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November 20, 2009
The Botax? Nip/tuck Levy to Help Health Care Plan

White House at Odds with Bishops over Abortion

Former Mayor Giuliani Leaning toward Run for U.S. Senate

November 19, 2009
Senate Prepares for Historic Debate on Health Bill

Archives Probing Watergate Notes for Hidden Clues

Bangladesh Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentences for Coup

Trial for Wal-Mart Dispute in Missouri Begins

Electronic Bingo Operations in Alabama Shut Down

Pres. Obama Says U.S., Allies Discussing Iran Sanctions

November 18, 2009
Push for Same Sex Marriage in NJ Faces Uncertain Future

Pennsylvania House Panel Approves Hate Crimes Bill

Pennsylvania Casino Licensing Put under Scrutiny by Grand Jury

AP Poll: Government Health Plan Divides Public

Forest Service Says Trees Can Slow Climate Change

Interior Department Increases Oversight of Mountaintop Mining

Sen. Robert Byrd becomes Longest-serving Congress Member

November 17, 2009
DC ends neighborhood checkpoints, appeal of ruling

White House to Seek Seatbelts in Motorcoaches

Battle Continues over Michigan's Affirmative Action Ban

Minneapolis Animal Rights Activists Jailed for Contempt in Iowa

November 16, 2009
General Motors to Begin Repaying Aid by Year-end

Dozens of Guantanamo Detainees Get Day in Court

U.S. Blocks Release of Torture Photos

Post Office Was $3.8 Billion in the Red Last Year

Jury-Selection Method to Be Tested in Pennsylvania County

Connecticut Firefighters in Bias Case Seek Promotions

November 15, 2009
Some Virginia Courts Opt Out of Online Files

New Hampshire Gay Marriage Law Challenged

U.S., Russia Say Sanctions a Posssibility for Iran

November 12, 2009
Sec. Clinton Supports Philippine Antiterrorism Fight

Death Penalty Rare, Executions Rarer in Military

Pres. Obama Hopes to Solidify Relations on First Visit to China

Unions Prod Pres. Obama to Fix Ailing Airline Industry

November 11, 2009
Senate Democrats Move to Curb Federal Reserve's Powers

New York Senate Fails to Put Gay Marriage to Vote

Ron Paul's Son Borrows Tactics for Kentucky Senate Bid

White House: Pres. Obama Weighs Four Options in Afghanistan

November 10, 2009
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison Will Keep Seat for Health Care Battle

Some Key Administration Jobs Still Unfilled

Pres. Obama Willing to Go to Copenhagen for Climate Deal

Pres. Obama Encourages Federal Hiring of Veterans

UN Chief Prods Senate to Tackle Climate Change

Eight Missouri Death-Row Inmates Lose Legal Appeal

Former Pres. Bill Clinton Meets with Senate Democrats on Health Care

New York Governor Pushes for Gay Marriage Vote Next Week

November 09, 2009
Supreme Court says Reinstates Death Penalty for Ohio Killer

November 08, 2009
House Health Care Bill Has Nowhere to Go in Senate

President Obama Makes First Trip to Asia This Week

Secretary Clinton Looks to Future on Eve of Berlin Wall Anniversary

Iraq Passes Law that Paves Way for National Elections

November 07, 2009
House Passes Health Care Bill in 220-215 Vote

November 02, 2009
Maine to Vote Tuesday on Status of Law Permitting Same-Sex Marriage

Supreme Court Considers Hearing Case of Death Row Inmate

Supreme Court Seeks White House Views on Hiring Undocumented Immigrants

October 29, 2009
Sex Offender Residency Rules Still Being Enforced Despite Supreme Court Ruling

October 28, 2009
Proposal to Keep Jurors Anonymous Is Withdrawn in Virginia

Critics Urge Openness from California Courts Office

October 25, 2009
Kentucky Supreme Court Denies Review in Gender Discrimination Suit

October 23, 2009
Protests Surround New Constitution in Dominican Republic

October 22, 2009
Ex-Yale Students Settle Internet Defamation Lawsuit

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