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NYT: Lobbying over abortion was turning into a sleepy business. But the health care debate has brought a new boom, and both sides are exploiting it. Full story
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Obamas hosting first state dinner
Video: NBC’s Norah O’Donnell previews D.C.'s hottest social event since the inauguration.
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Obama to reveal Afghan decision ‘within days’
President Barack Obama plans to announce his decision on whether to commit tens of thousands of new U.S. forces to the stalemated war in Afghanistan "within days."
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NYT: Health bill revives abortion groups
Lobbying over abortion was turning into a sleepy business. But the health care debate has brought a new boom, and both sides are exploiting it with fund-raising appeals.
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Obama to reveal Afghan decision ‘within days’
President Barack Obama plans to announce his decision on whether to commit tens of thousands of new U.S. forces to the stalemated war in Afghanistan "within days."
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