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G.O.P. Memo Tells How to Derail Senate Health Bill

Senate Republicans know they face an uphill battle in trying to derail the Democrats’ health care legislation. So Senator Judd Gregg, Republican of New Hampshire, has circulated a memo to remind his colleagues of the various parliamentary weapons available to them throughout the debate. “Dear Republican Colleague,” Mr.

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G.O.P. Memo Tells How to Derail Senate Health Bill

Democrats willing to skip Christmas recess to pass Health Reform

Democratic senators said they told Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev) Wednesday that they are willing to stay in session through the Christmas break to finish the health care reform bill. Accusing Republicans of stalling tactics, Democrats emerged from a caucus meeting vowing to complete the bill by the end of the year.

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Reid eyes tax hike on wealthy to pay for health bill

Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) is considering a payroll tax hike on the wealthy to help pay for health care reform. The House passed a similar provision in its legislation, increasing the taxes of those who make $500,000 or more a year.

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Tom DeLay on "Dancing with the Stars"

TV BUZZ : Former Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay will join 15 other “celebrities” on the next season of DWTS. Tevs.

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Tom DeLay on "Dancing with the Stars"