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House passes health care reform bill    full story

The House of Representatives on Saturday night passed a sweeping health care bill bya vote of 220-215.

Landing a job like getting into Harvard    full story

Samuel Sherraden says the latest jobless numbers show the odds are against you if you're seeking a job.

Valerie Jarrett balances roles of friend, official adviser to Obama    full story

Valerie Jarrett is fiercely loyal to Obama, as one of his closest friends. But she also advises him as president and is one of the White House's ultimate insiders.

Inside Fort Hood center, where horror unfolded    full story

I was in the building at Fort Hood, Texas, in June where 43 people were shot this week.

Obama pledges new relations with tribal leaders    full story

President Obama said Thursday that the federal government was guilty of mistreating Native Americans in the past and promised to forge a new relationship between the federal government and tribal leaders.

Senate panel OKs climate bill as GOP boycotts    full story

A Senate committee Thursday approved a major climate change bill despite a boycott by all of the panel's seven Republican members.

House votes to extend jobless benefits    full story

Unemployed Americans are set to get up to 20 additional weeks of benefits, while new homebuyers' $8,000 tax credit will extend into next year, CNNMoney reports.

Kerik pleads guilty to lying to Bush officials    full story

Former New York Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik has pleaded guilty to giving false information to Bush administration officials who vetted his unsuccessful 2004 nomination to be homeland security secretary.

H1N1 vaccine arrives for troops, but not enough    full story

The first shipment of H1N1 vaccine set aside for U.S. troops deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan arrived late Tuesday, but it contains only half the amount requested.

Fiorina jumps in high-profile California Senate race    full story

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina finally made it official Wednesday: She's running for Senate in California.