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David Lightman

David Lightman covers Congress and Election 2012 for McClatchy Newspapers.

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Congress’ Year-End List of Unfinished Business Likely to Remain Long

Congress' to-do list for the rest of the year has it all: billions of budget dollars.

By: David Lightman ,; McClatchyNewspapers

December 7, 2013

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Shutdown Debate: Both Sides are Still Talking

While Republican leaders met with Obama to discuss the shutdown, Tea Party leaders are refusing to budge on Obamacare.

By: Lesley Clark ,; William Douglas ,; David Lightman ,; McClatchyNewspapers

October 12, 2013

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House Stands Firm Against Obamacare, Senate Won’t Budge. Shutdown Looms.

Republicans rallied around a budget plan early Sunday to keep the government open but delay the new health care law for a year.

By: William Douglas &; David Lightman ,; McClatchyNewspapers

September 29, 2013

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Congress Will Return to Debate Syrian Mission

While resolute that he has the power and authority to strike, Obama will wait for Congressional approval, urging members to put aside partisan differences to address this

By: David Lightman ,; McClatchyNewspapers

August 31, 2013

US Extends Embassy Closings; Warnings Renew Debate Over NSA Data Collection

The closing of U.S. embassies in 21 predominantly Muslim countries and a broad caution about travel during August that the State Department issued on Friday touched off debate Sunday …

By: David Lightman ,; Adam Baron ,; Ali Watkins ,; McClatchyNewspapers

August 8, 2013

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As Public Concerns Grow, Congress Spooked Over Spying

The American people are growing increasingly concerned about reports of domestic spying, and Congress isn't sure how to respond.

By: David Lightman ,; McClatchyNewspapers

June 16, 2013

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Congress Heads Home for Recess, Leaving “To-Do” List Behind

Gun control? Forget it, for now. Immigration? See you in May.

By: David Lightman ,; McClatchyNewspapers

April 27, 2013

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US Will Reach Federal Debt Limit on New Year’s Eve

Please support Truthout’s work by making a tax-deductible donation: click here to contribute. Washington, DC — The government will reach the $16.4 trillion debt limit Monday, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told …

By: David Lightman &; Kevin G Hall ,; McClatchyNewspapers

December 27, 2012

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Obama Tries to Get Stalled Fiscal Cliff Talks Back on Track

Obama's plea for a less ambitious package came after 24 hours of turmoil and uncertainty.

By: Lesley Clark &; David Lightman ,; McClatchyNewspapers

December 22, 2012

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Obama Nominates John Kerry as Secretary of State

Obama was expected to have unveiled his full national security team Friday, but the administration has run into snags.

By: David Lightman &; Hannah Allam ,; McClatchyNewspapers

December 22, 2012