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Feb 07, 2012 11:05AM
Feb 06, 2012 09:49AM
Gingrich outlines Southern revival strategy
Newt Gingrich said Sunday he is plotting a Southern revival, while Rick Santorum and Ron Paul seek stronger showings in upcoming caucuses to slow front-runner Mitt Romney's momentum after his second straight victory in the Republican presidential race.
Feb 06, 2012 01:19AM
'SNL' spoofs Gingrich's moon colony
"Saturday Night Live" jokes about presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's aspirations for a colony on the moon.
Feb 02, 2012 02:45AM
Holder vs. Issa showdown over 'Fast and Furious'
Attorney General Eric Holder will face off with House Republican Darrell Issa Thursday over Mexican-border gun-running, a showdown that comes after Issa and the Justice Department exchanged sharp letters in recent days.
Feb 02, 2012 11:23AM
Republicans propose alternative plan to budget cuts
Top Senate Republicans are proposing eliminating part of the across-the-board and painful budget cuts required after the so-called super committee failed in November, according to two Senate Republican aides.
Feb 06, 2012 08:46AM
Romney's campaign GPS ignores the poor
In the 1,257 GOP debates we have had to sit through, poverty and the poor have rarely come up, so it was no surprise that Mitt Romney would be dismissive of them in an interview this week with CNN's Soledad O'Brien.
Feb 06, 2012 08:12AM
Romney vulnerable with Hispanics
Ruben Navarrette Jr. says that Newt Gingrich needs to focus on the issue of immigration with voters in the Southwest.
Feb 03, 2012 10:54AM
Does Romney have a real vision?
Mitt Romney's victory in Florida is big but still leaves much to be desired. He must be able to win on issues and substance; he has yet to prove that he can do that.
Jan 31, 2012 10:28AM
Romney's rhetoric not forgotten
Ruben Navarrette Jr. says that Mitt Romney's effort to dissociate himself from his rhetoric on immigration won't work.
Feb 07, 2012 08:05AM
Borger: Newt and Mitt both have issues
Gloria Borger says Mitt Romney doesn't seem comfortable talking to Americans about money, and Newt Gingrich can't control his anger
Feb 07, 2012 07:44AM
Tuesday contests about bragging rights and momentum
Seventy delegates and a whole lot of momentum: That's what's at stake Tuesday when three states hold contests in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
Feb 06, 2012 05:14AM
Romney campaign targets Santorum
Mitt Romney's front-running campaign on Monday criticized trailing rival Rick Santorum for remarks about Romney's health care plan in Massachusetts, showing concern Santorum might be poised for a strong showing in this week's GOP presidential contests.
Feb 06, 2012 09:42AM
Zelizer: Why Romney is winning
Julian Zelizer says the former Massachusetts governor has put together a campaign that raises money effectively and has avoided many pitfalls
Feb 06, 2012 01:21AM
Frum: Gingrich's best bet -- Obama wins
David Frum: After a bad defeat in the Nevada and possible humiliation ahead, the best option for Newt Gingrich's future might be Mitt Romney's defeat.
Feb 06, 2012 05:14AM
Romney campaign targets Santorum
Mitt Romney's front-running campaign on Monday criticized trailing rival Rick Santorum for remarks about Romney's health care plan in Massachusetts, showing concern Santorum might be poised for a strong showing in this week's GOP presidential contests.
Feb 06, 2012 01:21AM
Frum: Gingrich's best bet -- Obama wins
David Frum: After a bad defeat in the Nevada and possible humiliation ahead, the best option for Newt Gingrich's future might be Mitt Romney's defeat.
Feb 07, 2012 07:59AM
After much delay, Senate clears FAA bill
After passing 23 temporary extensions, the Senate voted 75 to 20 Monday to approve a long-term funding bill for the FAA and sent it to the president for his expected signature.
Feb 06, 2012 09:42AM
Zelizer: Why Romney is winning
Julian Zelizer says the former Massachusetts governor has put together a campaign that raises money effectively and has avoided many pitfalls
Feb 07, 2012 08:00AM
Was Eastwood ad about cars or politics?
Moments after the energetic Madonna entertained fans during the halftime show at Sunday's Super Bowl, millions of television viewers got an emotional jolt back into reality. Amid the close-up shots of factory workers and Midwest families, were there political undertones in Chrysler's Super Bowl ad?
Feb 06, 2012 01:21AM
Mood might mean more than job stats come election time
Suppose they held an election, and the economy got better. Just last month, the jobless rate fell to its lowest level in almost three years.
Feb 06, 2012 05:21AM
U.S. closes embassy in Syria over security concerns
The United States shuttered its embassy in Syria and pulled out its remaining staff Monday after the government refused to address its security concerns, the State Department said.
