Politics - Congressional Quarterly

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NRCC Puts Fincher On Contender List Full Story »

Impressing national Republicans gave Tennessee congressional hopeful Stephen Fincher a leg up in his pursuit of the seat now held by Democrat John Tanner, but the little-known farmer and gospel singer doesn't have a clear run at the GOP nomination. Full Story »

Baird Announces Retirement Full Story »

Rep. Brian Baird's retirement announcement Wednesday afternoon has undoubtedly made the Washington Democrat's 3rd district seat competitive for Republican strategists looking for House takeover opportunities in 2010. Full Story »

Congress was moving a big a step closer Thursday toward completion of its fiscal 2010 appropriations bills, as the House prepared to vote on a package combining six spending bills that fund a host of domestic and State Department programs. Full Story »

The House started work Thursday on legislation that would overhaul the nation's financial regulations, after negotiators worked out compromise language on several controversial provisions. Full Story »

Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she wouldn't rule out keeping the House in session for part of Christmas week, if that could lead to final action this year on a health care overhaul. Full Story »

House Republicans will oppose a must-pass increase in the nation's debt ceiling if it comes to the floor as part of the fiscal 2010 Defense appropriations bill, Minority Leader John A. Boehner, R-Ohio, said Thursday. Full Story »

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