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Reid Considers Payroll Tax Hike for Health Care

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:05:41 GMT

Officials say the Senate majority leader is considering a plan to raise the payroll tax that goes to Medicare on Americans earning more than $250,000 a year.

U.S. Envoy Objects to Afghan Troop Increase

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:35:23 GMT

Ambassador Karl Eikenberry objected strongly to emerging plans to send tens of thousands of additional forces to Afghanistan.

Official: Obama Rejects All Afghan War Options

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:31:05 GMT

President won't accept any of the Afghanistan war options presented by his national security team, pushing instead to clarify when responsibility would be turned over to the Afghan government.

Maryland Regents Pass on Porn Policy

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:57:34 GMT

The regents followed the chancellor's recommendation to not create a policy regarding films screened "purely for entertainment purposes" on its campuses Wednesday, putting an end to months of debate on students' First Amendment rights.

Free Speech Rights Prevented Probe Into Hasan E-Mails, Investigators Say

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:21:03 GMT

The claim comes as officials in different branches of law enforcement and the military squabble over who knew what when about Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's leanings toward faith-inspired violence, and as charges fly that 'political correctness' prevented officials from taking action and is still being used as a crutch in explaining the rampage after the fact.

Report Details 10 States Facing Looming Budget Disasters

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:42:33 GMT

A study released by the Pew Center on the States shows 10 states are barreling toward economic disaster.

Gen. Petraeus Says Afghan Troop Decision Near

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:08:08 GMT

Before heading into a meeting with President Obama, Gen. David Petraeus says a decision is nearing on sending more troops to Afghanistan.

Vice President's Motorcade Involved in Fatal Car Crash

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:27:08 GMT

Vice President Biden was not in the armored SUV or limousine involved in the crash on a D.C.-area parkway.

Jeb Bush's Sons to Hold Fundraiser for Crist Challenger in Florida Senate Race

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:07:11 GMT

The active involvement of George P. Bush and Jeb Bush Jr. in the race raises the possibility that their father could endorse Marco Rubio down the road and give his campaign added momentum, though the former governor has dismissed those suggestions.

Senators Press for Afghanistan Troop Decision, as Obama Meets With Advisers

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:09:27 GMT

President Obama, who has spent more than two months mulling Gen. Stanley McChrystal's request for more troops, is not expected to announce his decision until after he returns Nov. 20 from his trip to Asia.

Steele: Some White Republicans Scared of Me

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:41:33 GMT

During a weekend appearance on TV One's "Washington Watch," RNC Chairman Michael Steele agreed with an assertion made by the show's black host, Roland Martin, that "white Republicans are scared of black folks."

Obama Pays Tribute to Veterans at Arlington Cemetery

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:14:56 GMT

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, Obama took part in a tradition honoring not only those who lost their lives in battle but also the men and women who serve U.S. military missions worldwide today.

Despite Uphill Climb, Reid Is Poised to Muscle Health Care Through Senate

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:00:30 GMT

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is awaiting final word from the Congressional Budget Office on costs and coverage implications of the still-secret bill he submitted more than two weeks ago.

FBI Ties to CAIR Remain Strained in Obama Administration

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:55:53 GMT

"Normal relations" remain out of reach for the Council on American-Islamic Relations and the FBI, officials on both sides say, despite early optimism by the nation's largest Islamic advocacy group that a new administration in the White House would change their strained relationship.

Republicans Edge Ahead of Democrats for 2010 House Elections, Poll Shows

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:05:18 GMT

According to a Gallup poll released Wednesday, 48 percent of voters said they would back a Republican, while 44 percent said they would support a Democrat, if the 2010 House elections were held today.

U.N. Chief Urges Senate to Take On Climate Change

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:59:06 GMT

Ban Ki-moon told senators it was critical for the U.S. to take the lead in slowing global warming.

Senate Dems Aim to Curb Fed's Powers

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:38:38 GMT

Bill released by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, would represent a significant shift in power in federal oversight of the U.S. market.

Catholic Bishops Sway Health Care Fight

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:14:44 GMT

They don't spend a dime on what is legally defined as lobbying, but lawmakers and insiders recognize that bishops' voices matter — and they move votes.

Clinton: U.S. Won't Impose Conditions on Burma

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:18:50 GMT

Secretary of state says existing sanctions will remain in place until the junta makes "meaningful progress" toward democracy in key areas

Obama Receives New Compromise Option for Afghan War

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:58:54 GMT

The new compromise President Obama will receive would combine troops, trainers to hold back Taliban and boost local military