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Obama 'promise zones' deliver rare moment of détente with top GOP rivalsObama 'promise zones' draw GOP Sens. Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul to the White House – and it didn't hurt that one of the areas targeted for support was Eastern Kentucky.
Chris Christie bridge scandal: Did press conference save his future?A contrite Chris Christie fired a top aide, and issued apologies after learning of his associates' involvement in causing a massive traffic jam in Fort Lee, N.J., last September.
Will Obama's 'promise zone' program really help the poor?Presidents have launched such 'place-based' programs before, but it's not clear how effective initiatives like Obama's 'promise zones' have been at lifting the poor communities they're intended to aid.
Chris Christie bridge scandal: 3 tough questions for the governorChris Christie will answer questions Thursday morning about the bridge-closure scandal and aides' apparent abuse of power. Here are three the New Jersey governor and potential GOP presidential candidate is likely to hear for some time to come.
Fifty years after 'war on poverty': Who's poor now? (+video) Fifty years after the advent of the “war on poverty,” the lives of low-income Americans have improved on many fronts even as the US faces persistent challenges, led by the prevalence of single-parent households. Here are four yardsticks to measure American poverty, then and now.
What would a Republican 'war on poverty' look like, circa 2016?Republicans, especially possible 2016 presidential contenders in 2016, want to change their party's image as unfeeling toward the poor. Here are five ideas from prominent Republicans for helping low-income Americans advance.
Chris Christie traffic scandal: An end to his presidential plans?E-mails indicate top aides to Chris Christie conspired to create traffic jams as political punishment. But the 'outraged' governor denied knowing of the scheme, vowing 'people will be held responsible.'
Dennis Rodman in North Korea: Has he finally gone too far?Former NBA player Dennis Rodman's act is wearing thin even for those trying to see the potential positives in his sports diplomacy overture in North Korea.
Why unemployment benefits twist Republicans into knotsIt looked like Senate Republicans would block the bill to extend emergency unemployment benefits, but it passed narrowly with GOP support Tuesday. A Q-and-A on what's going on.
Liz Cheney drops Senate bid. Which donors may get refunds?Liz Cheney's campaign for a US Senate seat may have stalled even before she withdrew from the race. But her fundraising certainly had not. Her campaign netted $1 million in the third quarter of 2013.
Is long-term unemployment worse than it appears?The Senate has voted to move forward with debate on renewing emergency benefits for those experiencing long-term unemployment. Some 1.3 million Americans saw such benefits expire on Dec. 28.
Dennis Rodman: In defense of his North Korean adventureFormer NBA star Dennis Rodman is in North Korea for a basketball game, gathering no small amount of criticism. But a few experts say the trip can only help – even if just a little.
Is income inequality as bad as Obama says? In many ways, yes.Rising income inequality in America is a nuanced topic, but the numbers show that the richest 1 percent are doing much better than others, in part because of tax changes and shifts in the economy.
Janet Yellen confirmation marks new era at Federal ReserveThe Janet Yellen confirmation breaks a glass ceiling for women at the Federal Reserve and also comes at a time when the nation's central bank is under intense scrutiny.
Liz Cheney drops US Senate bid. What happened?Liz Cheney ends her primary election challenge to Sen. Mike Enzi (R) of Wyoming, citing 'health issues' in her immediate family. Her US Senate bid had not gained much traction.
Democrats to push income inequality as top issue of 2014. Winning tactic?The Senate will take up extended unemployment benefits Monday as part of a broader Democratic push to focus on issues on income inequality ahead of the 2014 midterm elections.
Mitt Romney says MSNBC's apology was 'clearly heartfelt'MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry apologized for comments on her show about Mitt Romney's mixed-race grandson. Mr. Romney has accepted the apology as 'clearly heartfelt.'
New York set to join other states allowing medical marijuanaGov. Andrew Cuomo – who in the past had opposed medical marijuana – reportedly will announce his support in his State of the State address this week.
Obama asks Republicans to offer holiday charity to jobless. Dare they say no?The US unemployment rate has been steadily dropping, but millions of Americans remain jobless and many of those are losing unemployment benefits. President Obama is urging lawmakers to extend such benefits.
Clay Aiken of 'American Idol' may run for Congress. Could he win?Clay Aiken, who finished second in the 'American Idol' competition in 2003, is reportedly considering a run as a Democrat in North Carolina, which hasn't been shy about electing celebrities.
