Unable to muster enough votes for health overhaul that includes a substantial government-run insurance alternative, Senate Democrats are willing to jettison a Medicare buy-in to move the rest of the health bill along. Full Story »
There's a battle going on within the Republican Party over pure conservatism. Party rivals in some races are rushing to tout their conservative accolades. However the party's push to the right could turn off independents. Full Story »
The White House has reached agreement with two watchdog groups that sued to see certain e-mails that the Bush administration had said were lost. Computer technicians have found 22 million of them, and the deal lets the groups pick 94 specific days to recover. Still, it could take years to sort them out. Full Story »
Marvin Rogers' political profile may sound familiar: He's an energetic African-American leader, a community organizer, and a charismatic speaker who talks about bringing civility to politics. He's also a Republican from South Carolina who's determined to help his party succeed. Full Story »
Senate Democrats may abandon a proposed expansion of Medicare from health care legislation. Lawmakers say the move is probably necessary to pass the bill. Full Story »
Two groups made the announcement as they settled lawsuits filed against the Executive Office of the President over the failure of the Bush White House to install an electronic record-keeping system. The e-mails will now go through the National Archives normal process for releasing presidential and agency records. Full Story »
Democrats are split on a proposed amendment to the health care overhaul bill that would allow pharmacies and wholesalers to import lower-cost drugs from overseas. Supporters say it will save consumers billions of dollars. Opponents raise safety concerns — and fears that it could blow up the entire bill. Full Story »
Houston Mayor-elect Annise Parker says though she is openly gay, her sexual orientation is not something she will lead the city with. Over the weekend, Houston became the largest U.S. city to pick an openly gay person as mayor. Full Story »
Connecticut Joe Lieberman's opposition to one part of the health care bill currently before the Senate threatens its passage. Full Story »
Senate action on health care has a long way to go in a hurry if there's any chance for getting a bill passed before Christmas. Full Story »
