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Funeral set for Minnesota soldier killed at Fort Hood

Funeral arrangements are being planned for a Minnesota soldier who was killed at Fort Hood last week.

Dems slam Bachmann on health care claims

For the second time in less than a month, the Democratic National Committee has painted a bull's eye on a Minnesota Republican, targeting Rep. Michele Bachmann.

Photo right: Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Mnin.

Ellison reveals cost of trip to Mecca: $13.5K

"I didn't do anything wrong," he said of how he reported it.

Conservative seeks cash to contest NY House race

A Conservative Party candidate is writing to supporters saying he lost a New York race for a U.S. House of Representatives seat because of scheming and needs money in case he lodges a legal challenge.

House moves to protect doctors from Medicare cuts

The Democratic-controlled House voted Thursday to add more than $200 billion to the deficit to prevent steep Medicare payment cuts to doctors, a move Republicans denounced as a political payoff.

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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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