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Reid Says Deal Resolves the Impasse on Public Option

Senators said a tentative agreement between Harry Reid, the majority leader, and 10 other Democrats would sideline but not kill a government-run health insurance plan.

Audit Finds TARP Program Effective

In a year-end review, the independent panel that oversees the financial bailout concluded that the program “can be credited with stopping an economic panic.”

Top Lawyer Wins Primary to Replace Kennedy

Martha M. Coakley won the Massachusetts primary for the seat Senator Edward M. Kennedy held for 47 years.

Climate Deal Likely to Bear Big Price Tag

If negotiators reach an accord at climate talks in Copenhagen, the global changes required will cost trillions of dollars over the next few decades.

Protection Chief Struggles With Madoff Claims

Stephen P. Harbeck, the head of the Securities Investors Protection Corporation, has been criticized for failing to help the victims of feeder or pension funds lost in the Madoff Ponzi scheme.