Inside Syria strike politics
Dickerson explains why some in Congress are uniting against potential Syria action and what the American people fear if the U.S. does strike
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The puzzle behind Congress' impending Syria vote
Obama administration working to persuade Congress to support military strike, but lawmakers' stands aren't breaking along party lines
Syria resolution sets deadline, bars U.S. ground forces
Senate resolution would bar U.S. ground troops for combat operations and set a deadline for any action
Teresa Heinz Kerry makes first public appearance since July
The wife of Secretary of State John Kerry attended a Senate hearing on Syria, two months after she suffered a seizure
Obama on Syria strike: "This is not Iraq, and this is not Afghanistan"
House Speaker John Boehner says he supports a strike in Syria, calls on colleagues to approve the president's authorization request
Despite crashes, train industry pushes back new safety tech
Senators behind delay in implementing law forcing a train safety technology into place receive generous donations from railroad industry
Menendez: Failing to act against Assad sends dangerous message
New Jersey senator says world is watching - especially North Korea and Iran - to see whether U.S. will retaliate for apparent chemical attack
A skeptical Congress begins grilling Obama's team on Syria
Lawmakers have cut short their summer vacations to question administration about president's desire to launch military strike on Syria
Syria vote: Obama working to sway skeptical members
The White House won support for its plan from two key Republicans Monday
GOP senators: Why did Obama publicize Syria strike?
Sen. John McCain says voting against President Obama's request to strike Syria "would be catastrophic"
Obama's wait for Congress on Syria strike is historic twist
His surprise decision to seek congressional approval before striking Syria is not part of the typical presidential playbook
Lawmakers warn Syria vote could fail
Some express optimism that Congress will authorize the use of force in retaliation for a Syrian chemical attack; others aren't so sure
Bush spokesman apologizes for "stupid" Nelson Mandela mistake
Former President George H.W. Bush's spokesman mistakenly released a statement about the death of the former South African leader
McCain: Assad "euphoric" about Obama's decision on Syria strike
Predicting a tough debate, senators say the president must detail a strategy in Syria before Congress will OK a strike
U.S. has firm evidence sarin was used in Syria, Kerry says
Secretary of state says Congress should approve Syria strikes because "the credibility of the United States is on the line"
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