Policy
Poll: Americans Oppose Raising the Debt Ceiling Even If U.S. Defaults and Say Government Wastes 60 Cents of Every Tax Dollar
Public says Obama disappoints on transparency, Congress passes too many laws, split on Snowden, Facebook trusted less than the IRS on privacy, and no bailout for Detroit
Did Obama Just Get Lucky on Syria?
The Russian escape route may save Obama from waging an unpopular war.
Maryland to Consider Bill Requiring All Cops to Wear Body Cameras
To help cops prove they were right, lawmaker says
Healthcare Exchanges May Not be Open to Congressional Staffers Right Away
Have to wait for final rules, promised to work hard to make sure no one has a gap in coverage
Obama's Incompetent and Unconstitutional Case for War
The president has embarrassed himself with the Syrian debacle.
Attempt to Override Mo. Governor's Tax Cut Veto Fails
Scared folks with tales of social service and education cuts
Poll Finds Opposition to Intervention in Syria May Be Higher Among Military Than General Public
Military personnel, too, skeptical of war
Is the Ocean the Real Final Frontier?
Captain Kirk and Jacques Cousteau: The ultimate battle.
Boston Airport Chooses 9/11 Anniversary to Hold Fire Drill
With smoke and flames and everything. Probably not a good idea.
US Crop Insurance Fraud Cases Total $100 Million
Many in on the act, including those who were supposed to prevent it
Hawaii Preps Special Session to Address Gay Marriage Recognition
Legislature will meet at end of October
EU Lawyers Say Proposed Financial Transactions Tax is Illegal
That never stopped politicians before
Richmond, CA, Plans To Seize Underwater Mortgages
Bold move to put the city itself underwater
Obama Fails to Make the Case for War in Syria
The U.S. should only go to war when we are attacked.
Gay Marriage Recognition Efforts in Arizona Falter, But Not Because of Conservative Opposition
Established LGBT groups don't like it when they aren't in charge
RI Cops Awash in Money Stolen From Google
$500 million "forfeited" because of prescription drug ads