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Democratic lawmaker from Nevada credited with ushering through Barack Obama’s signature legislation
Prison term for ‘brazen’ $45m scheme handed down in spite of high-profile testimonials
Overturning the arcane Senate procedure removes a democratic safeguard
Moscow says meetings ‘normal practice’ but Clinton’s campaign refused requests
Harry Reid claims James Comey is sitting on ‘explosive’ evidence about Trump and Russia
The unconventional 2016 presidential campaign is scrambling the electoral map
Shutdown avoided but even bigger budget battle looms in December
Two senior Democratic senators signal willingness to consider reforms
Democratic presidential front-runner’s use of private server is overwhelming her campaign message
Opinion on president’s agreement split largely across party lines
Lawmakers could vote on president’s ‘fast track’ authority next week
Obama’s attorney-general nominee had been held up for five months
Party leaders secured backing of most of their caucus just before dawn
Tough Democratic senator announces end to career of almost 30 years
Deal to fund homeland security faces uncertain future in House
Hybrid spending package would push immigration reform battle into 2015
Fiscal discipline would be abandoned under new package
Results give Republicans hope of competing in presidential election
New Congress more likely to grant US president ‘fast-track’ authority
Kentucky veteran set to be majority leader if GOP wins six seats and he holds his own
A new book reveals how the very wealthy are shaping US society more than is commonly realised
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