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Health care bill clears Senate hurdle, 60-39
A bruising debate on health care awaits the Senate after Thanksgiving now that the historic legislation has cleared a key hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama.
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Health care rally in Washington, D.C.
I Voted. Gimme!
Pawlenty fundraiser in Washington
Franken and Klobuchar rally for health care
Rep. Collin Peterson cuts a rug in D.C.
Star Tribune reporter Kevin Diaz on 'Almanac'
Al Franken victory rally
It's over: Franken wins
Coleman concedes
Analysis of Franken's win over Coleman
Reporter's notebook: Al Franken's win
MN Supreme Court rules for Al Franken
Pawlenty lists budget cuts
Coleman vs. Franken: What are your thoughts?
Q&A with Gov. Tim Pawlenty
Pawlenty announces he will not seek third term
Republicans react to Pawlenty's announcement
Reporter's Notebook: A day at the recount races
Coleman speaks
Franken attorney speaks
Budget woes
Al Franken in Limbo
Norm Coleman visits Star Tribune
Reporter's Notebook: Franken winner; Coleman to appeal
Frankly not over
Al Franken reacts
... And still counting
Dec. 10: The recount drama continues
Missing ballots: A reporter's notebook
Pawlenty talks about deficit
Recount almost over?
In, out...The recount goes on
Minneapolis elections chief Cindy Reichert
The recount begins
Let the recount begin
Mark Ritchie talks about recount
Seems like a dream
Coleman believes he won
GOP heartbreak
A celebration in the streets
Obama: History maker
Paulsen wins third district
Obama celebration in St. Paul
Michele Bachmann wins
Can they speak here?
Giuliani stumps for Coleman
Sen. Coleman's home vandalized
Sen. Clinton supports Franken
Bachmann speaks out
Michelle Obama visits Macalester College
McCain at Lakeville South High School
McCain and Palin in Blaine
It's a wrap on the RNC
Lileks: DNC convention diary, part 1
Franken files for U.S. Senate
Coleman accepts party endorsement
McCain excerpts
Dean says time to move forward
McCain & Me
Last night of RNC protests
Pawlenty addresses RNC on closing night
Code Pink protester removed from McCain speech
Will Palin's speech sway on-the-fence voters?
Daily Question: McCain as presidential nominee
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman on the protests
RNC Welcoming Committee speaks out
Rep. John Kline briefing
Meet a Minnesota delegate: Jennifer Wilson
Meet a Minnesota delegate: Kris Broberg
Midday wrap-up: Thursday 
Busy feet at the RNC
Wednesday RNC recap
Excerpts from Sarah Palin's speech
Convention Diary, Ep. 3
'Kids Stump the Delegates' at MOA
Speaking to the Fences
Republicans show a sense of humor
Norm Coleman takes the stage at the RNC
MN House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher on Palin
Rep. Bachmann on Palin
Daily Questions: Women in politics
Tuesday RNC recap
Abe Lincoln at the RNC
Marching for poverty
Police, protesters clash near Mears Park
Party chair Carey optimistic about Bush's leadership
Ramstad says McCain has to bring party together
Analysis: Gov. Palin as Sen. McCain's running mate
Pawlenty's future
Daily question: What's the role of protest?
Convention Diary, Ep. 2
RNC Monday recap
Delegates urged to donate to relief efforts
Monday: 10,000 march, 284 arrested
Daily Question: On being a Republican
RNC officially underway
RNC about to open
Police confront protesters
Liberty Parade: Art is the messenger
RNC Convention Diary - Episode 1
400 Veterans For Peace march on the RNC
Gustav has Louisiana delegation watching
Delegates react to a shortened convention
Activists question police raids
CodePink prepares for the RNC
Behind the RNC
The RNC transformation
Pawlenty reacts to Palin pick
Emotions erupt over Hennepin County budget woes
The Hennepin County Board may restore some funding, but agency heads are worried about bigger holes in the safety net.
Backed by House, 6 patients sue Pawlenty, state officials
Gov. Tim Pawlenty sliced the program's $5.3 million appropriation as part of a $2.7 billion emergency budget reduction in June. The nutrition cuts prompted a lawsuit that offers a glimpse into a program that serves some of the state's poorest residents.
Minn./Wis. reciprocity: Will workers be torn between two tax bills?
With a reciprocity deal with Wisconsin about to expire, some cross-border workers may have to file in both states.
Senate edges closer to health care debate
In bid for 60 votes, Democrats pick up one wavering senator and need two more to secure a procedural vote to open debate.
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Franken restates support for HC bill, acknowledges it will change
As the Senate prepares to take its first key vote on health care reform this evening, Sen. Al Franken emphasized his support for the bill although amendments may make it "less to my liking."
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