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Law & Government
Petraeus Will Testify Before Congress
Set to appear before Senate Intelligence Committee on Friday
Maine's New Independent Senator to Caucus with Democrats
Because they're in the majority, said Angus King, not ruling out switching to the GOP if they take over in 2014
PA Charter School Funding Fuels Public Pension Mess
The formula adopted by officials is a disaster
Greece Reneges on Troika Demand
Only hours after receiving a two-year extension on deficit reduction goal
Jackson Jr. Investigation Expands to Wife
Sandi Jackson, a Chicago alderwoman, probed over alleged misuse of campaign funds
The Right Should Re-rethink Presidential Power
Hard as it may be to remember, conservatives were the original opponents of the Imperial Presidency.
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. Improves Reputation of Congress by Entering Plea Bargain Talks
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-Ill.) won re-election to Congress while cooling his jets in rehab.
Members of Congress Upset They Didn't Know About Petraeus Investigation
The ones that didn't know, that is
Reports: Jesse Jackson Jr. Retains Lawyer, May Resign
Possible plea deal over alleged corruption investigation
Will Romney Be Last Republican Presidential Hopeful Trying to Run Up Margins Among White Voters?
Since Richard Nixon Republicans have relied on overwhelming margins among white voters, but it doesn't look like it's going to work anymore
Republicans and Democrats Optimistic Over Fiscal Cliff Deal
Feeling good about solving the mess they created
Eric Cantor Knew About Petraeus Affair in October
House majority leader met with FBI officials about the scandal's potential national security implications
American Policy Makers Look to Learn From Europe
Their takeaway: don't cut too quickly and let the central banks offset contraction
Timing of Petraeus Resignation Raising Questions From Both Sides of the Aisle
Announcement came as a surprise to many in Congress who now want to know who knew what when
Far-Right Greek Party Enjoying Increased Popularity
Support for Golden Dawn has doubled in a few months
Thousands Stand in Line at Chicago Job Fair that Doesn't Offer Jobs
People wait for hours to discover information on how to apply for government jobs, not interviews
Charles Darwin Gets 4,000 Votes Against Christian Conservative Congressman
Said evolution was a lie from "the pit of hell."
LA Housing Authority Rife With Financial Mismanagement
Audit finds questionable spending. Contain your surprise.
Cascade of New Regulations May Come with Obama's New Term
Election politics led to a backlog
Boehner Reflects on Tea Party Caucus
Says whatever caucus there is is not independent of the Republican caucus
Warren Seat on Senate Banking Committee Likely
The senator-elect has called for breaking up big banks
Greetings from the Single-Party State of California!
Democrats may soon have veto-proof majority in the state's legislature
NJ Voters Give Thumbs-Up to Sheriffs Drawing Both Salaries and Pensions
It's Jersey, you can't expect better
Greek Leaders Accept Austerity Measures But Fight Far from Over
Not even counting the strikes
Group Wants Issa Investigated for Obama Video
Says congressman misused government funds to produce what amounts to attack ad against president
Jesse Jackson Jr. Reportedly Talking Plea Deal with Feds
Probed for misusing campaign funds for such things as buying a Rolex watch
GOP Regains Control of Wisconsin Senate
Governor Walker's revenge, in a year otherwise not-so-friendly to Republicans
CA Democrats Win Legislative Supermajority
Think of it as a political experiment. And aren't you glad you're not a subject?
Boehner Calls For Fiscal Cliff Down Payment
Says House Republicans will not accept tax hikes
NJ to Require Judges Contribute to Pension Fund
Good luck getting that speeding ticket thrown out!
Did Libertarians Cost The GOP a Montana Senate Seat?
Even a Ron Paul-endorsed Republican Senate candidate couldn't win the hearts of Libertarian Party voters in Montana. Danny Rehberg lost in a squeaker (not called til this morning) against incumbent Democrat Jon Tester, while Libertarian Dan Cox got 5 percent.
Presidents Usually Have Lousy Second Terms, They Also Don't Win With Unemployment This High
President Obama enters his second term
