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Senate passes $1.1 trillion spending bill
The Democratic-led Senate sends to President Barack Obama a huge end-of-year spending bill that includes money to run much of the government. Full story
In Texas, a showdown at the GOP corral
Texas Gov. Rick Perry's tactics against Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, left, in the state's Republican primary probably foretell other Republican campaigns in 2010. Full story
Obama: Fate of war strategy evident in a year
President Barack Obama says he'll know by the end of 2010 if his Afghan strategy is working, and pledges to change direction if the U.S. military is not on course.
Senate passes $1.1 trillion spending bill
The Senate passes and sends to the president a $1.1 trillion spending bill with increased budgets for vast areas of the federal government.
In Texas, a showdown at GOP corral
Texas Gov. Rick Perry's tactics against Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in his state's Republican primary probably foretell other Republican campaigns in 2010.
