National Journal Online

Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

Overhaul's Tough Sells

By JASON PLAUTZ
These six moderate senators will be central when debate of amendments begins after Thanksgiving. No Subscription Required

• Reid's Biggest Test
• Eight Key Hurdles For Overhaul
• Senate Plan Vs. House Bill No Subscription Required

• Are There Enough Doctors?
• BRIEFING: Health Care No Subscription Required

Dems Win 60 Votes For Health Care Debate

Health care reform moves ahead thanks to a party-line vote. No Subscription Required

Code Blue On Red Texas

By PAUL STAROBIN
Texas may be going the way of California: a majority-minority state, increasingly urban and Democratic.

Financial Reform Primer

By JOHN MAGGS
The administration's 'blueprint' has left a lot of blanks for Congress to fill in.

Panelists Tackle Graduation Stagnation

At a National Journal event, education experts blame low college graduation rates on poor preparation and counseling. No Subscription Required

• EXPERT BLOG: Education No Subscription Required

Charlie Cook: The Cook ReportSaturday, Nov. 21, 2009

Time To Clean House

Dealing with ethics problems will be a tough task for House Democrats in 2010. No Subscription Required

Ronald Brownstein: Political ConnectionsSaturday, Nov. 21, 2009

A Middle-Class Manifesto

Democrats will have to reassure middle-class voters that Washington understands their economic squeeze and is working to relieve it. No Subscription Required

Stuart Taylor: Opening ArgumentSaturday, Nov. 21, 2009

Don't Fear A N.Y. Terrorist Trial

There is a pragmatic logic to Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to try the most-publicized terrorism cases in New York City. No Subscription Required