Track-It Politics & Government

WASHINGTON — The Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished Democratic Sen. Roland Burris for misleading investigators about his maneuvering to get Barack Obama's old Senate seat from the governor who was ousted for trying to sell it. Read more

WASHINGTON — Senators are calling on General Motors and Chrysler to release more details on ongoing talks over the automakers' plans to close thousands of auto dealerships as part of their bankruptcies. Read more

WASHINGTON — With no margin for rebellion, Senate Democrats pushed toward a crucial weekend test vote on their sweeping health care bill Friday, and wavering moderates appeared to be falling in line on President Barack Obama's signature issue.... Read more

WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska is a "yes" in a crucial weekend test vote on health care. Read more

A look at key issues in the health care debate:

THE ISSUE: What can the government do to get doctors and hospitals to deliver cheaper medical services? Read more

BETHESDA, Md. — Fresh from his weeklong trip through Asia, President Barack Obama is taking time to catch up on dad duty. Read more

ALBANY, N.Y. — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, encouraged by many Republicans to run for governor in 2010, is instead leaning toward a run for U.S. Senate, according to two party advisers. Read more

WASHINGTON -- Hundreds of new jobs in phantom congressional districts. Nearly 500 new teaching jobs in a Chicago school district that employs only 290. Read more

Nov. 20--PEORIA -- After resolving an unanticipated $4 million budget deficit this year, Peoria County is rebounding next year with a balanced budget. Read more

Nov. 20--The Market Street post office is back in the running as a possible site for a new federal courthouse in Harrisburg, Mayor Stephen R. Reed said during a meeting of the Historic Harrisburg Association. Read more