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House sends health care overhaul bill to Obama
A transformative health care bill is headed to President Barack Obama for his signature as Congress takes the final steps in Democrats' improbable and history-making push for near-universal medical coverage.
High court stays out of Mass. abortion clinic case
The Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to a Massachusetts law that creates a protest-free zone around the entrances and driveways of abortion clinics.
Rep. Kennedy calls bill testimonial to late father
Rep. Patrick Kennedy says his late father, Sen. Edward Kennedy, would have been very proud to see the culimination of his dream of virtual universal health care for the country.
Sebelius: Public will embrace health care reform
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says she believes people who remain skeptical about the massive health care reform that has passed Congress will feel better as they learn more about it.
Bank bill set to pass committee on party line vote
A bill rewriting regulations governing the financial industry is expected to to be approved by a Senate committee on a party line vote now that Republicans have decided to withdraw their amendments.
Clinton: US wants biting sanctions on Iran
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton vowed Monday that the Obama administration will not accept a nuclear armed Iran and is working on sanctions "that will bite" to press it to come clean about its suspect atomic program.
Clinton: Israeli building hurts peace
New Israeli construction on land claimed by the Palestinians threatens peace efforts and undermines America's ability to help end the Arab-Israeli conflict, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told a leading Jewish organization Monday.
Israeli prime minister in Washington for talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington for talks with the Obama administration.
Obama lauds House for passing health care bill
Capping a long day and a consuming political journey, President Barack Obama celebrated the passage of health care legislation with hugs, high fives and an emboldened attitude. Said the president to the nation, "Tonight, we answered the call of history."
McCain said Democrats have heard end of debate
Sen. John McCain says Democrats who championed the historic health care bill that passed the House haven't heard the last of the issue, predicting reprisals at the polls and in the courts.