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Saturday, November 10, 2012  State Representative Mary Gaskill was elected an assistant leader of the House Democrats Saturday.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  The Henry County Democratic Party held an open house on Wednesday, and it continues into the Labor Day weekend.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011  House Democrats meet for first time since Rep. Anthony Weiner admitted to online sexting

Monday, June 13, 2011  As Congress returns to work, Weiner still refuses to resign and instead heads for treatment

Friday, December 17, 2010  A massive bipartisan tax package preventing a big New Year's Day tax hike for millions of Americans is on its way to President Barack Obama for his signature.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  Senate approves legislation extending Bush tax cuts; House Democrats complain about estate tax.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010  Tax package heads toward passage in Senate despite House Democrats' concerns about estate tax.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010  The struggle over tax cuts is seriously straining President Barack Obama's relationship with House Democrats.

Friday, December 10, 2010  Tax cut package appears headed for passage in Senate despite objections from House Democrats

Thursday, December 09, 2010  54 House Democrats oppose Obama tax package; not enough, by themselves, to block proposal

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  House to vote on legislation to make school lunches, vending machines healthier

Wednesday, November 03, 2010  Story updated with video: GOP gains point to deeper conflicts with Obama over spending, jobs, reach of government

Thursday, March 25, 2010  House Speaker Pelosi denounces 'unsavory' reprisals threatened against members of Congress

Friday, March 19, 2010  Leader of anti-abortion House Democrats says his group will vote against health care bill