219 Democrats and one Republican join in favor of the legislation, which passed by a narrow margin
By Alex Koppelman Nov 7, 2009
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Both sides lobbied hard to win over Louisiana Rep. Joseph Cao, but he ultimately crossed the aisle
By Alex Koppelman
November 7, 2009
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Congress' lower chamber is close to voting on its bill, as work continues on getting enough support
By Alex Koppelman
November 7, 2009
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Much of what was initially reported about the mass murder at an Army post turns out to have been inaccurate
By Alex Koppelman
November 5, 2009
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The Army says 12 are dead, possibly including alleged shooter, and 31 wounded. Updated
By Mark Benjamin
November 5, 2009
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The survivor and author is upset about comparisons some on the right are making to genocide
By Alex Koppelman
November 6, 2009
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Fox News' morning show plays to type, talking about whether Muslims in the Army should face "special debriefings"
By Emily Holleman
November 6, 2009
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Democratic leaders were hoping to have a final vote Saturday evening, but that may not happen now
By Alex Koppelman
November 6, 2009
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The former Alaska governor decides to skip out on unpatriotic cities and head straight for "real America"
By Emily Holleman
November 6, 2009
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It was too easy to fit Bill Sparkman's death into a storyline we already knew
By Gabriel Winant
November 6, 2009
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Jon Stewart reveals the shocking truth behind the Fox News host's attack of appendicitis
By Alex Koppelman
November 6, 2009
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The president drops in on a press briefing to revel in some good news for reform legislation's prospects
By Alex Koppelman
November 5, 2009
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Actor Jon Voight, a conservative darling, speaks at an anti-healthcare reform rally
By Alex Koppelman
November 5, 2009
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The Minnesota Republican reveals her sources of information, and suddenly everything's a little clearer
By Alex Koppelman
November 5, 2009
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The former New York City police commissioner faces 2 1/2 years in prison
By Alex Koppelman
November 5, 2009
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Ron Paul's son is a card-carrying 9/12-er; he also has a real shot at being a U.S. senator
By Gabriel Winant
November 5, 2009
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The Fox News host says "what's coming next year" will "dwarf 1994"
By Alex Koppelman
November 4, 2009
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The seniors' group is reportedly planning to give the House's legislation a big boost
By Alex Koppelman
November 4, 2009
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The Senate's got a ways to go, but their colleagues in the House may pass their bill this weekend
By Alex Koppelman
November 4, 2009
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As the revolt in the GOP base gets all the attention, a reminder of when it was the Democrats fighting
By Alex Koppelman
November 4, 2009
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The RNC chairman says that the GOP is speaking with one, sane voice again, and America is listening
By Gabriel Winant
November 4, 2009
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To listen to some conservatives, you'd think they wanted their chosen candidate in one race to lose all along
By Alex Koppelman
November 4, 2009
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It's been one year since President Obama was elected, but he's not getting much to celebrate
By Alex Koppelman
November 4, 2009
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Lt. Gov. John Garamendi helps his party hang on to the seat vacated by former Rep. Ellen Tauscher
By Alex Koppelman
November 3, 2009
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Same-sex marriage appears bound for defeat in Maine, but gay and lesbian candidates have some success
By Alex Koppelman
November 3, 2009