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Rep. John Murtha of Pa. dies at 77

Rep. John Murtha of Pa. dies at 77

A spokesman says Democratic Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, a retired Marine Corps officer who became an outspoken critic of the Iraq war, has died. He was 77.

 

NBC affiliates to oppose Comcast deal

The television stations are among supporters and opponents of the merger to submit testimony in advance of hearings by House and Senate subcommittees.

 

Pelosi suggests maneuver to pass healthcare overhaul

The speaker says the House should pass the Senate's version of the plan and then use 'budget reconciliation' to make changes that some lawmakers want.

 

House unlikely to pass Senate health bill: Pelosi

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday she does not think the Senate's version of healthcare reform has enough support in the House to pass without changes.

 

Pelosi says Congress close to health deal

Pelosi says Congress close to health deal

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday congressional Democrats were close to agreement on merging their healthcare bills but still faced challenges in blending the two approaches.

 

Health Bill Push, With Little Pushback

As lawmakers take a recess, several Dems ready to give in if it means getting the trillion-dollar bill to Obama quickly.

 

Senate OK's health care bill in victory for Obama

Senate OK's health care bill in victory for Obama

In an epic struggle settled at dawn, the Democratic-controlled Senate passed health care legislation Thursday, a triumph for President Barack Obama that clears the way for compromise talks with the House on a bill to reduce the ranks of the uninsured and rein in the insurance industry.

 

Unemployment Benefits Extension Passed By House, Senate May Follow On Friday

The House of Representatives passed a temporary extension of unemployment benefits and subsidized health insurance for laid-off workers on Wednesday as part of a $636 defense spending bill. The Senate will likely pass its defense bill with the same extensions on Friday, according to a Senate Democratic aide.

 

Hoyer: U.S. debt limit to rise by at least $1.8T

Increase is much larger than previously planned, but is necessary to avoid defaulting on debts next year, House majority leader says.

 

House poised to back financial rules overhaul

The House of Representatives was expected to approve the biggest changes in financial regulation since the Great Depression on Friday, marking a win for the Obama administration.

 

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