McConnell vows to repeal Obama health care law

McConnell says GOP will fight to repeal Obama health care law

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Biographical information for US Sen. Rob Portman

Biographical information for Republican US Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio

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Senate GOP tells Obama to tone down the attacks

Republicans: For deficit deal, Obama must tone down attacks and push Dems to support changes.

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Dems push assault weapons ban through Senate panel

With emotional debate, Senate panel approves assault weapons ban, but its prospects are poor

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Lew hopeful on reaching a budget breakthrough

Lew says he's hopeful Obama and Congress can reach a budget deal to break impasse

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Lawmakers say they oppose more base closings

Lawmakers say they're opposed to more military base closings in the United States

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Democrats wary of Japan entering trade talks

Democrats say Japan's possible entry into trade talks could hurt US auto industry

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SC's Graham shows limits of tea party intimidation

SC's Graham uses folksy charm, fierce campaigning, to voice views and survive tea party anger

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Senate Democrats push budget through committee

Senate Democrats on committee approve budget calling for about $1 trillion in new tax revenues

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Obama, Republican Senate leader say they had 'great' meeting

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