade-Offs'
With fanfare and a White House kickoff, House Republicans unfurled a broad tax-overhaul plan Thursday that would touch virtually all Americans and the economy's every corner, mingling sharply lower rates for corporations and reduced...
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US Senate Democrats secure votes to block Gorsuch
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:POOL - AP CLIENTS ONLYWashington - April 3, 20171. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing2. SOUNDBITE (English) Sen. Chris Coons, (D) Delaware:"After reviewing Judge Gorsuch's record, after...
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Senate Democrats Secure Votes To Block Gorsuch
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:POOL - AP CLIENTS ONLYWashington - April 3, 20171. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing2. SOUNDBITE (English) Sen. Chris Coons, (D) Delaware:"After reviewing Judge Gorsuch's record, after...
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Dems Talk Tax Bill, Dream Act and Sexual Assault
Representatives Joe Crowley and Linda Sanchez responded on behalf of the Democratic Caucus regarding the issues they discussed on Tuesday's meeting.
They further denounced the GOP tax bill, stating that not one Democratic...
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GOP Health Care Bill Headed Towards Vote
The Republican health care bill leapt over a procedural hurdle and headed toward a showdown vote on final House passage Thursday. Leaders predicted they'd deliver a victory for President Donald Trump just six weeks after nearly leaving...
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GOP Health Care Bill Headed Towards Vote
The Republican health care bill leapt over a procedural hurdle and headed toward a showdown vote on final House passage Thursday. Leaders predicted they'd deliver a victory for President Donald Trump just six weeks after nearly leaving...
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Analyst: Ossoff Unable To Beat GOP Advantage
RESTRICTIONS: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:ASSOCIATED PRESS - AP CLIENTS ONLYAtlanta - 20 June 20171. Various stills of Karen Handel, Jon OssoffASSOCIATED PRESS - AP CLIENTS ONLYAtlanta - 21 June 20172. SOUNDBITE (English) Andra Gillespie,...
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Celebrations at Institutional Revolutionary Party HQ following election
The party that ruled Mexico with an iron grip for most of the last century has sailed back into power, promising a government that will be modern, responsible and open to criticism.
Jubilant supporters cheered Institutional Revolutionary...
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Wall Street Pauses Political Contributions
Jan.11 -- Some of the biggest lenders are planning to pause all political contributions after the riot in the Capitol last week. Bloomberg’s David Scanlan reports on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe.”
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Comedian Jay Leno traded quips with President Barack Obama at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Leno poked fun at the president, Republicans, and the political culture of Washington.
HEADLINE: Leno trades quips with Obama at annual dinner
CAPTION: Comedian Jay Leno traded quips with President Barack Obama at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Leno poked fun at the president, Republicans, and...
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Democrats react to US Pres Bush's speech on immigration
Arizona, United States-Mexico border, date unknown
1. Men running along Arizona-Mexico border
2. Various of fences running along border
Washington, DC, 15 May 2006
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) George W. Bush, US President:
"We do not yet...
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Dems Highlight Garland's OKC Bombing Work
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus053573United States Senators and several attorneys involved with the Oklahoma City bombing trial gathered in front of the Supreme Court Tuesday to urge the Senate to consider a Supreme Court...
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Leaders of the Tea Party movement say results from the midterm elections validate their fight for limited government that mirrors what the country's founders intended. They say the vote is also a rejection of government plans for health care.
HEADLINE: Tea Party: Vote a rejection of big government
CAPTION: Leaders of the Tea Party movement say results from the midterm elections validate their fight for limited government that mirrors what the country's founders intended. They...
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At a news conference Tuesday morning, President Barack Obama said he is prepared to work with Democrats and Republicans to address spiraling Medicare and Medicaid costs.
HEADLINE: Obama: Medicare and Medicaid are 'huge problems'
CAPTION: At a news conference Tuesday morning, President Barack Obama said he is prepared to work with Democrats and Republicans to address spiraling Medicare and Medicaid...
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In the Saturday Republican radio address, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., warns of a coming crisis. "Unless we act soon, government spending on health and retirement programs will crowd out spending on everything else, including national security." (April 9)
GOP Address: Spending crisis still looms
In the Saturday Republican radio address, House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., warns of a coming crisis. "Unless we act soon, government spending on health and retirement programs...
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Senate Republicans vote to kill Obama jobs package
Pool
Washington, DC - 11 October, 2011
1. Various of House floor during voting
2. Clerk reading results of vote, UPSOUND : (English) Clerk :
"On this vote the ayes are 50 the nays are 49...the motion is not agreed to."
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Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader, says the health care reform bill reduces short-term and long-term debt, expands coverage, contains reform and promotes competition.
HEADLINE: Reid: Everything in health care bill is fully paid for
CAPTION: Harry Reid, the Senate majority leader, says the health care reform bill reduces short-term and long-term debt, expands coverage, contains reform and promotes...
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Republicans abandoned their blockade against legislation to clamp tough new controls on Wall Street Wednesday, clearing a road to likely passage for the most sweeping rewrite of financial rules since the Great Depression.
HEADLINE: Financial Reform bill moves forward in Senate
CAPTION: Republicans abandoned their blockade against legislation to clamp tough new controls on Wall Street Wednesday, clearing a road to likely passage for the most sweeping...
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Senate Republicans criticized President Barack Obama's budget proposal. They say it doesn't go far enough in cutting spending and reducing the federal deficit.
HEADLINE: GOP: No presidential leadership on budget
CAPTION: Senate Republicans criticized President Barack Obama's budget proposal. They say it doesn't go far enough in cutting spending and reducing the federal deficit. (Feb. 15)
"I...
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Pelosi: Tax Bill is Worst to Come to House Floor
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi along with other House Democrats and activists protested the GOP vote on Republican tax plan that passed the House on Tuesday.
Pelosi described the plan as the "worst bill to ever come to...
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House Dems Unveil Legislation to Protect Mueller
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are joining forces to push forward new legislation to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
This comes after renewed attacks on the investigation and Mueller's...