China and U.S. Conduct Disaster Exercise
Comes amid territorial tensions in the Pacific over Chinese territorial claims
Politics
Israel Authorizes the Construction of More Settlements
The Palestinian Authority will not negotiate unless the construction of settlements in the West Bank is stopped
European Parliament Urges U.N. to Back Force in Mali
Al Qaeda-linked militias have taken the north of the country
Point Breeze Eminent Domain Bill Passes
Part on ongoing debate on affordable housing in Philadelphia
Syrian Rebels Using Heavy Weapons
Surface-to-air missiles being used to take down Syrian helicopters
TSA Administrator Skips Committee Hearing
John Pistole was invited to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
UK Suspends Aid to Rwanda
Government's role in conflict across the border in the Democratic Republic of Congo raising concerns
Netanyahu to Visit Germany Next Week
Germany recently abstained from a vote on changing Palestine's status in the U.N.
New Jersey Lawmakers Pass Minimum Wage Hike
Also approve pegging future increases to the U.S. Consumer Price Index
Boehner Says There is No Progress on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
Latest proposal rejected by Republicans
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.
