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Why NRA wants Congress to vote Attorney General Eric Holder in contemptNRA officials say the Obama administration's 'Fast and Furious' operation began as part of an antigun agenda – and that lawmakers who don't vote to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt will be held to account in November elections.
Health-care reform law: How Supreme Court ruling affects familiesThe US Supreme Court ruling upholding President Obama's health-care reform law carries major import for millions of American families. Notably, many who are uninsured will gain access to health coverage.
How Obama wins on Arizona immigrationThe Supreme Court ruling on Arizona's tough immigration law was essentially a tie. But politically, Obama is the likely winner, as Latinos watch for evidence of racial profiling in the 'show me your papers' provision that the president fought.
Courting the cookie vote: Obama vs. Romney in the presidential bake-offForget Democrat vs. Republican. How about Chocolate Chip vs. Oatmeal Raisin? Political preferences are but one way to choose a White House occupant.
Why Washington springs leaks in election seasonGOP lawmakers said Tuesday they don't believe Obama's denials of White House-sanctioned leaks about US efforts to disrupt Iran's nuclear program. Leaking for political purposes has a storied past in Washington.
Was Obama booed over Youkilis joke? The perils of talking sports on the stumpPoliticians like to use sports references as a way to connect with voters. But a botched line can be perilous.
Supreme Court to rule on health-care reform ... then what?A blow to Obama's health-care reform law could push Democrats to choose between defining the Supreme Court ruling as a principled disagreement between coequal branches of government – or as mainly partisan.
Obama gets green-carpet treatment in Boston, as dollars roll inThe president raked in at least $3 million for his reelection bid during a trip to Boston on Monday. Though Mitt Romney was governor of Massachusetts, Obama leads him there in fundraising and in the polls.
What Supreme Court decision will have most political impact? Not health careIf President Obama's lead among Hispanic voters widens further as a result of Monday's Supreme Court ruling on the Arizona immigration law, it could shift the entire electoral map.
Is the US tax system fair?The US tax code has almost always been progressive, meaning the richer you get, the higher percentage of your income you have to pay to Uncle Sam. The fight is usually over where to draw tax brackets, though some say it's time to change that.
Monitor BreakfastSen. Marco Rubio: Immigration 'not easily solved' on campaign trailSen. Marco Rubio (R) of Florida, speaking June 21 at a Monitor breakfast, defended Mitt Romney's support for a robust legal immigration system, while acknowledging he 'doesn't have a ... bill.'
How much can a president alter the economy? New poll results.Does a new survey really imply that most Americans don't think the election has a significant influence on the economy? A closer look at poll results hints at an electorate knowledgeable about how government works.
Arizona: Did Supreme Court take the steam out of states' immigration activism?A majority of Americans want to see their states adopt immigration laws similar to Arizona’s. But the Supreme Court’s decision Monday may give state legislators more wiggle room to avoid the subject.
- Ruling on Arizona immigration law: Both sides claim victory
Both President Obama and Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (R) declared victories of sorts in the statements they issued, although presidential candidate Mitt Romney was vaguer in his response.
Poll: Supreme Court ruling on Arizona immigration may alienate Latino votersSixty percent of Latino voters polled in five battleground states said a Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Arizona immigration law would contribute to a hostile environment for immigrants and Latinos.
Why is Mitt Romney's time at Bain Capital such a target?Press reports this week detailed jobs sent abroad and executive profits made when firms failed during Mitt Romney's time running Bain Capital. Are such charges fair, and will they stick?
Health-care reform: what polls say ahead of a Supreme Court rulingThe poll results reveal a public with mixed feelings about health-care reform and indicate that both parties will have to tread carefully after the ruling, whichever way it goes.
Health insurers foresee rising premiums if court nixes 'individual mandate'A US Supreme Court ruling against the individual mandate in the Obama health-care law would batter the insurance industry. It could also raise the price of insurance for millions of Americans.
Student loans 101: What's at stake in feud over college loan subsidy? Interest rates are set to double on certain federal student loans, if Congress and President Obama don't agree on a fix by July 1. Who would be affected? How did we get here in the first place? Here are answers to five key questions.
'Fast and Furious' probe: Obama's Watergate, or a waste of time?The political fight over 'Fast and Furious' has escalated dramatically. Republicans say it could be as serious as the Watergate break-in 40 years ago that brought down Richard Nixon. Democrats call it a politically motivated fishing expedition designed to embarrass Obama.
