A top House Republican accused Democrats Thursday of “dangerously fanning the flames” of extremism and using reports of vandalism and death threats against pro-health reform bill lawmakers for political gain.
Victory within reach, President Barack Obama exhorted House Democrats on Saturday to stay true to their party's legacy and make history by bringing health insurance to millions of struggling families now left out.
Senate Democrats won a crucial vote on President Obama's health care overhaul, putting them on track for passage before Christmas of legislation to remake the medical system.
A leading Senate Democrat said Monday his party is determined to push through a health care overhaul bill with or without Republican support because the "system is broken."
After a series of early and relatively easy victories on Capitol Hill, the White House faces a test with the climate bill, which reveals ideological differences among the majority.
