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Harry Reid, a Democrat, is the majority leader in the United States Senate. He was born in the mining town of Searchlight, Nevada, and in 1970, at the age of 30, Harry Reid became the youngest lieutenant governor in Nevada history. Harry Reid won the first of two terms in the United States House of Representatives in 1982. Nevadans elected Harry Reid to the Senate in 1986, and he won re-election in 1992, 1998 and 2004.
Harry Reid, a Democrat, is the majority leader in the United States Senate. He was born in the mining town of Searchlight, Nevada, and in 1970, at the age of 30, Harry Reid became the youngest lieutenant governor in Nevada history. Harry Reid won the first of two terms in the United States House of Representatives in 1982. Nevadans elected Harry Reid to the Senate in 1986, and he won re-election in 1992, 1998 and 2004.
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It's too soon to grade stimulus bill
President Barack Obama's stimulus bill was passed fewer than five months ago. Only a small fraction of the money has been spent, but Republicans already know it's a failure. "The trillion-dollar stimulus passed in February has not produced the jobs that...Tags: Citigroup Incorporated, George Bush, Barack Obama, Unemployment, Federal Reserve
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John Ensign scandal: Senator's mistress, family were paid $96,000 by his parents
Tribune NewspapersLAS VEGAS -- Nevada Sen. John Ensign's wealthy parents paid his mistress and her family $96,000, the conservative lawmaker revealed Thursday, an admission that caused even allies to question his continued effectiveness as a U.S. senator. The "gifts" to...Tags: Values, John Ensign, Ethics
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Analysis: After big week abroad, Obama comes home to Capitol battles on health care, energy
Associated Press WriterL'AQUILA, Italy (AP) — Barack Obama's problems back in Washington, largely brought on by fellow Democrats, have hardly gone away while he's been off summiting in Europe and visiting Africa. In fact, they've gotten worse. The president returns...Tags: Diplomacy, Barack Obama, Italy, Petroleum Industry, Ecosystems
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Sen. Ensign admits parents gave money to mistress and family
Nevada Sen. John Ensign's wealthy parents gave his mistress and her family $96,000, the conservative lawmaker revealed Thursday, an admission that further darkened his once-bright career and caused even allies to question his continued effectiveness as...Tags: John Ensign, Lawyers, Rick Santorum, Ethics, Fox Broadcasting Co.
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Edmunds Roundup: July 10, 2009
Edmunds.comThe latest highlights from Edmunds.com and its blogosphere. Inside Line News: Kia Forte Koup Koming in AugustThe 2010 Kia Forte Koup, the company's first coupe, will be available for sale in the U.S. later this summer, a bit earlier than expected. A... -
Republican, Democrat: Healthcare union
The Swampby Noam Levey WAUKON, Iowa -- One is a thrifty soybean farmer from Iowa with a penchant for righteous speeches about government waste. The other is a Stanford-educated lawyer from a Montana ranching family who looks uncomfortable leading a debate.......Tags: George Bush, Barack Obama, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Dining and Drinking, Diseases
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Pickens' energy campaign marches on
The Associated PressThe past year has been tough on T. Boone Pickens and his $60 million mission to wean America off of foreign oil. Over the past 12 months, Pickens pressed the public to rethink its use of energy. His "Pickens Plan" called for a number of changes such as...Tags: Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, General Electric Company, Petroleum Industry, Commodity Markets, Laws
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Ensign says parents gave $96G to mistress, her family
Los Angeles TimesSen. John Ensign's wealthy parents paid his mistress and her family $96,000, the conservative lawmaker disclosed Thursday, an admission that further darkened his once-bright career and caused even allies to question his continued effectiveness as a U.S....Tags: John Ensign, Telecommunication Service, Los Angeles Times, Lawyers, Rick Santorum
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More problems for health care bill
The drive to remake the nation's health care system suffered yet another setback in Congress on Thursday when a pivotal group of House Democrats demanded changes in legislation the leadership was drafting on a fast track. The emerging bill "lacks a...Tags: Government Health Care, Barack Obama, Laws, Health Insurance, Medicare
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Senate Schedule For Health Care May Slip
Associated PressSenate Democrats on Wednesday appeared to be edging away from their goal of passing ambitious health care legislation by early August amid partisan debate over tax increases and a proposed government role in providing insurance to consumers. "I think the...Tags: Parliament, Barack Obama, Democratic Party, Laws, National Government
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White House, hospitals reach deal on health care
Associated PressWASHINGTON -- The nation's hospitals will give up $155 billion in future Medicare and Medicaid payments to help defray the cost of President Barack Obama's health care plan, a concession the White House hopes will boost an overhaul effort that's hit a...Tags: Government Health Care, Barack Obama, Laws, Private Health Care, Employers
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Lawmakers, Pickens seek to double tax credits for buying natural gas-fueled vehicles
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — Hoping to spur alternative vehicles, lawmakers want to double the size of tax breaks for buying cars that run on natural gas. Senators joined Texas oilman T. Boone Pickens on Wednesday to propose legislation that would increase...Tags: United States, Credit and Debt, Robert Menendez, Laws, Energy Resources
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