http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/washington-political-news-headlines-6259.html en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:59:08 GMT 2009-11-22T23:59:08Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/sizing-up-the-kennedy-dynasty-s-next-generation-415137.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will be a tough act to follow, even for the Kennedys. His death, coupled with the decision by family members not to seek the seat he held for nearly five decades, has prompted predictions that the family's long-running political dynasty is over. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:18:22 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/sizing-up-the-kennedy-dynasty-s-next-generation-415137.html ANDREW MIGA 2009-11-22T15:18:22Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/democrats-health-care-bill-saves-money-and-jobs-415488.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - Two Democratic senators say the health care overhaul bill now going to the Senate floor for debate is a key to saving jobs and reducing the spiraling American budget deficit. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:52:59 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/democrats-health-care-bill-saves-money-and-jobs-415488.html 2009-11-22T09:52:59Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/durbin-says-deadline-looming-for-health-care-bill-415430.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - A leading Democratic senator says the proposed health care overhaul must pass the Senate by the end of the year, so that lawmakers can begin to concentrate on the economy and job creation. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:19:34 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/durbin-says-deadline-looming-for-health-care-bill-415430.html LOLITA C. BALDOR 2009-11-22T09:19:34Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/schumer-says-public-option-can-pass-the-senate-415400.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer says health care reform that includes a public option can pass the Senate. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:50:33 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/schumer-says-public-option-can-pass-the-senate-415400.html 2009-11-22T08:50:33Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/nelson-might-not-back-next-step-for-health-bill-415363.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - A moderate Democratic senator who voted to allow debate over a health care bill says he might not support the bill in its next hurdle in the Senate. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:25:08 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/nelson-might-not-back-next-step-for-health-bill-415363.html 2009-11-22T08:25:08Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/senate-dems-frustrated-with-sway-held-by-moderates-415335.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - A Democratic senator says moderates in his party shouldn't be allowed to dictate the terms of the health care debate andthat the final bill should include a government-run option for Americans lacking insurance. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:07:25 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/senate-dems-frustrated-with-sway-held-by-moderates-415335.html ANNE FLAHERTY 2009-11-22T08:07:25Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/historic-health-care-bill-clears-senate-hurdle-414168.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - A bruising debate on health care awaits the Senate after Thanksgiving now that the historic legislation has cleared a key hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:50:32 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/historic-health-care-bill-clears-senate-hurdle-414168.html DAVID ESPO 2009-11-21T08:50:32Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/senate-roll-call-health-care-414765.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 A "yes" vote is a vote to allow the legislation to advance for a full debate. A 60-vote majority was required for approval. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:51:22 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/senate-roll-call-health-care-414765.html 2009-11-22T06:51:22Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/health-care-bill-clears-first-senate-hurdle-on-party-line-vote-414749.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - Health care bill clears first Senate hurdle on party-line vote. ___ November 22, 2009 01:06 AM EST Copyright 2009, The Associated Press. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:06:17 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/health-care-bill-clears-first-senate-hurdle-on-party-line-vote-414749.html 2009-11-22T06:06:17Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/obama-has-low-key-evening-out-after-long-week-414670.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama and his family spent a low-key night out at the home of a senior White House adviser after a whirlwind week spent on a presidential trip to Asia. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:07:49 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/obama-has-low-key-evening-out-after-long-week-414670.html 2009-11-22T17:07:49Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/levin-more-e-mails-from-ft-hood-suspect-possible-414621.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 Federal investigators say they intercepted the messages between the suspect, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, and Anwar al-Awlaki, a radical American-born cleric. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:49:13 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/levin-more-e-mails-from-ft-hood-suspect-possible-414621.html PAMELA HESS 2009-11-21T16:49:13Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/sen-blanche-lincoln-says-she-ll-vote-yes-on-health-care-test-vote-giving-democrats-60-414326.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - Sen. Blanche Lincoln says she'll vote 'yes' on health care test vote, giving Democrats 60. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:31:07 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/sen-blanche-lincoln-says-she-ll-vote-yes-on-health-care-test-vote-giving-democrats-60-414326.html 2009-11-21T12:31:07Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/democratic-sen-mary-landrieu-says-she-will-vote-with-party-to-move-ahead-on-health-care-bill-414204.