Politics

On-Line Jackpot: Obama Nears 10 Millionth Donation

This weekend, in advance of tonight’s deadline for 3rd Quarter fundraising, the Obama campaign said it was on track to reach an impressive milestone for the year; its 10 millionth donation. Going into this weekend, more than 9,700,000 separate donations

On-Line Jackpot: Obama Nears 10 Millionth Donation

Ryan: Debate won't make or break race

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (UPI) — Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan said Sunday he doesn’t think Wednesday’s debate will “make or break this campaign.” A decisive victory, though, is still critical to the race, he said in an interview on

Ryan: Debate won't make or break race

Ryan: Holder Must Go

Vice President nominee Paul Ryan said today he agrees with GOP President nominee Mitt Romney: Attorney General Eric Holder should resign. “The congressman agrees with the governor,” said Ryan spokesman Brendan Buck.  “Either Mr. Holder himself should resign, or the president

Ryan: Holder Must Go

1 Million Using Obama Phones in Ohio

According to the Federal Communications Communication, a program that gives free or subsidized phones to low-income people has doubled in the state of Ohio over the past year, to cover more than 1 million people. The Dayton Daily News reports

1 Million Using Obama Phones in Ohio

DSCC Forced to Pour $410K into Maine Senate Race

The Democratic Party is getting more and more concerned about the prospects for Angus King in Maine. What once was looked at as an easy win has gradually become a horse race, and now the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has

DSCC Forced to Pour $410K into Maine Senate Race

U.S. 'Drowning In Unemployment,' Says Federal Reserve Member

On Friday, Dallas Federal Reserve President Richard Fisher said the U.S. is “drowning in unemployment” and that the Fed’s monetary easing was not the solution; certainty on taxes and regulation are what’s needed to jump start hiring.  Mr. Fisher’s comments,

U.S. 'Drowning In Unemployment,' Says Federal Reserve Member

Romney's Challenge: He Is Already the Incumbent

Mitt Romney is about as close to defeating President Barack Obama as any Republican could have hoped to be. The polls–if you believe them–show him slightly or significantly behind, but within striking distance. The challenge he faces is unique: he

Romney's Challenge: He Is Already the Incumbent

Calif Dairies Going Broke Due to Feed, Milk Prices

(AP) Calif dairies going broke due to feed, milk pricesBy GOSIA WOZNIACKAAssociated PressHANFORD, Calif.In nearly six decades of running a dairy in central California, Mary Cameron made a name for herself in a male-dominated industry: She led several dairy organizations

Calif Dairies Going Broke Due to Feed, Milk Prices

GM Recalling 40,859 Cars for Potential Fuel Leaks

(AP) GM recalling 40,859 cars for potential fuel leaksBy DEE-ANN DURBINAP Auto WriterDETROITGeneral Motors Co. is recalling more than 40,000 cars sold in warm-weather states because a plastic part might crack and cause a fuel leak. The company is recalling

GM Recalling 40,859 Cars for Potential Fuel Leaks

Another Big Supreme Court Term Kicks Off Monday

(AP) Another big Supreme Court term kicks off MondayBy MARK SHERMANAssociated PressWASHINGTONWhen last we saw the chief justice of the United States on the bench, John Roberts was joining with the Supreme Court’s liberals in an unlikely lineup that upheld

Another Big Supreme Court Term Kicks Off Monday

Medicare Fines over Hospitals' Readmitted Patients

(AP) Medicare fines over hospitals’ readmitted patientsBy RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVARAssociated PressWASHINGTONIf you or an elderly relative have been hospitalized recently and noticed extra attention when the time came to be discharged, there’s more to it than good customer service. Starting Monday,

Medicare Fines over Hospitals' Readmitted Patients

Three Officials Make Excuses over Roles in Fast & Furious

Several officials named in Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s report on Operation Fast & Furious have spoken out: it’s not our fault! Deputy Assistant Attorney General Jason Weinstein resigned shortly after the report was released and was the highest official named

Three Officials Make Excuses over Roles in Fast & Furious

Biden: 'Fair' to Criticize Romney with Ryan Budget Numbers

Vice President Joe Biden on Friday attacked Paul Ryan’s plans to reform entitlements in Florida. He then continued to use Paul Ryan’s budget numbers to attack Mitt Romney’s plans for the future and said what he was doing was “fair.” 

Biden: 'Fair' to Criticize Romney with Ryan Budget Numbers

Limbaugh: Obama Blocking FBI from Libya Crime Scene

Two weeks after Islamists murdered U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens, FBI agents still have not been granted access to the U.S. consulate in Libya to investigate the crime scene. And conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh believes the Obama administration does

Limbaugh: Obama Blocking FBI from Libya Crime Scene

SoloPower: Another Solyndra in Waiting?

The Department of Energy’s loan guarantee program has already had two significant failures in the solar industry, the best known being Solyndra. Now a third company, San Jose’s SoloPower, seems to be following in Solyndra’s footsteps and threatening to leave

SoloPower: Another Solyndra in Waiting?

Citizens Take to Web to Prove Border Not Secure

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has claimed the US/Mexico border is very secure, but regular citizens are contradicting her with their own experiences.  The Texas Department of Agriculture has a 16-part web series called “Texas Traffic” on their

Citizens Take to Web to Prove Border Not Secure

Obama Urges Congress to Approve Looser Mortgage Standards

(AP) WASHINGTONCiting historically low mortgages, President Barack Obama is pressing Republicans to back housing policies the White House says would help struggling homeowners refinance their debts and prevent foreclosures. Obama is blaming congressional Republicans for not passing legislation he proposed in

Obama Urges Congress to Approve Looser Mortgage Standards

Congressional Black Caucus Honors Eric Holder

Attorney General Eric Holder was awarded the Congressional Black Caucus’s Chair Award last Saturday at the Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington, DC. In her keynote speech for the event, First Lady Michelle Obama gushed over Mr. Holder’s “outstanding contributions to our

Congressional Black Caucus Honors Eric Holder

Reid: Romney Bad Example of Mormonism

You may have already seen on any number of news sites that Reid said Romney “is not the face of Mormonism” and that he agreed that Romney “sullied the religion.” This is a new line attacking Romney, on the same

Reid: Romney Bad Example of Mormonism

Hundreds of Thousands Flee Democrat-Run California

Due to high taxes, burdensome regulations, lack of public sector reforms, and a lackluster job climate, more people have left California than come to the state since 2005, according to a comprehensive study by the Manhattan Institute released on Tuesday,

Hundreds of Thousands Flee Democrat-Run California

Michelle Obama Fundraises at Oprah's Old Studio — Without Oprah

First Lady Michelle Obama held a fundraiser on Thursday at the former home of Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Studios in Chicago. Noticeably absent: Winfrey. Ed Klein, author of The Amateur, has written that Michelle Obama’s “jealousy” and “resentment” made her relationship

Michelle Obama Fundraises at Oprah's Old Studio — Without Oprah

Rahm Considers Tobacco Tax Hike Despite Costs to Poor

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel may be looking to further hike Chicago tobacco taxes in a stealthy forthcoming budget move, reports UPI: A spokeswoman for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel declined to discuss hikes to the city’s cigarette and live entertainment taxes sources said

Rahm Considers Tobacco Tax Hike Despite Costs to Poor