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Health care dominates as Congress returns
WASHINGTON - Debate over a national health care overhaul dominates the agenda as Congress returns from a summer break. Lawmakers also will work on other pressing issues, including energy policy and new rules for the financial industry.
Nations:Afghanistan U.S. People:John Kerry Barbara Boxer Tim Johnson Christopher Dodd Edward Kennedy Harry Reid Activities:111th Congress
2009-09-08
NRA opposition fails to sway senators on Sotomayor
WASHINGTON - The National Rifle Association's threat to punish senators who vote for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor has been met with a shrug by Democrats from conservative-leaning states and some Republicans who are breaking with their party to support her.
Nations:U.S. People:Sonia Sotomayor Mitch McConnell Tim Johnson Jon Tester Kay Bailey Hutchison Mark Warner Source:(AP)
2009-08-01
Big changes in store for US credit cardholders
WASHINGTON - Every American with a credit card will see sweeping changes in the market, with limits on sudden hikes in interest rates that drive consumers deeper into debt. Even cardholders who pay off their balance each month may face new annual fees or lose out on lucrative rewards programs.
People:Tim Johnson Christopher Dodd Barack Obama Activities:111th Congress Source:(AP)
2009-05-20
House set to pass credit bill after Senate OK
WASHINGTON - The credit card companies seem to have few friends on Capitol Hill these days, with even the most business-minded lawmakers siding with consumers in speaking out against steep rate hikes and fees.
Nations:U.S. People:Timothy Geithner Richard Shelby Jon Kyl Tim Johnson Christopher Dodd Harry Reid
2009-05-20
Democrats expand control of Senate by 5 seats
WASHINGTON - Democrats fattened their majority control of the Senate on Tuesday, ousting Republican Sens. Elizabeth Dole of North Carolina and John Sununu of New Hampshire and capturing seats held by retiring GOP senators in Virginia, New Mexico and Colorado.
Nations:U.S. People:Al Franken Pete Domenici Norm Coleman Susan Collins Wayne Allard Tim Johnson Activities:US Election 2008
2008-11-05
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