Feb 06, 2012 05:38AM
U.S. working 'at every level' to resolve NGO dispute with Egypt
U.S. aid to Egypt could suffer if Egypt persists in prosecuting 43 people, including 19 Americans, in a crackdown on nongovernmental organizations, White House and State Department officials said Monday.
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Government News
Feb 05, 2012 10:00PM
S. Res. 368 would recognize the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honor those who lost their lives in that earthquake, and express continued solidarity with the people of Haiti....
Feb 05, 2012 10:00PM
H.J. Res. 101 would propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for Representatives to be chosen every four years, and limiting the number of times Senators and Representatives may be elected....
Feb 05, 2012 10:00PM
H. Res. 539 would provide for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3581) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to increase transparency in Federal budgeting....
Feb 02, 2012 10:00PM
S. 1449, Mariah's Act - Cost per Average Family: $7.56
S. 1449 would authorize the appropriation of funds for highway safety programs....
Feb 02, 2012 10:00PM
H. Res. 537 would provide for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1734) to decrease the deficit by realigning, consolidating, selling, disposing, and improving the efficiency of Federal buildings and other civilian real property....
Feb 02, 2012 10:00PM
S. 1950 would amend title 49, United States Code, to improve commercial motor vehicle safety and reduce commercial motor vehicle-related accidents and fatalities, and to authorize the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration....
Feb 02, 2012 10:00PM
S. 1952 would improve hazardous materials transportation safety....
Feb 02, 2012 10:00PM
S. 1953 would reauthorize the Research and Innovative Technology Administration, and it would improve transportation research and development....
Feb 02, 2012 10:00PM
H.R. 3897, The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 2012
H.R. 3897 would amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide religious conscience protections for individuals and organizations....
Feb 02, 2012 10:00PM
H.R. 3899 would provide for rollover treatment to traditional IRAs of amounts received in airline carrier bankruptcy....
Feb 02, 2012 10:00PM
H. Res. 538 would express support for designation of February 4, 2012, as National Cancer Prevention Day....
Feb 02, 2012 10:00PM
H.R. 3896 would amend section 8007 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to extend eligibility for emergency and modernization grants to local educational agencies in which at least 10 percent of the property in each such agency is nontaxable due to the presence of the Federal Government....
Feb 02, 2012 10:00PM
H.R. 3898, The Sunlight Act of 2012
H.R. 3898 would amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 and the Rules of the House of Representatives to strengthen financial disclosures by Members, officers, and employees of Congress....
Feb 02, 2012 10:00PM
H.R. 3900 would ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil....
Feb 02, 2012 10:00PM
H.R. 3894, The Pullman Historic Site National Park Service Study Act
H.R. 3894 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Pullman Historic Site in Chicago, Illinois....
Feb 02, 2012 10:00PM
H.R. 3895, The Protect VA Healthcare Act of 2012
H.R. 3895 would amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to clarify that all veterans programs are exempt from sequestration....
Feb 02, 2012 10:00PM
H.R. 3901, -- Private Bill; For the relief of Dr. Shakeel Afridi
-- Private Bill; For the relief of Dr. Shakeel Afridi....
Feb 01, 2012 10:00PM
H.R. 3880 would require the imposition of sanctions on foreign financial institutions that are members of an entity that provides services relating to secure communications, electronic funds transfers, or cable transfers to the Central Bank of Iran or sanctioned financial institutions....
Feb 01, 2012 10:00PM
H.R. 3881, The Ensuring Mental Competence in Immigration Proceedings Act
H.R. 3881 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide authority for immigration judges to terminate proceedings or appoint counsel when necessary for aliens with mental disabilities....
Feb 01, 2012 10:00PM
H.R. 3882, The Mid-Atlantic Energy and Jobs Act of 2012
H.R. 3882 would require inclusion of Lease Sale 220 in the proposed Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program for the 2012-2017 period....
Feb 01, 2012 10:00PM
H.R. 3883, The Budget or Bust Act
H.R. 3883 would amend title 31, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement that the President submit a budget to the Congress each year....
Feb 01, 2012 10:00PM
H.R. 3884, The Emergency Medic Transition Act of 2012
H.R. 3884 would amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training....
Feb 01, 2012 10:00PM
H.R. 3885, The Farm Risk Abatement and Mitigation Election Act of 2012
H.R. 3885 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize agricultural producers to establish and contribute to tax-exempt farm risk management accounts....
Feb 01, 2012 10:00PM
H.R. 3886 would expand the workforce of veterinarians specialized in the care and conservation of wild animals and their ecosystems, and it would develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine....
Feb 01, 2012 10:00PM
H.R. 3887, To provide increased funding for the reinsurance for early retirees program
H.R. 3887 would provide increased funding for the reinsurance for early retirees program....
