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The Democratic-controlled Congress approved historic legislation Sunday night extending health care to tens of millions of uninsured Americans.

President Barack Obama has announced plans to issue an executive order assuring that health care overhaul legislation would not change the restrictions on federal money for abortion.

The leader of a key bloc of anti-abortion House Democrats says he's hopeful of an agreement that would allow him to vote for the health care bill.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says Democrats will have the 216 votes needed to pass health care reform when it comes to the floor for a vote.

Leaders of the state Conservative Party are giving their critical backing for governor to former Rep. Rick Lazio.

Former NBA and BYU star Shawn Bradley is hoping to offer some tall competition for a seat in the Utah House of Representatives.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he has enough votes to push changes in the health care overhaul bill through the Senate.

Democratic lawmakers say party leaders are considering winning crucial support from abortion foes for health care overhaul legislation with an executive order by President Barack Obama.

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd is asking Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate the circumstances that led to the spectacular collapse of Lehman Brothers.

Democratic lawmakers are meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House on the eve of a crucial vote on his health care overhaul.