Kim Jong-il Dies: Global Reaction
The death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il from a heart attack over the weekend has prompted an avalanche of reaction from around the globe.
Why NDAA 2012 is Against the Spirit of U.S Human Rights?
President Barack Obama's backtracking from his earlier stand to veto the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has put Americans under the risk of losing their human rights. The Senate and Congress have already passed the bill and Obama now seems ready to sign a piece of legislature that could become a draconian piece of legislature making U.S. citizens vulnerable to legal abuse.
Payroll Tax Free for All
The Senate-passed bill is a two-month extension of the 2 percent payroll tax holiday, federal support of unemployment benefits and an extension of expiring Medicare provisions.
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Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney receives millions of dollars a year in a retirement agreement with Bain Capital, nearly 13 years after he left the private equity firm he helped start, the New York Times reported Monday.
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Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney sought to create doubts about rival Newt Gingrich among South Carolina conservatives on Saturday by criticizing his highly paid work for mortgage giant Freddie Mac.
U.S. Senate OKs Payroll-Tax Cut, $915B Spending Bill
The U.S. Senate OK'd on Saturday a $1 trillion bill to fund the government and a two-month extension of the payroll-tax cut, capping a contentious political year while preparing the arena for a fresh battle in 2012.
Obama Christmas Card Released: First Family Celebrates Holidays [PHOTOS]
As President Obama, wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha send out their annual holiday portrait and release the 2011 White House Christmas card, tsee photos of the First Family celebrating the holiday season, from lighting the National Christmas Tree to greeting Santa's elves in D.C., and look back at Christmas with the Obamas in years past.
Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani Execution Delayed, But For How Long?
An update on Youcef Nadarkhani, the Christian pastor in Iran who has been sentenced to death.
From White House to Nativity Church, Christmas Lights Around the World [PHOTOS]
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Omnibus Spending Bill Switches Incandescent Light Bulbs Back On
Environmental activists may suffer a major loss at the hands of an omnibus spending bill winding its way through Congress, as lawmakers moved to defund new Energy Department standards for incandescent light bulbs.
Deal Reached in Congress to Avert Federal Shutdown
U.S. lawmakers Thursday night reached a tentative deal to fund an array of government agencies through Sept. 30 and avert shutting down many of Washington's operations starting this weekend.
Congress Passes Pentagon Bill with Military Detention Provisions
Congress Thursday approved a defense bill requiring the military to handle suspected foreign militants allied with al-Qaida, sending it to President Barack Obama for his expected signature.
Senate Leaders Optimistic Government Shutdown Will be Averted
Senate leaders on Thursday expressed optimism that an agreement on the payroll tax cut and a spending bill will be reached before Friday.
President Obama Does Not Let His Daughters Use Facebook
So how is it like to be in the White House? There is no Facebook! Well... at least for U.S. President Barack Obama's daughters - Sasha and Malia.
U.S. Government Says Goodbye to $1 Collectible Coins
The U.S. Mint will not produce one dollar coins stamped with the faces of past U.S. Presidents according to the announcement by the Obama administration.
White House Says No Veto of Defense Bill Expected
The U.S. Congress sought to avoid a showdown with the White House over detainee policy in the war against al-Qaeda on Monday, with a panel approving new rules for handling terrorism suspects after adding changes wanted by the administration. Further, the White House said senior officials will not recommend that President Barack Obama veto the bill.
Global Military Balance Shifts as Economic Winter Hastens Europe’s Decline
A shift in the global military balance is one of the inalienable fallouts of the economic winter experienced by the Western world. While military spending in the U.S., the reigning super power, is increasingly coming under a scanner, the extended defense holiday in Europe signals that the continent’s global influence is on irreversible decline.
Obama Administration Cuts Off Production of Presidential Coins
The U.S. Mint will cut off mass production of presidential $1 coins, making just enough to meet demand for collectors, Vice President Joe Biden announced at a Cabinet meeting.
Vietnam Vet Confronts Mitt Romney on Gay Marriage [VIDEO]
Vietnam veteran Bob Garon, 63, was having breakfast with his husband at a restaurant in Manchester, N.H., when Mitt Romney saw his veteran's hat and approached him to ask about his war service. But Garon wanted to talk about same-sex marriage.
Obama Meets Iraq's Maliki at White House on Monday
As U.S. troops prepare for departure from Iraq, President Barack Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki met at the White House Monday for talks focusing on the future relationship between the two countries.
Michelle Obama Breaks Guinness World Record for Jumping Jacks
Setting aside her First Lady duties for a day, Michelle Obama now holds the Guinness world record for most people doing jumping jacks in a 24-hour period.
Obama strikes pious note at Bieber holiday concert
President Barack Obama struck a pious tone on Sunday at a Christmas concert featuring teen pop star Justin Bieber and other singers that the president attended with his wife and daughters.
Sallie Mae Moves Stock Listing to NASDAQ from NYSE in 'Cost-effective' Move
Student loan company Sallie Mae Corp. (SLM) left the New York Stock Exchange and began trading on the NASDAQ stock market Monday under the ticker symbol SLM in what the company calls a "cost-effective" move. The firm also launched a new corporate logo.
Provocative U.S. Nuclear Chief Faces Political Test
The embattled chief of the U.S. nuclear safety regulator found some powerful political support on Saturday ahead of Capitol Hill hearings next week that will scrutinize his bid to enact sweeping safety reforms.
Gingrich Takes Fire from Rivals in Republican Debate
Surging front-runner Newt Gingrich came under heavy fire in a presidential debate in Iowa on Saturday from Republican rivals who portrayed him as a Washington insider who profited from his contacts at taxpayer expense.
Army-Navy Game 2011: Obama Attends Rivalry Team's Tightest Game in a Decade
The Army-Navy rivalry has been a staple of college football for over a century now, but the 112th game between the two military schools Saturday had particular significance. President Obama was in attendance to draw attention and celebrate the withdrawal of troops in Iraq.
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