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Sep 19

What’s in the new GOP health care bill, in one (simple) chart

By Lisa Desjardins

How does this latest Republican health care bill compare with the previous GOP efforts? This chart provides a side-by-side comparison.

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Mar 30

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First public Senate Intelligence hearing on Russia probe highlights influence of disinformation

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The Senate Intelligence Committee held its first public hearing on Russia's election season meddling, where both committee leaders made clear they wanted to avoid the partisanship that's plagued their House counterparts' investigation. They focused on issues from the very real…

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Mar 23

Senate votes to undo privacy rules that protect user data

By Tali Arbel and Richard Lardner, Associated Press

The Republican-led Senate moved Thursday to undo Obama-era regulations that would have forced internet service providers to ask customers' permission before they could use or sell much of their personal information.

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Feb 09

The unseen workers who guided the Senate through marathon nominee sessions

By Lisa Desjardins

The Senate held back-to-back overnight sessions this week, forcing U.S. Capitol Building workers to put in long shifts during debates over Cabinet nominees.

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Jan 03

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First day of new Congress reveals GOP divisions over ethics

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It’s opening day of the 115th Congress, and there’s already tension. Under pressure, House Republicans deserted plans some had made on Monday to rapidly gut an independent congressional ethics board. Lisa Desjardins reports from Capitol Hill and joins Judy Woodruff…

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Jan 02

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How the GOP plans to begin dismantling Obama’s legacy

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The new Congress starts work this week, with the Republicans in control of both houses. Soon, they’ll also have the White House. What’s on the GOP agenda? William Brangham talks to Lisa Desjardins, Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report…

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Dec 08

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Remembering John Glenn, space pioneer and American statesman

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Former astronaut and senator John Glenn has died at age 95. In every chapter of his life, whether on Earth or above it, Glenn accumulated achievements -- serving as a Marine fighter pilot in two wars and later launching into…

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Nov 02

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Why congressional races matter, regardless of who wins the White House

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Regardless of who wins the presidential election on Nov. 8, the party that controls the balance of power in the U.S. House and Senate will play a crucial role in determining what gets done. Judy Woodruff speaks with Norman Ornstein…

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Jun 15

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News Wrap: Senate Democrats launch gun control filibuster

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In our news wrap Wednesday, Democrats mounted a filibuster on the Senate floor, demanding tougher gun controls in the aftermath of the Orlando shooting, including a ban on selling weapons to people on the terror watchlist. Also, another tragedy played…

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Jan 16

Senate to consider bill on screening procedures for refugees

By Michael D. Regan and Richard Lardner, Associated Press

The Senate will consider new rigorous screening procedures for Syrian and Iraqi refugees seeking to enter the United States as national security looms large for voters in an election year.

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