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US House passes abortion-limits bill House of Representatives: The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would introduce strict abortion limits
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US surveillance 'foiled 50 plots' The head of America's electronic spying agency has told Congress surveillance programs leaked by Edward Snowden helped thwart 50 attacks since 2001
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Leaks caused US 'significant harm'
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NSA chief in rare Senate briefing 
U.S. Senate: Keith Alexander has promised to give the entire Senate a classified briefing later about dozens of terror plots he says were thwarted by sur...
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US spy data 'prevented attacks' U.S. Senate: In a US Senate hearing, National Security Agency (NSA) Director Keith Alexander defended the internet and telephone data snooping programmes
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US Senate to begin immigration votes. U.S. Senate
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| May. 29 |
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Bachmann to retire from Congress. Minnesota
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| May. 21 |
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US immigration bill passes hurdle |
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Apple 'among US's big tax avoiders' |
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| Apr.23 |
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FBI faces Boston suspect questions. U.S. Senate
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| Apr.10 |
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Bipartisan deal on US gun checks |
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| Apr.9 |
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Senate to vote on gun control bill. U.S. Senate
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| Mar.19 |
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US assault weapons ban plan dropped |
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| Mar.15 |
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Top US Republican favours gay unions |
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| Mar.14 |
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JP Morgan accused of hiding losses |
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| Mar.7 |
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Senate confirms Brennan as CIA head |
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| Feb.28 |
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No deal in sight on US budget cuts |
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| Feb.26 |
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Hagel confirmed as defence secretary U.S. Senate: The Senate has confirmed former Senator Chuck Hagel as the new Pentagon chief, after 4 Republicans joined Democrats to approve his nominatio...
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Republicans halt Hagel Pentagon vote |
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| Feb.12 |
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Obama pledges to reignite economy President Obama urges Congress to back his plans for government action to revive the sluggish US economy in his State of the Union speech
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Senate committee approves Hagel bid |
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| Feb.7 |
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CIA nominee defends drone strikes |
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| Jan.24 |
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Kerry eyes Mid-East talks revival |
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| Jan.23 |
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Clinton takes on Benghazi critics US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is giving evidence to Congress over the deadly attack on a US mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year
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Obama urges House to back deal |
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| Dec.31 |
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US Senate approves key tax deal U.S. Senate: The US Senate has approved a deal to avert tax hikes and spending cuts known as the 'fiscal cliff'
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US 'fiscal cliff' talks go to wire |
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| Dec.27 |
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Senate leader Harry Reid voices fiscal cliff fear U.S. Senate: The US appears to be heading over the 'fiscal cliff', with prospects dim for a deal to avoid tax rises and spending cuts, the US Senate leader...
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| Dec.20 |
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US shelves 'fiscal cliff' vote |
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| Dec.17 |
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School killings spark gun debate. U.S. Senate
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| Nov.16 |
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Petraeus testifies on Benghazi attack
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| Sep.19 |
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Aung San Suu Kyi given US honour |
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| Sep.7 |
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Clinton to label Pakistan-based group terrorists |
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| Aug.21 |
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Congressman Todd Akin seeks 'forgiveness' for gaffe |
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US candidate's 'legitimate rape' gaffe 
USA: A row has erupted after congressman Todd Akin said women's bodies were naturally able to prevent pregnancy in the case of 'legitimate rape
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Contempt charge for US attorney general |
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| May.24 |
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US cuts Pakistan aid over jailing |
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Chen tells U.S. lawmakers of reprisals |
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| Jan.24 |
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Obama demands economic fairness |
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| Dec.23 |
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Obama beats Congress in tax fight
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| Dec.22 |
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House Republicans retreat on payroll tax |
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| Dec.21 |
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Republicans under pressure on tax |
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| Dec.17 |
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US Senate passes key funding bill |
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| Sep.8 |
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Obama unveils crucial jobs plan |
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| Aug.1 |
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US House passes debt-limit bill |
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| Jul.30 |
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US Senate in intense debt debate |
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| Jul.29 |
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US Congress split over debt issue
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| Jul.27 |
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Boehner pushes House on debt plan |
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| Jun.15 |
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White House defends mission in Libya |
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| Jun.6 |
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US lawmaker admits lewd picture |
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| May.24 |
