http://www.journal-news.com/news/washington-political-news-headlines-6259.html en-us Copyright 2009 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:51:27 GMT 2009-11-21T21:51:27Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/historic-health-care-bill-nears-key-senate-vote-414168.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - In a show of unity, Senate Democrats sealed a 60-vote majority needed to advance health care legislation Saturday ahead of an evening showdown with Republicans eager to doom the bill and inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:50:32 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/historic-health-care-bill-nears-key-senate-vote-414168.html DAVID ESPO 2009-11-21T08:50:32Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/sen-blanche-lincoln-says-she-ll-vote-yes-on-health-care-test-vote-giving-democrats-60-414326.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - Sen. Blanche Lincoln says she'll vote 'yes' on health care test vote, giving Democrats 60. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:31:07 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/sen-blanche-lincoln-says-she-ll-vote-yes-on-health-care-test-vote-giving-democrats-60-414326.html 2009-11-21T12:31:07Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/democratic-sen-mary-landrieu-says-she-will-vote-with-party-to-move-ahead-on-health-care-bill-414204.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu says she will vote with party to move ahead on health care bill. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:49:49 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/democratic-sen-mary-landrieu-says-she-will-vote-with-party-to-move-ahead-on-health-care-bill-414204.html 2009-11-21T10:49:49Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/levin-could-be-more-e-mails-from-ft-hood-suspect-413411.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 Federal investigators say they intercepted the messages between the suspect, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, and Anwar al-Awlaki, a radical American-born cleric. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:05:13 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/levin-could-be-more-e-mails-from-ft-hood-suspect-413411.html PAMELA HESS 2009-11-20T16:05:13Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/ethics-committee-no-punishment-for-burris-412587.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - The Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished Democratic Sen. Roland Burris for misleading investigators about his maneuvering to get Barack Obama's old Senate seat from the governor who was ousted for trying to sell it. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:46:24 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/ethics-committee-no-punishment-for-burris-412587.html LARRY MARGASAK 2009-11-20T09:46:24Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/ap-sources-giuliani-leaning-toward-senate-run-412811.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 ALBANY, N.Y. - Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, encouraged by many Republicans to run for governor in 2010, is instead leaning toward a run for U.S. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:19:14 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/ap-sources-giuliani-leaning-toward-senate-run-412811.html MICHAEL GORMLEY 2009-11-20T11:19:14Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/sen-nelson-a-yes-on-health-care-test-vote-412689.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska is a "yes" in a crucial weekend test vote on health care. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/sen-nelson-a-yes-on-health-care-test-vote-412689.html 2009-11-20T10:30:00Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/senate-ethics-committee-admonishes-sen-burris-for-misleading-statements-about-appointment-412532.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - Senate ethics committee admonishes Sen. Burris for misleading statements about appointment. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:33:31 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/senate-ethics-committee-admonishes-sen-burris-for-misleading-statements-about-appointment-412532.html 2009-11-20T09:33:31Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/health-care-issues-bundling-payments-412377.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 THE ISSUE: What can the government do to get doctors and hospitals to deliver cheaper medical services? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:25:49 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/health-care-issues-bundling-payments-412377.html 2009-11-20T08:25:49Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/obama-drops-by-daughter-sasha-s-school-for-event-412232.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 BETHESDA, Md. - Fresh from his weeklong trip through Asia, President Barack Obama is taking time to catch up on dad duty. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:31:30 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/obama-drops-by-daughter-sasha-s-school-for-event-412232.html JULIE PACE 2009-11-20T07:31:30Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/ap-sources-giuliani-leaning-toward-senate-run-410908.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 ALBANY, N.Y. - Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, encouraged by many Republicans to run for governor in 2010, is instead leaning toward a run for U.S. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:18:34 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/ap-sources-giuliani-leaning-toward-senate-run-410908.html MICHAEL GORMLEY 2009-11-19T12:18:34Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/obama-faces-showdowns-on-health-afghanistan-jobs-409817.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama will have scant time to rest up from his eight-day Asia trip. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:17:39 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/obama-faces-showdowns-on-health-afghanistan-jobs-409817.html CHARLES BABINGTON 2009-11-19T11:17:39Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/details-of-state-dinner-scarce-white-house-mum-411340.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - It's the hottest ticket in town. Just don't ask the White House who got them. The White House is saying very little about next week's state dinner with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, thefirst for President Barack Obama. