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Senate clears the way for health reform vote
December 21, 2009WASHINGTON— In the wee hours of a snowbound Monday morning the U.S. Senate voted 60 to 40 to terminate debate and move toward a final vote on health care reform legislation before they adjourn for Christmas.
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U.S., Russia readying pact to slash nuclear weapons
December 21, 2009The U.S. and Russia are close to an agreement that will make major cuts in their nuclear stockpiles. It is seen as a step in the direction of complete nuclear disarmament.
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Politics and health care from the heartland
December 21, 2009As Chicago Mayor Harold Washington used to say, "Politics ain't beanbag."
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Farmers vs. USDA in bias lawsuits
December 21, 2009For farmers, when disaster strikes, they could go to the U.S. Department of Agriculture to get an emergency loan to save a crop or a herd of cattle.
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Reflections on some political and ideological questions today
December 21, 2009The president doesn't simply register and reflect the balance of power; he influences it as well; no other person has as much power as the president.
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