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Obama to Appoint Google Bigwig to National Science Board

Obama to Appoint Google Bigwig to National Science Board

President Obama plans to appoint Google’s Chief Internet Evangelist to the National Science Board, the news organization Politico reported Wednesday afternoon. The elevation of Vint Cerf, who has worked at the Internet behemoth since 2005, was announced Wednesday.  His appointment

Obama: Israel Doesn't Know What's Best for Israel

Obama: Israel Doesn't Know What's Best for Israel

When Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel would proceed with plans for West Bank settlements following the November U.N. vote on Palestinian statehood, Obama reportedly responded: “Israel doesn’t know what its own best interests are.” Reporters near Obama at that

New CNN Chief Backs Piers Morgan's Gun Control Crusade

New CNN Chief Backs Piers Morgan's Gun Control Crusade

On one hand you have to tell yourself Jeff Zucker did hire Jake Tapper and did fire Frank Cafferty. You also have to wonder what else Zucker could’ve possibly said in this situation. But if this reflects Zucker’s honest sentiment

House Ethics Committee Punts on Countrywide Scandal

House Ethics Committee Punts on Countrywide Scandal

Over the holidays, while the American people were busy celebrating Christmas and New Year, the House Ethics Committee quietly swept a major political scandal under the rug.  You may recall the Countrywide Financial influence-peddling scandal, where at least a dozen

Obama Misses Most Budget Deadlines Since 1920s

Obama Misses Most Budget Deadlines Since 1920s

Prior to the fiscal cliff deal, President Barack Obama scolded Congress for cobbling together a plan at the last minute. “America wonders why it is in this town why you can’t get stuff done in an organized timetable,” said Mr.

Poll: Only 14% of Americans Approve of Congress

Poll: Only 14% of Americans Approve of Congress

Congress’ approval rating dropped again, down even after they struck a deal to avert the fiscal cliff. According to a new Gallup poll, which was released on Friday, only 14% of voters approve of Congress while 81% disapprove.  Only six

Iran Preps Film to Answer 'Argo'

Iran Preps Film to Answer 'Argo'

Ben Affleck will be the first one to say all the events depicted in “Argo,” the story of a successful rescue of six Americans in Iran back in 1980, aren’t precisely true to life. Hollywood routinely employs creative license in

Bill Clinton: Father of the Year?

Bill Clinton: Father of the Year?

Perhaps Hillary Clinton has been gone too long buzzing around the world and the National Father’s Day Council has some inside info on Bill Clinton’s sexual peccadilloes while she was away. That’s the only plausible explanation for that organization’s choice

Is Ted Cruz Eligible to Run for President?

Is Ted Cruz Eligible to Run for President?

In a testament to Texas Senator Ted Cruz’s (R) star power, Politico recently questioned whether Cruz would ever be eligible to run for president. It is a question many have asked after Cruz started to gain momentum in his Texas

Jack Lew Bagged $950,000 Bonus After Citigroup Bailout

Jack Lew Bagged $950,000 Bonus After Citigroup Bailout

In the wake of the financial meltdown, President Barack Obama derided Wall Street bonuses as “obscene,” calling them examples of “fat cats who are getting awarded for their failure.” But now, Mr. Obama has announced that he will nominate as his

Ken Cuccinelli Appeals to Young Virginians in Gubernatorial Bid

Ken Cuccinelli Appeals to Young Virginians in Gubernatorial Bid

Virginia Attorney General, Ken Cuccinelli (R), is beginning his campaign for Governor with an appeal to younger voters and volunteers. On Saturday, January 5th, his campaign hosted a “Young Virginians for Cuccinelli” kickoff event.  Indeed, this gathering was one of

Geithner Set to Leave in January

Geithner Set to Leave in January

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 (UPI) —U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner plans to leave his job around Inauguration Day, a spokesman says, and he’ll leave, debt-ceiling deal or not, Politico says. His decision to leave the administration this month and return to