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Health care reform bill continues to be shaped in Washington
Rep. Jim McDermott, D-MD, backed by other Members of Congress and health care professionals, speaks during a news conference calling for Congress to pass a health care reform bill on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 21, 2009. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)

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Boehner awarded $1.1 million in tape case
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High court ducks McDermott case
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“ It's increasingly clear to me that we were led into a war without any justification whatsoever, ”
Congressman joins call to impeach Bush
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“ Although a sharply divided court ultimately favored Mr. Boehner in his legal battle, the First Amendment won the war, because this case articulated and affirmed the right of journalists and others to publish truthful information without fear of reprisal, ”
Boehner awarded $1.1 million in tape case
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“ I knew when I asked the Supreme Court to review this case that the odds were against me, since the court accepts only a small fraction of the cases submitted, ”
High court ducks McDermott case
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“ America must stand by our soldiers by ensuring that every soldier has access to post-traumatic stress disorder counseling and services. ”
Vietnam vet still barefoot for troops
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“ I don't know that it was definitely planned on this weekend, but I know they've been in contact with people all along who knew basically where he was. ”
Democrat says Saddam capture staged
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