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Close December 1, 2009, 5:20 PM ET By WSJ Staff Three Republican members of the Senate Banking Committee and several Democrats say they are inclined to support Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke for a second term at the helm of the central bank.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is working to secure the support of 60 senators ahead of a vote on Saturday evening on whether to advance the chamber's version of health care reform legislation to the Senate floor, the Washington Post reports.

Centrist Democratic senators will face a barrage of advertising from the left and the right as they return to their districts for the Thanksgiving holiday in the wake of Saturday's key procedural vote to move comprehensive health reform legislation forward.

Given the intense public interest in -- and high volume of calls about -- the health care debate scheduled to take place in the U.S. Senate on Saturday, Nebraska Republican, Sen.

Main Category: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance Also Included In: Water - Air Quality / Agriculture Article Date: 25 Nov 2009 The Hill reports that "Democratic leaders sent out a notice Monday morning alerting senators that when the chamber returns to session after the Thanksgiving holiday, 'roll call votes could occur at any time during the ...

Nearly 200 people gathered Thursday night at the steps of the Nebraska Capitol to deliver one message: Allow a congressional vote on health care legislation.

Several sticking points will present hurdles for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid as he moves forward with his health care reform plan.

The Senate voted 60-39 Saturday to clear the way for consideration of historic legislation to overhaul the nation's health-care system, but reluctant Democratic moderates sent strong signals that the bill has an uncertain future.

Republican leaders are getting some home-state help in their attempts to pressure Sen.

The Senate on Thursday began what promises to be a bitter, lengthy battle over the future of health care in America, and taxes, abortion, affordability and federal deficits emerged as key flash points.

Sen Mike Johanns, R-NE, laid a challenge at the feet of the small handful of pro-life Democrats in the Senate, saying just one needs to come forward and vote against proceeding to the Senate Democratic leader's healthcare reform bill, one Johanns declared inadequate in ensuring that no federal funds can be spent on abortion.

As Congress crafts legislation to impose new oversight on complex instruments blamed for hastening the financial crisis, a major sticking point has emerged over companies that use the derivatives to hedge risk.

Last week I hosted town hall meetings in Grand Island, Lexington, Kearney and Lincoln, where I outlined my principles for health care reform and heard feedback from Nebraskans on the latest proposals in Congress.

Republican Recruiting and the National Environment Getting Mike Castle is the latest in a series of recruitment successes for Senate Republicans.

Mike Johanns started his first year in the U.S. Senate with a scare - a health scare fueled by his past use of cigarettes and a spot on his left lung.

Key elements of the Post-9/11 GI Bill could be modified by Congress to create benefits to help veterans find jobs.

Just days after the House of Representatives passed its version of the healthcare bill, Senator Mike Johanns is back in Nebraska discussing it.

Are members of congress suffering from buyers remorse? Senator Mike Johanns says there's serious second guessing underway in Washington.

The nascent campaign of former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, who is campaigning for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 2010, has taken to the Internet in an attempt to counteract an attack from Democrats that has gone unanswered for weeks.

U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns is wrapping up his latest round of town hall meetings in Nebraska to address health care reform.