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Is your Congressman or Senator on a hit list?
Is your Congressman or Senator on a hit list? While the health care reform sausage is being cased in Congress, the warring political factions are passing the time by making lists.
GOP Women Update -- & 1st Gay Dad In Congress?
First of all, as you probably know, DeDe Scozzafava was chased out of the race and, one assumes, out of the party altogether.
DNC targets 32 Republicans on health care vote
DNC targets 32 Republicans on health care vote - Ben Smith: DNC targets 32 Republicans on health care vote November 09, 2009 Categories: Healthcare DNC targets 32 Republicans on health care vote With the Republican National Committee targeting a list of House Democrats in relatively conservative districts whom it will go after for backing health ...
Health care overhaul narrowly approved
WASHINGTON - In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry.
Save the Salton Sea before it's too late
It's time for action on the state's largest lake before it turns into the nation's biggest toxic dust bowl.
Lawmakers defend Inland hospital plan
Three Inland House members are seeking changes in proposed health care legislation that threatens the opening of a new Murrieta hospital.
Just don't call him 'comrade Campbell'
Tom Campbell is holding his own so far in the battle for the Republican gubernatorial nomination.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down for Oct. 17
Need another reason to love Barry Manilow? He'll give you five in early December.
Health and Fitness: Experts Applaud Physical Activity Guidelines Bill
As debate continues over health system reform, a proposal with vast preventive power is drawing widespread support.
Our View: Metro should heed advice
IT'S not often that Southern California's congressional delegation comes together on an issue in a truly bipartisan way.
Monday night the Desert Sun along with AARP of California will sponsor the "American Health Care: What is the Cure?" at the Eisenhower Medical Center.
Panel to discuss proposed health care reforms tonight
The Desert Sun is proud to help sponsor "American Health Care: What is the Cure?" today at the Eisenhower Medical Center.
Bono Mack Applauds Ryan White Act Progress
The Ryan White Act, which aims to increase funding and research for HIV/AIDS, passed a major hurdle in the House, today.
Campaign Finance: Incumbents in contested races put up solid numbers
Rep. Ken Calvert posted a strong fundraising total for the second straight quarter and Rep.
2008 Democratic Convention Watch
DemConWatch:: House #PublicOption Whip Count
The Progressive Caucus whip count continues in the House. While all of the actual caucus signed on long ago, it's still necessary to get to 218.
Painted sign an issue in Desert Hot Springs mayoral race
Art depicting Councilman Russell Betts' mayoral campaign signs is causing quite a stir in Desert Hot Springs.
Several looming Inland legislative and congressional races were highlighted at the annual conference of the California Target Book, a respected evaluator of campaigns and candidates.
Tiberi On NRCC Patriot Day Frontlines Defense Program
Submitted by David Potts on Wed, 10/07/2009 - 4:28pm. According to Roll Call , Pat Tiberi has been thrown into the latest round of the NRCC's "Patriot Day" defensive fundraising program: But according to the NRCC aide, GOP Reps.
Last week, the U.S. Congress took another step toward establishing a nationwide database of arrested and convicted arsonists.
House Republicans in uncharacteristic unison over 'one-size-fits-all' net neutrality
As Democrats regained control of both houses of Congress after the 2006 mid-term elections, they enacted a strategy of shifting the authority for implementing and regulating so-called net neutrality to the Federal Communications Commission, where Republican opposition was less likely to forestall it.
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