Senate derails filibuster, votes to open gun debate
The procedural vote followed a breakthrough by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, and Pat Toomey, R-Pennsylvania, on broadening background checks.
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Former Va. Senator and Governor George Allen leaving politics
Former Virginia Governor and U.S. Senator George Allen says he will not run for political office again.
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Senate passes Democratic tax plan, rejects GOP version
GOP wants to extend Bush-era tax cuts for all; Democrats want $250,000 income ceiling
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Senate close to deal to extend low interest rates on student loans
The aides predicted a deal would be reached and the legislation approved before the July 1 deadline when Stafford loans are set to double from 3.4% to 6.8%.
