Policy
Blast Puts Spotlight on Inefficient, State-Owned Pemex
Even as the country grows more prosperous, Pemex remains a dead weight
Crowdsourced "Aaron's Law" Taking Shape to Restrain Overprosecution in Computer Cases
Another round of review on Reddit
Beckham Gives Soccer Earnings to Charity To Avoid French Tax
He also kept his residency out of the country, so his merchandising rights are untouchable
Obama Wants "Short-Term" Delay in Spending Cuts
Because government spending isn't a problem at all
Targeted Killing Memo Raises, Rather Than Soothes, Concerns
The government says it has the right to do what?
Seven Million To Lose Coverage Under Obamacare
Awkward numbers from the Congressional Budget Office
Judicial Nominee Investigated for Misuse of Federal Surveillance Tools
But we're supposed to trust them!
Federal Legislation to Legalize Marijuana Introduced
Would regulate pot like alcohol or tobacco
Reports of Mental Illness Among Prisoners Increasing
More than half of all inmates have some sort of mental issue
Ala. High School Coach Suspended for Insulting Michelle Obama
Also said unkind things about gays
House Republicans Apply Pressure on Missing Obama Budget
Plan to advance a bill requiring one
Rand Paul Mainstreams Non-Interventionism
The junior senator takes a radically different foreign policy vision into the heart of the GOP.
Senate Passes Bill to Improve Embassy Security
Will allow State Department to transfer $1.1 billion for that purpose
Ohio Governor Wants to Expand School Voucher Program
More than half of students would be eligible under proposal
Sheriff Arpaio Apparent Victim of Indentity Theft
Somebody managed to charge grocery purchases in Chicago to him
Guest Worker Program an Immigration Reform Sticking Point
Union job protection efforts a barrier
Chuck Hagel's Farcical Hearings
The Senate Armed Services Committee seems to think that the best defense is a good offense.
Graham Says Hagel "Seems Clueless" on Iran
Wants president to reconsider nomination for Secretary of Defense
Obama to Propose Package to Stave off Sequestration
Will give full presentation this afternoon
Congress Members Attend, Speak at Swartz Memorial
Calls for changes to federal anti-hacking laws
Report: More Than 50 Countries Involved in CIA Torture Program
Open Society Justice Initiative's report details alleged CIA human rights abuses since 9/11
America's War with Mexico
A new book paints a vivid picture of the Mexican War and the men who made it.
NBC Gets Memo Revealing Administration's Secret Rules for Drone Strikes
16-page confidential memo essentially says U.S. doesn't have proof of imminent threat to kill
Sitting Judge Found Not Guilty of Assault Due to Temporary Insanity
Punchline: She won re-election back in November
Senators Send Letter to Obama Asking Legal Justifications for Killing Americans
They're just asking to get themselves droned
