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Democrats Pare Differences Over Health Overhaul

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Top Democrats say they are resolving disputes over President Barack Obama's health overhaul plan, but they face decisions on subsidizing coverage and are still hunting votes to push the vast package through Congress.

 

Rove: 'Tea Party' may be risk to GOP

Rove: 'Tea Party' may be risk to GOP

Karl Rove, the architect of George W. Bush's presidency, says the "Tea Party" movement could have lasting influence in the nation's politics if it remains decentralized but could hurt Republicans if it backs third-party candidates who siphon votes from GOP candidates.

Orange Park Votes to Fill Seat 5 on Town Council

Orange Park Votes to Fill Seat 5 on Town Council

ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- Orange Park Town Election polls closed at 7 p.m. today for the running to fill Seat 5 on the Town Council.

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John Edwards Sex Tape Dispute Back in NC Court

John Edwards Sex Tape Dispute Back in NC Court

PITTSBORO, N.C. (AP) -- Lawyers are returning to court in North Carolina in a dispute over a tape purportedly showing two-time presidential candidate John Edwards in a sexual encounter.

Obama's Health Care Pitch to Democrats: Trust Me

Obama's Health Care Pitch to Democrats: Trust Me

In private pitches to Democrats, President Barack Obama says he will persuade Congress to pass his health care overhaul even if it kills him and even if he has to ask deeply distrustful lawmakers to trust him on a promise the White House doesn't have the power to keep.


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    Tea Party Celebrates 1st Anniversary

    Tea Party Celebrates 1st Anniversary

    Only a year ago it started as a few small meetings in different parts of the country. Now the tea party movement is making national headlines and influencing politicians. 

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  • Sansom Resigns Fla. House Seat on Eve of Hearings

    Sansom Resigns Fla. House Seat on Eve of Hearings

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Former Speaker Ray Sansom has resigned from the Florida House.

    McKinney Released, Will Return To The U.S. Tuesday

    McKinney Released, Will Return To The U.S. Tuesday

    ATLANTA, GA --Former Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney is scheduled to return from Israel on a flight from Tel Aviv Tuesday morning.

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