Government Shutdown: Democrats, Republicans Still at Odds Over Budget
All of the bad jokes apply: it was easier to build the transcontinental railroad than for Democrats and Republicans to agree on a budget. Or perhaps the Burma Road.
Chris Christie's Chances of Ever Becoming President? Slim to None
The Wall Street Journal reported that Christie has been inundated by a relentless stream of calls to run for the White House.
King Abdullah Grants Women Voting Rights by 2015
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah announced Sunday that women will have the right to vote for the first time beginning in 2015.
As Gridlock Grips Capitol Hill, Government Shutdown Nears
With less than six days until a possible U.S. Government shutdown, considerable differences remain between Democratic and Republican proposals to fund disaster relief. The GOP wants any Hurricane Irene disaster relief funds to be offset by cuts to other programs. Democrats say doing so would hold disaster victims hostage to partisan politics.
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Senate Democrats Reject House GOP Funding Bill; Government Shutdown Risk Increases
The Democratic-led Senate Friday, as expected, made short work of rejecting a House GOP-authored, stop-gap funding bill, 59 to 36, thus increasing the likelihood of a U.S. Government shutdown. The current funding resolution expires Sept. 30.
Mahmoud Abbas' United Nations Speech on Palestinian Statehood: Full Text Transcript
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly on September 22 to make a plea for Palestinian statehood.
Marijuana Legalization is Top Issue in White House Petition
A proposal to legalize marijuana has the most supporters of any issue submitted to the White House's new online petition website, qualifying the issue for a formal response from the Obama administration.
Michelle Obama Wears $42K Diamond Bracelets to DNC Fundraiser [PHOTOS]
Michelle Obama wore over $42,000 of diamond bracelets to a DNC fundraiser in New York while accompanying her husband on Tuesday night.
Todd Palin Divorce: Rogue Rumor, or are Tell-All Books the Final Straw?
Tabloid rumors are being taken more seriously than usual
Sarah Palin 'Still Considering' a Run for White House
Don't count her out just yet, because former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she is still considering making a run for the White House next year.
Todd Palin Rumored to be Filing for Divorce: ‘Fed up’ With Scandals About Sarah?
Latest rumors fueled by a report published by The National Enquirer say that the former Alaska Governor and a potential Republican presidential candidate, Sarah Palin's marriage is in trouble.
Number of Young Adults with Health Insurance Grows Rapidly
Young adults are gaining health insurance faster than ever, mostly due to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Sarah Palin Headed for Divorce?
If the rumors hold true, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is set to be a single woman without a shot at the presidency.
Obama to meet Palestinian leader amid U.N. crisis
President Barack Obama will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday to urge him to drop plans to ask the U.N. Security Council to recognize a Palestinian state despite U.S. and Israeli objections.
Solyndra Scandal: Executives Won't Testify at Hearing
Solyndra executives will invoke their Fifth Amendment rights Friday when they refuse to answer questions at a Congressional hearing investigating allegations of improper dealings between the failed solar company and the White House.
Supporters Hope Troy Davis’s Execution will be Halted
If the pardon board shows no mercy to his plea for polygraph test on Wednesday, Troy Davis will be executed on Wednesday for a murder that he claims he did not commit.
Troy Davis Wants Polygraph Test After Board Denies Clemency Plea
Davis lawyer on Tuesday said that he has asked prison officials and the pardons board to let Davis take a polygraph test before his scheduled execution on Wednesday.
Obama Will Appeal to Abbas to Drop Statehood Bid
President Barack Obama will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Wednesday to urge him to drop plans to ask the U.N. Security Council to recognize a Palestinian state despite U.S. and Israeli objections.
Troy Davis Seeks Polygraph Test in 11th-Hour Fight for Life
An attorney for Georgia death row inmate Troy Davis said Tuesday he has asked prison officials and the pardons board to let Davis take a polygraph test before his scheduled execution.
Book About Obama’s White House May Land Author in Hot Water
Ron Suskind book receiving accusations of fabrication.
Solyndra Executives to Plead 5th at House Hearing
Two top executives at Solyndra Inc., a recently bankrupt solar energy firm, will reportedly invoke their 5th Amendment rights and not answer questions during a hearing before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee on Friday.
Relationship Between Obama, Buffett Grows During Tax Fight
The relationship between President Obama and Warren Buffett has grown as the president is calling on wealthy Americans to pay more in taxes to solve deficit problems.
Solyndra Scandal: House to Probe Obama Actions on Solyndra, LightSquared
In light of allegations of inappropriate dealings between the White House and failed energy company Solyndra and wireless start-up LightSquared, U.S. Rep. Darrell Issas, R-Calif., said Tuesday that his committee plans to investigate government loans programs to private companies,The Hill reported.
Libya gets UN welcome, pledges of support
Libya's new flag flew at the United Nations on Tuesday for the first time since Muammar Gaddafi's overthrow as U.S. President Barack Obama called for the last of the deposed leader's loyalists to stop fighting.
Obama Tax Plan: ‘This Is Not Class Warfare, It’s Math’
President Barack Obama has thrown down the gauntlet regarding the deficit reduction process -- the only question is, does he have the support of the American people to enact his budget vision, or is substantive action unlikely prior to the 2012 election, due to divided government?
Obama Proposes New “Buffett Tax” on American Millionaires
“Buffett Tax” on Americans earning more than $1 million per year.
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