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U.S. House rejects bill to withdraw from Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House of Representatives soundly rejected an effort by anti-war lawmakers Wednesday to force withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year.



The outcome of the vote, 356-65 against the resolution, never was in doubt. Nevertheless, the 3 1/2-hour debate gave those who oppose President Barack Obama's war policies a platform to vent their frustrations.



Opposing the resolution was easy for almost all Republicans, who have been solidly behind Obama's decision to increase U.S. troop strength in Afghanistan from 70,000 to 100,000. Only five Republicans supported the measure.



It was a harder vote for some Democrats, particularly in an election year where opposing the war can be equated with opposing the troops.

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Pelosi: Dems close on health care agreement

March 11, 2010

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Mass school closures approved in Kansas City, Mo.

March 11, 2010

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City school board narrowly approved a plan Wednesday night to close nearly half the district's schools in a desperate bid to avoid a potential bankruptcy.

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Massa denies he sexually groped male staffer

March 10, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Rep. Eric Massa, who resigned from Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, acknowledged Tuesday groping a staffer but described it as tickling, not sexual behavior.

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Roberts: Scene at State of Union 'very troubling'

March 10, 2010

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — U..

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Democratic senator opposes fast-track health bill

March 10, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) — A moderate Democrat insisted Tuesday she remained opposed to pushing a health care bill through the Senate with a simple majority vote, despite saying she wanted to see what was in...

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