Democrats
Senate Democrats block disapproval vote on Iran deal
Written by Erica Werner and Deb Riechmann WASHINGTON (AP) — The Iran nuclear deal has survived a key vote in the Senate, in a victory for President Barack Obama.
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Democrats
Republicans try to derail Iran nuclear deal in the House
Written by Deb Riechmann and Erica Werner WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative House Republicans have embarked on an eleventh-hour political maneuver to derail the Iranian nuclear deal, saying they can't vote on it until the president coughs up copies of side deals Tehran negotiated with atomic inspectors.
Democrats
Debate, demonstrations against Iran-nuclear deal at the Capitol
Written by Deb Riechmann WASHINGTON (AP) — The presidential campaign collided head-on with congressional debate on the Iran nuclear deal Wednesday, producing an only-in-Washington political spectacle inside the Capitol and out as lawmakers readied for what could be the most consequential foreign policy vote of their careers.
Abortion
Congressional committee holds first hearing on Planned Parenthood
The first House Judiciary Committee hearing on an investigation of Planned Parenthood took place in Washington, D.C., Wednesday morning. The the committee plans to hear expert testimony as part of its investigation into Planned Parenthood's abortion practices after a series of videos put out by the Center
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Congress plunging into debate on Iran nuclear deal
Written by Erica Werner WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers returning to Washington from their summer recess are plunging immediately into bitter, partisan debate over the Iran nuclear accord.
Democrats
Conceding defeat, Iran deal opponents at least want a vote
Written by Erica Werner WASHINGTON (AP) — Opponents of the Iran nuclear agreement have given up trying to block it. Now they're just hoping for a final Senate vote on a resolution disapproving it — even though such a resolution would be vetoed by the president.
Abortion
Senate leader: Not enough votes to defund Planned Parenthood
Written by Alan Fram WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate's top Republican is conceding that his party will have to await the next president before it can cut off federal funds that go to Planned Parenthood, prompting heated rebuffs from conservatives.
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Senate Dems have votes to hand Obama victory on Iran deal
Written by Erica Werner WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Barbara Mikulski of Maryland became the crucial 34th vote in favor theIran nuclear deal Wednesday, ensuring a landmark victory for President Barack Obama over ferocious opposition from Republicans and the government of Israel.
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