Christie: I can walk and chew gum, NJ
“I don’t know what I’m going to do, and I have not made up my mind,” he said. “So I want you to know that every day I’m working as…
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Southwest Airlines grounds 128 aircraft after missing inspections
“The airline voluntarily removed these aircraft from service while the FAA works with Boeing and Southwest to evaluate a proposal that would allow the airline to continue flying the planes…
Woman With The Fate Of The Internet In Her Hands Reveals Thoughts On Upcoming Net Neutrality Vote
WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission will vote this week on a net neutrality proposal that could shape the future of a free and open Internet. Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, one…
How Democrats Almost Strangled The Obama-Warren Retirement Security Plan In The Cradle
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama unveiled a significant retirement security proposal with Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday, announcing plans to bolster retirement accounts by curbing conflicts of interest on…
Christie shoots for new political winds with pension proposal
Christie’s proposal comes after deliberations between his administration and New Jersey’s largest teachers union, one of Christie’s most bitter rivals, which has signed on to the roadmap that will serve…
Christie shoots for new political winds with pension proposal
Christie’s proposal comes after deliberations between his administration and New Jersey’s largest teachers union, one of Christie’s most bitter rivals, which has signed on to the roadmap that will serve…
United Methodist Church Makes Small Step Toward Accepting Same Sex Marriage
The United Methodist Church is taking a small step towards becoming a more welcoming place for LGBT people. The Connectional Table, a global church body tasked with articulating a vision…
Chicago Park District Approves Controversial Land Transfer For Proposed Obama Library Site
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s proposal to use parkland as a site for Barack Obama’s presidential library received a boost with approval from the Chicago Park District. –…
Here’s Why Obama’s Request For War Limits Does Nothing To Limit War
WASHINGTON — Capitol Hill has been abuzz all week over President Barack Obama’s request for authority to use military force against Islamic State militants. Obama unveiled his proposed Authorization for…
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand: Every Other Industrialized Nation Has Paid Leave, Why Not Us?
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) is working with Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) to make paid family leave for all American workers a reality, with a proposal to grant 12 weeks of…
Scott Walker’s Budget Includes $250,000 To Study ‘Wind Energy System-Related Health Issues’
The two-year, $68 billion budget proposal Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker unveiled Tuesday includes a request for $250,000 to study the health impacts of wind turbines. Page 449 of the budget…
Mayor Bill De Blasio To Push For Major Minimum Wage Hike In New York City
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) announced Tuesday that he will push to have the city’s hourly minimum wage jump to $13 by next year…
Obama Dropping Plan To Tax 529 College Savings Plans
WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) – President Barack Obama has dropped a controversial proposal to tax “529” college savings plans, a White House official said on Tuesday, calling it a “distraction”…
Stunning Victory Within Reach For Net Neutrality Advocates
WASHINGTON — Next month, a wonky government agency will rule on the fate of the Internet. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is expected to grant a major victory to net…
A new sex park for Taiwan?
After interest was aroused by details posted on the region’s official website, however, the page was quickly taken down. The park’s administration director, Cheng Rong-fong, confirmed with CNN that the…
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Backing Down From Food Stamp Fight
WASHINGTON — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) had previously said he wanted to fight the Obama administration over drug tests for food stamp recipients, but it turns out Walker would…
Jeb Bush And Mitt Romney Meet While GOP Donors Are Divided
Jeb Bush and Mitt Romney did not emerge from a Salt Lake City meeting on Thursday with a proposal about how to reconcile their competing plans to run for the…
Lawmakers Continue Pushing For Iran Legislation, Despite Obama’s Veto Threat
WASHINGTON — Less than twelve hours after President Barack Obama directly warned lawmakers against nudging their way into talks over Iran’s nuclear program, members of Congress made clear that they…
Netanyahu coming to Congress next month
Boehner invited Netanyahu to speak on the issue of Iran. Congressional leaders are considering a proposal to increase sanctions while international negotiators try to reach an agreement. RELATED: New Congress,…
Democrats, Tech Experts Slam Obama’s Anti-Hacking Proposal
WASHINGTON — In advance of Tuesday’s State of the Union address, President Barack Obama proposed overhauling a federal law used to prosecute hackers. His suggested revision has come under fire…
Andrew Cuomo Will Propose Raising New York Minimum Wage
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced Sunday that he plans to submit a proposal to raise the minimum wage to $11.50 an hour in New York City and $10.50…
Boehner tailors Swift gifs in Obama attack
While the community college proposal “sounded exciting at first,” Boehner’s staff writes — paired with a gif of Swift to illustrate the excitement — “when President Obama said ‘free’ what he meant was…
Can Obama’s community college plan get through Congress?
His plan is to partner with states and fund the first two years of community college for Americans “willing to work for it.” The White House will work to push…