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NY Voters Dislike Governor, Want To Keep Him

New York voters think scandal-tarred Governor David Paterson should remain in office but cannot do a good job.

Democrats Doubt Deadline On Healthcare

Congressional Democrats on Tuesday cast doubt on their chances of meeting the White House's March 18 deadline for voting on a stalled healthcare overhaul.

Obama Targets Insurers, Sells Reform Plan

President Barack Obama launched a sharp attack on health insurers on Monday and called on his fellow Democrats to rise above politics.

New Poll Spells Potential Trouble For Democrats

A new poll on Monday found signs of trouble ahead for President Barack Obama and his Democrats on national security issues.

Votes Uncertain As Healthcare Endgame Looms

President Barack Obama's top healthcare official on Sunday seized on a new report to urge quick passage of healthcare reform legislation.

Coming To Israel, Biden Flags U.S. Support Vs Iran

The Obama administration has boosted U.S. defense ties to Israel and will close ranks with its ally against any threat from a nuclear-armed Iran.

McCain, Lieberman Push Military To Handle Terror Cases

Two senior senators unveiled legislation on Thursday to require the military to hold, interrogate and prosecute certain terrorism suspects.

House OKs $15 Billion Jobs Bill

Congressional Democrats made headway on Thursday on their top legislative priority -- job creation.

New York Governor Charged With Breaking Ethics Law

Already caught up in a scandal involving a close aide, embattled New York Governor David Paterson was charged on Wednesday by the state's ethics watchdog.

Democrats Would Nix Healthcare Over Abortion

A dozen House of Representatives Democrats opposed to abortion are willing to kill President Barack Obama's healthcare reform plan.