Republican Bob McDonnell rolled to victory over a Democrat in the governor's race in Virginia on Tuesday.
Finance Committee chair Max Baucus said Congress could pass a healthcare reform bill before the end of the year.
President Barack Obama is constantly seeking ways to improve job creation, the White House said.
The founder of online offshore gambling firm BetOnSports, Gary Kaplan, was sentenced 51 months in prison.
The symbol of American spirit and integrity, the USS New York arrived on Tuesday.
College tuition has risen this year, but net costs to students are down due to increased government aid.
U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday that more U.S. jobs will be lost in coming weeks.
Governor Schwarzenegger is respected for his business savvy in D.C. even with a democrat in the White House.
The key number in next year's congressional election may be the unemployment rate, which hit a 26-year high last month.
U.S. to exert firm pressure on Afghan President Hamid Karzai to govern better in a second term.