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Plouffe blames McConnell for ‘Don’t Ask’ defeat and more

GOP moderates seeking concessions from Reid

Search for 60 votes continues as ‘Don’t Ask’ repeal hangs in balance

Doubts persist as today’s ‘Don’t Ask’ cloture vote approaches

Activists fear 60-vote threshold may not be reached

16 Democratic senators uncommitted on ENDA

Despite uncertainties, House to forge ahead on job bias bill

D.C. marriage law survives Senate vote

Utah senator sought to add referendum to health care bill

Filibuster threat makes ENDA unlikely in 2010