Democrats seek repeal of ban on federal funding of abortion
By DAVID CRARY
Joe Manchin
Senate Dems block GOP bill that would curb late abortions
By ALAN FRAM Senate Democrats blocked Republican legislation Tuesday that would prohibit most late-term abortions, the second time since this summer’s release of videos involving Planned Parenthood that they’ve derailed…
Dems still weighing Iran nuclear deal, but happy with Obama outreach
By DEB RIECHMANN Determined to secure support for the Iran nuclear deal, President Barack Obama is making inroads with a tough constituency — his fellow Democrats in Congress. A handful…
Netanyahu assails Iran-nuclear talks in Congress address
By ARON HELLER and DEB RIECHMANN In a speech that stirred political controversy in two countries, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Congress on Tuesday that negotiations underway between Iran…
DEMOCRATS VOTE TO CURB FILIBUSTERS ON APPOINTEES
By DAVID ESPO and ALAN FRAM Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., center, with Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill., at far right,…
After unity, some Democrats push back on Obama
By JIM KUHNHENN FILE – In this Oct. 21, 2013, file photo, President Barack Obama gestures while speaking in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. Just two…
DEMOCRATS FACE DIVIDE OVER A STRIKE ON SYRIA
By KEN THOMAS FILE – This this Oct. 29, 2010, file photo shows Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, in Dubuque, Iowa. President Barack Obama’s pursuit of a military strike in Syria…
BOTH SIDES HUNT SUPPORT IN BACKGROUND CHECK FIGHT
By ALAN FRAM FILE – In this April 10, 2013 file photo, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., right, accompanied by Sen. Patrick Toomey, R-Pa., announce that they have reached a bipartisan…