CBO: Debt Limit Will Need Increase by March
So we have that to look forward to
Politics
Municipal Governments in Michigan Reject Marijuana Decriminalization--and Democracy
Flint and Detroit voters approve marijuana decriminalization, their city governments ignore them.
Gallup: Democrats, Republicans Disagree on Capitalism, Federal Government
Not really a surprise
Ron Paul Derides Two-Party System, Government
They're dinosaurs perpetuated only by law, he says
For GOP, Losing Might Be the Only Way To Win
Raising taxes is a terrible idea but will clear the deck of one of the most effective political distractions ever concocted.
Panama Canal Expansion Fueling Port Upgrades; Some U.S. Ports Burdened by Security, Environmental Regulations
Panama Canal set to double capacity by 2015
Senate Intelligence Committee Studying Sending Gitmo Detainees to U.S. Facilities
Closing Gitmo still kinda sorta on the agenda
Bankruptcy, Dissolution Options Considered For Troubled Detroit
Motor city running out of gas
Speaker Boehner: No Tax Hikes, Focus On Spending
You can hold your breath till your skin turns orange
Republicans and Taxes
False congressional fiscal conservatives begin to reveal their true selves.
Panel Promises Tougher Oversight of Vet Affairs
Not happy with responses to concerns about exorbitant travel expenditures
President Opposes GOP Visa Reform Bill
Wants comprehensive immigration changes, not piecemeal adjustments
Calif. Dem. Campaign Treasurer Sentenced to 8 Years
Stole political funds from more than 50 candidates
Egypt Headed to Constitutional Showdown Thursday
The Muslim Brotherhood vs. secular coalitions and political activists
"The idea that you could openly sell things that help women achieve orgasm is pretty new."
Interview with Phil Harvey, author of Show Time and head of the Adam and Eve catalog.
Washington's Phantom Austerity
Fiscal Cliff negotiators will means-test everything except government.
Medical Device Companies Want Device Tax Eliminated As Part of Fiscal Cliff
Job cuts and reductions in R&D budgets have already been announced in advance of the 2.3 percent tax
Quantico Was Wrong Place For Bradley Manning, Says Former Prison Commanding Officer
Alleged leaker jailed there nearly 3 years
Will the Supreme Court Kill Used Bookstores?
The ruling in Kirtsaeng v. Wiley & Sons just may do that.
The New Chair of the House Judiciary Committee "Opposes Any Effort to Legalize Marijuana"
Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), the new chair of the House Judiciary committee, is a committed drug warrior.
Oakland Wants Judge to Stay Federal Forfeiture Case Against Pot Shop
City says the forfeiture proceeding exceeds the authority of the federal government
The GOP's Secret Leverage in the Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
Who actually has the leverage in negotiations over the fiscal cliff-and the extension of Bush-era income tax cuts in particular?
John Boehner Rejects Proposal by Fellow Republican to Yield on Bush Tax Cuts
Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma previously suggested uncoupling the tax cuts for those making under $250,000
George W. Bush, Middle Class Champion
Less than one-fourth of the Bush tax cuts benefit "the rich"
David Cameron Rumored to Reject Press Complaints Commission Proposals
Will make a statement to the House of Commons on Thursday
