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May 31 2012
News
Republicans cheer Davis’s defection to GOP
Daviss move came as the ranks of moderate Blue Dog Democrats in Congress have been thinning because of member retirements and electoral defeats at the hands of candidates on both the left and right.
It also came as Republicans have been working to highlight and promote black GOP lawmakers: There are two black Republicans serving in the House, and the GOP feels good about its chances of
Washington PostJan 10 2013
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Obama's Cabinet shaping up to be a boys club
As Democrats in Congress celebrate a historic number of women elected to their ranks, the White House's top ranks reflect a very different picture -- one that is largely male. CNN has learned President Barack Obama is expected to nominate White House chief of staff Jack Lew as treasury secretary. The likely contenders to replace Lew -- including Ron Klain, who once served as Vice President Joe
CNN DigitalMay 29 2012
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Obama ducks calls to release his collegiate transcripts
When President Obama gave the commencement address last week at the Air Force Academy, he congratulated the cadets for excelling at one of the most demanding schools in the country.
But decades after Mr. Obama completed his own college course work, his academic performance is still a mystery. Before and after his election as president, Mr. Obama has refused to release his college
Washington TimesMay 29 2012
News
Obama campaign: Why doesn't Romney push back against Trump ‘birther’ questions?
President Barack Obama's campaign is highlighting what they call Mitt Romney's "refusal" to condemn Donald Trump's continued highlighting of the "birther" conspiracy.
The release of a new video by the president's re-election team Tuesday morning comes a few hours after Romney appeared to downplay Trump's comments, and a few hours before Romney teams up with Trump at the business magnate
CNN DigitalMay 28 2012
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Obama ducks calls to release his collegiate transcripts
When President Obama gave the commencement address last week at the Air Force Academy, he congratulated the cadets for excelling at one of the most demanding schools in the country. But decades after Mr. Obama completed his own college course work, his academic performance is still a mystery. Before and after his election as president, Mr. Obama has refused to release his college transcripts
Washington TimesSep 27 2023
Headline Roundup
Judge Finds Donald Trump Committed Fraud in New York
On Tuesday, a New York State Judge found former President Donald Trump committed fraud by exaggerating the value of his real estate holdings and rescinded some of Trump's business licenses.
Key Details: Justice Arthur F. Engoron ruled that New York Attorney General Letitia James had proven the main elements of her civil case against Trump and his businesses. Engoron also rejected Trump'
New York Times (News) Washington Times The HillJul 21 2013
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Obama's Second-Term Inaugural Ambitions Meet Political Reality
Six months ago, President Barack Obama stood on the Capitol steps and offered a soaring liberal vision for his second term. Buoyed by re-election, he said the nation must pursue without delay steps to protect children from gun violence, tackle climate change and overhaul fractured immigration laws.
But the intervening months have showcased the political limits of Obama's ambitions. The
HuffPostJul 20 2013
News
Obama's Inaugural Ambitions Meet Political Reality
Six months ago, President Barack Obama stood on the Capitol steps and offered a soaring liberal vision for his second term. Buoyed by re-election, he said the nation must pursue without delay steps to protect children from gun violence, tackle climate change and overhaul fractured immigration laws.
But the intervening months have showcased the political limits of Obama's ambitions. The
Newsmax (News)Jan 03 2013
News
113th U.S. Congress Sworn In
The Senate and House have ushered in a new Congress.
The 113th Congress convened at noon on Thursday, the constitutionally mandated time. Pomp and pageantry began simultaneously on either side of the Capitol.
In the Senate, Vice President Joe Biden joined his former colleagues. He was swearing in the newest members as well as those who won another term in November.
In the
HuffPostFeb 01 2017
Opinion
Democrats, ditch the apocalyptic rhetoric on Judge Gorsuch
The president made an outstanding choice with his nomination Tuesday of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Justice Antonin Scalia’s passing was a significant loss for the court and for our country. Gorsuch’s impressive background and long record of service, however, give me confidence he will carry forward Scalia’s legacy of faithfully applying the law and the Constitution.
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