(CNN) – Leaders in the House say they're ready to cut the pork, announcing a ban on any earmark for companies that turn a profit.

Democrats are already battling ethics problems of their own. They're also facing a lot of voters sick of government spending, just months before midterm elections.

But will this pork prevention plan really even work? Our Brianna Keilar breaks it down from Capitol Hill.

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(CNN) – As President Obama rolls up his sleeves for his final health care push, thousands rallied in Washington yesterday against what they call insurance industry bullying. And they were there to make a mass "citizens' arrest." Our Jim Acosta has the report.

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By Ronni Berke, CNN

(CNN) – The latest flood of erring politicians once again has Americans scratching their heads.

With polls showing most Americans unhappy with the state of politics today – plagued by polarization and finger-pointing – it would make sense for elected representatives to fight to overcome that public image.

Many are, but there are more than a few who don’t seem to “get it.”

Case in point: In New York, Hiram Monserrate was actually booted out of the State Senate after he was convicted of a misdemeanor for assaulting his girlfriend. Yet Monserrate seems confident voters will re-elect him in a special election March 16th.

He’s even issued this warning to his critics in the state capitol: “I think it would be the pot calling the kettle black for anyone in government in Albany pointing a finger towards Hiram Monserrate.”

Some political observers are aghast, but not surprised, to hear this kind of talk from politicians.

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By Kristi Keck, CNN

(CNN) – House Democratic leaders on Monday refuted embattled Rep. Eric Massa's allegation that they want to get rid of him because of his opposition to health care legislation.

"That's completely false. There is zero merit to that accusation," said Katie Grant, spokeswoman for House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland.

An aide to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, also denied Massa's claim.

Massa, D-New York, announced Wednesday he would not seek re-election because of health concerns and denied reports that he had harassed one of his Capitol Hill staff members. Two days later, he said he would resign effective Monday.

The first-term congressman said he learned of an ethics investigation into his conduct after deciding to retire.

Massa, who voted against the House's health care reform bill in November, said Sunday he was targeted because he was standing in the way of passing health care legislation. FULL STORY

Program note: Rep. Eric Massa speaks out on "Larry King Live," Tuesday 9 p.m. ET.

(CNN) – President Obama will be hitting the road this week to try to close the deal on health care reform.

He wants a bill passed this month, with or without Republicans. But even some fellow Democrats sound skeptical about that timetable. Our Suzanne Malveaux has the report.

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