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LANSING — The Michigan Legislature prepared to adjourn its 2009-10 session as early as Thursday night, possibly leaving unresolved several issues of interest to business, labor and social organizations.

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Nebraska’s budget woes will be front and center when state lawmakers meet in Lincoln in January for the upcoming legislative session, said state Sen. Annette Dubas of Fullerton.

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Kaiser Health News reports that vulnerable Democrats are looking for alternatives to the health law’s mandate that nearly all Americans carry health insurance. “Under political pressure as a result of the new health law, Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., has asked the Government Accountability Office to study alternatives to the controversial mandate requiring most Americans to obtain coverage.” Because …

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Summary:  TALLAHASSEE — The list of vetoed bills lined up for overrides during this week’s special session shrunk by two Monday, with legislative leaders dropping a controversial prescription drug measure and a reorganization of the state’s Department of Management Services. TALLAHASSEE — The list of vetoed bills lined up for overrides during this week’s special session shrunk by two Monday …

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WASHINGTON: More than 180 U.S. lawmakers urged President Barack Obama on Tuesday, Sept 28 to fight back against what…

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As House members headed home this week for their August recess, memories were fresh from last year when the typically sleepy six-week break erupted into one of the biggest political stories of the year when “tea party” activists stormed town hall meetings held by Democratic lawmakers, thrusting t… United States – Barack Obama – Democratic – Republican – Illinois

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Massachusetts lawmakers have reached a compromise on a bill designed to streamline the permitting process for new wind energy facilities. Wind power – Massachusetts – Energy – Renewable – Wind

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Democratic legislative leaders scrambled Friday to salvage major policy proposals, hoping to put far-reaching initiatives before the House and Senate for up-or-down votes prior to a midnight Saturday deadline.

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CBS News Investigation Finds 19 Lobbyists Closely Related to Members of Congress; Watchdog Wants Tighter Restrictions

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By Charles Abbott and Andy Sullivan

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