Democrats: Health care bill saves money and jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Two Democratic senators say the health care overhaul bill now going to the Senate floor for debate is a key to saving jobs and reducing the spiraling American budget deficit....

Analysis: Fed under fire as public anger mounts
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Suddenly the Federal Reserve is everybody's punching bag....

Sizing up the Kennedy dynasty's next generation
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will be a tough act to follow, even for the Kennedys. His death, coupled with the decision by family members not to seek the seat he held for nearly five decades, has prompted predictions that the family's long-running political dynasty is over....

Former NIH chief: Ignore new mammogram guideline
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The former director of the National Institutes of Health is advising women to ignore new guidelines that delay the start of routine mammogram testing for breast cancer....

Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A bruising debate on health care awaits the Senate after Thanksgiving now that the historic legislation has cleared a key hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama....

Durbin says deadline looming for health care bill
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A leading Democratic senator says the proposed health care overhaul must pass the Senate by the end of the year, so that lawmakers can begin to concentrate on the economy and job creation....

Schumer says public option can pass the Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer says health care reform that includes a public option can pass the Senate....

Nelson might not back next step for health bill
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A moderate Democratic senator who voted to allow debate over a health care bill says he might not support the bill in its next hurdle in the Senate....

Senate Dems frustrated with sway held by moderates
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Democratic senator says moderates in his party shouldn't be allowed to dictate the terms of the health care debate and that the final bill should include a government-run option for Americans lacking insurance....

Lawmaker says health bill won't limit mammograms
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Democratic lawmaker who has been treated for breast cancer says worries that the proposed health care overhaul would limit cancer screenings are overblown....