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Analysis: Victories rekindle GOP’s hope

The Obamas’ marriage is an ongoing negotiation

Bailout fuels era of Wall St. wealth

ACORN’s woes strain ties to Dems

Biden no longer a lone voice on Afghanistan

Lobbyists fight plans to cut health costs

U.S. mortgage backer may need bailout

First lady’s slave roots revealed

4 senators’ worries reflect health challenge

Obama aides act to fix safety net

Obama’s looming Afghanistan decision

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Hoyer: House vote may be pushed back

Obama will push health bill in Sat. Hill visit

Cheney blasts probe of CIA interrogations

Majority leader: House will pass health bill

Wash. state OKs gay partnership law

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A Challenge for the Commander In Chief

The Early Word: Unemployment Hits 10.2%

Podcast: Assessing the Midterms and Obama's First Year

Obama Promises Help for Native Americans

Crist, the Stimulus and White House Hugs

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Stopping insurance companies' dirty tricks
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