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Republican victories in the and Virginia gubernatorial races may make some congressional Democrats more leery of backing key elements of 's agenda because of the political price they could pay, analysts said.

After months of work by Congressional Democrats on major health care legislation, the floor debate on the bill was at risk of being overshadowed on Saturday by a fierce internal dispute among Democrats over the issue of insurance coverage for abortions.

Democratic leaders were hopeful they could pass the health care bill, giving President Barack Obama his biggest victory since last Novembera s historic election.

Sat Nov 7, 2009 5:55am EST - President Barack Obama speaks about the economy in the Rose Garden of the White House, November 6, 2009.

Opponents of opening Cuba to American tourists are touting a letter signed by 53 Democrats in the House of Representatives, saying it shows that they have the votes to derail an effort to lift the ban on travel to the island.

Tony Rzasa's sign was like a magnet, attracting nods, smiles and an assortment of people Thursday who wanted to take his picture or pose for one with him outside the Capitol.

Even in tough times, it's good to be a lawmaker: According to a report released this week by the Center for Responsive Politics, there are 237 millionaires serving in Congress, according to 2008 figures.

A swearing-in ceremony is being held in Washington, D.C., today for John Garamendi, who won a special general election Tuesday for an open U.S. Congress seat in the East Bay.

House Democratic leaders planned a Saturday vote on the sweeping overhaul, which would launch the biggest changes to the U.S. healthcare system since the creation of the Medicare health program for the elderly in 1965.

In 2006, the minority party in Congress issued a dire report on the "unprecedented erosion of the democratic process." Democratic Rep.

Gov. Jim Doyle has a private 30-minute meeting planned with President Barack Obama in the White House on Thursday.

With a vote set for Saturday, momentum gathered behind the sweeping legislation to remake the U.S. health care system and extend coverage to millions of the uninsured.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks at a news conference on health care reform on July 22, 2009 in Washington, DC.

California Lt. Gov. John Garamendi will officially step down Thursday from an oft-mocked post and into the national maelstrom over health care, energy and the worst recession in six decades.

Main Category: Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP Article Date: 04 Nov 2009 - 10:00 PST The Academy has released a summary of key provisions of interest to managed care pharmacists in H.R. 3962, the "Affordable Health Care Act for America." These include provisions on Medicare Part D drug price negotiations, the Medicare Part D coverage gap, PBM ...

You're afraid your cancer is back, and a health insurance company just turned you down.

In the wake of Republican victories in off-year elections in Virginia and New Jersey, the GOP appears poised for further gains in next year's mid-term congressional races, while some of the luster has faded from President Barack Obama's landmark election exactly a year ago.

Share + Nov 4, 2009 5:00 pm US/Central Senate Reform Proposal Tri-Committee Reform Plan 1 of 1 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi speaks during a news conference with House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid at the U.S. Capitol on Sept.

Republican gubernatorial candidates who promised more hardline immigration stances won races in Virginia and New Jersey.

Sarah Palin, the Alaska governor-turned-blogger, cannot see Russia from her house, as Tina Fey's version of her claimed in a "Saturday Night Live" skit.