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Former Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid dies at 82

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Former Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid dies at 82

Former Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid died at the age of 82 following a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer, his wife, Landra Reid, said in a statement Tuesday.

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Obama asks insurance commissioners for ideas on ACA implementation

President Obama Wednesday told insurance commissioners he wants to hear any ideas that would improve implementation of Obamacare, the White House said.

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Rep. Issa tops Roll Call's list of richest 50 congressional members

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., is at the top of the 50 Richest Members of Congress list, with holdings worth about $135 million, Roll Call reported.

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The Year in Review 2012: Congress plays musical chairs but leadership stays the same

The political divide of the U.S. Congress remained the same after Election Day 2012, with Republicans controlling the House of Representatives and Democrats holding onto the Senate.

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Kerrey picks up Hagel backing in Nebraska

Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Nebraska Bob Kerrey Thursday received the endorsement of former Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel, his campaign said.

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Under the U.S. Supreme Court: Obama in Catholic bishops' cross hairs

No president in U.S. history has been targeted en masse in lawsuits filed by Catholic bishops and institutions till now: President Obama is facing a tsunami of suits opposing the contraception mandate in his healthcare reform law.

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Under the U.S. Supreme Court: Citizens United -- My how the money rolls in

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Senate upholds EPA standards for coal

The U.S. Senate Wednesday voted against a Republican measure that would eliminate regulations cutting mercury and other pollutants from coal-fired power plants.

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Fischer wins Nebraska Senate GOP primary

State Sen. Deb Fischer was headed for a victory over state Attorney General Jon Bruning Tuesday in the Nebraska U.S. Senate primary, returns indicated.

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Fischer, Bruning in tight Nebraska primary

State Sen. Deb Fischer and state Attorney General Jon Bruning were locked in a tight race for the GOP Senate nomination in Nebraska's Tuesday primary election.

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If unaccountable federal bureaucrats are diverting funds and skimming millions of dollars for undisclosed purposes, the taxpayers deserve to know
Senator: Admin. 'skimming' millions Jan 13, 2008

After inspecting the golf course (Friday) morning, our staff has made the determination that it is unplayable and will be that way for the rest of the day
Rain washes out play at Champions event Jun 09, 2006

Senator Nelson has no interest in switching parties, but it's always nice to be wanted
Nebraska's Nelson rebuffs GOP overtures Dec 07, 2004

I am not about to surrender any of my votes on the basis that there are now 60 members of my caucus
Dems' 60-vote majority may not be super Jul 02, 2009

I'd want to see what those triggers are, what the benchmarks are. Certainly it's worth looking at. But we have to push competition. We have to do a better job of putting some rules on the insurance companies
Nelson backs public option 'trigger' Sep 06, 2009

Earl Benjamin "Ben" Nelson (born May 17, 1941) is the Senior U.S. Senator from Nebraska, where he was born and has lived for most of his life. A Democrat, he was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000.

A native of McCook, in southwestern Nebraska, Nelson earned a B.A. in 1963 from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, followed by a M.A. in 1965, and a J.D. in 1970. Nelson's early career as assistant general counsel for Central National Insurance Group of Omaha was followed by service as Nebraska's State Insurance Director before he returned to Central National Insurance as an executive vice president; he eventually became the company's President.

Nelson entered politics in 1990, when he was elected the 37th Governor of Nebraska. He was easily re-elected in 1994 with 74% of the vote. Nelson ran for an open seat in the U.S. Senate in 1996, losing to Republican Chuck Hagel, and left the Governor's office in January 1999 due to term limits, after serving two full terms. Nelson was elected to the U.S. Senate in the 2000 election after incumbent Bob Kerrey retired.

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