Politics
California's Tax Increase May Be Consumed by Pension Costs
Not to improve education as voters were promised
Chicago Gets $100 Million Federal Loan for Riverfront Development
Six-block project for urban recreational activities
Top GOP Leaders Slam Rep. Young's Racial Slur
Used term "wetbacks" in radio interview, but later said he meant no disrespect
Rand Paul Points Out Hypocrisy of Rich and Powerful People with Armed Guards Trying to Restrict Gun Ownership for the Rest of Us
Self-defense is a right for all, not a privilege for few
Obama Looks to Attract Private Investment in Public Works Projects
Wants to increase caps on some municipal bonds, exempt foreign pension funds from taxes
Union Greed Drives California to Bankruptcy
The Stockton example could encourage cities to view bankruptcy as something other than a last resort.
Berlusconi Rejects Idea of Technocratic Government
Italy still in state of political paralysis
Political Vacuum Exists in Mali Despite French Presence
Though many Islamic militants have been expelled political stability is left wanting
Red Cross Says Situation in CAR "Catastrophic"
Humanitarian efforts being strained by the ongoing conflict
Italian President to Try and Break Stalemate in Meeting With Political Leaders
Could appoint a technocrat to lead a government
Many of Rick Perry's Inner Circle Leaving the Texas Governor
Still feeling the effects of the 2012 campaign
Rep. Don Young Says He Didn't Mean Any Disrespect When He Used the Term "Wetbacks"
The Alaskan congressman used the term during a radio appearance
Rand Paul is Courting His Father's Supporters and Establishment Republicans
Looking to build broader base of support
Limbaugh: Conservatives Have Lost the Marriage Debate
Says conservatives let the word "marriage" become "bastardized"
Obama Urges Lawmakers Not to Forget Sandy Hook
Some senators are threatening to filibuster gun control legislation
Cyprus Will Not Leave the Euro, Says President
Nicos Anastasiades says the situation has been "contained"
Italy Unable to Form New Government
According to center-left leader. Next actions up to president
Sarah Palin Releases New Ad Promising Continued Political Work
Says she'll remain heavily involved in selecting GOP candidates
Alaskan GOP Senator Latest to Start "Evolving" on Gay Marriage
Lisa Murkowski acknowledges changes in how marriages are being viewed
Obama Attempts to Use Shame to Garner Gun Control Support
While shamelessly referencing Newtown, Conn., massacre.
Arms Trade Treaty Set to Pass United Nations; "U.S. Virtually Certain to Go Along"
Final draft to be approved by UN member-states later today
The GOP Needs to Keep Fighting Obamacare
Obamacare isn't popular today, and there's no reason to believe its appeal will grow.
Red States Gain Population as Americans Seek Freedom, Economic Opportunity
Even social freedom does well in red states
U.S. Looking to Add Oversight Requirements in Sprint-Softbank Deal
Not liking that a Chinese company is buying a U.S. telecom provider
DSCC Starts Attack Ads Against Mitch McConnell
After Ashley Judd said she's not running against him
