Leaders Must Prepare For Eurozone Breakup, Says Finnish Politician
Erkki Tuomioja, Finlands Foreign Minister, says that Finland already has a plan in place.
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Journalists on Trial For Insulting President
Egyptian talkshow host and editor are facing charges after allegedly insulting Mursi.
Diplomatic Row Over Assange Continues
British government vows to not let the wikileaks founder leave the UK.
Pennsylvania Town Approves Laziness Fine For Double Parking
Residents could face an additional $100 fine for double parking if a free parking space is nearby.
Police Kill 30+ Strikers at South Africa Mine
Marikana platinum plant action began a week ago. Lonmin shares tank.
Political Ad Spending tops $500 Million
It's a privately funded media economic stimulus package!
Is a Privately-Funded Sports Stadium and Team Economically Viable?
A hedge fund magnate wants to give it a try in Seattle.
Will GM Go Bankrupt Again?
The government is holding $10.1 billion worth of stock and sitting on an unrealized loss of $16.4 billion.
Ryan Accuses Obama of Letting China Walk All Over Him
Chasing after the blue-collar vote, though, can cause problems with business backers
Medicare Passes ObamaCare as Election Issue
73 percent of respondents polled in the days around the announcement described Medicare as "very important" or "extremely important" to their votes.
4 Myths Both Parties Want to Maintain Through the Presidential Election
Obama and Romney try to create rhetorical differences where substantive ones may not exist.
The Bogus Attack on Paul Ryan's Medicare Plan
It's time to retire the lame cliché about "ending Medicare as we know it."
Romney Says His Tax Rate Was Never Less Than 13 Percent
Counter to claims he paid none for ten years.
Obamas' First Kiss Apparently Worthy of a Plaque
"On our first date, I treated her to the finest ice cream Baskin-Robbins had to offer, our dinner table doubling as the curb. I kissed her, and it tasted like chocolate."
In Senate Race, Tester Runs Against Patriot Act
The Montana incumbent has been only a lukewarm opponent of the intrusive law, but his opponent supports it
Biden's "Chains" Comment Still Drawing Excuses
David Axelrod took his turn to throw himself on a sword for the vice president
FRC Shooter Charged
They hit him with federal firearms charges and tacked on assault with intent to kill
Gay Super PAC Tests GOP Waters
American Unity PAC was created to nudge the GOP toward some degree of tolerance
What Democrats Mean When They Say 'Radical'
With words like "radical" and "extreme" being liberally flung around, it's probably time to define our terms.
Paul Ryan and the Real Enemy of Medicare
It's easy to improve health care if cost is no object. It's easy to reduce costs if you can tolerate worse health outcomes.
Former Dem Congressman: I Know What Joe Biden Was Doing
Artur Davis made one of the nominating speeches for Barack Obama in 2008 but switched to the Republican party earlier this year after expressing disillusionment with Democrats and especially their race baiting
Connie Mack Gets RNC Convention Slot
The Florida congressman is a real tea party favorite, and one of at least five Floridians to speak at the convention in Tampa
PA State Rep Facing Assault, DUI Charges
The Democrat is alleged to have beat his wife and then drove away drunk
Catholic Church's "Prayer for France" Angers French Gay Rights Activists
The Church restored a centuries-old tradition and articulated its opposition to France's proposed legalization of same-sex marriage
Romney and Ryan Would Return Us to the Bush Years
The Bush years were bad for freedom; without them, we would not have had an Obama administration.
Poll: New Yorkers Divided on Stop and Frisk Along Racial Lines
Wow, you mean people whose race isn't targeted by police don't have a problem with the civil rights of others being violated? For safety!
Jan Brewer Blocking Benefits From Young Illegal Immigrants Receiving Waivers
The Arizona governor says no taxpayer-paid benefits or state IDs for immigrants that receive temporary work authorization through the Obama executive order
Florida Senate Race Critical to Determining Party Control
Nelson, Mack will be battling as GOP tries to take control of Senate.
Ryan to Obama on Medicare: "We Will Win this Debate"
They'll at least keep fact-checking orgs occupied.
Gay Group Defends Failed Effort to Block Maryland Gambling Vote
Task Force has declined to reveal who paid for mailers.
Progressives Shift Money to Union-Owned Bank
Amalgamated Bank is controlled by the well-connected SEIU
David Brock To "Monitor" Conservative Groups
Yes, of course Reason is thrown in the mix as a right-wing outfit
Legislator-Lawyers Make a Mint from the State
South Carolina lawmakers rake in millions in legal fees
