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John Garamendi sworn in as congressman

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Nov. 5, 2009 | Kitty Felde | KPCC | 2 comments

California’s newest member of Congress, former lieutenant governor John Garamendi, took the oath of office the floor of the U.S. House today.

GOP sets sights on conservative 'Blue Dog' Democrats

Nov. 5, 2009 | Liz Halloran | NPR | 1 comment

Republicans, fresh off electoral wins this week, are looking ahead to the 2010 midterms with their hit lists ready. Some of their top House targets: Blue Dog Democrats, many of whom have pushed back on the president's top domestic initiatives.

Congress votes for more aid to jobless, homebuyers

Nov. 5, 2009 | Jim Abrams | AP | 0 comments

Congress is sending the president legislation to expand a popular homebuyers tax credit and extend unemployment benefits. With an overwhelming House vote, Congress has completed work on the $24 billion economic package that seeks both to propel a sluggish economic recovery and help out the millions who have lost jobs and have been unable to rejoin the workforce.