Judge rules Texas abortion limits unconstitutional
October 28, 2013
A federal judge has determined that new Texas abortion restrictions violate the U.S. Constitution, a ruling that keeps open — at least for now —
Heathcare.gov back up but site may be slow
October 28, 2013
A key link to federal data used by the websites that sell health insurance under the U.S. health reform law appeared to be working again
White House admits need to crack down on NSA spying
October 28, 2013
The White House said on Monday that some constraints are needed in U.S. surveillance practices in the wake of embarrassing revelations about the sweeping nature
Make government shutdowns illegal? A tough sale
October 28, 2013
There is a way to prevent government shutdowns. A change in U.S. law would keep federal workers on the job and ensure that treasured sites
GOP Senator set to block all nominations over Benghazi
October 28, 2013
Sen. Lindsey Graham is threatening to hold up all nominations for federal government positions until survivors of last year’s deadly attack on the diplomatic post
GOP woes deepen a year after Romney debacle
October 28, 2013
A year after losing a presidential race many Republicans thought was winnable, the party arguably is in worse shape than before. The GOP is struggling
Business and GOP: ‘Bye, bye’ to tea party troublemakers
October 28, 2013
A slice of corporate America thinks tea partyers have overstayed their welcome in Washington and should be shown the door in next year’s congressional elections.
Obama’s increasing record of incompetence
October 28, 2013
So many examples that illustrate that Washington is composed of jut one amateur hour after another bombard us each day that keeping track is all
No agreement on farm bill could hike milk prices
October 28, 2013
The fight over renewing the nation’s farm bill has centered on cuts to the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program. But there could be unintended
Red Sox even up series with 4-2 win over Cards
October 28, 2013
Jonny Gomes hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 Sunday