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  1. Since Newtown, full employment for gun lobbyists

    By Keenan Steiner Mar 12, 2013 9:07 a.m.

    Since the Dec. 14 shooting that left 26 people dead at a Connecticut elementary school, at least 22 lobbyists have registered to influence Congress on gun-related issues, and several have been holding fundraisers for Sen. Susan Collins, a Maine Republican who is a potential swing vote in the legislative battle on Capitol Hill.

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  2. Senate approves financial reform in a late night vote

    By Ryan Sibley May 21, 2010 1:10 p.m.

    The Senate passed sweeping financial reform legislation last night, aimed at keeping the financial sector from collapsing as it did in 2008. The final vote was 59-39, with four Republicans joining the majority party to get the bill through. Two Democrats remained opposed to the bill, saying the Senate measure didn't include tough enough regulations.

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  3. Financial reform moves to Senate vote

    By Ryan Sibley May 20, 2010 4:49 p.m.

    After a second procedural vote this afternoon, the Senate was able to shut down debate on S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability. Exactly three-fifths of the senate, including 3 Republicans, voted in favor of the motion, which passed 60-40. Two Democrats voted no.

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