Boehner to Religious Broadcasters: National Debt Is ‘Immoral’
"We have a moral responsibility to address the problems we face. That means working together to cut spending and rein in government," Boehner said in a speech to the National Religious Broadcasters' annual convention in Nashville. Permalink |...
Wisconsin Assembly Passes Bill Curbing Union Rights
Republican Gov. Scott Walker has defended the legislation as essential to dealing with harsh economic realities, but Democrats say it is an "assault" on unions. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Rolling Stone: Army Ordered ‘Psy Ops’ to Pressure Lawmakers on Afghan Strategy
Gen. William Caldwell "categorically" denied the claim, but an investigation has been ordered by Gen. David Petraeus. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Obama’s $3.7 Trillion Budget Would Trim Deficit, Boost Targeted Spending
The spending blueprint would reduce or terminate more than 200 federal programs next year while investing additional funds in education, transportation and research. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Financial Crisis Report Spreads Blame Far and Wide for Meltdown
Filed under: Investigations, EconomyFrom government regulators and policymakers to Wall Street's power players, the report cites an array of contributors to the near-disaster.
Dissenting commissioners say the conclusions are two broad, and let Freddie ...
Harry Reid: Obama Should ‘Back Off’ on Earmark Ban
Reid called Obama's statement that he would veto any legislation sent to him with earmarks included an "applause line" and "absolutely wrong." Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Palin on Obama’s ‘Winning the Future’: WTF Is a ‘Spot On’ Abbreviation
The former Alaska governor told Fox's Greta Van Susteren that the president is "disconnected" from what Americans need to turn the economy around and create jobs. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Tucson Shooting Hero Daniel Hernandez to Sit With Michelle Obama at State of the Union Address
A seat next to the first lady in the balcony of the House chamber has become a State of the Union tradition since 1982. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Chris Christie: ‘I’m Not Arrogant Enough’ to Run for President in 2012
The New Jersey governor says he's not ready for such a step after just one year in office, despite encouraging news from a Zogby poll that puts him ahead of other potential GOP contenders. Permalink | Email this | Linking ...
Maine’s New Governor, Paul LePage, Tells NAACP to ‘Kiss My Butt’
The Republican governor has gotten off to a rocky start with his response to criticism that he wouldn't be attending events commemorating Martin Luther King Day. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Obama Optimistic but Wary About Vote on Southern Sudan Secession
President Obama congratulated the Sudanese for the promising start to the voting, but warned that "the international community is united and determined to ensure that all parties in Sudan live up to their obligations." Permalink | Email ...
