Massa: ‘Groping’ of male aide wasn’t sexual
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:38:49 GMT
A New York congressman who resigned under an ethics cloud has been under investigation for allegedly groping multiple male aides, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.
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Conservatives trade barbs over detainee lawyers
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:13:53 GMT
An organization co-founded by the daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney is under fire from prominent conservative lawyers who say a new Web ad unfairly questions the motives of Justice Department lawyers who previously represented suspected terrorists.
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Jobless aid measure clears Senate hurdle
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:37:33 GMT
Legislation to give additional months of unemployment benefits to people who have been out of a job for more than half a year cleared a key hurdle Tuesday that guarantees it will soon pass the Senate.
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Fact-checking Stupak on abortion
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 21:08:25 GMT
If health care passes, will the federal government directly subsidize abortion coverage? First Read reads the fine print.
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Ex-Edwards aide narrowly avoids trip to jail
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:14:14 GMT
A former John Edwards aide narrowly avoids getting sent to jail for contempt over his handling of a purported sex tape showing the former presidential candidate.
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Biden slams Jerusalem housing plan
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:57:55 GMT
Israel approves the construction of 1,600 new homes for Jews in disputed east Jerusalem — a move that is sharply denounced by Vice President Joe Biden during a visit there.
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Dem Lincoln opposes fast-track health bill
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 21:11:15 GMT
A moderate Democrat insisted Tuesday she remained opposed to pushing a health care bill through the Senate with a simple majority vote, despite saying she wanted to see what was in the legislation.
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Newsweek: Brown only Democratic nominee in Calif. race?
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:35:22 GMT
In one of the nation's bluest states, why is Jerry Brown the only Democrat running for governor?
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Retired NY police leader's replacement now leaving
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:23:06 GMT
The replacement for the New York State Police superintendent who retired amid the scandal enveloping Gov. David Paterson announced his own retirement Tuesday after just a week in the top job.
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Michelle Obama donates ball gown to Smithsonian
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:21:14 GMT
Michelle Obama said Tuesday that she'll always cherish the moment she slipped into her inaugural ball gown, a one-shouldered, white chiffon design she wore for her first Cinderella-like spins on the dance floor as first lady.
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Woes at family bank loom over Ill. Senate race
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:55:52 GMT
With the public still furious over bank bailouts, Democrats desperate to keep President Barack Obama's old Senate seat are scrambling to counter revelations that a bank owned by their candidate's family may be nearing collapse.
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Massa details 'salty' talk, slams Dem leaders
Mon, 8 Mar 2010 23:21:49 GMT
Rep. Eric Massa, D-N.Y., admitted that he made a sexually-charged comment to an aide but implied that Democratic leaders used the investigation to pressure him to resign before the House holds a close vote on health care legislation that Massa has opposed.
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Bankers winning financial reform battle
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:42:45 GMT
As Congress inches toward a new set of rules to avert another global financial collapse, the score so far looks like Bankers 1, Consumers 0.
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Anti-gay Calif. state senator: I’m gay
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:59:12 GMT
Republican state Sen. Roy Ashburn says he is gay, ending days of speculation that began after his arrest for investigation of driving under the influence.
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Obama appeals for support on health care
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:47:49 GMT
President Barack Obama ratcheted up his attacks against insurance companies Monday in a last-ditch attempt to get a reluctant public and skittish Democrats behind his health overhaul legislation.
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Obama hails contributions of 'daring' women
Mon, 8 Mar 2010 23:33:34 GMT
Crediting their role in the American story, President Barack Obama on Monday praised the nation's "daring, indomitable" women — including the one-time political rival who is now his secretary of state.
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Uneasy mix found in auto industry, regulation
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 04:16:14 GMT
Dozens of former federal officials are playing leading roles in helping carmakers handle federal investigations of auto defects, including those for Toyota's runaway acceleration problems.
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Stupak: Abortion fight can be resolved
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:01:59 GMT
Prospects are good for resolving a dispute over abortion that has led some House Democrats to threaten to withhold support of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, a key Michigan Democrat says.
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White House tweets spread president's message
Mon, 8 Mar 2010 19:46:13 GMT
In tandem with their quick bursts of information on Twitter, the online White House routinely turns to its blog, Facebook page or YouTube channel where President Barack Obama now posts his weekly address.
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Karl Rove: I did not pull dirty tricks
Mon, 8 Mar 2010 13:10:37 GMT
Though the Republican strategist acknowledged he has become synonymous with a bare-knuckled style of politics, he insisted in an interview airing Monday that the reputation is undeserved. He also spoke emotionally about his mother’s suicide when he was 30.
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Palin notes irony of using Canada health care
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 03:49:06 GMT
Sarah Palin has been no friend lately of socialized health care.
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Obama's health care pitch to Dems: Trust me
Sun, 7 Mar 2010 15:39:40 GMT
In private pitches to Democrats, President Barack Obama says he will persuade Congress to pass his health care overhaul even if it kills him.
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NYT: Edwards’ affair earns Enquirer respect
Mon, 8 Mar 2010 14:54:53 GMT
In breaking the story around former presidential candidate John Edwards' infidelity, The National Enquirer has beaten mainstream papers at their own game.
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NYT: Obama message man under scrutiny
Sun, 7 Mar 2010 08:59:21 GMT
David Axelrod feels the brunt of criticism over what many view as the administration’s failure to clearly define and disseminate President Obama’s agenda.
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