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Health Care Debate Winds Down;
Dingell Set to Close

Nov. 7, 7:45 p.m.

The House is winding down its four-hour debate on the Democratic health care bill and preparing for a final vote after 9:30 p.m. Veteran Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.), who proceeded over the beginning of the debate, is set to close for the Democrats, who are convinced they now have the votes to pass the bill.

It’s Whose Party?

Nov. 6, 5:15 p.m.

It was a business-as-usual reception for Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) marking a year since his election, until a surprise party-crasher turned the gathering into a bizarre-o scene.

Chun: Cyber Attacks Demand Strong Public-Private Response

Nov. 6, 12:35 p.m.

The federal government is increasingly taking a leadership role in improving the nation’s cybersecurity. But, with a threat that is quickly growing and more sophisticated each day, it’s clear that the government — for all of its good intentions — cannot win this battle without a robust commitment from technology companies. Read Full Article

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Stupak Claims 225 Votes for Anti-Abortion Amendment

Updated: Nov. 7, 4:05 p.m.

Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) said Saturday afternoon that he has about 225 votes for his anti-abortion amendment to the health care reform bill, more than enough to pass it, and warned the broader measure would lose votes if his proposal fails.

Pro-Choice Caucus Democrats ‘Furious’ Over Abortion Amendment

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House Health Care Debate Slogs On Along Party Lines

Nov. 7, 5:41 p.m.

Protesters, GOP Leaders Pledge Fight to the End

Nov. 7, 4:24 p.m.

Obama Delivers Eleventh-Hour Appeal for Health Care Bill

Nov. 7, 2:35 p.m.

House Clears Rule for Health Care Debate

Nov. 7, 2:27 p.m.

Obama’s Grass-Roots Team Targets GOP Members

Nov. 7, 2:21 p.m.

Obama Makes Rose Garden Pitch for Bill

Nov. 7, 1:49 p.m.

Republicans Begin Stall Tactics on Health Care Bill

Nov. 7, 11:53 a.m.

House Kicks Off Debate on Health Care Bill

Nov. 7, 11:25 a.m.

Barbour Attacks Health Care Proposals as Obama Focuses on Fort Hood Shooting

Nov. 7, 6 a.m.

Abortion Compromise in House Tees Up Health Care Reform Vote

Nov. 7, 1:23 a.m.

Barney Frank Was at 2007 Drug Bust

Nov. 6, 10:40 p.m.

Obama Going to Camp David After Meeting With House Democrats Saturday

Nov. 6, 9:08 p.m.

House Republicans to Participate in Saturday Tea Party on Health Care

Nov. 6, 7:15 p.m.

Hamos Hits the Airwaves in Race for Kirk’s Seat

Nov. 6, 5:14 p.m.

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Verifying Vouchers

Nov. 5, 12 a.m.

The House Administration Committee passed a resolution Wednesday to set guidelines for reimbursement vouchers, paving the way for new standards that will be implemented in January.

If I Were a Rich Man

Nov. 5, 12 a.m.

Club for Growth spokesman Rich Dunn has left the anti-tax conservative group to take a gig as the deputy political director at the National Republican Senatorial Committee.

About That Sale

Nov. 5, 12 a.m.

Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), who chairs a House subcommittee tasked with overseeing elections, recently expressed “serious concerns” with the sale of an electronic voting machine company to another manufacturer.

Recalling Other Health Battles

Nov. 4, 12 a.m.

As the House nears action on a health care reform bill, earlier legislative battles can be quickly forgotten in the heat of debate. If you are in search of context, veteran Hill staffers can provide it.

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