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• Doc fix new weapon vs. health reform

  By SARAH KLIFF | 12/6/10 8:32 AM

  Republicans may try to yank funds from the new law to pay for a Medicare patch.

• Extension deal taxes Dems' patience

  By JOSH GERSTEIN | 12/6/10 8:34 AM
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• Priebus runs for RNC chairman

  By JONATHAN MARTIN | 12/6/10 12:30 PM

  The onetime ally of Steele promises "less drama, more hard work ... and more focus on winning."

• Tea party group wants Palin for RNC

  By ANDY BARR | 12/6/10 1:02 PM

  The Tea Party Nation has sent a letter to the former Alaska governor asking her to run for chairwoman.

• Dems aim for 100+ bills in 1 swoop

  By DARREN GOODE | 12/6/10 10:53 AM

  Efforts to push through scores of public lands and water bills are reaching a fever pitch.

• Holder steps up on leaked cables

  By MJ LEE | 12/6/10 12:39 PM

  The attorney general says he has authorized “a number of things" to get to the bottom of the release.

• Gates: Clock ticking on 'don't ask'

  By GORDON LUBOLD | 12/6/10 1:02 PM
  

• Lieberman pushes 'don't ask'

  By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 12/6/10 12:55 PM

  He works to repeal the policy, even if it means pushing the lame-duck session into overtime.

• Kyl says START won't get done

  By JOSH GERSTEIN | 12/6/10 6:53 AM

  He says there isn't time to do it in lame duck.

  • Bipartisan question: Why START now?
  • Kerry/Romney spar over START
  • McDonnell undecided on START

• Rangel could face more charges

  By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 12/6/10 10:56 AM

  The FEC is investigating use of funds.

  • Rangel: Censure was wrong

• DCCC names executive director

  By ALEX ISENSTADT | 12/6/10 11:10 AM

  Robby Mook, a former top operative on Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign, will replace Jon Vogel.

• Bernanke says Fed might spend more

  By JOHN MAGGS | 12/6/10 7:23 AM
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• Schumer exerts power in tax fight

  By MANU RAJU | 12/6/10 8:42 AM

  He sharpens the Dems' attacks against the GOP.

  • Now it's all or nothing on tax cuts

• Schumer pushes TSA scanner bill

  By JENNIFER EPSTEIN | 12/6/10 10:53 AM

  He wants to make it illegal to distribute or record images produced by the full-body devices.

• Cantor to host Festivus fundraiser

  By PATRICK GAVIN | 12/6/10 12:47 PM

  Guests are invited to air their grievances at the “Seinfeld”-inspired, $500-per-head reception.

• Which tax cuts actually create jobs?

  By HARRY J. HOLZER & EDWARD B. MONTGOMERY | 12/6/10 1:13 PM

  Opinion: Lawmakers need to focus on giving tax relief to employers who create jobs.

• On 'Alaska,' Palin goes hunting

  By KARIN TANABE | 12/6/10 12:43 PM
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• The fiscal commission's omission

  By TAD DEHAVEN | 12/6/10 1:09 PM

  Opinion: We must ask: “What is the proper role of the federal government?”

• NBC-Comcast not in public interest

  By SEN. BERNIE SANDERS | 12/6/10 1:04 PM

  Opinion: This massive media merger would reduce competition and stifle creativity.

• Kyl blasts W.H. over WikiLeaks

  By JOSH GERSTEIN | 12/6/10 7:50 AM

  He says the administration has acted too slowly.

  • Gingrich faults Obama over WikiLeaks
  • McConnell open to laws targeting WikiLeaks
  • Kerry: WikiLeaks could lead to diplomats recall