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Here's how area members of Congress voted on major issues in the past week. House MEDICARE DOCTOR PAYMENTS: The House voted 243-183 on Thursday to pass a bill that would avert a 21 percent cut next year in Medicare payments to doctors.
Seriously, I'm starting to think some people have watched too many Die Hard movies.
Ban on Interstate Insurance Undermines Dems' Effort to Lower Health Care Costs
Congressional Democrats trying to drive down the cost of health insurance face one big snag: the states, not Washington, control most of the costs.
Potential McCain Challenger Raises Money
Ex-Rep. J.D. Hayworth will take advantage of rumors that he may challenge Sen. John McCain by raising money to pay down old legal bills.
Spin Meter: Legislation inflation grips Gop
In this Nov. 7, 2009, file photo Rep. Peter Hoekstra, R-Mich., picks up a copy of the House health care bill HB-3962 after he wheeled it up the steps to the House more... FILE - In this Saturday, Nov.
Spin Meter: Republicans find creative ways to make big health care bills look even bigger
In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, file photo Rep. John Shadegg, R-Ariz., pulls a copy of the House health care bill, pages taped end-to-end, through the crowd during a rally against health care reform on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Congressman Bashes Bloomberg In 9/11 Trial Debate
An Arizona congressman is blasting Mayor Michael Bloomberg for saying New York City can handle security for the trials of 9/11 conspirators.
Mohammed's trial a victory for U.S. justice
The trial of the century will take place this year. Attorney General Eric Holder has decided to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed for his part in planning the Sept.
Report: Stimulus money sent to phantom districts
Nearly $1 million in federal stimulus money has been doled out to nonexistent Arizona congressional districts, according to error-laden data on a federal govermnent website.
Your Abbreviated Pundit Round-up
Saturday punditry as we eagerly wait for Thanksgiving. If I have to fly, I just hope Capt.
Ron Reagan Flames Rep. John Shadegg For Bloomberg Taunt
Arizona Republican Rep. John Shadegg styles himself a family-values kind of guy, so it was perhaps not surprising that he would appear on the floor of the House of Representatives a couple of weeks ago with a seven-month-old granddaughter in his arms: whose granddaughter is another question.
Michael Winship: New York's Tough Enough for Terrorist Trials
If you want to royally tick off New Yorkers, try telling us what to do. That's probably why the police stopped trying to enforce the jaywalking laws here years ago .
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Texas GOP pol: New York wants 9/11 trials to create jobs by becoming bigger target
Rep. Louie Gohmert speaks during a news conference last year. WASHINGTON - A Texas Republican said there's one reason New York would want to host trials for 9/11 suspects: To create jobs by becoming a bigger terror target.
GOP Congressman: Terror Trial Held In NYC To Attract Terror Attack...
Truly, Republicans have no shame . They have a culture of lies and emotional manipulation, and they recognize no boundaries of decency.
Enumerated Powers Act won't get passed, again
The Constitution provides certain authority to the federal government and other authority to the citizens and to the states.
Mukasey: Rep. Moran Has 'Lost Touch With Reality' And...
Mukasey: Rep. Moran Has 'Lost Touch With Reality' And Should 'Get Professional Help' From Major Nidal Hasan Last week, Rep.
AG Holder: Don't Fear Trial Of 9/11 'Coward'
Attorney General Eric Holder is defending his decision to put the professed Sept.
Pelosi Rolled the Prolife Movement
If President Barack Obama's government-run health care plan comes to pass, he and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will have some longtime foes to thank for clearing the last stretch of the path: America's prolife movement and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Congressman Bashes Bloomberg In 9/11 Trial Debate
Share + Nov 17, 2009 7:15 pm US/Eastern Reporting Don Dahler 1 of 3 Rep. John Shadegg .
GOP pol drags Bloomberg's kids into 9/11 trial
Mayor Michael Bloomberg attends the "Journey" exhibition opening at Washington Square Park on November 10, 2009 in New York City.
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