Congress Rejects Request for National Climate Service, A Resource for Climate Change Information
Congress rejected a request by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration to establish a Web Site devoted to information about climate change, a reshuffling that did not require additional funding.
Newt Gingrich Blames Child Labor Laws for Rising Income Inequality in U.S.
According to Republican presidential contender Newt Gingrich, child labor laws are the single biggest cause of income inequality in the U.S.
77 percent of Americans Support Legalizing Medical Pot: Poll
Several recent polls have shown that Americans are slowly warming up to the idea of legalizing marijuana for medical purposes for serious medical conditions.
FDA Revokes Avastin Approval for Breast Cancer Treatment
The FDA announced on Friday it has revoked approval of the cancer drug Avastin for breast cancer patients, citing multiple studies that concluded it does not prolong the life of women suffering from metastatic breast cancer.
House OKs Bill Making Concealed Weapons Permits Valid Across State Lines
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that allows firearms owners with concealed weapons permits to carry concealed guns across state lines.
Occupy Boston Protesters Win Restraining Order Against City
On Wednesday, a judge granted Occupy Boston a temporary restraining order to prevent the group from being removed from its encampment in Dewey Square.
Greenhouse Gas Initiative Creates Jobs, Contributes Millions to Economy: Study
A study analyzing the first three years of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative predicts the program will add more than $1.6 billion in economic value to the 10 participating states while encouraging the development of clean energy sources.
Americans Lean Toward Repealing Health Care Reform Law: Gallup
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear arguments on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, 47 percent of Americans said they support repealing the law, versus 42 percent who favor upholding it.
Alabama Immigration Law: Republican Senators to Fix 'Unintended Consequences'
Republican state Sen. Gerald Dial told The Birmingham News that lawmakers 'made some mistakes' when crafting the state's notoriously strict immigration law.
Occupy Boston Files Lawsuit to Block Police Ousting, Midnight Raids
Following a police raid of Occupy Wall Street in the early hours of Tuesday morning, lawyers have filed in lawsuit in Suffolk Superior Court to protect the First Amendment rights of Occupy Boston protesters.
Occupy Oakland: Deputy Mayor Quits Hours After Quan's Senior Legal Adviser
Oakland Deputy Mayor Sharon Cornu resigned from her position only hours after Mayor Jean Quan's legal adviser announced his resignation on Twitter.
Opponents Launch Massive Bid to Recall Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker
Opponents of Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wis., have reportedly organized 8,000 volunteers to gather signatures for a petition to oust the GOP governor from office. If they succeed, Walker will be the third governor in U.S. history to be recalled.
Paid Leave for New Mothers Sharply Divided by Education: U.S. Census
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found that women without a high school diploma are almost four times less likely to receive paid leave after childbirth, the widest gap in 50 years.
Pelosi, Boehner Accused of 'Soft Corruption' in '60 Minutes' Report
A '60 Minutes' investigation claims several members of Congress may have made investment decisions based on insider information.
White House to Reveal $1 Billion Plan to Expand Health Care Workforce
The Obama Administration will announce the plan, part of its 'We Can't Wait' initiative, on Monday.
Environmental Groups Celebrate Keystone XL Pipeline Success
Tar Sands Action, an environmental organization responsible for organizing the massive Keystone XL pipeline protests, said the Obama administration's decision to delay approval for the project is a major success for the green movement.
Herman Cain: Mustache Enthusiasts Withdraw Endorsement
The American Mustache Institute told Politico it has withdrawn its facetious support of the Republican presidential frontrunner.
Obama Administration to Announce Keystone XL Pipeline Delay
The Obama administration reportedly plans to study other routes for the Keystone XL pipeline.
Majority of Americans Say U.S. Government Should Reduce Income Inequality: Poll
A new ABC News/Washington Post poll found that 60 percent of respondents -- a group that included both self-identified Democrats and Republicans -- say the federal government should have a hand in reducing income inequality in the U.S.
Mississippi Personhood Amendment Fails, But Proponents Will Keep Fighting
Fifty-eight percent of Mississippi voters rejected the so-called Personhood Amendment on Tuesday.
Federal Employees Paid 26% Less Than Private-Sector Counterparts: BLS
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that federal government employees make considerably less than private sector workers in the same position.
Ron Paul: Elizabeth Warren is a 'Socialist'
In addition to proclaiming that Massachusetts U.S. Senate Candidate Elizabeth Warren is a socialist, Paul also said public schooling is a socialist thing.
Michigan Bill Allows 'Religiously or Morally Motivated' School Bullying
The Michigan House of Representatives will vote on anti-bullying legislation this week that essentially legalizes harassment in public schools if it is rooted in a sincerely held religious belief or moral conviction.
Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Process Investigated by Inspector General
The company charged with conducting an environmental review of the Keystone XL pipeline had a previous financial relationship with the project developer, TransCanada.
White House Denies Existence of Alien Life, UFO Cover-Up
In a response to an online petition, the White House shot down the popular notion that the U.S. government is covering up the existence of extraterrestrial life.
U.S. Airlines Increase Commercial Flights to Cuba: How You Can Reserve a Spot
Airlines such as Delta, JetBlue and United Continental have begun offering more flights to Cuba through licensed charter companies.
Mississippi Personhood Amendment: As Election Day Nears, Voters Are Narrowly Divided
A recent poll shows Mississippians are divided in their support of Initiative 26, a constitutional amendment that would ban abortion by defining a fertilized human egg as a human being.
Sen. Mitch McConnell Sit-In: Unemployed Protesters Told to Leave Office or Face Arrest
The unemployed protesters who staged a sit-in in Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's Capitol Hill office on Thursday were forced to leave the building before meeting with the senator.
U.S. Poverty Data: 1 in 15 Live in Extreme Poverty - a Record
The number of Americans living in poverty has reached an all-time high of 46.2 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Unemployed Workers Occupy Sen. McConnell's Office, Won't Leave Until Meeting
A group of almost 30 protesters have been occupying Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's Capitol Hill office since Thursday morning.
