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De Blasio's month as NYC mayor: First plow the streets, then reshape the cityLiberals hoped Bill de Blasio would focus on the plight of the poor and middle class and provide an example of how a liberal mayor can govern a city effectively. But snow removal comes first.
Does slicing $8 billion from food stamps cut to bone or just trim some flabCongress's newly approved farm bill cuts $8 billion from food stamps over a decade, barely 1 percent a year. Low-income households in 16 states will feel the effect the most. Why is that (and answers to other FAQs)?
- Does slicing $8 billion from food stamps cut to bone or just trim some flab
Congress's newly approved farm bill cuts $8 billion from food stamps over a decade, barely 1 percent a year. Low-income households in 16 states will feel the effect the most. Why is that (and answers to other FAQs)?
Sandra Fluke running for Congress. What will Rush Limbaugh say?Sandra Fluke, the women's rights activist whom Rush Limbaugh derided in 2012, has filed with the California Party seeking its endorsement for the race to succeed retiring Rep. Henry Waxman.
Oh no! US is near debt ceiling again. So why isn't anyone panicking?Investors are convinced that Congress, after provoking a bruising government shutdown in 2013, doesn't have the appetite for a confrontation over the debt limit, especially in an election year.
Bridge-gate: Why conservatives are now embracing Chris ChristieChris Christie, embattled by Bridge-gate, is now welcome at CPAC 2014, the annual conservative bash, after getting no invitation last year. Perhaps a case of 'the enemy of my enemy is my friend.'
Bill O'Reilly interviews Obama: too tough ... or too easy?Bill O'Reilly showed no deference to the president during an interview Sunday, interrupting him several times. But some Obama critics say the Fox News host merely plowed old ground and asked questions that were easy to deflect.
Chris Christie fights back over Bridge-gate. Is he cornered?Until now, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's attitude toward the 'Bridge-gate' scandal has been more sorrow than anger. Now, he's firing back at the chief accuser who claims 'evidence' that Christie knew about the political dirty trick as it happened.
Obama report card: Mediocre grades, 'more effort needed'Recent polls have not been kind to President Obama as he appears to be losing ground, especially among moderates and independents. Will his second-term agenda, as outlined in his State of the Union address, help him?
Chris Christie's very bad, really awful, truly terrible weekNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie got more bad news this week about the 'Bridge-gate' scandal. He’ll be at the Super Bowl, but it may not be enough to distract him from his political troubles.
Bridge-gate: Key figure says Chris Christie knew about lane closuresNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie denied any knowledge of the lane closures at a Jan. 9 press conference, and his office released a statement Friday responding to the new Bridge-gate developments.
Keystone XL environmental report: Is it 'game over' for pipeline foes?The State Dept.'s Keystone XL report found that the pipeline is unlikely to significantly add to global carbon emissions. But foes say the project still may not be in the 'national interest.'
CEOs vow to hire more long-term unemployed. Why that helps the economy.The CEO's pledge could help return the long-term unemployed to the nation's workforce, helping preserve the nation's 'human capital,' an important building block for economic growth.
Monitor BreakfastObama adviser: Charges of class warfare are 'hyperventilation' by the richThe president’s top economist, Jason Furman, at a Monitor-hosted breakfast, also offered an upbeat assessment for the US economy in 2014 and for passage of a debt-ceiling increase.
Boehner pitches immigration reform at GOP retreat, but not many takersHouse Speaker John Boehner's principles for immigration reform, released Thursday, revived talk that a deal may be possible. While nothing has yet been decided, his caucus still appears to be deeply divided.
- Boehner pitches immigration reform at GOP retreat, but not many takers
House Speaker John Boehner's principles for immigration reform, released Thursday, revived talk that a deal may be possible. While nothing has yet been decided, his caucus still appears to be deeply divided.
Immigration reform 101: How is 'legal status' different from citizenship?House Republicans are considering a list of principles that could guide immigration reform legislation, should they decide to act on the issue. The list includes a pathway to legal status, but not citizenship, for illegal immigrants. Here's the difference.
Justin Bieber: Would US actually deport pop prince?There's a request to deport Justin Bieber on the White House 'We the People' online petition site, and it’s got almost 200,000 signatures.
Should Democrats abandon House to defend Senate?Democrats would need a net gain of 17 seats to retake the House. Meanwhile, over in the Senate, the GOP needs a net gain of six to switch chamber control.
Immigration reform: Why are House Republicans poised to act now?Immigration reform is a tough issue for House Republicans, who see the need to expand their reach but also could face a conservative backlash. For now, the 'act now' faction is on the offensive.
