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Senate Democrats Score Major Victory

Updated: Nov. 21, 9:39 p.m.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) scored a major victory Saturday night by persuading all 60 members of the Democratic Conference to vote to bring his $848 billion health care reform bill up for debate. Above: Reid hugs Sen. John Rockefeller after the vote as Sen. Chris Dodd (left), Sen. Patrick Leahy and his wife, Marcelle, look on.

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

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The Closers

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

Lincoln’s Saturday Timing Puzzles Colleagues

Nov. 21, 10:28 p.m.

Senate Democrats and Republicans were left shaking their heads Saturday at Sen. Blanche Lincoln’s (Ark.) decision to be the last Democrat to declare her intentions on Saturday night’s major health care reform vote.

Greg Ball Drops Out of New York Race

Nov. 21, 3:39 p.m.

New York Assemblyman Greg Ball (R), the controversial conservative who had been waging an aggressive campaign against Rep. John Hall (D-N.Y.), announced Saturday that he would abandon his bid for Congress and run for state Senate instead.

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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.