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu says she will vote with party to move ahead on health care bill. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:49:49 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/democratic-sen-mary-landrieu-says-she-will-vote-with-party-to-move-ahead-on-health-care-bill-414204.html 2009-11-21T10:49:49Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/levin-could-be-more-e-mails-from-ft-hood-suspect-413411.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 Federal investigators say they intercepted the messages between the suspect, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, and Anwar al-Awlaki, a radical American-born cleric. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:05:13 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/levin-could-be-more-e-mails-from-ft-hood-suspect-413411.html PAMELA HESS 2009-11-20T16:05:13Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/ethics-committee-no-punishment-for-burris-412587.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - The Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished Democratic Sen. Roland Burris for misleading investigators about his maneuvering to get Barack Obama's old Senate seat from the governor who was ousted for trying to sell it. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:46:24 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/ethics-committee-no-punishment-for-burris-412587.html LARRY MARGASAK 2009-11-20T09:46:24Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/ap-sources-giuliani-leaning-toward-senate-run-412811.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 ALBANY, N.Y. - Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, encouraged by many Republicans to run for governor in 2010, is instead leaning toward a run for U.S. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:19:14 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/ap-sources-giuliani-leaning-toward-senate-run-412811.html MICHAEL GORMLEY 2009-11-20T11:19:14Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/sen-nelson-a-yes-on-health-care-test-vote-412689.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska is a "yes" in a crucial weekend test vote on health care. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:30:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/sen-nelson-a-yes-on-health-care-test-vote-412689.html 2009-11-20T10:30:00Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/senate-ethics-committee-admonishes-sen-burris-for-misleading-statements-about-appointment-412532.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - Senate ethics committee admonishes Sen. Burris for misleading statements about appointment. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:33:31 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/senate-ethics-committee-admonishes-sen-burris-for-misleading-statements-about-appointment-412532.html 2009-11-20T09:33:31Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/health-care-issues-bundling-payments-412377.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 THE ISSUE: What can the government do to get doctors and hospitals to deliver cheaper medical services? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:25:49 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/health-care-issues-bundling-payments-412377.html 2009-11-20T08:25:49Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/obama-drops-by-daughter-sasha-s-school-for-event-412232.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 BETHESDA, Md. - Fresh from his weeklong trip through Asia, President Barack Obama is taking time to catch up on dad duty. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:31:30 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/obama-drops-by-daughter-sasha-s-school-for-event-412232.html JULIE PACE 2009-11-20T07:31:30Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/ap-sources-giuliani-leaning-toward-senate-run-410908.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 ALBANY, N.Y. - Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, encouraged by many Republicans to run for governor in 2010, is instead leaning toward a run for U.S. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:18:34 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/ap-sources-giuliani-leaning-toward-senate-run-410908.html MICHAEL GORMLEY 2009-11-19T12:18:34Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/obama-faces-showdowns-on-health-afghanistan-jobs-409817.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama will have scant time to rest up from his eight-day Asia trip. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:17:39 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/obama-faces-showdowns-on-health-afghanistan-jobs-409817.html CHARLES BABINGTON 2009-11-19T11:17:39Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/details-of-state-dinner-scarce-white-house-mum-411340.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - It's the hottest ticket in town. Just don't ask the White House who got them. The White House is saying very little about next week's state dinner with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, thefirst for President Barack Obama. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:48:26 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/details-of-state-dinner-scarce-white-house-mum-411340.html 2009-11-19T15:48:26Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/conservative-seeks-cash-to-contest-ny-house-race-411339.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 ALBANY, N.Y. - A Conservative Party candidate is writing to supporters saying he lost a New York race for a U.S. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:45:49 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/conservative-seeks-cash-to-contest-ny-house-race-411339.html VALERIE BAUMAN 2009-11-19T15:45:49Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/health-bill-helps-wavering-louisiana-senator-411060.html?cxtype=rss_news-politics_6259 WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has included at least $100 million in Medicaid funds for Louisiana in his health care bill at thesame time he is trying to persuade that state's wavering Democratic senator to cast a pivotal vote for the overhaul legislation. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:45:00 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/nation-world-news/health-bill-helps-wavering-louisiana-senator-411060.html ALAN FRAM 2009-11-19T13:45:00Z