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Progressives Protest Phantom 'War on Women'

Progressives Protest Phantom 'War on Women'

Earlier today, progressive females in various cities protested against the fabricated “war on women” which Democrats convinced them the GOP is waging. The goal of the “United Against War On Women” protest? Something about birth control and abortion.  Yes, because

It's On: McCain Backs Lugar

It's On: McCain Backs Lugar

Sen. Dick Lugar (R-IN) has released a new radio spot featuring Sen. John McCain (R-AZ). Here’s the transcript: Announcer: Senator John McCain. McCAIN: Indiana is fortunate to have a Senator like Dick Lugar. He knows the importance of getting our country’s

Son of SOPA Gets House Approval

Son of SOPA Gets House Approval

The House of Representatives, which was supposed to vote on the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) today, moved up what is being called the “Son of SOPA” vote to last night. The bill passed – 248 to 168

Iran 'mobilizing' for cyberwar with West: experts

Iran 'mobilizing' for cyberwar with West: experts

Iran is busy acquiring the technical know-how to launch a potentially crippling cyber-attack on the United States and its allies, experts told a congressional hearing on Thursday, urging the US to step up its defensive measures. Patrick Meehan, Republican chairman

House OKs cybersecurity bill despite veto threat

House OKs cybersecurity bill despite veto threat

By DONNA CASSATAAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe House, despite White House objections, has passed a cybersecurity bill aimed at helping stop electronic attacks on critical U.S. infrastructure and companies. The vote was 248-168 on Thursday. The measure would encourage companies and government to

US House passes controversial cyber security bill

US House passes controversial cyber security bill

The House of Representatives passed legislation protecting US businesses and agencies from cyber-attacks, a measure that critics say erodes civil liberties by allowing firms to onpass private data. The Republican-controlled chamber defied a veto threat by the White House to

Obama to Kick Off Campaign with Rallies in Ohio, Va.

Obama to Kick Off Campaign with Rallies in Ohio, Va.

(AP) Obama to kick off campaign rallies in Ohio, Va.By JULIE PACEAssociated PressWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama will headline his first re-election rallies next week, marking an important turning point in the race for the White House. An Obama campaign official says

Argentine Senate approves oil company takeover

Argentine Senate approves oil company takeover

Argentina’s Senate early Thursday approved the government’s move to nationalize YPF, a subsidiary of Spain’s Repsol, despite adamant US, EU and Spanish objections. Sixty-three lawmakers voted in favor of the takeover, with just three voting against it and four abstaining,

House backs bill capping gov't spending on junkets

House backs bill capping gov't spending on junkets

(AP) House backs bill capping gov’t spending on junketsBy DONNA CASSATAAssociated PressWASHINGTONOutraged by lavish government conferences on the taxpayers’ tab, the House easily approved a measure Wednesday to impose tough limits on future events and how much agencies can spend

Senate Votes for $11 Billion Bailout of U.S. Post Office

Senate Votes for $11 Billion Bailout of U.S. Post Office

(AP) Senate votes to slow closing of post officesHOPE YENAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe Senate offered a lifeline to the nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday, voting to give the struggling agency an $11 billion cash infusion while delaying controversial decisions on

Political Battle over Student Loan Handout Heating Up

Political Battle over Student Loan Handout Heating Up

(AP) Political battle over student loans heating upBy ALAN FRAMAssociated PressWASHINGTONDemocrats and Republicans alike say they want to prevent the cost of federal loans from ballooning for millions of students. But the effort has evolved into an election-year battle each

Memo to Mitt: Don't Help Democrats' 'War On Students'

Memo to Mitt: Don't Help Democrats' 'War On Students'

Mitt Romney agrees with Barack Obama on extending student loans because Republicans haven’t yet figured out how to sell economic responsibility–or battle the media attacks that come with it. It doesn’t inspire the confidence needed to maintain a positive outlook on the

Senate Showdown: Napolitano faces questions on Secret Service

Senate Showdown: Napolitano faces questions on Secret Service

(AP) Napolitano faces questions on Secret ServiceBy LAURIE KELLMANAssociated PressWASHINGTONHomeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is facing questions Wednesday from a Senate panel on the Secret Service prostitution scandal that embarrassed the White House and overshadowed the president’s visit to a