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Netanyahu lays out peace terms
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| Apr.14 |
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US Congress approves budget bill
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| Jan.25 |
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Obama hails US 'Sputnik moment' |
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| Jan.8 |
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Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords shot 
Map of Tucson AZ Mountain States Arizona: Democratic Representative Gabrielle Giffords, 40, was shot at close range during a public meeting. 6 other people have been killed
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| Dec.22 |
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Obama hails nuclear treaty vote. Washington
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Republicans win House, Dems keep Senate Washington: US Republicans have ridden a wave of economic discontent to capture the House but President Obama's party has kept the Senate
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| Jul.15 |
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US financial reform passed by Senate |
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| Jun.16 |
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US Congress set to grill BP chief
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| May.20 |
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Senate approves reforms of Wall Street |
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| May.12 |
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Deepwater Horizon preventer 'faulty'. House of Representatives
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| Mar.21 |
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U.S. House passes health care vote House of Representatives: The House passed the Senate's health care reform bill and a package of measures meant to reconcile differences with the Senate bill
| The compromise bill drafted by top Democrats will cost $940 billion over the next 10 years, cuts the deficit by $138 billion during that period. It would reduce the deficit by another $1.2 trillion in the following decade
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| Mar.4 |
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Congress panel accuses Turks of genocide. House of Representatives
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| Feb.24 |
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Lawmakers grilled Toyota's president House of Representatives: Toyota's president, Akio Toyoda, acknowledged that the company had made mistakes and apologized for the recent lapses in quality control
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| Jan.27 |
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Obama delivers his first State of the Union
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| Jan.19 |
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Republicans win key US Senate election. Massachusetts
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| Dec.24 |
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Senate passes healthcare reform bill. U.S. Senate
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| Nov.7 |
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US House backs healthcare reforms. House of Representatives
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| Oct.13 |
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Senate panel passes health bill |
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| Sep.12 |
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Tea party activists rally at U.S. Capitol |
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| Sep.9 |
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Obama urges action on healthcare US President has made one of the most critical speeches of his presidency, as he faced Congress over his plans for healthcare reform
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Senator Edward Kennedy, 77, dies | Massachusetts: The Democratic Massachusetts senator, the brother of ex-President John F Kennedy, has died after battling a brain tumour. Edward Kennedy became a member of the Senate in 1962 to replace his br... | |
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| May.20 |
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Guantanamo detainee move blocked |
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| Feb.24 |
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Determined Obama vows to renew US |
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| Feb.13 |
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US House approves stimulus plan |
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| Feb.12 |
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Another Obama cabinet pick quits |
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| Feb.11 |
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US lawmakers reach stimulus deal |
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| Feb.6 |
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US senators agree economy bill |
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| Jan.28 |
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US House passes economic package. House of Representatives
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| Dec.11 |
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US car bail-out fails in Senate |
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| Nov.18 |
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US car firms ask for $25bn aid| The bosses of Ford, GM and Chrysler, have asked Congress for a $25bn bail-out and warned of broader risks to the US economy. The United Auto Workers is willing to make key concessions to help the Detroit Three carmakers secure vita... | |
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| Oct.3 |
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House backs $700bn bail-out plan | House of Representatives: The House of Representatives has passed by 263-171 vote a government plan to rescue the US financial sector. The package is to buy the bad debts of failing financial institutions on Wall Street. The vote was the second in a week, following ... | |
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| Oct.1 |
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Senate backs new bail-out bill |
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| Sep.29 |
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$700 billion bailout package failed |
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| Sep.28 |
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US lawmakers publish rescue deal |
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| Aug.5 |
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Iraq's projected $80b surplus stirs anger
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| Jul.23 |
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US lawmakers pass housing rescue. House of Representatives
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| Jan.28 |
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Bush addresses US economy fears |
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| Jan.24 |
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Deal reached on US economic plan |
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| Dec.18 |
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Senate passes $70B in war funds |
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| Nov.13 |
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Hidden costs 'raise US war price' |
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| Nov.7 |
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Sarkozy applauded by US Congress |
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| Oct.25 |
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Vote on Armenian genocide put off |
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| Oct.10 |
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US bill on Armenia moves forward House of Representatives: A bill recognising the killing of Armenians in Ottoman times as genocide passed through the House Foreign Affairs Committee by 27 votes to 2...
