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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.

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House passes health care bill on close vote

In the House

In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.

Bachmann wants investigation of ACORN work in Minnesota

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann is asking Gov. Tim Pawlenty to name a special investigator to probe ACORN activities in Minnesota.

Democrat wins House seat in heavily GOP area in NY

President Barack Obama's decision in June to appoint a Republican congressman to a Pentagon post has paid dividends in November now that Democrats have gained the House seat by capitalizing on a split between moderates and conservatives in the GOP.

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Oberstar urges colleagues to support health bill

Rep. Jim Oberstar spoke on the floor urging his colleagues to support the health care bill, likely because a key amendment regarding abortion is expected to pass.

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