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Senate Narrowly Rejects Keystone XL Amidst Protests by Climate Activists
The Keystone XL pipeline is a political football in Washington, but activists say it would make a devastating contribution to climate change.
What Do Joni Ernst’s Senate Win and Support for Embryo “Personhood” Really Tell Us?
Stop saying Joni Ernst won because she ran from her personhood stance.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Midterm Election Most Expensive Race in History, and More
In today's On the News segment: There's a new price tag for buying control of the US Senate, and more.
40,000 Voters Missing in Georgia? After Registration Drive in Areas of Color, Names Left Off Rolls
A major voting registration controversy could impact one of the Senate's tightest races.
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Driving Government Out of Business
If the Republicans gain a Senate majority, they'll try to topple these four pillars of public service.
In Tight Midterms Facing Low Turnout, Colorado’s Senate Race Could Decide Who Controls Congress
Republican candidate Cory Gardner and Democratic incumbent Mark Udall are neck and neck in the polls.
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New Sparks Fly Between CIA, Senate Intelligence Committee
Tensions between the CIA and its congressional overseers erupted anew this week.
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The Same Hashish They Give Out
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the chairperson of the Senate Intelligence Committee, has accused CIA director John Brennan of domestic spying. It's time for the Obama administration to hold Brennan and …
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The James Risen Case Cuts to the Heart of “Freedom of the Press“
If the Senate doesn't screw things up, we might finally get the kind of media shield law that our democracy requires.
FACT Opposes Tax Breaks in Senate Bill That Shift Profits and Jobs Off-Shore
With the Senate set to take up consideration of a package of over 50 tax breaks, the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency Coalition is reminding the American people of …