WASHINGTON (AP) — Two House Democrats who favor a government insurance plan, a central element of health care legislation passed in their chamber, acknowledged today it might have to be sacrificed as negotiators work out a final agreement with the Senate. ...more

December 27, 2009

If we could turn back the hands of time, what would we change to make our lives better and safer? ...more

December 20, 2009

More than a year after the financial crisis devastated the U.S. economy and triggered massive taxpayer bailouts, the House of Representatives narrowly approved the most sweeping overhaul of financial regulations since the Great Depression in hopes of preventing a similar catastrophe. ...more

December 12, 2009

The Republican National Committee's health insurance plan covers elective abortions for its employees, an option Republicans strongly oppose in health overhaul legislation that Democrats are trying to push through Congress. ...more

November 12, 2009

Voters' memo to politicians: We're angry and fearful, mostly about jobs and the economy. We want tangible solutions, not partisan bickering or intraparty spats. And we'll vote either party out of office if we don't think you're listening. ...more

November 5, 2009

In a coup for House Democrats, AARP will endorse sweeping health care overhaul legislation headed for a history-making floor vote, officials told The Associated Press on today. ...more

November 4, 2009

Republicans have the answers to lower health costs and expanded coverage, not the Democrats hold power in Washington and are creating more problems as they "recklessly pursue" a government takeover of the health care system, a GOP leader said. ...more

October 31, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats say they've reached a Medicare deal that secures critical support from heartland and Pacific lawmakers for health overhaul legislation. ...more

October 22, 2009

House Democrats unveiled a $410 billion spending bill on Monday ...more

February 23, 2009

Can $780 billion stimulate our nation's economy? Let's pray that's the case, because right now we are in bad shape. Anyone who doesn't think our country isn't in dire straights hasn't been affected, at least not at a serious level where they are facing foreclosure or something worse. But they will be soon. ...more

February 12, 2009