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Published: 04/3/09

Republicans Unite in Opposition to Obama Budget

By  Mark Impomeni - Politics Daily
Republicans Unite in Opposition to Obama Budget

The House of Representatives passed a budget resolution yesterday which closely tracks the $3.6 trillion spending plan submitted by President Barack Obama. Later, the Senate passed a slightly smaller version of the budget, handing the White House a small political victory. But that victory was tempered by Republicans in both chambers, who united to vote unanimously against both bills. The House GOP was joined by 20 moderate Democrats in the bipartisan vote against the plan, which passed 233-198. Earlier, Democrats easily defeated the Republican alternative budget, which relied on a combination ...

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Published: 03/31/09

GOP Looks to Begin Comeback in New York Special Election

By  Mark Impomeni - Politics Daily
GOP Looks to Begin Comeback in New York Special Election

Both national parties will be looking at the results in a rural New York House district special election taking place today for a glimpse at what may happen in the 2010 Congressional elections. But for the Republican Party, the stakes are especially high. Voters in New York's 20th Congressional district will choose a replacement for former Representative Kirsten Gillibrand (D), who was selected by New York Governor David Patterson (D) to fill the Senate seat vacated by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D). Democrat Scott Murphy is vying to hold the seat for the Democrats against a strong ...

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