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MSNBC Political News - Capitol Hill
- March 11, 2010 :
Ex-freshman, veteran kingpin cause Dem woes
One is a former Democratic freshman little known outside his Corning-Olean-Pittsford, N.Y., district. The other, a 20-term Democratic kingpin from Harlem, is widely known to New Yorkers and anyone following tax legislation.
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- March 9, 2010 :
Fact-checking Stupak on abortion
If health care passes, will the federal government directly subsidize abortion coverage? First Read reads the fine print.
- March 9, 2010 :
Jobless aid measure clears Senate hurdle
Legislation to give additional months of unemployment benefits to people who have been out of a job for more than half a year cleared a key hurdle Tuesday that guarantees it will soon pass the Senate.
- March 10, 2010 :
Massa admits tickling, denies sexual intent
A day after former Rep. Eric Massa acknowledged tickling a staffer but denied sexual intent, the House ethics panel is ending its investigation, The Washington Post reports.
- March 10, 2010 :
House Dems ban earmarks to corporations
House Democratic leaders announced Wednesday that they will ban the much-criticized practice of using annual spending bills to direct pet projects to companies that often return the favor with campaign contributions.
- March 9, 2010 :
Dem Lincoln opposes fast-track health bill
A moderate Democrat insisted Tuesday she remained opposed to pushing a health care bill through the Senate with a simple majority vote, despite saying she wanted to see what was in the legislation.
- March 5, 2010 :
Abortion coverage dispute divides House Dems
On the other side of the obstacle course that President Barack Obama must clear to get his health care overhaul, a final trapdoor is lurking: the divisive politics of abortion.
- March 4, 2010 :
Retiring Dem facing complaint by male staffer
The House ethics panel is reviewing a complaint against retiring New York Rep. Eric Massa by a male staffer who reportedly felt uncomfortable in a situation with Massa that had sexual overtones.
- March 4, 2010 :
House passes tax breaks for new hires
A measure awarding a tax break to companies that hire unemployed workers passed in the House Thursday by a 217 to 201 margin, despite widespread sentiment that it won't create many jobs.
- March 4, 2010 :
Levin to replace Rangel as tax panel chairman
Rep. Sander Levin of Michigan was chosen Thursday as acting chairman of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, a post that plays a major role in health care and billions of dollars in expiring tax cuts.
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