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July 2, 2010

Why immigration reform can't wait 'til 2011

OPINION - The issues are clear, the solutions are outlined, and the path is paved. All we need is a…
July 1, 2010

How the unemployed have become a scapegoat for Congress

OPINION - This will be the first time in U.S. history that unemployment benefits are allowed to expire when the…
July 1, 2010

Steele-led GOP wages war on Thurgood Marshall's legacy

After decades of devotion, Michael Steele leads Republicans on the Senate judiciary committee as they turn the civil rights icon…
June 30, 2010

Obama attacks GOP over lack of economic vision

RACINE, Wisconsin (AP) - As midterm elections loom and economic anxiety remains high, Obama criticized Republicans for being 'out of…
June 29, 2010

Senators willing to scale back their energy bill

WASHINGTON (AP) - Sens. John Kerry and Joe Lieberman made the comments after meeting at the White House with fellow…
June 29, 2010

GOPers who slammed Marshall's activism can't name a case typifying it

After attacking Thurgood Marshall at Kagan hearings, Republicans can't give examples of his work...
June 28, 2010

Senate opens Kagan Supreme Court hearings

WASHINGTON (AP) - She is expected to be a liberal stalwart on a court that has become more conservative with…
June 25, 2010

GOP claims they caught Dem Paul Kanjorski's on-camera racism

Pennsylvania Rep. Paul Kanjorski (D-PA) is under fire from Republicans today for a recent statement that they say proves he…
June 25, 2010

GOP blocks jobless benefits, Dems at a loss

WASHINGTON (AP) - The demise of their jobs-agenda legislation Thursday means that unemployment benefits will phase out for more than…
June 24, 2010

Do SC elections hint at change or good timing?

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Some are asking whether the victories by state representatives Nikki Haley and Tim Scott are a…
June 24, 2010

Can President Obama make a comeback?

OPINION - It's time for Democrats and the administration to get off defense on the economy and push back much…
June 21, 2010

Club for Growth backs black Republican in SC race

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The Washington-based Club for Growth, which promotes reducing taxes, budget reform and free trade, has only…
June 18, 2010

GOP rep apologizes for apologizing to BP exec

WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Joe Barton apologized for his "$20 billion shakedown" comment and said his remarks had been "misconstrued."...
June 18, 2010

Only in SC: Black Republican may beat son of Strom Thurmond

OPINION - For all the historic symbolism inherent in the contest, both candidates have fastidiously avoided discussions about race...
June 16, 2010

Black Republican faces Strom Thurmond’s son in SC runoff

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - There are black men in the White House and at the helm of the GOP, but…
May 25, 2010

Obama to send 1,200 troops to US-Mexico border

PHOENIX (AP) - President Obama will also request $500 million for border protection and law enforcement activities...
May 25, 2010

Mass Gov. Patrick: GOP borders on ‘sedition’

BOSTON (AP) - Gov. Deval Patrick mocks Republicans by saying, "If the president says 'up,' we will say 'down.'"
May 25, 2010

Bay Area activist Van Jones back in limelight

Eight months after he resigned as one of President Obama's environmental advisers amid a political storm over his alleged ties…
May 24, 2010

Steele criticizes Rand Paul’s views on Civil Rights, looks ahead

Although RNC Chairman Michael Steele is disappointed with Kentucky Senate candidate Rand Paul and his recent views on anti-discrimination laws,…
May 21, 2010

GOP officials ponder how to help and tame Rand Paul

WASHINGTON (AP) - Even as national Republican officials seek ways to limit damage from Rand Paul's unorthodox remarks, the Kentucky…