Vice President Biden explains State of the Union whispers with Boehner
Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:32 pm PST
The Ticket - What were House Speaker John Boehner and Vice President Joe Biden whispering about during the president's State of the Union Tuesday night? Yahoo!'s Anna Robertson sat down with Biden Thursday to ask him questions submitted by Yahoo! readers. Biden and Boehner were caught on camera whispering and laughing behind President Obama as he addressed the [...] Full Story | Top |
Terrified of tea
Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:40 pm PST
Politico - When Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann was named to the House Intelligence Committee earlier this year, one of her Republican colleagues responded this way: “Is that a punchline?” Another simply said, “Jumbo shrimp. Oxymoron.” Full Story | Top |
The Fast Fix: Who is Jay Carney?
Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:53 am PST
The Newsroom - Five facts about Jay Carney, the former journalist President Obama has chosen to replace Robert Gibbs as press secretary Get The Fix in your e-mail inbox! Click here to sign-up for the Morning Fix newsletter. Click here for the Afternoon … Full Story | Top |
House abortion bill redefines rape, incest exceptions
Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:22 am PST
The Lookout - A bill to limit federal funding of abortions is redefining rape and incest, writes Nick Baumann at Mother Jones magazine. Federal funding is only allowed to pay for abortions in the case of rape, incest, and when the life of the mother is endangered. But a new bill with 173 co-sponsors would further limit federally [...] Full Story | Top |
House GOP considers privatizing Medicare
Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:11 pm PST
 AP - Months after they hammered Democrats for cutting Medicare, House Republicans are debating whether to relaunch their quest to privatize the health program for seniors. House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., is testing support for his idea to replace Medicare with a fixed payment to buy a private medical plan from a menu of coverage options. Full Story | Top |
Emanuel ruling behind, Chicago focuses on issues
Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:25 pm PST
 AP - The race for Chicago mayor entered its final weeks Friday with most major candidates back on the campaign trail, finding new ways to criticize front-runner Rahm Emanuel after the Illinois Supreme Court decided questions about his residency would not derail his campaign. Full Story | Top |
2010 Ohio Senate race: polls and fund raising give advantage to Rob Portman
Fri, 8 Oct 2010 12:57 am PDT
The Newsroom - Ohio is a state that neither party has been able to slip into its back pocket in recent years. In 2008, the state voted for Barack Obama for president, while in 2004, it fell into the George Bush camp. In 2010, the pendulum seems to be swinging back, giving Republican Senate candidate Rob Portman a wide lead over his Democratic rival, Lee Fisher, for the Senate seat vacated by Republican George Voinovich, according to polling data compiled byrealclearpolitics.com. Full Story | Top |
Obama tells Mubarak: Must take 'concrete steps'
Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:19 pm PST
 AP - Stepping up pressure on a stalwart but flawed Middle East ally, President Barack Obama said he personally told Egypt's Hosni Mubarak Friday night to take "concrete steps" to expand rights inside the Arab nation and refrain from violence against protesters flooding the streets of Cairo and other cities. The White House suggested U.S. aid could be at stake. Full Story | Top |
Probe examines possible link between shooter
Sun, 9 Jan 2011 04:20 pm PST
AP - An official familiar with the Arizona shooting investigation said Sunday that local authorities are looking at a possible connection between accused gunman Jared Loughner and an online group known for white supremacist, anti-immigrant rhetoric. Full Story | Top |
Russia considers color-coded terror threat alerts
Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:35 am PST
 AP - Russia's parliament on Friday gave preliminary approval to a law creating color-coded terrorist threat alerts, a measure rushed forward in the wake of the Moscow airport bombing that left 35 dead and raised questions about the country's ability to handle attacks. Full Story | Top |
Mubarak defiant as Egypt toll rises, Obama wades in
Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:49 pm PST
 AFP - Egypt's embattled President Hosni Mubarak on Saturday addressed the nation for the first time since deadly protests erupted against his regime, vowing reform but showing no sign of relaxing his decades-old grip on power. Full Story | Top |
GOP intends to investigate Obamacare’s union waivers
Fri, 28 Jan 2011 02:53 pm PST
Daily Caller - Read more stories from The Daily CallerDOD spokesman attacks reporters for misrepresenting Bradley Manning caseGOP intends to investigate Obamacare's union waivers No consensus on who likely to fill vacuum if Mubarak forced from powerEd Schultz ordered by MSNBC to discontinue 'Psycho Talk'Hey John Podesta, meet your Egyptian lobbyist brother Tony Full Story | Top |
No consensus on who likely to fill vacuum if Mubarak forced from power
Fri, 28 Jan 2011 02:26 pm PST
Daily Caller - Read more stories from The Daily CallerDOD spokesman attacks reporters for misrepresenting Bradley Manning caseGOP intends to investigate Obamacare's union waivers No consensus on who likely to fill vacuum if Mubarak forced from powerEd Schultz ordered by MSNBC to discontinue 'Psycho Talk'Hey John Podesta, meet your Egyptian lobbyist brother Tony Full Story | Top |
GOP senator favors cutting US aid to Israel
Fri, 28 Jan 2011 06:19 pm PST
 AP - Tea party-backed Republican Sen. Rand Paul favors cutting U.S. aid to Israel as part of a deficit-driven effort to slash government spending by $500 billion this year, drawing criticism from Democrats and Republicans who argue the U.S. must be unwavering in its support for the longtime Mideast ally. Full Story | Top |
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