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:48:26 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/details-of-state-dinner-scarce-white-house-mum-411340.html 2009-11-19T15:48:26Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/conservative-seeks-cash-to-contest-ny-house-race-411339.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 ALBANY, N.Y. - A Conservative Party candidate is writing to supporters saying he lost a New York race for a U.S. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:45:49 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/conservative-seeks-cash-to-contest-ny-house-race-411339.html VALERIE BAUMAN 2009-11-19T15:45:49Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/health-bill-helps-wavering-louisiana-senator-411060.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has included at least $100 million in Medicaid funds for Louisiana in his health care bill at thesame time he is trying to persuade that state's wavering Democratic senator to cast a pivotal vote for the overhaul legislation. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:45:00 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/health-bill-helps-wavering-louisiana-senator-411060.html ALAN FRAM 2009-11-19T13:45:00Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/senate-confirms-controversial-judge-410996.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - The Senate on Thursday confirmed U.S. District Judge David Hamilton for the Chicago-based federal appeals court, approving a nominee targeted by conservatives as aliberal activist. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:22 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/senate-confirms-controversial-judge-410996.html LARRY MARGASAK 2009-11-19T13:00:22Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/gop-senator-backs-off-threat-to-read-health-bill-411125.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - Republican Sen. Tom Coburn is backing off his threat to require that the Senate read the 2,074-page health care bill because some GOP colleagues aren't supporting the effort. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:03:13 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/gop-senator-backs-off-threat-to-read-health-bill-411125.html LAURIE KELLMAN 2009-11-19T14:03:13Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/gates-names-west-clark-to-lead-fort-hood-review-410854.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - Trying to avert another tragedy like the Fort Hood shootings, Defense Secretary Robert Gates named a former Army secretary and former Navy chief to review a broad range of Pentagon programs, ranging from medical and personnel policies to how well military bases are secured. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:29:39 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/gates-names-west-clark-to-lead-fort-hood-review-410854.html PAULINE JELINEK 2009-11-19T17:29:39Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/gates-appoints-former-heads-of-army-and-navy-to-head-pentagon-review-into-fort-hood-shootings-410813.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - Gates appoints former heads of Army and Navy to head Pentagon review into Fort Hood shootings. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:40:11 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/gates-appoints-former-heads-of-army-and-navy-to-head-pentagon-review-into-fort-hood-shootings-410813.html 2009-11-19T11:40:11Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/reid-congress-closer-than-ever-to-health-overhaul-410676.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - The Senate Democratic leader says Congress is closer than ever to overhauling the nation's health care system. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:48:27 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/reid-congress-closer-than-ever-to-health-overhaul-410676.html RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR 2009-11-19T10:48:27Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/health-care-issues-mandated-individual-coverage-410234.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 THE ISSUE: Should every person be required to either have health care insurance or pay a penalty tax? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:44:17 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/health-care-issues-mandated-individual-coverage-410234.html 2009-11-19T07:44:17Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/obama-revisiting-nixon-says-9-11-suspect-guilty-409854.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama appeared to be taking a page from Richard Nixon's playbook Wednesday when he seemed to declare the suspected Sept. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:11:00 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/obama-revisiting-nixon-says-9-11-suspect-guilty-409854.html MARK SHERMAN 2009-11-19T13:11:00Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/archives-probing-watergate-notes-for-hidden-clues-409293.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - It seems history won't rest until someone fills in that 18½-minute Watergate gap. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:15:13 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/archives-probing-watergate-notes-for-hidden-clues-409293.html CALVIN WOODWARD 2009-11-18T15:15:13Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/obama-holder-predict-conviction-in-9-11-case-408979.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - From opposite ends of the globe, President Barack Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder firmly rejected criticism Wednesday of the planned New York trial of the professed Sept. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:29:42 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/obama-holder-predict-conviction-in-9-11-case-408979.html DEVLIN BARRETT 2009-11-18T13:29:42Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/byrd-becomes-longest-serving-congress-member-409284.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - Sen. Robert C. Byrd became history's longest-serving member of Congress on Wednesday, earning a formal salute from the Senate and President Barack Obama for his nearly 57 years of service. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:02:06 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/nation-world-news/byrd-becomes-longest-serving-congress-member-409284.html LAURIE KELLMAN 2009-11-18T15:02:06Z