‘Politics’ Articles
Incoming White House Chief of Staff Jack Lew like Rahm sans %@#!
Lew, a policy wonk, and Emanuel, a hard-charging politician who enjoys throwing political elbows, are certainly not twins. Read more...
District rights find surprise ally: Obama
President Obama has become a surprising proponent of Washington voting rights in recent months. Read more...
Analysis: Romney lacks clear remedy for U.S. economy
(Reuters) - Mitt Romney, the frontrunner for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, is promising Americans deep spending cuts, smaller government, trade penalties on China, a new Federal Reserve chairman and sweeping deregulation.
Carter doubts Egypt military will fully submit to civilian rule
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former President Jimmy Carter, following a meeting with Egypt's military rulers, expressed doubt they would completely submit to a civilian government, The New York Times reported on Wednesday.
Republicans move to control Keystone approval
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Republicans, who are urging President Barack Obama to give a permit to the Canada-to-Texas Keystone XL oil pipeline project, are working on a plan to take the reins of approval from the president should the White House say no.
GOP frets Gingrich’s attacks will damage Romney in November general election
Republicans worry attacks on Mitt Romney's years in private investment give Preisdent Obama ammo. Read more...
White House: No, we’re not campaigning
The claim belies a counter-programming tack sending the message that Obama is focused on the economy. Read more...
Obama promise to close Guantánamo prison unfulfilled
The 10th anniversary of the Guantánamo Bay prison was marked with protests Wednesday. Read more...
