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Democrats, Republicans both dislike Dallas Cowboys. Bipartisanship lives!Republicans and Democrats may not agree on much, but they sure don't like the Dallas Cowboys. A new poll finds that the 'Boys are the bipartisan pick for least favorite NFL team.
Are liberal hopes for New York Mayor Bill de Blasio too high?New York Mayor Bill de Blasio took office Wednesday with soaring promises and sky-high expectations among liberals. But such hopes often prove hard to fulfill.
New York Times pushes clemency for Edward Snowden. Justified?The case for some sort of clemency for Edward Snowden also involves a judgment on the National Security Agency's activities. If NSA phone metadata collections are held to be unconstitutional, the chance of a deal might rise.
Minimum wage hikes in 14 states, but most fall short of Obama's goalMinimum wage could be a key part of the Democrats' push on income inequality during the 2014 midterm election season. Wages are stagnating for many Americans.
Justice Sotomayor to lead Times Square ball drop. Undignified?Actually, Sonia Sotomayor is just following the trend of Supreme Court justices becoming celebrities. But the chance to share air time with Miley Cyrus on New Year's Eve is a first.
Gallup most admired: Who made the list besides Obama, Hillary Clinton?Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton again topped Gallup's top 10 lists of most admired men and women. But their numbers went down. And further down the list, we found some surprises.
Obamacare enrollment surge: Mission accomplished or misleading blip?This month, more than 975,000 Americans enrolled in private insurance plans through the federal Obamacare exchange, bringing the total since Oct. 1 to 1.1 million enrollees.
Supporters, opponents gear up for Obamacare election fight in 2014More than 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. But problems could lie ahead, and that’s likely to feature in the midterm congressional elections.
2013 not a great year for Washington politicians. 2014 any better?In generic congressional races, Republicans seem to have an edge over Democrats. But voters proclaim this a ‘do-nothing’ Congress, and they blame both parties.
Unemployment benefits expiring: Should special help continue beyond 26 weeks?Although unemployment has fallen substantially from its post-recession peak, a historically high number of Americans – 4.1 million as of November – have been out of work for more than 26 weeks.
Unemployment benefits 101: What's happening Saturday?The emergency unemployment benefits that have been in place for America's jobless since the recession will end Saturday. Here's a primer on what that means.
Shifting Obamacare deadlines are giving insurance industry fitsThe Obamacare enrollment deadline to have coverage by Jan. 1 was Dec. 15 ... then Dec. 23 ... then Dec. 24. Insurance industry workers charged with making it all work are not amused.
GOP theme for 2014: bashing Obamacare, againRepublicans meet next month to craft strategy for 2014, and attacks on 'Obamacare' are likely to top the list of many GOP lawmakers, especially with control of the Senate up for grabs in midterm elections.
A polling puzzle: Obama's popularity at low ebb, even as economy improvesObama is finishing 2013 with his approval ratings at an all time low, despite encouraging news on unemployment and GDP. Obamacare is one reason, but so, it appears, is the economy.
Obamacare enrollment: President Obama signs up, although not personallyPresident Obama – or, rather, the staff who worked out the details on his behalf – signed up for the 'bronze' plan. House Speaker John Boehner signed up, too, and said his premiums doubled.
Yes, it's the 'least productive Congress' ever, but what does that mean?Members of Congress head home for a break with a slim record of legislation. To some, it's a sign of polarization so extreme that normal functioning is no longer possible. To others, it's an achievement.
Obama faces the press: So, Mr. President, how bad was your year?President Obama, at a year-end news conference, danced around the question of whether the rough Obamacare roll-out and his sinking poll ratings made this the worst year of his presidency.
Is Obamacare individual mandate cracking?The White House loosened the rules for Obamacare on Thursday, telling people whose health insurance plans got canceled that they won't have to comply with the law's individual mandate in 2014. How is that fair? critics ask. Many foresee more changes ahead.
Max Baucus exit to China could help Democrats keep SenateA Max Baucus nomination to be US ambassador to China would set up a chain of events that could give Democrats an unexpected boost in two states they risk losing: Montana and Louisiana.
Who'll be the Democrats' 'anti-Hillary' in 2016?While Hillary Clinton is heavily favored to win the Democratic nomination in 2016 – not that she's declared yet – there's reason to believe an 'anti-Hillary' challenger will emerge, probably from the left.
