Unkindest Cuts
Defense: It was inevitable: The $13 trillion debt this Congress and White House helped run up has imperiled defense spending in an age of continued terrorism.
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US Democrats Bracing For Election Setbacks
In U.S. politics, President Barack Obama’s public approval ratings are hitting new lows and a growing number of analysts now believe opposition Republicans have an excellent chance of winning back control of at least one chamber of Congress in midterm …
Kagan quizzed on Justice Marshall’s record
One Supreme Court justice has been playing a prominent role in the Elena Kagan confirmation hearings, and he died 17 years ago: her mentor, Thurgood Marshall.
Kagan Quizzed About Thurgood Marshall’s Record
Thurgood Marshall and Spottswood W. Robinson III confer shortly before Marshall asks the Supreme Court to decree that separate schools for black and white children must end with the new school term in September 1955.
Day 59
Gulf oil disaster Get the latest updates and perspectives on the oil disaster that is threatening the Gulf Coast Joran van der Sloot Suspect in Natalee Holloway disappearance confesses to murder in Peru, officials say Fix it: Oil disaster Scientists, amateurs and iReporters share their ideas on how to stop the Gulf disaster Severe Weather Flash …
Day 59
Day 59: Gulf oil disaster developments [Updated at 10:49 p.m.] Here are the latest developments on the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, which unfolded after an April 20A explosion aboard the drilling rig Deepwater Horizon: LATEST DEVELOPMENTS – Rep.
FL Us Senate Candidate Rubio energizes Oc Gop
We actually had two earthquakes this evening. Many felt one at 9:30 but 700 of us were at the Irvine Hyatt Regency Hotel as Marco Rubio, Florida candidate for US Senate , knocked it out of the park 30 minutes earlier.
The Cost of a oeNoa
The Republican Party has assumed the mantle of “the party of no.” But at what cost to taxpayers? Here’s a breakdown of the most expensive word in American political history.
Their View: GOP should support financial reform program
The following editorial appeared in Wednesday’s Washington Post: With health care behind it, Congress seems likely to turn next to financial regulatory reform.
Washington Post Editorial | And now, on to financial reform
With health care behind it, Congress seems likely to turn next to financial regulatory reform.