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All Things Considered- Democrats May Drop Medicare Expansion 15 December 2009Senate Democrats may abandon a proposed expansion of Medicare from health care legislation. Lawmakers say the move is probably necessary to pass the bill.
- Groups Say 22M Bush-Era E-Mails Recovered 14 December 2009It appears that 22 million e-mail messages from the Bush administration have been restored, as part of an extensive recovery effort associated with several lawsuits. The Bush White House had blamed a faulty electronic-archiving system for the lost e-mails.
- Senate Democrats Split On Prescription Drug Imports 14 December 2009Democrats are split on a proposed amendment to the health care overhaul bill that would allow pharmacies and wholesalers to import lower-cost drugs from overseas. Supporters say it will save consumers billions of dollars. Opponents raise safety concerns — and fears that it could blow up the entire bill.
- Los Angeles Aims To Close Some Pot Dispensaries 14 December 2009The city of Los Angeles is home to nearly 1,000 medical marijuana dispensaries. Its desired target is fewer than 100, so the city wants to close hundreds of existing pot storefronts and create tougher guidelines on where other dispensaries can locate.
- Houston Mayor-Elect On Victory 14 December 2009Houston Mayor-elect Annise Parker says though she is openly gay, her sexual orientation is not something she will lead the city with. Over the weekend, Houston became the largest U.S. city to pick an openly gay person as mayor.
- Democrats May Drop Medicare Expansion 15 December 2009
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- 22 Million 'Lost' Bush-Era E-Mails Recovered 14 December 2009Two groups made the announcement as they settled lawsuits filed against the Executive Office of the President over the failure of the Bush White House to install an electronic record-keeping system. The e-mails will now go through the National Archives normal process for releasing presidential and agency records.
- Senate Democrats Split On Prescription Drug Imports 14 December 2009Democrats are split on a proposed amendment to the health care overhaul bill that would allow pharmacies and wholesalers to import lower-cost drugs from overseas. Supporters say it will save consumers billions of dollars. Opponents raise safety concerns — and fears that it could blow up the entire bill.
- Houston Mayor-Elect On Victory 14 December 2009Houston Mayor-elect Annise Parker says though she is openly gay, her sexual orientation is not something she will lead the city with. Over the weekend, Houston became the largest U.S. city to pick an openly gay person as mayor.
- Once Again, Joe Lieberman Reminds Us He's An Independent 14 December 2009Connecticut Joe Lieberman's opposition to one part of the health care bill currently before the Senate threatens its passage.
- Health Overhaul 'Deal' Still Half-Baked 14 December 2009Senate action on health care has a long way to go in a hurry if there's any chance for getting a bill passed before Christmas.
- 22 Million 'Lost' Bush-Era E-Mails Recovered 14 December 2009
