Rare US Congress outburst echoes past brawls and lies
A historical survey contrasts Rep Joe Wilson's 21st century accusation that a president lied with past US and international legislative clashes. It notes 19th century cane assaults, an 1838 pistol duel, and Britain’s Commons discipline while stressing that calling a president a liar is a rare, highly consequential breach of decorum.
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Campaign cash floods in after heckling incident
National attention from the Wilson Miller race surge sees Wilson raise over 700000 and Miller surpass one million from tens of thousands of donors. Miller has led spending, while past cycles show Wilson investing about 1.3 million. The piece notes healthcare funding as a major SC contributor and recalls historic political insults and Asia visages of brawls for context.
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Health care talks wrestle with illegal immigrant coverage
Senate negotiators on a wide health bill revisit prohibitions on federally subsidized coverage for illegal immigrants after a heated moment sparked by a president speech. Gang of Six members stress preventing benefits to those here illegally as they race to a bipartisan deal or risk a Democratic bill advancing solo.
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