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Cuccinelli Brings in Ron Paul to Close

Cuccinelli Brings in Ron Paul to Close

Ken Cuccinelli is spending the final day of his campaign for VA Governor barnstorming the Commonwealth, holding rallies with the entire GOP ticket and Sen. Marco Rubio. His final event, however, says everything about the race on the eve of

DC on Fast Track to Decriminalizing Pot Possession

DC on Fast Track to Decriminalizing Pot Possession

(AP) DC on fast track to decriminalizing pot possessionBEN NUCKOLSAssociated PressWASHINGTONIt took nearly 15 years after voters approved medical marijuana for it to become available in the District of Columbia, but the next major change to pot laws in the

McAuliffe Risks Campaign with Joint Obama Appearance

McAuliffe Risks Campaign with Joint Obama Appearance

On Sunday, Democrat Terry McAuliffe will campaign in the vote-rich Northern Virginia suburbs with President Obama. The Obama appearance, coming just two days before voters go to the polls, is obviously intended to increase Dem enthusiasm for McAuliffe and boost

30% of Americans May Vote Independent in 2014

In response to Obama Asked Hillary to Stay in Office: A Hillary run for President is bad news for the GOP, especially after  the latest NBC/Wall Street Journal poll stated that 30% of people polled, said  they would vote Independent

Poll: Cuccinelli Gaining Momentum in Virginia Governor's Race

Poll: Cuccinelli Gaining Momentum in Virginia Governor's Race

In the Virginia governor’s race, momentum is moving in the right direction for Republican State Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. In the last week, Cuccinelli gained three percentage points on his opponent, former Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe, according to

Iran Sentences Actress to 18 Months in Prison

Iran Sentences Actress to 18 Months in Prison

(AP) Iran sentences actress to 18 months in prisonBy NASSER KARIMIAssociated PressTEHRAN, IranAn Iranian actress known for her political activism in support of the country’s reformists has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after facing security charges, newspapers reported

Japan Nuke Agency Urges Drastic Steps at Fukushima

Japan Nuke Agency Urges Drastic Steps at Fukushima

(AP) Japan nuke agency urges drastic steps at FukushimaBy MARI YAMAGUCHIAssociated PressTOKYOIn their first meeting since Japan created a new, more independent nuclear agency 13 months ago, the top regulator urged the head of the utility that runs the crippled

Saudi Police Prepare for 'Day of Female Driving' Protests

Saudi Police Prepare for 'Day of Female Driving' Protests

As the women of Saudi Arabia organize a Saturday protest against the kingdom’s prohibition on female driving, the government has warned that it will meet violations of the law and “activities disturbing the public peace” with “firmness and force.” While

ObamaCare and America's Journey into the Third World

ObamaCare and America's Journey into the Third World

One need only compare the sense of dispatch at Federal Express with time endured to send a package via the U.S. Postal Service to recognize the federal government doesn’t do things quite as well as the private sector. It doesn’t

Charlie Crist Uninvited from GOP Rep's Funeral

Charlie Crist Uninvited from GOP Rep's Funeral

Many members of Congress will travel to Florida Thursday, to attend the funeral of Rep. Bill Young, the longest serving GOP member in the House. One person who won’t be attending is former GOP Governor Charlie Crist. Young’s widow asked

Crash Tests Use Center for Pet Safety's Dummy Dogs

Crash Tests Use Center for Pet Safety's Dummy Dogs

(AP) Crash tests use Center for Pet Safety’s dummy dogsBy SUE MANNINGAssociated PressLOS ANGELESTo make the world safer for pets, Lindsey Wolko had to design an indestructible dog. Two years and hundreds of thousands of dollars later, her nonprofit Center

Interest in Obamacare Drops 88 Percent in Two Weeks

A new estimate by an independent web analysis firm says public interest in Healthcare.gov is waning. According to the Washington Post “The number of visitors to the federal government’s HealthCare.gov Web site dropped 88 percent between Oct. 1 and Oct. 13…”

Anti-Incumbent Sentiment at Record High

Anti-Incumbent Sentiment at Record High

Anti-incumbent sentiment is at an all-time high as Americans become more disgusted with a Congress that is setting records for low approval ratings.  According to a Pew Research survey, “a record-high 74% of registered voters now say that most members of

Andrew Breitbart and the GOP's Debt-Obamacare Debacle

In thinking about the Republican divisions that the fiscal fight has revealed, I recalled Andrew Breitbart’s speech to CPAC in 2012, shortly before he died. It was a plea for unity in the movement:  “Anyone that’s willing to stand next

Nevada Health Exchange: A Case Study in What Went Wrong

Nevada Health Exchange: A Case Study in What Went Wrong

With only weeks to go before the roll out of the Nevada health care exchange, developers knew they were in trouble. In August 2013 the governor was made aware of serious “readiness concerns.” In September, with the first TV commercials

High Court Weighs Limits on Campaign Contributions

High Court Weighs Limits on Campaign Contributions

(AP) High court weighs limits on campaign contributionsBy MARK SHERMANAssociated PressWASHINGTONIn its first major campaign finance case since the Citizens United ruling in 2010, the Supreme Court is considering whether to undo some limits on contributions from the biggest individual