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Monday, January 21, 2013  New Mexico administration to proposal governing board to add more consumer representation and lessen the influence of the insurance industry.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  The measure cleared the Senate on an 89-8 vote early Tuesday, hours after Vice President Joe Biden and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky sealed a deal.

Monday, December 31, 2012  House Republicans notified lawmakers that the chamber will vote Monday evening on other bills. They say that will be their only votes of the day.

Monday, December 31, 2012  The White House and Senate Republicans sorted through stubborn disputes over taxing the wealthy and cutting the budget to pay for Democratic spending proposals as Monday's midnight deadline for an accord avoiding the "fiscal cliff" drew to within hours.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Top members of Congress and President Barack Obama are holding out slim hopes for a limited fiscal deal before the new year.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  A Democratic state lawmaker is seeking a special legislative session for lawmakers to take action on whether Oklahoma should create a state-run health insurance exchange required under the federal health care law.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Obama, Romney on 60-day sprint to election; incumbent seeks patience, GOP pops out new ads

Friday, September 07, 2012  Entering fall campaign, Obama tries to make nation choose him again

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and Former President Bill Clinton will be speaking tonight.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Protesters camped out right outside of the Democratic National Convention

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Obama ready to sketch path forward for nation after Bill Clinton fires up Dems' convention

Thursday, September 06, 2012  FACT CHECK: Obama the compromiser? Clinton mischaracterizes intransigence of both parties

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The Democratic National Convention is officially underway, capped off by a speech by first lady Michelle Obama last night in Charlotte North Carolina.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  What is being called the "People's Convention" with public events for thousands is taking a decidedly more subdued approach, and it's all thanks to Mother Nature.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  The large role for gays and lesbians is a striking contrast with last week's Republican convention, which ratified a platform opposing gay-rights priorities.