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Toxic Chemicals Injected Into Wells, Democratic Report Says

By not in system

WASHINGTON -- Millions of gallons of potentially hazardous chemicals and known carcinogens were injected into wells by leading oil and gas service companies from 2005-2009, a report by three House ...

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Unhappy Democrats Say Tax Bill Likely to Pass

By not in system

WASHINGTON (Dec. 9) -- Slowly, painfully and reluctantly, congressional Democrats are slogging their way toward acceptance of President Barack Obama's tax cut compromise, which would let rich and poor ...

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Congress Report: Health Insurance Denial Rates Spiked in 2007-09

By Alex Wagner

Two reports out this month shed light on ongoing changes in the health insurance industry. A congressional report released this week shows that the country's four largest health care companies -- ...

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Reform of Toxic Chemicals Law Collapses as Industry Flexes Its Muscles

By Sheila Kaplan

This article by investigative journalist Sheila Kaplan is the first in a series supported by the Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University's School of Communication. Politics Daily will ...

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After Gulf Blast, Drilling Ban Debate Intensifies

By Laura Parker

(Sept. 2) -- The explosion and fire on an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico has intensified the debate over the Obama administration's temporary ban on deepwater drilling in the gulf, even though the ...

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May 25, 2012

California: DCCC, Members of Congress Aid Julia Brownley in 26th District

Source: Roll Call - Washington DC

National Democrats are rushing to the aid of California Assemblywoman Julia Brownley as the party faces the realistic possibility of being left off of the general election ballot.

May 25, 2012

Elliott Negin: Knocking the Wind Out of U.S. Energy Options

Source: The Huffington Post

Unless Congress acts soon, the wind industry will have to trim its sails--and its workforce.

May 23, 2012

Local Members of Congress Urge Action on Helicopter Noise

Source: Altadena Patch - Altadena CA

A group of local congressional leaders, including Altadena's representative, Rep. Adam Schiff, have written a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration urging them to take action on helicopter noise.

May 17, 2012

Waxman expected to breeze in new 33rd District Waxman expected to breeze in new 33rd District

Source: The Acorn - Agoura Hills CA

Henry Waxman With only a few weeks to go until the June 5 California primaries, seven contenders hoping to defeat U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman in the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District face an uphill battle to gain recognition.

May 15, 2012

Rick Jauert: Worked with more members of Congress than any Minnesotan

Source: MinnPost - Minneapolis MN

When he returns to his hometown of Luverne this week, Rick Jauert can claim the unique distinction of having worked for more members of Congress than any other Minnesotan, or perhaps any other person.