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Ryan's Medicare plan weapon in House races

House Democrats are making clear that GOP vice presidential contender Paul Ryan is one of their opponents in the election. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is launching automated calls in 50 districts today aimed at tying Republican candidates to Ryan's plan to revamp Medicare, the government-run health insurance program for seniors.

 

Dems hit DOMA on behalf of a federal worker

Karen Golinski probably didn’t realize she has so many friends. Among them are the more than 130 House Democrats who submitted a legal brief this week saying the government should allow same-sex spouses of federal workers to be covered by the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

 

Dems raise money off Romney donor's remark

House Democrats raise money off a Romney supporter's comment that "lower income" people don't get the impact of President Obama's policies.

 

House Democrats defy Obama on tax cut bill

House Democrats defy Obama on tax cut bill

House Democrats voted not to bring up a tax deal President Obama negotiated with the GOP, raising questions over the president's influence in his own party.

 

Pelosi will seek to stay as House Dem leader

Pelosi will seek to stay as House Dem leader

Nancy Pelosi, the nation's first female House speaker, said Friday she will try to stay on as leader of the House Democrats despite huge election losses that cost her party the majority.

 

Some House Democrats may hold ground against Republican wave

In conservative districts around the U.S., Democratic incumbents are fighting back and beginning to reverse declining poll numbers. Their efforts could blunt the predicted GOP gains next month.

 

Democrats call on Rangel to resign

Democrats call on Rangel to resign

Calls for Rep. Charlie Rangel's resignation rained down on Capitol Hill late Friday from House Democrats who said the lawmaker showed a disregard for the rules and undermined the public's confidence in Congress.

 

Obama making final health care pitch to House Dems

Obama making final health care pitch to House Dems

Claiming unstoppable momentum but still short of the goal line, President Obama is heading to Capitol Hill to rally House Democrats ...

 

House Democrats ban earmarks to corporations

House Democratic leaders have announced that they will ban the much-criticized practice of using annual spending bills to direct ...

 

Rangel temporarily steps down as House Ways and Means chair

Rangel temporarily steps down as House Ways and Means chair

Rep. Charlie Rangel temporarily stepped down as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday, a decision forced by a growing storm of ethics controversies threatening the veteran congressman.

 

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