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Dems at Odds of Health Care Legislation

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sweeping health care legislation cleared its first hurdle in the Senate Saturday night. The rare weekend vote clears the way for what is sure to be a bruising debate.

Criticism Mounts on Geithner's Handling of Economy

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As criticism of him rises, the White House is standing by Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.

SC Lawmakers to Consider Sanford Impeachment

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Lawmakers in South Carolina say they will be formally considering impeachment of the state's Gov. Mark Sanford next week.

Palin Talks Turkey on Campaign, Health Care

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Palin spoke with CBN News about what she would have done differently during the 2008 campaign along with some frank comments on abortion and other issues.

Reform Moves Foward as Abortion Questions Remain

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Senate Democrats secured Saturday the 60 votes needed to begin debating health care after three wavering lawmakers said they would support the legislation.

New Revelations Emerge in Ft. Hood Shootings

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New information has come to light about the man accused of killing 13 people.

Obama EEOC Nominee Defends Gay Marriage

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

One of President Obama's controversial nominees to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was on Capitol Hill, Thursday, to discuss same sex marriage.

Congress Draws Battle Lines on Senate HC Bill

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Battle lines have been drawn over the Senate's new 2,074-page health care bill which critics say will cost far more than its $849 billion price tag.

Senate to Open First Ft. Hood Hearing

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The investigation into the deadly Nov. 5. Ft. Hood shootings will be front and center at a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing Thursday.

Atty. Gen. Draws Criticism from 9/11 Families

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The attorney general told lawmakers he is confident the accused architect of the 9/11 attacks will be convicted - but 9/11 family members aren't buying it.

Sarah Palin Goes 'Rogue' with CBN News

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Palin's book tour began in Grand Rapids, Mich., where CBN News sat down with her for a conversation on one of the book's main topics-- faith.

Palin Slams Obama on Economy

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin says President Barack Obama is mishandling the U.S. economy.

Byrd Becomes Longest-serving Congress Member

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

West Virginia Sen. Robert C. Byrd has become the longest-serving lawmaker in congressional history, a milestone to be marked Wednesday with a Senate resolution.

Controversial Court Pick Survives Senate Vote

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Senate has ended a GOP filibuster against President Obama's U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Judge David F. Hamilton.

More Than $98 Billion in Improper Gov't Payments

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

More than $98 billion in taxpayer dollars spent by government agencies was wasted, much of it on questionable claims for tax credits and Medicare benefits.

Police Car in Accident Ahead of Biden Motorcade

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A police car working ahead of Vice President Joe Biden's motorcade was involved in a minor traffic accident Tuesday evening.

WH Job Site Mistakes Spark Doubt, Concern

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A White House Web site keeping track of jobs saved or created by the economic stimulus package has made significant errors.

Reid Scrambles for Health Care Bill Support

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

After weeks of putting the finishing touches on the Senate's health care bill, majority leader Sen. Harry Reid is now playing the role of chief mathematician.

Agencies Warned of Spending Freeze

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Domestic government agencies are being told to brace for a spending freeze or cuts of up to five percent.

Senators Want Answers About NYC Terror Trials

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will face tough questions on Capitol Hill Wednesday as some senators are angry over his plan to bring a 9-11 mastermind and other terrorists to Manhattan for civil trials.

Gates Blocks Release of Detainee Abuse Photos

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Defense Secretary Robert Gates has blocked the public release of any more pictures of foreign detainees abused by their U.S. captors.

Palin Tell All Urges Readers to Embrace God

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is back on the road, now as the author of a new book, and she started her trip on the Oprah Winfrey show.

Top White House Lawyer Greg Craig Resigns

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The White House's top lawyer has decided to resign in order to return to private practice.

ACORN Sues to Get Gov't Funds Back

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The controversial community organizing group ACORN is now suing the federal government.

Obama: Decision on the Way on Afghanistan

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

President Obama says he'll make a decision on whether to send more troops to Afghanistan when he returns from weeklong trip to East Asia.