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Tuesday, June 14, 2011  House Democrats meet for first time since Rep. Anthony Weiner admitted to online sexting

Monday, June 13, 2011  As Congress returns to work, Weiner still refuses to resign and instead heads for treatment

Thursday, June 02, 2011  Lawmakers are hoping for a quick resolution to the school finance jam that sparked the special session.

Friday, December 17, 2010  A massive bipartisan tax package preventing a big New Year's Day tax hike for millions of Americans is on its way to President Barack Obama for his signature.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  Senate approves legislation extending Bush tax cuts; House Democrats complain about estate tax.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010  Tax package heads toward passage in Senate despite House Democrats' concerns about estate tax.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010  The struggle over tax cuts is seriously straining President Barack Obama's relationship with House Democrats.

Friday, December 10, 2010  Tax cut package appears headed for passage in Senate despite objections from House Democrats

Thursday, December 09, 2010  54 House Democrats oppose Obama tax package; not enough, by themselves, to block proposal

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  House to vote on legislation to make school lunches, vending machines healthier

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Texas Democrats suffered staggering losses in the state Legislature, losing their House leader and several longtime incumbents who weren't even considered vulnerable.

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Story updated with video: GOP gains point to deeper conflicts with Obama over spending, jobs, reach of government

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  Democrats in the Texas House are trying to hang on to gains they made in recent years against an oncoming Republican wave.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010  A group of 47 House Democrats have broken ranks with President Barack Obama and Democratic leaders in Congress in calling for expiring tax cuts to be extended for investment income

Tuesday, June 29, 2010  With Republicans citing concerns about the growing national debt, the House rejected a bill Tuesday to extend unemployment benefits for people who have been out of work for long stretches.