Smoking Bans Introduced in More Schools
The University of Oklahoma, the University of Oregon and Montana State join almost 800 other institutions than have smoking bans
Policy
The Recovery That Wasn't
Three and a half years later, White House officials are still making wildly optimistic comments about the economy they mismanaged.
German Politician: Worries About U.S. Debt Are a Burden to Global Economy
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble made the comments in a speech to the Bundestag
Economic Confidence Up Eleven Points Last Week
Stayed high after DNC and the recent jobs report
Hamas to Open Office in Cairo
Move comes after discussions that covered Sinai security and wanted suspects
Canadian Mint Not Happy With Musician
Dave Gunning is being asked to pay a fee for using a picture of the Canadian penny in album artwork
U.S. Rating Under Threat From Moody's
Rating agency will cut rating if a debt/GDP deal is not reached
Sikh's Want Their Own Guns After Temple Shooting
Fear of future attacks motivating firearm purchases
Panetta May Punish Ex-SEAL For Writing Bin Laden Book
What reprimand could be handed down remains unclear
Krugman: Rand Paul Brainwashed by Zombie Lie
Made comments after appearing on roundtable with the Senator
Netanyahu Urges International Community to Deal with Iranian Threat
Says Israel will act alone if it has to
Morgan Stanley Says There is a Chance Ron Paul Could be Fed Chairman
Puts the odds at 4 percent
Spain Will Reject Outside Bailout Conditions, Says PM
Insists decision on whether to request bailout has not been made
British Business Secretary to Confirm Plans For a Government-Run "Business Bank"
Aims to increase lending to companies
China Sends Ships to Disputed Islands
Japan purchased the islands from their private owner today
US Rejects Israel Calls for Tougher Moves on Iran
Tension on that "red line" that might prompt military action
Study: Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell Hasn't Hurt Military
"The repeal of DADT has had no overall negative impact on military readiness or its component dimensions, including cohesion, recruitment, retention, assaults, harassment or morale."
Debate Over Cost of Maintaining 9/11 Memorial
Project has $60 million annual operating budget
Harry Reid Pushes for Power Agreement for Solar Company His Son Represents
Chinese company lured to Nevada; now Reid wants to make sure the state signs agreement
Thousands of Teachers Rally on First Day of Chicago Strike
March downtown as parents struggle to make do
Mass. Governor Sees "Lack of Oversight" at Closed State Crime Lab
"There are going to be consequences. There are going to consequences on the civil side, on the criminal side."
New Jersey Revenue $254 Million Less Than Forecast
Nine percent drop in corporation tax collections
Lawmakers' Primary Goal: Prevent Federal Gov. Shutdown
$1 trillion spending bill would fund government until March
Ninth Detainee Death at Gitmo
Former hunger striker found unconscious in cell. He had not yet been charged with any crimes.
El Monte, Calif., Lifeguards Fired over Parody Lip-Synch Video
No "Gangnam Style" at this pool
Paul Ryan Supports Rahm Emanuel on Chicago Strike
Says teacher union strike is "unnecessary and wrong"
WTC Health Fund to Pay for 9/11 Cancer Victims
Compensation and treatment for those who inhaled toxic dust
Company Head Says British Rules Drive Business To Flee
Petty regulations make doing business a burden
Social Security Numbers Still Make Medicare Cards Risky
The government knows the practice is dangerous, but change is hard
