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Bennet: Lame duck is ‘rigged’

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:41:10 +0000

Bennet: Lame duck is ‘rigged’
The senator’s candor about the lame-duck session is revealed on a C-SPAN microphone.

HuffPost Radio: Both Sides Now w/ Huffington & Matalin: On Bush’s book, the Lame Duck Session, Pelosi & Olbermann

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:41:48 +0000

HuffPost Radio: Both Sides Now w/ Huffington & Matalin: On Bush’s book, the Lame Duck Session, Pelosi & Olbermann
This week there’s more clash than consensus, perhaps reflecting the new “both sides” co-governance in Washington.

North Korea’s Kim Jong-il no lame duck, in U.S. view

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:45:18 +0000

North Korea’s Kim Jong-il no lame duck, in U.S. view
North Korea’s Kim Jong-il will not become a lame duck leader and is expected to keep a firm grip on power until his death, despite having unveiled his successor, current and former U.S. officials say.

Plenty of Unfinished Business Awaits Congress in Lame Duck Session

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 16:40:49 +0000

Plenty of Unfinished Business Awaits Congress in Lame Duck Session
Democrats are hoping to squeeze debate on numerous bills into their lame duck session after the Nov. 2 midterm elections, even though the elections could shift the balance of power to Republicans once the next Congress convenes.

Senator Reid sees “mopping up” lame duck session

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:41:33 +0000

Senator Reid sees “mopping up” lame duck session
Source: Reuters LAS VEGAS, Sept 7 (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Tuesday said the Senate would return for a “mopping up” session after the November election, and that he hoped to find …

Lame duck Congress could pass lots of liberal programs

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16:45:02 +0000

Lame duck Congress could pass lots of liberal programs
Prsident Barack Obama ’s considerable political capital, earned on Election Day 2008, is spent.

Lame duck Dave ducks scandal queries

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:43:50 +0000

Lame duck Dave ducks scandal queries
What, me worry? An embattled Gov. Paterson attempted to save his sinking administration yesterday as he ducked questions about scandals and hurried to Albany to reinsert himself in budget talks. The Democratic executive brushed aside mounting calls for his resignation and instead bounced between a series of budget-themed events in…