US Seeks Maximum Fine for BP Oil Spill
New Orleans trial will determine extent of civil liability
Law & Government
Ashley Judd Heading to DC to Speak on Birth Control
May be a possible Senate candidate in Kentucky
California Legislators Propose 2,000 New Bills
Bet the word "restraint" doesn't show up in many of them.
Obama Asks Governors to Help Stop Sequester
They're all too busy trying to keep their state pensions from going broke
Boomers May Be Better Prepared for Retirement Than Feared
There's hope for America's worst generation
As Sequester Approaches, Governors Want Control of Federal Funds
Want more discretion on how they can spend money they're getting from D.C.
Rep. Amash Introduces Bill to Make Legislation Easier to Understand
The words "good luck" come to mind
Sen. Shelby Announces Support for Hagel Nomination
Had originally voted against bringing nomination to a vote
Sen. Graham Lists Drone Death Toll at 4,700
No indication how many of them are innocent of any wrong-doing
Why Republicans Are Bungling the Sequestration Debate
Republicans in Congress lack a narrative to counter further government spending.
2012 a Terrible Year for Illinois Public Pension Returns
Two out of five plans lost money. None reached as high as 1 percent on returns.
The Push For a Higher Minimum Wage Ignores Economic Reality
The push for minimum wage ignores low income earners.
Investors Sue to Stop Heinz Takeover
Say deal undervalues company in order to benefit insiders
Michigan Rep. Wants Audit of Stimulus-Funded Energy Projects
How much money is going to waste?
Sandi Jackson Joins Husband in Pleading Guilty
Couple accused of siphoning money from campaign for personal spending
Obama's Failing Plan to Provide a "College Scorecard"
The Obama administration fails to provide real criteria for college rankings
Dems Want Congress Back to Stop Sequester
Something about sleeping in beds they've made seems appropriate
Donald Trump Threatens to Sue "Dump Trump" Organizer
For trying to interfere with his business relationship with Macy's
Anti-Austerity Strikes Hit Greece
Two largest unions call for workers to strike for 24 hours
Don't Look to States to Torpedo Obamacare
The program's incentives are perverse and irresistible
Alan Simpson Warns of Failed Presidency if Obama Doesn't Deal With Entitlements "Honestly"
Former senator co-chaired President Obama's deficit-reduction commission
Hey Kids: Tonight You're Young, Tomorrow You're Unemployed
The Grammys, Obama's State of the Union, and What's Really Wrong with Today's Youth.
The Climate and Energy State of the Union
How about a "balanced approach" to energy and climate policy?
Lawmakers Want Hearings on Space Science After Meteor Hit, Asteroid Flyby
Three would make a trend
Illinois Likely to Be Next to Recognize Gay Marriage
Maybe they can use the additional sales tax revenue from weddings to fix the state's pension crisis
Filibuster, Cloture for Cabinet Nominees Unusual, Holds Not So Much
Plenty of Cabinet nominees faced holds from various senators
Republicans Delay Chuck Hagel, John Brennan Votes, Because of Libya, Drones, and Financial Disclosures
Votes won't happen until after next week's recess
Wayne LaPierre Accuses Obama of Political Fraud
Comments made in response to State of the Union
Pelosi Against Pay Cut For Representatives
Thinks the work she and her colleagues do should be respected
White House Slams GOP Senators for Delaying Hagel's Confirmation
Says they're putting politics ahead of national security
Obama Finishes State of the Union Tour
Says "government can build 'ladders of opportunity'"
