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House members stop at island as Beijing keeps up intimidation campaign after Speaker’s trip
Ed Markey retains party’s Senate candidacy as Massachusetts incumbents claim victory
A primary race for a Massachusetts Senate seat highlights an ideological divide on the left
The left sees climate change as justification for massive fiscal expansion
Resolution sets out ambitious programme to cut emissions and create jobs
Senators want body to preserve social and environmental standards
Cross-party attempt to push President Obama into approving the project falls short
Democrats are starved of funds from key donor group
A new book reveals how the very wealthy are shaping US society more than is commonly realised
Classification of drinks under scrutiny
US should not stand in the way of its energy exports
Sheila McNulty reports on the battle over oil sands development
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