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Dan Hampton Snubs Obama: ‘I’m Not a Fan of the Guy in the White House’

Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Dan Hampton snubbed an invitation to the White House from President Obama, someone who he claims he is not a fan of.

Dan Hampton Refuses White House Invitation to Celebrate '85 Bears

Dan Hampton, the former defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears and part of the team that won the 1985 Super Bowl, has decided not to attend an Oct. 7 White House event honoring the team.

Solyndra Gave Bright Forecasts as It Ran Out of Cash

Just before solar panel maker Solyndra scrambled in August to get more cash from private investors and better loan terms from federal bureaucrats, top company officials went on a political road show.

Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie speaks at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, California

Chris Christie for President: Announcement Could be as Soon as Monday

With the urging of George W. Bush, Henry Kissinger and Nancy Reagan, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, in what is beginning to feel a smidge like Groundhog Day, is said to be giving serious thought to jumping into the GOP presidential ring, the New York Post reported.

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Opponents of the proposed U.S. health care bill are pictured during a rally outside the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington

Obama's Healthcare Law Appealed to Supreme Court

The Obama administration on Wednesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to back the centerpiece of Barack Obama's sweeping healthcare overhaul -- the requirement that all Americans have health insurance.

Christie Again Rebuffs Pleas for Presidential Run

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Tuesday again rebuffed a growing chorus of Republican pleas for him to enter the 2012 White House race.

Deadline for Auto Fuel Economy Proposal to Slip

The Obama administration will push back the release of the most ambitious proposal ever for automakers to improve fuel efficiency of their passenger cars, sport utility vehicles and pickups.

Union claims Keystone XL's Canadian permit expired

Canada's energy regulator said on Wednesday it is looking into a complaint that TransCanada Corp's permit to build the Keystone XL oil pipeline within its own borders has expired, adding the prospect of more delays to a project environmentalists hope to block.

Lady Gaga Presses Obama to Stop Teen Bullying at Fundraiser

Lady Gaga attended a Democratic fundraiser dinner on Sunday night where she pressed President Obama to help in efforts to stop bullying in the wake of a teen fan's suicide.

Florida Primary: January Date Violates Republican Rules, Complicates Race

The Florida legislature is planning to schedule the state's Republican presidential primary for Jan. 31, 2012, expressly violating party rules and further upsetting the 2012 election cycle.

Obama's Proposed Airline Tax Bump Puts Jobs at Risk

Obama new deficit plans targets the travel industry with already soaring ticket prices.

Walter Payton’s Life Scarred by Drug Addiction, Suicidal Thoughts, Infidelity: Book

After the Hall of Fame athlete's career ended in 1987, the depressed retiree descended into a state of heavy self-medication.

Rakesh Agarwal Wins U.S. National Medal of Technology and Innovation

Purdue University professor Rakesh Agarwal will receive the U.S. National Medal for Technology and Innovation, the highest national honor for technological achievement, the White House said Tuesday.

President Obama participates in an election campaign rally at the House of Blues in Los Angeles

Obama's West Coast Swing Shows Fundraising Strength

President Barack Obama topped up his re-election war chest with a string of successful West Coast fundraisers that ended Monday and showed soft poll numbers had not dented his ability to raise big money.

Christie Again Rebuffs Republican Pleas for Presidential Run

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Tuesday again rebuffed a growing chorus of Republican pleas for him to enter the 2012 White House race.

U.S. President Barack Obama (R) meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani

Pakistan Pushes Back Against US Charges, Woos China

Pakistan warned the United States on Tuesday to stop accusing it of playing a double game with Islamist militants and heaped praise on all-weather friend China.

Richard Tapia to Receive U.S. National Medal of Science

Richard Tapia, the Rice University professor of engineering, computing and applied mathematics, will receive the National Medal of Science, the highest national honor for U.S. scientists, the White House announced on Tuesday.

Health Insurance Premiums Rise Sharply in 2011

Health care costs rose sharply this year, further underscoring the problem of uninsured and underinsured Americans, The New York Times reported on Tuesday.

Libya News Update: Gadhafi, the Battle for Sirte and Yellow Cake

National Transitional Council troops are currently fighting for control of Sirte, Gadhafi's birthplace, where loyalist fighters are putting up a fierce resistance. Meanwhile, U.N. officials claim that uranium yellowcake was found in the south of the country.