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| Sep.14 |
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Report shows meager gains in Iraq |
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| Sep.10 |
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Gen. Petraeus: 'Surge' is working U.S. commander told a fractious congressional hearing that the 30,000 troops deployed to Iraq in January could come home by next July
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| Aug.23 |
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Top Republican urges Iraq pullout |
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| Jul.27 |
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Congress passes anti-terror bill |
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| Jul.12 |
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House of Reps votes for troop pullout |
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| Jun.28 |
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Vote dashes Bush immigration plan |
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| May.24 |
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Congress backs Iraq funding bill |
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| Apr.26 |
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Congress backs Iraq pull-out plan. U.S. Senate
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| Mar.27 |
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Senate votes for Iraq deadline. U.S. Senate
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| Jan.23 |
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Bush urges unity in speech |
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| Nov.9 |
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Democrats secure sweeping win |
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| Nov.7 |
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Democrats seize control of House  USA: The Dems has won control of the House of Representatives in the mid-term elections. Senate hangs on 2 races
| The Democrats had picked up the 15 seats needed to wrest power. The Democratic Party focused on voters' anger over the Iraq, while the Republicans stressed their own stance on security. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi stands to become the first female House speaker. Arnie holds California
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| Sep.14 |
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Senators defy Bush on tribunals |
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| Sep.29 |
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Roberts confirmed as chief justice U.S. Senate: The Senate voted on the appointment of John Roberts as the next US Supreme Court chief justic
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| May.15 |
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Russians cited in oil-for-food probe |
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| May.11 |
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Names named in US Iraq oil report. U.S. Senate
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| Dec.8 |
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Congress Approves Intelligence Bill |
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| Sep.23 |
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Iraq PM thanks U.S.
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| Jul.9 |
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CIA slammed for Iraq intelligence |
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| Jun.11 |
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World bids farewell to Reagan |
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| Jul.17 |
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Blair visits Bush and defends war |
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| Dec.20 |
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Lott stepping down as majority leader |
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| Nov.5 |
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Congress falls to Republicans. House of Representatives
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| Oct.10 |
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Congress backs Bush war powers |
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| May.16 |
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Bush feels heat over terror alert |
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| Sep.20 |
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Bush addresses nation in Congress President is singling out Osama Bin Laden and his al-Qaeda organisation. Bush creates High Office of Homeland Security
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| Feb.7 |
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Hillary Clinton enters Senate race |
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| 2012 |
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| May.24 |
US cuts Pakistan aid over jailing |
| 2008 |
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| Aug.5 |
Iraq's projected $80b surplus stirs anger
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| 2010 |
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| Nov.2 |
Republicans win House, Dems keep Senate Washington: US Republicans have ridden a wave of economic discontent to capture the House but President Obama's party has kept the Senate
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| Jan.19 |
Republicans win key US Senate election. Massachusetts
| 2006 |
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| Nov.9 |
Democrats secure sweeping win |
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| Nov.7 |
Democrats seize control of House USA: The Dems has won control of the House of Representatives in the mid-term elections. Senate hangs on 2 races
| The Democrats had picked up the 15 seats needed to wrest power. The Democratic Party focused on voters' anger over the Iraq, while the Republicans stressed their own stance on security. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi stands to become the first female House speaker. Arnie holds California
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| 2002 |
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| Nov.5 |
Congress falls to Republicans. House of Representatives
| 2000 |
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| Feb.7 |
Hillary Clinton enters Senate race |
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| 2013 |
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| Feb.28 |
No deal in sight on US budget cuts |
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| 2013 |
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| Apr.10 |
Bipartisan deal on US gun checks |
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| Mar.19 |
US assault weapons ban plan dropped |
| 2011 |
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| Aug.1 |
US House passes debt-limit bill |
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| Apr.14 |
US Congress approves budget bill
| 2007 |
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| Jul.27 |
Congress passes anti-terror bill |
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| 2013 |
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| Jun. 10 |
US Senate to begin immigration votes. U.S. Senate
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| May. 21 |
US immigration bill passes hurdle |
| 2007 |
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| Jun.28 |
Vote dashes Bush immigration plan |
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| 2013 |
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| Apr.23 |
FBI faces Boston suspect questions. U.S. Senate
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| Jan.23 |
Clinton takes on Benghazi critics US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is giving evidence to Congress over the deadly attack on a US mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year
| 2005 |
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| May.11 |
Names named in US Iraq oil report. U.S. Senate
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| 2004 |
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| Sep.23 |
Iraq PM thanks U.S.
