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Senate Republicans Block Final Vote on Banking Bill

Senate Republicans voted Wednesday to delay final action on a sweeping financial regulation bill, raising an obstacle to the legislation as it approached the home stretch. The vote was 57-42, three votes shy of the 60 needed to pass. Three Democrats joined 39 Republicans in voting against the measure. Among them was Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who switched his vote from yes for procedural reasons. Reid said he'd seek a new vote Thursday.

 

Tea Party protest heads to Reid's hometown in Nevada

Tea Party protest heads to Reid's hometown in Nevada

Caravans of Tea Party activists will roll into Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's hometown in rural Nevada today to rally for his defeat in November.

 

Reid’s Wife and Daughter in Accident

Reid’s Wife and Daughter in Accident

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s wife and daughter were being treated from serious injuries they sustained when their vehicle was rear-ended, a spokesman said.

 

Reid says will use "reconciliation" on healthcare

Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid formally notified Republicans on Thursday that he will attempt to pass the final changes to a healthcare overhaul through the budget process of reconciliation. The process, used in the past by ...

 

Obama to offer more housing help

President Obama will use a campaign stop for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid  to announce a new initiative to help support homeowners in states hit hardest by the housing crisis.

 

Harry Reid Banks $15 Million So Far For 2010 Campaign

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's campaign ended 2009 with less money in the bank than it had in September after financing an advertising blitz intended to buff his bruised image in his home state of Nevada, records released Friday showed.

After spending an average of $22,000 a day from October through December, Reid still holds a commanding fundraising edge over any of his potential Republican opponents in November.

 

Bernanke second term in doubt

Ben Bernanke's confirmation to a second term as U.S. Federal Reserve chairman suddenly appeared in jeopardy on Friday even after U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he would back him.

 

Obama accepts Reid apology for racial remark

President Obama says he's accepted an apology from the Senate's top Democrat for calling him a "light skinned" African-American ...

 

Reid Says He's Close to Unveiling Health Bill

Reid Says He's Close to Unveiling Health Bill

Senator Reid says he close to unveiling his health care bill, but acknowledges he is not certain he has 60 votes to bring up for for debate on the Senate floor.

 

Majority leader: House will pass health bill

Majority Leader Steny Hoyer is predicting that the House will pass historic health care overhaul legislation Saturday to extend coverage to tens of millions of uninsured Americans and ban insurance companies from turning people away....

 

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