Palin's Resignation Has Many Asking, What Next?Compare
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:51:40 GMT
Some political insiders questioned the political wisdom of her decision to quit in the middle of her first term as governor while others were reluctant to bet against her popularity.
Petraeus Says New Troops in Afghanistan Face Tough Fight With TalibanCompare
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:00:37 GMT
Gen. David Petraeus, best known for coordinating the troop surge in Iraq that is credited with reducing that country's violence, cautioned that the Taliban are resilient fighters.
Palin's Resignation Has Many Asking, What Next?Compare
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:44:19 GMT
Some political insiders questioned the political wisdom of her decision to quit in the middle of her first term as governor while others were reluctant to bet against her popularity.
Obama to Avoid Father's Kenyan Homeland on Trip to AfricaCompare
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:38:34 GMT
The President says Kenya, plagued by political violence, still has a long way to go in becoming a free and open democracy
Palin Quits as Alaska GovernorCompare
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:05:00 GMT
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Friday that she is stepping down at the end of the month.
Tensions Simmer Between White House, Democrats Over New York Senate PrimaryCompare
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:43:57 GMT
Former President Bill Clinton is headlining a fundraiser for the opponent of White House-backed Sen. Kristen Gillibrand and New York Rep. Charles Rangel rebuked President Obama for meddling into the primary as he defended Rep. Carolyn Maloney's right to run.
Growing National Debt May Be Next Economic CrisisCompare
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:12:55 GMT
The national debt stands today at a staggering $11.5 trillion -- equivalent to over $37,000 for each and every American -- and it's expanding by over $1 trillion a year.
Obama Starts Holiday Celebration at Camp DavidCompare
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:03:03 GMT
The president on Friday morning flew to Camp David, Maryland, for the first part of the first family's July 4 U.S. Independence Day celebration, including daughter Malia's 11th birthday on Saturday.
Senate Health Care Plan Would Impose $1,000 Fines for Refusing CoverageCompare
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:11:45 GMT
In a revamped health care system envisioned by senators, people would be required to carry health insurance just like motorists must get auto coverage now.
White House Reminds Staffers of Restrictions on Free Tickets as Newspaper Cancels Lavish DinnerCompare
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:13:00 GMT
The event caused an uproar in the company's newsroom and drew fire from other quarters because the newspaper would have charged guests as much as $250,000 for access to top officials in Washington.
