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May 11

5 things to know about trade as Senate debate begins

By Charles Babington, Associated Press

President Barack Obama's bid for new trade agreements faces big tests in Congress this week, mostly from his fellow Democrats.

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Apr 11

Break over, Congress faces fights over Medicare, Iran

By Associated Press

Racing the calendar, Senate leaders are pushing toward congressional approval of a bipartisan compromise that reshapes how Medicare pays physicians as lawmakers return from a spring break tangled up in domestic and foreign policy disputes.

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Mar 27

3 reasons why Harry Reid’s retirement matters

By Lisa Desjardins

The retirement of any top party leader in Congress will have tremendous ripple effects. But here are three reasons why Harry Reid’s retirement is especially notable.

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Mar 27

Senate veteran Harry Reid announces he won’t seek re-election

By Donna Cassata, Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid announced Friday he will not run for another term in 2016, saying he wanted to focus on bringing Democrats back to power in the Senate rather than his own re-election.

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Jan 15

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Bipartisan $1.1 trillion spending bill pushed through by House

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

Party leaders pushed a massive $1.1 trillion spending bill for this year through the House on Wednesday, shunning the turmoil of recent budget clashes with a compromise financing everything from airports to war costs and brimming with victories and concessions…

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Jan 13

Obama and his policies prove toxic for Arkansas Democrats

By Charles Babington, Associated Press

Democratic Sen. Mark Pyror's seat is up for re-election in Arkansas and Republicans are hungrily looking to win his seat in order to take control of the U.S. Senate in Fall 2014. Part of Pryor's strategy to remain an incumbent,…

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May 27

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How Do Low-Skilled Workers Fit Into Equation of Immigration Reform?

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Oct 15

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Dems Look to Hold Senate Majority, GOP Tries to Wrest Control in Key Races

Dems Look to Hold Senate Majority, GOP Tries to Wrest Control in Key Races…

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Aug 06

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Food Stamps at Heart of ‘Unfinished’ Fight Over Farm Bill

U.S. farmers have suffered greatly from drought this year, but the farm bill, promising help, failed to pass Congress before summer recess. In contention: food stamps. Judy Woodruff speaks to Daniel Newhauser of Roll Call about Congress' unfinished business and…

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Apr 14

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Despite Court Ruling, Minn. Senate Seat Looks to Stay Empty for a While

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Despite a Minnesota three-judge panel ruling this week that Democrat Al Franken won the most votes in last year's Senate race against Republican Norm Coleman, it could still be weeks or months before Minnesota's vacant Senate seat is filled.

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