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  • Ethics committee: No punishment for Burris 23 minutes ago

    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.

  • Army announces review of how it tests body armor 03:11 PM EST

    WASHINGTON — The Army says there will be an outside review of how body armor for its soldiers is tested.

  • Sen. Nelson a 'yes' on health care test vote 12:36 PM EST

    WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska is a "yes" in a crucial weekend test vote on health care.

  • Senate ethics committee admonishes Sen. Burris for misleading statementsabout appointment 11:36 AM EST

    WASHINGTON — Senate ethics committee admonishes Sen. Burris for misleading statements about appointment.

  • Health care issues: Bundling payments 10:31 AM EST

    THE ISSUE: What can the government do to get doctors and hospitals to deliver cheaper medical services?

    THE POLITICS: Medicare's fee-for-service structure means that doctors, hospitals and other providers have a greater financial incentive to provide large quantities of medical services than to provide high-quality medical services.

  • Obama drops by daughter Sasha's school for event 09:35 AM EST

    BETHESDA, Md. — Fresh from his weeklong trip through Asia, President Barack Obama is taking time to catch up on dad duty.

  • AP sources: Giuliani leaning toward Senate run 09:20 AM EST

    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.

  • Gates says Afghan surge could happen swiftly 12:56 AM EST

    WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates said any new U.S. forces President Barack Obama sends to Afghanistan could move into the country swiftly, despite logistical hassles that force almost all major deliveries of troops and supplies to go by air.

  • GOP governors push for 2010 party rebirth 09:36 PM EST

    CEDAR CREEK, Texas — Thrilled with twin victories this month, Republican governors are looking to lead a party-wide resurgence in 2010 and shape the GOP for years to come.

  • Obama faces showdowns on health, Afghanistan, jobs 08:06 PM EST

    WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will have scant time to rest up from his eight-day Asia trip.

    On Saturday, two days after his return to Washington, the Senate plans a make-or-break vote on his hard-fought plan to overhaul the nation's health care system.

  • Conservative seeks cash to contest NY House race 05:51 PM EST

    ALBANY, N.Y. — A Conservative Party candidate is writing to supporters saying he lost a New York race for a U.

  • Details of state dinner scarce, White House mum 05:51 PM EST

    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, the first for President Barack Obama.

  • Health bill helps wavering Louisiana senator 05:16 PM EST

    WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has included at least $100 million in Medicaid funds for Louisiana in his health care bill at the same time he is trying to persuade that state's wavering Democratic senator to cast a pivotal vote for the overhaul legislation.

  • Gates says Iraq withdrawal on schedule 04:36 PM EST

    WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates says warnings that politics could push back Iraqi elections scheduled for January aren't affecting his plans for a troop withdrawal now.

  • Troops' post-deployment questionnaires missing 04:31 PM EST

    WASHINGTON — Congressional investigators said Thursday that tens of thousands of questionnaires aimed at measuring the mental and physical health of returning combat troops can't be found.

  • Senate confirms controversial judge 04:16 PM EST

    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 a liberal activist.

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