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Race to replace Tauscher may be closer than first thought
Next week, voters in the East Bay will choose a new member of Congress. KCBS' Doug Sovern checks in on the candidates' campaigns. (10/27; 2:04)

Hear, Not Read, the Bill
KCBS' Doug Sovern offers a public service for anyone interested in learning more about the massive health care reform bill, in this morning's KCBS Cover Story (9/15; 1:54)

Pivotal Debate: Private vs. Govt. Insurance
In this KCBS Cover Story, political reporter Doug Sovern says the question of whether the government should compete with private insurance companies has become the focal point of the health care reform debate. (9/9; 1:55)

Special Election for 10th Congressional District
Lieutenant Governor John Garmendi and Republican attorney David Harmer will face off in a November runoff to determine who will win the vacant seat in the 10th Congressional District vacated by Ellen Tauscher. (8/2; :59)

Special Election and Health Care Reform
The debate over health care reform is more than just words for the 14 people who want to represent portions of the East and North Bay in Congress. KCBS' Doug Sovern explains in this KCBS Cover Story. (8/31; 1:52)

Newcomers Race for East Bay Congress Seat
In the race to replace Tauscher in Congress, KCBS' Doug Sovern says there are some political newcomers who are spicing up the campaign. (8/26; 1:55)

Candidates Vying to Fill Tauscher's Seat
Ellen Tauscher resigned from Congress to take a job at the State Dept. KCBS' Doug Sovern begins a 3-part series on those who want to replace her. (8/25; 1:56)

Special Election Interview: Woods
KCBS' Doug Sovern talks to 10th District Congressional Candidate Anthony Woods (D). (8/25; 3:01)

Special Election Interview: Loos
KCBS' Doug Sovern talks to 10th District Congressional Candidate Mark Loos (R). (8/25; 4:09)

Special Election Interview: Harmer
KCBS' Doug Sovern talks to 10th District Congressional Candidate David Harmer (R). (8/25; 5:17)

Special Election Interview: Buchanan
KCBS' Doug Sovern talks to 10th District Congressional Candidate Joan Buchanan (D). (8/25; 4:00)

Special Election Interview: Garamendi
KCBS' Doug Sovern talks to 10th District Congressional Candidate John Garamendi (D). (8/25; 4:23)

Sovern Nation Podcast

KCBS' Doug Sovern interviews the candidates and covers the issues on this Campaign Watch 2008.

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Health Care Reform Stalled
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Golden Gate Bridge Seeks Toll Increase
KCBS' George Harris reports that carpoolers on the Golden Gate Bridge may have to pay a toll increase this summer. (2/9; 1:03)

Gas Pedal Recall
Toyota announces another recall for Prius and other Hybrid vehicles worldwide to repair brake issues. (2/9; 4:25)

Phil Matier - Tuesday AM 2/9
The KCBS and Chronicle Insider on the rising crime rates in Vallejo and whether staff cuts to the city's police department are to blame. (2/9; 2:55)

Californians Want Part in Redistricting Commission
KCBS' Mike Colgan reports on a record number of applicants for the Citizens Redistricting Commission. (2/9; 0:43)

Santa Clara Power Plant to Reopen
KCBS' Matt Bigler reports that a Silicon Valley power plant is set to reactivate after being offline since December. (2/9; 0:47)

Power Plant Slated for Reactivation
A power plant in Santa Clara shuttered due to safety concerns may soon be reactivated. The Co-Gen plant has been off-line since December. (2/9; :50)

Money Markets and More
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Fight Brewing Over Pension Reform in SF
n effort is underway to up-end a pension reform measure in San Francisco. The mayor, however, is drawing a line in the sand to prevent that from happening.

The Daily Madden - 2/9/10
Remembering Hank Stram. (2/9; 4:45)

KCBS Morning News
(2/9; 16:00)