| 2003 |
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| Jul.17 |
Blair visits Bush and defends war |
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| 2012 |
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| Dec.31 |
US Senate approves key tax deal U.S. Senate: The US Senate has approved a deal to avert tax hikes and spending cuts known as the 'fiscal cliff'
| 2010 |
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| Dec.22 |
Obama hails nuclear treaty vote. Washington
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| 2012 |
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| May.15 |
Chen tells U.S. lawmakers of reprisals |
| 2007 |
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| May.24 |
Congress backs Iraq funding bill |
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| 2013 |
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| Jan.24 |
Kerry eyes Mid-East talks revival |
| 2012 |
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| Dec.31 |
US 'fiscal cliff' talks go to wire |
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| 2013 |
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| May. 29 |
Bachmann to retire from Congress. Minnesota
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| Feb.26 |
Hagel confirmed as defence secretary U.S. Senate: The Senate has confirmed former Senator Chuck Hagel as the new Pentagon chief, after 4 Republicans joined Democrats to approve his nominatio...
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| Feb.14 |
Republicans halt Hagel Pentagon vote |
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| Feb.12 |
Obama pledges to reignite economy President Obama urges Congress to back his plans for government action to revive the sluggish US economy in his State of the Union speech
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| Feb.7 |
CIA nominee defends drone strikes |
| 2012 |
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| Aug.21 |
Congressman Todd Akin seeks 'forgiveness' for gaffe |
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| Aug.20 |
US candidate's 'legitimate rape' gaffe USA: A row has erupted after congressman Todd Akin said women's bodies were naturally able to prevent pregnancy in the case of 'legitimate rape
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| Jan.24 |
Obama demands economic fairness |
| 2011 |
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| Sep.8 |
Obama unveils crucial jobs plan |
|
| Jun.6 |
US lawmaker admits lewd picture |
|
| May.24 |
Netanyahu lays out peace terms
| 2009 |
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| Sep.9 |
Obama urges action on healthcare US President has made one of the most critical speeches of his presidency, as he faced Congress over his plans for healthcare reform
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| Feb.24 |
Determined Obama vows to renew US |
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| Feb.12 |
Another Obama cabinet pick quits |
| 2007 |
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| Jan.23 |
Bush urges unity in speech |
| 2002 |
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| May.16 |
Bush feels heat over terror alert |
| 2001 |
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| Sep.20 |
Bush addresses nation in Congress President is singling out Osama Bin Laden and his al-Qaeda organisation. Bush creates High Office of Homeland Security
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| 2009 |
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| Sep.12 |
Tea party activists rally at U.S. Capitol |
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| 2010 |
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| Jul.15 |
US financial reform passed by Senate |
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| 2013 |
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| Yesterday |
US surveillance 'foiled 50 plots' The head of America's electronic spying agency has told Congress surveillance programs leaked by Edward Snowden helped thwart 50 attacks since 2001
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| 2013 |
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| Mar.15 |
Top US Republican favours gay unions |
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| 2009 |
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| Aug.25 |
Senator Edward Kennedy, 77, dies | Massachusetts: The Democratic Massachusetts senator, the brother of ex-President John F Kennedy, has died after battling a brain tumour. Edward Kennedy became a member of the Senate in 1962 to replace his br... | |
| 2004 |
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| Jun.11 |
World bids farewell to Reagan |
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| 2013 |
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| Yesterday |
US House passes abortion-limits bill House of Representatives: The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would introduce strict abortion limits
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| Thu. |
NSA chief in rare Senate briefing U.S. Senate: Keith Alexander has promised to give the entire Senate a classified briefing later about dozens of terror plots he says were thwarted by sur...
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| May.20 |
Apple 'among US's big tax avoiders' |
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| Apr.9 |
Senate to vote on gun control bill. U.S. Senate
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| Mar.14 |
JP Morgan accused of hiding losses |
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| Mar.7 |
Senate confirms Brennan as CIA head |
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| Feb.12 |
Senate committee approves Hagel bid |
| 2012 |
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| Dec.27 |
Senate leader Harry Reid voices fiscal cliff fear U.S. Senate: The US appears to be heading over the 'fiscal cliff', with prospects dim for a deal to avoid tax rises and spending cuts, the US Senate leader...
