Congress acts to aid Americans fleeing Haiti
Americans escaping from the earthquake devastation in Haiti could get emergency aid from the federal government under legislation moving quickly through Congress.
Poll: Dead heat in Fla. Senate GOP primary
Former Florida legislator Marco Rubio has closed the gap in the race for the state’s Republican U.S. Senate nomination and is in a virtual dead heat with Gov. Charlie Crist, according to a poll released Tuesday.
Obama to unveil new bioterrorism plan
President Barack Obama will use his State of the Union address to unveil a new plan for a quicker response to bioterrorism threats and attacks, the White House says .
Should the House pass the Senate healthcare bill?
I’ve previously argued that the Senate health care bill is much better than none. I agree with Jonathan Rauch about this – he makes the case especially well – and with Paul Krugman. But is this a sufficient reason to say that the House should pas…
Questions hang over Obama’s jobs tax credit
President Barack Obama’s promised push to create jobs includes a new tax credit for small businesses that add employees – an idea that clearly appeals to a nation struggling with a nearly 10 percent unemployment rate.
House majority leader: No health care quick fix
There are no quick fixes for President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, the No. 2 House Democrat said Tuesday, as supporters agonized over whether to move the bill forward or hit the pause button until political resistance subsides.
Justice Department Closes Mollohan Investigation
The U.S. Justice Department have informed lawyers for U.S. Rep. Alan Mollohan, D-W.Va., that they have closed an investigation into his finances without filing any charges, Mollohan’s office announced Tuesday.
NYT: ‘Tea party’ disputes hurt convention
A Tea Party convention billed as the coming together of the groups is unraveling as sponsors and participants pull out to protest its expense and express concerns about “profiteering.”
Ex-Hillary Clinton strategist who helped re-elect NYC Mayor Bloomberg joins his administration
The media strategist who helped re-elect New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is joining the billionaire’s administration.
AP source: Clinton planner joins NYC mayor’s staff
The bare-knuckle media strategist who advised Hillary Rodham Clinton and helped re-elect Mayor Michael Bloomberg is joining the billionaire mayor’s administration.