A bizarre mix of speculation and innuendo involving sex and drugs has had a surprising effect on New York Gov. David Paterson's reputation: It has made him a sympathetic figure for perhaps the first time in his troubled 22 months in office. (Today)

The Obama administration's efforts to find common ground with congressional Republicans ran into two pockets of resistance Tuesday: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader John Boehner. (Today)

WASHINGTON -- He was a fierce advocate for his state and district, a champion of the military, a Congressional powerhouse of influence, an intimidating presence with a Marine's salty vocabulary. (Yesterday)

HARRISBURG -- Because of the great political interest in the matter, Gov. Ed Rendell says he'll soon decide whether to have a special election to fill U.S. Rep. John Murtha's seat in Congress or whether to hold the election on primary day, May 18. (Yesterday)

The death of John Murtha hit hardest in the most powerful perch in the House, as Speaker Nancy Pelosi has lost one of her fiercest allies and closest friends. (Yesterday)