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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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Desicion Day on Health Care
KCBS politcal analyst Marc Sandalow expects Republicans to stall the health care overhaul which is finally coming to a vote. (11/7; 3:57)

Disappearing Act
SF Chronicle columnist C.W. Nevius says Gavin Newsom's political career has taken a turn for the worse. (11/7; 4:03)

Long Lines for Vaccine in Santa Clara
KCBS' Tim Ryan reports the lines at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds ran for blocks as thousands waited H1N1 flu vaccination run for blocks. (11/7; :54)

Dangerous Coastal Conditions
KCBS' Ron Naso reports the National Weather Service has issues a warning to stay out of the water along the California Coast this weekend because of a high surf advisory. (11/7; 1:03)

New Affordable Housing in SF' Bay View
KCBS' Tim Ryan reports that a transformation of a block on 3rd Street in San Francisco's Bay View district is complete and ready for buyers. (11/7; 1:00)

Here Come The Birds
From snow geese to sand hill cranes, the sky is filled with birds arriving at the Sacramento National Wildlife refuge. (11/7; 1:08)

The Republican Response
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says why independents voted "overwhelmingly" Republican in the most recent election. (11/7; 4:56)

Students Promote Green Issues
KCBS\' Janice Wright reports young people, including those from the Bay Area are in Oregon this weekend for a national campaign to promote clean energy at a grassroots level. (11/7; 1:00)

Presidential Weekly Address
President Obama honors the heroism of those following Thursday's shooting at Fort Hood. (11/7; 4:07)

SFCC Cancels Summer School Classes
KCBS' Barbara Taylor reports that City College of San Francisco will be offering very few, if any, classes this summer. (11/7; 1:10)

Plan for More Health Care Beds for Inmates
State corrections officials call for a major expansion of medical and mental care for inmates. (11/7; :57)

Phil Matier- Friday PM 11/6
KCBS and Chronicle insider Phil Matier breaks down the jabs between Senator Barbara Boxer and Carly Fiorina as they begin their battle for the California senator’s seat. (11/6; 2:13)