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 |
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 |
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 |
Kucinich settles lawsuit over genuinely dangerous olive pit
Fri, 28 Jan 2011 01:55 pm PST
The Ticket - That was fast: Two days after suing a congressional cafeteria over a "dangerous" olive pit he found in his sandwich, Rep. Dennis Kucinich has settled the case out of court. The terms weren't disclosed, but in a lengthy message posted on his campaign site, the Democratic lawmaker details the pain and suffering he went through [...] 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 |
Commerce cuts coming in Obama's reorganization?
Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:22 pm PST
 AP - It was a big laugh line in President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech: "The Interior Department is in charge of salmon while they're in fresh water, but the Commerce Department handles them when they're in saltwater. I hear it gets even more complicated once they're smoked." 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 |
US envoy heads to Sudan, Ethiopia
Fri, 28 Jan 2011 04:16 pm PST
 AFP - The US Sudan envoy left Friday for an African Union summit in Ethiopia ahead of a trip to Sudan and south Sudan, which voted for independence this month, the State Department said. Full Story | Top |
Fight to finish on US-S.Korea trade pact
Sat, 29 Jan 2011 10:51 pm PST
 AFP - With US President Barack Obama and his main foes both embracing a trade pact with South Korea, opponents are racing against the clock to regain momentum while supporters are leaving nothing to chance. Full Story | Top |
BIG BUSINESS WILL GO FOR SHORT-TERM PROFITS EVERY TIME
Sat, 29 Jan 2011 04:54 pm PST
Cynthia Tucker - WASHINGTON -- Since capitalism is the nation's official religion, President Obama must bow before business executives, who don't believe he has been sufficiently fawning. It wasn't enough for Obama to expend taxpayer funds, as his predecessor did, to save capitalism. Full Story | Top |
Liberals plan to ‘uncloak’ the Koch brothers
Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:15 pm PST
Daily Caller - Read more stories from The Daily CallerLiberals plan to 'uncloak' the Koch brothersFate of Coptic Christians in post-Mubarak Egypt worries someThe Telegraph claims secret U.S. support for Egyptian protesters Steele on RNC chair loss after successful midterms: 'Republican Justice'Save the environment or save the economy? The brewing battle over bottled water could kill jobs Full Story | Top |
Fate of Coptic Christians in post-Mubarak Egypt worries some
Sat, 29 Jan 2011 09:55 am PST
Daily Caller - Read more stories from The Daily CallerLiberals plan to 'uncloak' the Koch brothersFate of Coptic Christians in post-Mubarak Egypt worries someThe Telegraph claims secret U.S. support for Egyptian protesters Steele on RNC chair loss after successful midterms: 'Republican Justice'Save the environment or save the economy? The brewing battle over bottled water could kill jobs Full Story | Top |
Will the Tea Party Help Barack Obama Get Re-Elected?
Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:15 pm PST
 ContributorNetwork - A mere three months after sweeping the electorate, which seemingly delivered President Barack Obama's agenda a devastating blow, the Republican Party seems to be at a very serious crossroads in terms of its future and leadership. The party, in fact, seems to be fighting itself. 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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