John Boehner Downplays GOP Divisions In DHS Fight
House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) sought to downplay divisions among his caucus after the House nearly shut down the Department of Homeland Security at the last minute on Friday. On…
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Rumors Swirl Over Whether Oregon Governor Will Resign
Gov. John Kitzhaber’s private attorney, Jim McDermott, on Wednesday sought to tamp down a flurry of speculation that the governor was planning to resign. Read the whole story at The…
François Hollande Vows to Defend France's Republican Ideals
PARIS — President François Hollande of France on Thursday sought to reassure a nation still shaken by the recent terrorist attacks in and around Paris, saying that the country would…
Christie’s Office Refuses To Release $800,000 In Credit Card Bills
Gov. Christie’s staff has refused to release almost $800,000 in American Express card bills being sought by New Jersey Watchdog which has written that the governor’s travel is costing taxpayers…
Gay Marriage Case Offers G.O.P. Political Cover – NYTimes.com
The news Friday that the Supreme Court will rule on same-sex marriage brought elation from gays and lesbians who are hopeful the justices will grant them the constitutional protections they…
Has London gone insane or is this house really worth $1.1 million?
Upstairs, a makeshift curtain dangles by a string while an assortment of shelves and cupboards clutter the untidy space below. Not quite what you’d expect from a $1.1 million (£650,000)…