GOP Report: White House Budget Analysts Were Worried About Solyndra
Concerned about financial risk to taxpayers since 2011, according to the report
Politics
Chris Christie Campaigning in Colorado
School, tenure reforms in New Jersey touted as the state's governor campaigns for Mitt Romney
Sarah Palin: I Was Not a Mistake
The former GOP Vice Presidential candidate blamed Dick Cheney's remarks about her on the "lamestream" media
Former Mossad Chief: Iran Ought to Be Very Fearful Over Next 3 Months
The former Israeli spy chief implies a window of war before the U.S. elections.
GM Posts $1.5B profit despite losses in Europe
The government-bailed-out company did exceedingly well in North America, home to the government that bailed it out
Congress to President: License to Kill, Please
A new effort by Congress to act as a check and/or balance to the imperial presidency seeks legal justification for killings ordered by the White House.
Anti-Government Protests in Sudan
8 dead, mostly teenagers, as the government shuts down local schools in Darfur's largest city
Top U.S. Commander in Afghanistan Headed to Pakistan
Pakistan recently re-opened supply lines to NATO and a billion in U.S. aid to the country will be unfrozen.
Pentagon Warns Missile Defense Employees: Stop Watching Porn
But remember, its sequestration that's the national security risk, not government waste
Hillary Clinton on 11 Day Tour of Africa
China surpassed the U.S. as Africa's largest trading partner three years ago but the U.S. is expanding its military presence on the continent.
For Palestinians, Don't Blame Culture
If you see an economy burdened by bureaucrats, suffocating controls and arbitrary delays, you can assume it will grow slowly or not at all.
Aaron Sorkin Defends The Newsroom, Plans to Hire Actual Newsroom Consultants
But does Gideon Yago still have a job?
Tommy Thompson Not a Sure Thing for Wisconsin Senate
Banker and Tea Party candidate create three-way primary fight.
Romney Adds Staff to Prep for Veep Pick
More tiresome candidate speculation no doubt follows.
No Action from Congress on Post Office Default at Midnight
Not that it actually affects anything. Post offices will continue to operate.
Twitter Unveils Political Tool
Twitter's "Twindex" scans and sorts messages and opinions about the two mainstream presidential candidates
Candidate Gets Dough From Ron Paul PAC
In a Michigan congressional race, Republican Kerry Bentivolio took in $300,000 from a Super PAC connected to Ron Paul
Ron Paul's Delegate Fight with the GOP
Paul's state victories are getting mired in legal and political challenges.
Money Didn't Buy This Race
In losing to Ted Cruz, Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst managed to blow about $25 million of his own money
Goodbye to Gore Vidal, America's Biographer and Champion
Remembering one of my favorite writers
White House Acknowledges That Iran Sanctions Don't Work
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney has said that the White House agrees with Prime Minister Netanyahu that sanctions against Iran are not working.
Obama Leads Romney in Three Swing States
The President is ahead in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida.
Romney Bus Tour Confirmed
Campaign staff have confirmed the trip, which begins late next week.
Birth Control Ruling Like 9/11 and Pearl Harbor, Claim GOP Lawmakers
Easier access to birth control has been likened to acts of war and terrorism by two Republican Representatives.
44% of Americans Think the Economy is Getting Worse
Only 16% think that the economy is getting any better.
Stop Complaining About Outsourcing
Both Obama and Romney are sowing the seeds of a trade war.
Obama: Romney's Tax Plan Unfair
The President has claimed that Romney's tax plan will benefit the rich and hurt the poor.
First Hurdle Cleared in Implementing Pension Reform in San Diego, But Big Ruling Still to Come
Judge allows transition to 401(k) programs for new city employees to begin.
Massachusetts Calls For Citizens United to be Overruled
State legislators have signed a resolution that calls for a constitutional amendment be passed to overturn the controversial ruling.
Obama Enjoys Majority Support in Thirteen States and DC
The President enjoys highest ratings in DC, Hawaii, and Rhode Island.
Myths We Live By
It's OK that China made our Olympics uniforms. We designed the planes that flew them to the games.
Xenophobes Embrace Charity
The far-right Golden Dawn party in Greece is handing out free food, to Greek nationals.
European Markets Nervous
Recent comments on the bailout fund from German politicians worry investors.
Bolivia To Expel Coca-Cola
The global brand will no longer be welcome at the end of the Mayan calendar.
