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May 20, 2013

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With Congress back, Harry Reid and Pelosi to visit the White House

WASHINGTON — Greetings, Early Liners. Welcome back to the fall congressional session here on the Hill where Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is headed to the White House this afternoon, the tourism promotion bill is tee-ed up for a do-over today in the Senate and Daniel Bogden’s nomination for U.S. Attorney is slated for committee action by week’s end.

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Poll shows John Ensign’s approval rating at 28 percent

WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. John Ensign’s popularity at home continues to hover in the not-good zone since disclosing his affair, with just 28 percent of Nevadans approving of his job performance, according to a new poll out today from Daily Kos.

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Poll: GOP ‘no names’ ahead of Harry Reid

WASHINGTON — More numbers on Democratic Sen. Harry Reid’s re-elect chances out today from Daily Kos show the majority leader losing in potential matchups with Republican challengers.

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Edward Kennedy memorial events on Twitter

WASHINGTON — In case you haven’t heard, the events around the memorial and funeral services for Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts are on Twitter.

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Pro-Harry Reid ad draws criticism over ‘Nevada’ pronunciation

WASHINGTON -- Here’s a note to all the national groups coming in to run ads for or against the health care debate: Learn how the locals pronounce Nevada. A radio ...

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Harry Reid, John Ensign approval sinks as health care debate continues

WASHINGTON — Greetings, Early Liners. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s approval rating at home remains low, Sen. John Ensign’s is lower and Republican senatorial hopeful Danny Tarkanian is the sleeper candidate of the summer, according to polling results released over the weekend.

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Wall Street Journal: Reid will be judged on health care

WASHINGTON -- The Wall Street Journal takes a quick look today at Sen. Harry Reid’s role as majority leader in the Senate, where his skills could help make or break ...

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Dems run ads to support Titus, health care reform

WASHINGTON -- Democrats are running radio ads this week in Las Vegas, shoring up Rep. Dina Titus’ support for health care reform even as the freshman congresswoman opposes the main ...

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Reid vows to proceed with bipartisan health care reform

WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid vowed today to press forward with a bipartisan health care bill, even as “loud, shrill voices” backed by Republicans are shouting down the ...

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Even in off season, health care debate continues

WASHINGTON -- Greetings, Early Liners. It’s almost the official dog days of summer here, with the House in recess and the Senate leaving later this week, but the debate over ...

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