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Seniors' Concerns Loom In Health Reform Votes

By RONALD BROWNSTEIN
Most House Democrats on the fence about health reform represent districts with a high percentage of seniors. No Subscription Required
• POLL: Insiders | Bloggers No Subscription Required
• Pelosi Gives Dems One Week
• House Health Care Whip Count No Subscription Required

States Face Growing Strain From Medicaid

By MARILYN WERBER SERAFINI
Cash-strapped states are struggling to deal with expanded enrollment.
• BRIEFING: Health Care No Subscription Required

The K Street Paradox

By BARA VAIDA
Despite President Obama's avowed fight against special interests, lobbying firms are just getting richer.
• Top 25 Lobbying Firms, Spenders
• Q&A: Norman Eisen
Q&A: 'King Of The Lobby' No Subscription Required
• BOOK EXCERPT: Sam Ward No Subscription Required

Obama's Lukewarm Start With Europe

By WILL ENGLUND
"He doesn't quite get the point of Europe," one analyst says.
• Q&A: 'Rough Patch' Ahead No Subscription Required

House Dems Still Seek Final Vote In March

The chamber expects to vote on a health care overhaul before Obama leaves for his Asia trip. No Subscription Required

    Q&A: Warner, Corker On Financial Reform

    Key Senate negotiators hope new finance rules will stave off another economic meltdown. No Subscription Required
    • SECTION: Financial Services No Subscription Required
    Stuart Taylor Jr.: Opening ArgumentSaturday, March 13, 2010

    Depolarizing Terror Policy

    For far too long, public debate about terrorism has been dominated by right-wing and left-wing ideologues. No Subscription Required

    Jonathan Rauch: Social StudiesSaturday, March 13, 2010

    Long Way From Normalcy

    The political system has yet to grasp that the economy may not reach a recognizably "normal" state for a very long time. No Subscription Required

    Ronald Brownstein: Political ConnectionsSaturday, March 13, 2010

    Price Of Health Care Inaction

    Democrats who are also fiscal hawks will likely determine the fate of health care reform. No Subscription Required

    Charlie Cook: The Cook ReportSaturday, March 13, 2010

    A Shrunken Edge For Dems

    Two recent polls suggest that Democrats will be in for a rough ride in November. No Subscription Required

    Health Care

    Dems Dispute GOP On Reconciliation Order


    Lobbyists Go Full Tilt In Health Fight


    Briefing: Health Care No Subscription Required

    Energy & Environment No Subscription Required

    Climate Skepticism Crosses Ideological Lines


    DOE, Utilities Struggle With Efficiency Efforts


    Briefing: Energy


    Politics

    Google Hopes To Cash In On Ad Spending


    GOP Faces Awkward Position In Race For Murtha's Seat No Subscription Required


    Blog: Hotline On Call No Subscription Required

    Lobbying & Advocacy

    Orszag: WH Will Post Spending-Bill Earmarks


    Earmark Ban Could Come With Loopholes


    Blog: Lobbying No Subscription Required


    Congress

    GOP Announces Debt Panel Selections


    Reed Calls For Limits On OTC Exemptions


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    White House

    Iraqis Break With History In Key Election


    Holder's About-Face On Terror


    Year In Review: Tracking Obama's Promises No Subscription Required


    Technology

    Critics Of Patent Bill Ask House For Help


    Cable Firms Lose Appeal On Access Rules


    Blog: Tech Daily Dose No Subscription Required

    People No Subscription Required

    Does Israel Share Obama's Hope?


    Q&A: Nuclear Smugglers Still At Work


    Blog: Insiders


    Bill Schneider: Political PulseSaturday, March 13, 2010

    Back To The Past?

    California is looking backward these days. That sentence can be read two ways. Both are correct. No Subscription Required

    Almanac Of American Politics
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    Governor Exclusives

    Insights of several chief executives.

    Before & After

    Caricature series' pointed comparisons.

    The Insurgents Emerge

    Complete coverage of the Tea Party movement.

    2009 Vote Ratings

    Long-standing ideological divides have deepened..

    Needle Exchange Next Door

    Neighbors' choices signal tough policy decisions.

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    Blogs

    Hotline On Call

    The CA GOP Convo: Damon Sheep II And Strange Blood Lines

    March 14, 2010 2:54 pm
    Tech Daily Dose

    ICANN To Create Trademark Clearinghouse

    March 12, 2010 5:07 pm
    Under The Influence

    JCPenney Leaving NRF

    March 12, 2010 2:22 pm
    Pollster

    Hitting Back 'Outliers'

    March 12, 2010 4:44 pm
    Insider Interviews

    'King Of The Lobby'

    March 12, 2010 8:20 am

    Experts

    Experts: Economy

    Do We Need A Volcker Rule?

    Latest response: Charles CalomirisMarch 14, 2010 8:03 am
    Experts: Education

    Accountability In The Race To The Top Program

    Latest response: Lisa Graham KeeganMarch 12, 2010 12:48 pm
    Experts: Energy & Environment

    What's The Upshot Of Blocking EPA?

    Latest response: Frances BeineckeMarch 11, 2010 12:11 pm
    Experts: Health Care

    How Much Are Health Insurers At Fault?

    Latest response: Jason RosenbaumMarch 12, 2010 12:32 pm
    Experts: National Security

    Can America Count On Europe Anymore?

    Latest response: Christopher PrebleMarch 12, 2010 11:29 am
    Experts: Transportation

    What Advice Would You Give Metro's New Interim Head?

    Latest response: Laura BarrettMarch 12, 2010 11:46 am

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    The Promise Audit


     
     

    Transparency Sites Past Due

    Category: Ethics ReformDate: March 09, 2010

    Budget Proposal Boosts Funding

    Category: Energy/EnvironmentDate: March 08, 2010

    Budget Proposal Increases Renewable Energy Funding

    Category: Energy/EnvironmentDate: March 08, 2010

    Budget Proposal Seeks 40 Percent Increase

    Category: Energy/EnvironmentDate: March 01, 2010
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