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Johnson update: an "intracerebral bleed": Capitol physician says it's "premature" to assess his long-term prognosis.; Tim Grieve Dec 14, 2006
Johnson in critical condition after brain surgery: Control of the Senate hangs in the balance.; Tim Grieve Dec 14, 2006
Frist finds religion on his way out the Senate door: In his last speech as majority leader, Frist decries the tone he helped create.; Tim Grieve Dec 8, 2006
Meet your new Senate minority whip: Trent Lott's way with words didn't end in 2002.; Tim Grieve Nov 15, 2006
40 states is plenty: Who needs Wyoming, Utah, Texas or Vermont? Senate seats should go to states that matter.; By Garrison Keillor Nov 15, 2006
A party today, then the work ahead: The Democrats celebrate Senate control.; Tim Grieve Nov 9, 2006
Reports: Allen to concede Virginia Senate race: The Democrats will take control.; Tim Grieve Nov 9, 2006
What does a Democratic Senate mean for the Supreme Court?: A sobering reminder: Democrats controlled the Senate when Clarence Thomas was confirmed in 1991.; Tim Grieve Nov 9, 2006
One more word from Allen, and the Democrats take the Senate: The Associated Press says Jim Webb has won Virginia and Democrats have won the Senate. George Allen could concede today.; Tim Grieve Nov 9, 2006
Morning in Montana: After a long night, big Jon Tester claims victory and delivers the U.S. Senate to the Democrats.; By Thomas Goltz Nov 8, 2006
Pennsylvania's extreme makeover: If the voting patterns of Philly's northeast suburbs are as reliable a predictor as usual, disgust with Iraq and Bush turned red states blue.; By Rebecca Traister Nov 8, 2006
Dirty tactics fail in Missouri: Claire McCaskill takes the Senate seat, proving that Republican smear campaigns don't always work in the Show-Me State.; By Dave Drebes Nov 8, 2006
Can the Dems still take the Senate?: Maybe -- but they have to win Montana, Missouri and Virginia.; Tim Grieve Nov 7, 2006
Senate report: Humoring Harris and teetering Missouri: A poll puts Webb up over Allen, and Rick Santorum goes dark, at least for a day.; Tim Grieve Oct 25, 2006
Control of the Senate? It could come down to the Final Four: A look at the horse races in Missouri, New Jersey, Tennessee and Virginia.; Tim Grieve Oct 16, 2006
Webb takes a turn on the hot seat: The George Allen campaign steers reporters to a source who says Jim Webb used the "N-word" and harassed blacks 40 years ago.; By Michael Scherer Sep 29, 2006
The GOP and the detainees: If this is a play, how does it end?: Frist suggests he may filibuster Warner bill, delays action on wiretap proposals.; Tim Grieve Sep 20, 2006
Senate has writers' block on Iraq intel report: The report on prewar intelligence just can't seem to make it out of committee.; Scott Rosenberg Jul 31, 2006
How did your senators vote on the Family Fantasyland Act?: Yea or nay, tell them what you think.; Lynn Harris Jul 26, 2006
The "Child Custody Protection Act" protects whom, exactly?: The Senate shores up its base while putting pregnant teens at risk.; Lynn Harris Jul 25, 2006
War hero vs. faux cowboy: War hero Jim Webb has the risumi to take a Senate seat away from presidential hopeful George Allen. But the cowboy-boot-wearing Allen will use every trick in the Rove playbook.; By Michael Scherer Jul 17, 2006
Senate rejects gay marriage ban: Tally: 49-48 in favor of ending debate.; Lynn Harris Jun 7, 2006
Conceding on climate change: For the first time, energy execs are requesting caps on carbon emissions. But will new regulations be too little, too late?; By Amanda Griscom Little Apr 10, 2006
Exterminated by greed: Hubris and ruthless amorality raised Tom DeLay to the heights -- and hurled him into darkness and disgrace.; By Walter Shapiro Apr 5, 2006
"I've been in combat too long": Former Sen. Max Cleland blasts the "total folly" of Iraq -- and says he still hasn't gotten over the GOP smears that ended his political career.; By Bill Katovsky Apr 3, 2006

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