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Analysis: Victories rekindle GOP’s hope

The Obamas’ marriage is an ongoing negotiation

Bailout fuels era of Wall St. wealth

ACORN’s woes strain ties to Dems

Biden no longer a lone voice on Afghanistan

Lobbyists fight plans to cut health costs

U.S. mortgage backer may need bailout

First lady’s slave roots revealed

4 senators’ worries reflect health challenge

Obama aides act to fix safety net

Obama’s looming Afghanistan decision

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Obama appeals for health care votes

Obama praises bravery after base attack

Cheney blasts probe of CIA interrogations

Majority leader: House will pass health bill

Wash. state OKs gay partnership law

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Saturday Word: Fort Hood and Health Care

Obama Quietly Visits Wounded Troops

Gibbs on Protests, Jobs

Kerry on Afghanistan, Running Mates

Two New Lawmakers Join House Democrats

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NBC Video: Politics

Obama urges passage of health care bill
Nov. 7: President Barack Obama urges Democrats in the House of Representatives to pass a healthcare reform bill as they prepared for a close vote on Capitol Hill. Watch his entire statement.

Democrats: 'We will pass health care reform'

GOP: 'American people do not want this'

Obama praises the 'heroism' at Fort Hood

Reps. Cantor, Hoyer spar over health vote

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