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Articles Tagged With 'Democrats'

‘Deem and Pass’ Unlikely to Be Reversed in Courts, Experts Say

The possibility that the House would use a tactic known as "deem and pass" to pass the Senate's health care bill without actually voting on the bill raises the question of whether the measure is constitutional or subject to overturning by the Supreme Court.

Lobby Clash Begins Over Consumer Finance Watchdog

The Obama administration has proposed a powerful new consumer protection agency, and banks are fighting to have it scaled back.

Partying Under Adversity

Lobbyist Dough Proves Loyal