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Yelberton Watkins, chief of staff for House Majority Whip James Clyburn, serves turkey on Friday during the office's annual Thanksgiving dinner. Watkins holds Dave Grimaldi III, 2, son of his colleague Dave Grimaldi Jr.

HOH’s One-Minute Recess: No Rep. Edward Cullen Here

Nov. 20, 11:43 a.m.

“New Moon” madness is everywhere. But don’t be tempted to liken Congress to the undead — at least that’s what one Member is insisting.

Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel

Nov. 16, 12 a.m.

As Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon Johnson once said of the Joint Economic Committee, “It’s as useless as tits on a bull.” But as that panel’s chairman during the 110th Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seized the opportunity to elevate the traditionally low-profile post to the forefront of shaping policy. Read Full Article

Highlights

The Closers

Roll Call looks at the Members of Congress who will matter most as the fight over health care reform approaches its endgame.

Democrats Leaving No GOP Health Care Critique Unchallenged

Nov. 20, 10:27 p.m.

With the Senate preparing to vote Saturday on whether to consider a $848 billion health care overhaul bill, national Democrats on Friday launched a rapid response system aimed at blunting each GOP criticism of the bill.

• White House Strongly Backs Reid’s Health Reform Bill
• Despite Ailing Mother, Baucus Will Return for Saturday Vote
• GOP Senators Warn Democratic Centrists Against Voting to Begin Debate

PhRMA-Funded Ads Tout Health Care Reform

Nov. 20, 7:04 p.m.

A well-heeled health care coalition backed by the pharmaceutical industry will continue an advertising blitz over the weekend, targeting Senators with television ads in a dozen states. The buy included ads in the states of pivotal Democratic fence-sitters Sens. Ben Nelson (Neb.), Mary Landrieu (La.) and Blanche Lincoln (Ark.).

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GOP Leaders Press Obama on Afghanistan

Nov. 20, 5:48 p.m.

Levin Says Panel May Have to Punt on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Nov. 20, 4:54 p.m.

Hoffman to Decide About N.Y. Challenge This Weekend

Nov. 20, 3:05 p.m.

DCCC Outraises NRCC in October, Has $10 Million More in Cash

Nov. 20, 2:20 p.m.

Senate Phones Disrupted by Deluge of Calls

Nov. 20, 2:07 p.m.

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Features

Daschle Inks Deal With DLA

Nov. 19, 12 a.m.

On the heels of former House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-Texas) departing the firm, DLA Piper has snagged former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-S.D.). Daschle joins the firm as a senior policy adviser.

All About Adam

Nov. 19, 12 a.m.

New Jersey-based GOP pollster Adam Geller has joined forces with the Washington, D.C., lobbying firm Clark Lytle & Geduldig to work on projects based in the nation’s capital.

Hotel Bars Serve People-Watching Fun

Nov. 19, 12 a.m.

Whether you’re sipping Champagne at the St. Regis or downing bourbon as you sway to blues at the Four Seasons, there’s something fun about a hotel bar.