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Palin stepping down in Alaska
The governor calls it quits halfway through her first term and leaves open the question of her political future.
Democrats' revised health care overhaul lowers cost by hundreds of billions
The Senate health committee's top two Democrats on Thursday rolled out a revamped plan to overhaul health care that would cost $611 billion over 10 years -- far less than their previous version -- but would impose a tax on many employers.
Minnesota Supreme Court ruling
At last, a second senator for Minnesota
The Minnesota Supreme Court’s unanimous decision for Al Franken over Norm Coleman ends a wait that began eight months ago, sending a key Democratic vote to D.C.
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Coleman concedes
- Photo gallery: U.S. Senate seat goes to Al Franken
- Franken mindful of 312-vote margin
- Editorial: A gracious finish to an epic drama
- PDF: Read the ruling
- PDF: Election certificate, cover letter
- Analysis: Ruling sealed Coleman's fate
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MN Supreme Court rules for Al Franken
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Analysis of Franken's win over Coleman
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Reporter's notebook: Al Franken's win
- Photo gallery: The long recount
- Big Question blog: Franken's victory speech
- Senate election timeline
- Main points of the Supreme Court ruling
- As the numbers turned
- Kind words for both sides can't mask the stakes for partisans
- The final numbers
- Reaction: 'I'm concerned about Minnesota's reputation'
Obama asks gay leaders to give him time on policy changes
WASHINGTON - Facing political backlash from an important voting bloc, President Obama met with leaders of the gay and lesbian community Monday, asking for patience and assuring them that in time he will usher in policy changes to protect them from discrimination.
Energy rules not just hot air
The plan passed by the House and headed to the Senate would put a price on pollution, raising the cost of business as usual.
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Construction underway at Franken office
Construction has begun on the office of Senator-elect Al Franken, who will be moving into Norm Coleman’s former office in the Hart Building. Workers were in the facility today painting and cleaning. No “Franken” nameplate yet, though everything should be in place by Monday.
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