|
| Dec.20 |
US shelves 'fiscal cliff' vote |
|
| Dec.17 |
School killings spark gun debate. U.S. Senate
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| Nov.16 |
Petraeus testifies on Benghazi attack
|
| Sep.19 |
Aung San Suu Kyi given US honour |
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| Sep.7 |
Clinton to label Pakistan-based group terrorists |
|
| Jun.20 |
Contempt charge for US attorney general |
| 2011 |
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| Dec.23 |
Obama beats Congress in tax fight
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| Dec.22 |
House Republicans retreat on payroll tax |
|
| Dec.21 |
Republicans under pressure on tax |
|
| Dec.17 |
US Senate passes key funding bill |
|
| Jul.30 |
US Senate in intense debt debate |
|
| Jul.29 |
US Congress split over debt issue
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| Jul.27 |
Boehner pushes House on debt plan |
|
| Jun.15 |
White House defends mission in Libya |
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| Jan.25 |
Obama hails US 'Sputnik moment' |
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| Jan.8 |
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords shot Map of Tucson AZ Mountain States Arizona: Democratic Representative Gabrielle Giffords, 40, was shot at close range during a public meeting. 6 other people have been killed
| 2010 |
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| Jun.16 |
US Congress set to grill BP chief
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| May.20 |
Senate approves reforms of Wall Street |
|
| May.12 |
Deepwater Horizon preventer 'faulty'. House of Representatives
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| Mar.21 |
U.S. House passes health care vote House of Representatives: The House passed the Senate's health care reform bill and a package of measures meant to reconcile differences with the Senate bill
| The compromise bill drafted by top Democrats will cost $940 billion over the next 10 years, cuts the deficit by $138 billion during that period. It would reduce the deficit by another $1.2 trillion in the following decade
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| |
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| Mar.4 |
Congress panel accuses Turks of genocide. House of Representatives
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| Feb.24 |
Lawmakers grilled Toyota's president House of Representatives: Toyota's president, Akio Toyoda, acknowledged that the company had made mistakes and apologized for the recent lapses in quality control
|
| Jan.27 |
Obama delivers his first State of the Union
| 2009 |
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| Dec.24 |
Senate passes healthcare reform bill. U.S. Senate
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| Nov.7 |
US House backs healthcare reforms. House of Representatives
|
| Oct.13 |
Senate panel passes health bill |
|
| May.20 |
Guantanamo detainee move blocked |
|
| Feb.13 |
US House approves stimulus plan |
|
| Feb.11 |
US lawmakers reach stimulus deal |
|
| Feb.6 |
US senators agree economy bill |
|
| Jan.28 |
US House passes economic package. House of Representatives
| 2008 |
|
| Dec.11 |
US car bail-out fails in Senate |
|
| Nov.18 |
US car firms ask for $25bn aid| The bosses of Ford, GM and Chrysler, have asked Congress for a $25bn bail-out and warned of broader risks to the US economy. The United Auto Workers is willing to make key concessions to help the Detroit Three carmakers secure vita... | |
|
| Oct.3 |
House backs $700bn bail-out plan | House of Representatives: The House of Representatives has passed by 263-171 vote a government plan to rescue the US financial sector. The package is to buy the bad debts of failing financial institutions on Wall Street. The vote was the second in a week, following ... | |
|
| Oct.1 |
Senate backs new bail-out bill |
|
| Sep.29 |
$700 billion bailout package failed |
|
| Sep.28 |
US lawmakers publish rescue deal |
|
| Jul.23 |
US lawmakers pass housing rescue. House of Representatives
|
| Jan.28 |
Bush addresses US economy fears |
|
| Jan.24 |
Deal reached on US economic plan |
| 2007 |
|
| Dec.18 |
Senate passes $70B in war funds |
|
| Nov.7 |
Sarkozy applauded by US Congress |
|
| Oct.25 |
Vote on Armenian genocide put off |
|
| Oct.10 |
US bill on Armenia moves forward House of Representatives: A bill recognising the killing of Armenians in Ottoman times as genocide passed through the House Foreign Affairs Committee by 27 votes to 2...
|
| Sep.10 |
Gen. Petraeus: 'Surge' is working U.S. commander told a fractious congressional hearing that the 30,000 troops deployed to Iraq in January could come home by next July
|
| Aug.23 |
Top Republican urges Iraq pullout |
|
| Jul.12 |
House of Reps votes for troop pullout |
|
| Apr.26 |
Congress backs Iraq pull-out plan. U.S. Senate
|
| Mar.27 |
Senate votes for Iraq deadline. U.S. Senate
| 2006 |
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| Sep.14 |
Senators defy Bush on tribunals |
| 2005 |
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| Sep.29 |
Roberts confirmed as chief justice U.S. Senate: The Senate voted on the appointment of John Roberts as the next US Supreme Court chief justic
| 2004 |
|
| Dec.8 |
Congress Approves Intelligence Bill |
| 2002 |
|
| Dec.20 |
Lott stepping down as majority leader |
|
| Oct.10 |
Congress backs Bush war powers |
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