special representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke and White House National Security Adviser James Jones.

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Representative Jim Clyburn, who is responsible for generating Democratic votes in the House, has suggested that government-sponsored insurance could be implemented gradually in "pilot programs" across the country.

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Representative Howard Berman, the Democrat heading the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement saying the news reinforces his determination to move a sanctions bill next month.

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The Massachusetts Democratic House Representative announced his retirement this afternoon after serving 16 terms.

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Following Swartz's death, US House Representative Zoe Lofgren introduced an amendment to the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act called Aaron's Law.

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Gowdy and Noem seemed surprised to hear about the White House representative.

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