Liberal in domestic issues, Obama a hawk on war AP - Sat, Feb 9, 2013WASHINGTON (AP) — For all of his liberal positions on the environment, taxes and health care, President Barack Obama has proved to be a hawk when it comes to fighting … More »Liberal in domestic issues, Obama a hawk on war
WASHINGTON (AP) — For all of his liberal positions on the environment, taxes and health care, President Barack Obama has proved to be a hawk when it comes to fighting terrorism.
In a switch, GOP governors back expanding Medicaid AP - Fri, Feb 8, 2013DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Once largely united in resisting the Obama administration's new health care overhaul, a growing number of Republican governors are now buying … More »In a switch, GOP governors back expanding Medicaid
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Once largely united in resisting the Obama administration's new health care overhaul, a growing number of Republican governors are now buying into parts of the system as the financial realities of their states' medical costs begin to counterbalance the fierce election politics of the issue.
Top Election Issues
Health Care
Women's issues
Among U.S. evangelicals, surprising support for immigration reform Reuters - Sun, Feb 10, 2013WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Thou shalt compromise, at least on immigration reform. That is the message being heard from some leading evangelicals in the United States. After … More »Among U.S. evangelicals, surprising support for immigration reform
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Thou shalt compromise, at least on immigration reform. That is the message being heard from some leading evangelicals in the United States. After decades of promoting traditionally conservative causes like opposition to abortion, many evangelical leaders are now wielding their formidable influence …
Obama Goes For The Guns ABC OTUS News - Mon, Feb 4, 2013By MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone) NOTABLES ON THE ROAD AGAIN: President Obama takes his push to reduce gun violence on the road to Minneapolis today, ABC’s Mary Bruce … More »Obama Goes For The Guns
By MICHAEL FALCONE (@michaelpfalcone) NOTABLES ON THE ROAD AGAIN: President Obama takes his push to reduce gun violence on the road to Minneapolis today, ABC’s Mary Bruce notes. According to the White House, “the President will visit the Minneapolis Police Department Special Operations Center to...
Economy and Jobs
- Obama's Best Jobs Play for the State of the Union: Think Big National Journal - Sun, Feb 10, 2013
President Obama has a chance Tuesday to counter the impression that, amid all his talk of guns and immigration, he is neglecting what remains for millions a punishing … More »Obama's Best Jobs Play for the State of the Union: Think Big
President Obama has a chance Tuesday to counter the impression that, amid all his talk of guns and immigration, he is neglecting what remains for millions a punishing economy. But it won’t be easy.
NJ's Christie's popularity remains sky-high, months after storm Reuters - Fri, Feb 8, 2013NEW YORK (Reuters) - More than three months after New Jersey Governor Chris Christie won over critics with his aggressive response to Superstorm Sandy, vaulting his popularity … More »NJ's Christie's popularity remains sky-high, months after storm
NEW YORK (Reuters) - More than three months after New Jersey Governor Chris Christie won over critics with his aggressive response to Superstorm Sandy, vaulting his popularity to a level most politicians dream of, his approval rating continues to top 70 percent. A Rutgers-Eagleton poll released on Friday found 73 percent …
Education
Race to the Finish: Obama, Romney Make Last-Minute Appeals to Voters on Education Takepart.com - Mon, Nov 5, 2012As Election Day approaches, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney are busy making their closing arguments. More »Race to the Finish: Obama, Romney Make Last-Minute Appeals to Voters on Education
As Election Day approaches, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney are busy making their closing arguments.
- Obama And Romney's Education Policies Compared Investopedia - Mon, Nov 5, 2012
As the presidential election draws near, the candidates have further defined their positions on many issues, including education. More »Obama And Romney's Education Policies Compared
As the presidential election draws near, the candidates have further defined their positions on many issues, including education.
Environment and Energy
Oil rises ahead of US election AP - Mon, Nov 5, 2012The price of oil rose as investors await the result of Tuesday's U.S. presidential election. More »Oil rises ahead of US election
The price of oil rose as investors await the result of Tuesday's U.S. presidential election.
Jobs dwindle during green power debate AP - Mon, Nov 5, 2012An eerie quiet has settled over the Walker Components plant, which assembles custom cables for a global wind turbine company. Orders are down from earlier in the year … More »Jobs dwindle during green power debate
An eerie quiet has settled over the Walker Components plant, which assembles custom cables for a global wind turbine company. Orders are down from earlier in the year and one-third of its employees have been laid off this year.
Government Spending
How Democrats and Republicans View Your … US News - Mon, Nov 5, 2012There are many clear differences between Republicans and Democrats this election season, one of which is their feelings about retirement. In a variety of recent surveys, … More »How Democrats and Republicans View Your …
There are many clear differences between Republicans and Democrats this election season, one of which is their feelings about retirement. In a variety of recent surveys, members of each political party ...
- Health Costs for Retirees Decline US News - Mon, Nov 5, 2012
A 65-year-old couple with median prescription drug expenses will need $227,000 to have a 75 percent chance of covering their Medicare premiums and other out-of pocket … More »Health Costs for Retirees Decline
A 65-year-old couple with median prescription drug expenses will need $227,000 to have a 75 percent chance of covering their Medicare premiums and other out-of pocket medical costs after retirement in ...
Immigration
Young immigrant, newly fearless, ponders future AP - Sat, Nov 3, 2012Angy Rivera glided through the airport as though she owned it, giddy with excitement at her brave new world. More »Young immigrant, newly fearless, ponders future
Angy Rivera glided through the airport as though she owned it, giddy with excitement at her brave new world.
Puerto Ricans are key in Florida presidential vote AP - Sun, Nov 4, 2012President Barack Obama has a problem with Florida's important Puerto Rican voters, and it has little to do with the immigration and deportation issues that dominate … More »Puerto Ricans are key in Florida presidential vote
President Barack Obama has a problem with Florida's important Puerto Rican voters, and it has little to do with the immigration and deportation issues that dominate so much of the national debate involving Hispanic voters.
Taxes
GM gets new credit lines totaling $11B AP - Mon, Nov 5, 2012General Motors is boosting its cash with $11 billion in new credit lines, a move that could mean the automaker is preparing to buy back its shares from the government.The … More »GM gets new credit lines totaling $11B
General Motors is boosting its cash with $11 billion in new credit lines, a move that could mean the automaker is preparing to buy back its shares from the government.The company said Monday it acquired ...
