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SEIU political assistant Valerie Bachelor, and Athena Jones, a personal care assistant from Portsmouth, Va., in the union's legislative “war room."

Inside the SEIU war room

The union centralized its national and grassroots efforts on health care in a Washington office, treating the overhaul like a candidate.

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A transcript of last week's episode of "D.C. Decoder" about writing to Congress.

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U.S. Chamber's grassroots tactics

White House officials are worried about the lobbying firm's power over Capitol Hill debates and in elections.

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Women lobby for climate bill

A group of women want lawmakers to focus on the global impact of climate change, not just domestic energy needs.

09:42 am March 9, 2010

Roundup: Capitol Police arrests activists

Three Greenpeace members were charged with unlawful conduct for demonstrating inside a Capitol building.

09:14 am March 9, 2010

Video: Health Care Conference

Sen. Tom Harkin and others discuss the future of health care in the United States at a conference in Washington, D.C., today.

07:19 am March 9, 2010

Insurers face 'arrest' in protest

Health care activists plan to serve mock "citizens arrests" on insurance company CEOs during a meeting in Washington tomorrow.

02:07 pm March 8, 2010

How Congress chooses its leaders

How is the Speaker of the House chosen? What about the Senate majority and minority leaders? We answer your questions about Congress.

01:30 pm March 8, 2010

Take a Stand: Don't Ask Don't Tell

Tell Congress your thoughts on the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy on gays and lesbians in the U.S. military.

01:07 pm March 8, 2010

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