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THE MESSENGER Sarah Palin's return is unnerving some Republicans. WASHINGTON — Via Oprah , Facebook and a bus trip that resembled a campaign swing more than a book tour, Sarah Palin reappeared on the national stage last week, minus her governorship and running-mate status, but with a new role as principled “rogue” to add to her previous credits as plain-spoken patriot and hockey mom.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Delay is rarely good for politicians trying to pass legislation. The possibility that Congress might not complete action on a major health care bill this year is another frustration for President Barack Obama and his allies.
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Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! Friends and colleagues of former Gov. Bruce King mourned New Mexico's longest serving governor Friday, recalling the Democrat as a model of integrity who defined face-to-face, retail politics in a rural state.
Google Inc. and other Internet companies have zeroed in on a bill that could restrict their ability to do business in 'repressive' foreign countries.
We do not take Georgia Tech lightly in this little corner of the journalism world. In fact, this is where Paul Johnson's strategically unique Yellow Jackets were picked to win the 2009 Atlantic Coast Conference championship -- way back in December of 2008.
Former President Bill Clinton has talked to two busloads of schoolchildren about his presidency and issues around the world during a visit to his library.
A small New Mexico town prepares for the funeral of a larger-than-life political legend, and a visit from one of his best pals, a former president of the United States.
Gallup Daily tracking from Nov. 17-19 shows President Barack Obama’s job approval slipping to 49% for the first time in his presidency. Among post-World War II presidents, only Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton, and Ronald Reagan dropped below the symbolic majority approval level faster than Obama did.
Today is Friday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2009. There are 41 days left in the year.
On Nov. 21, 1934, the Cole Porter musical "Anything Goes," starring Ethel Merman as Reno Sweeney, opened on Broadway.
Columnist Joe Conason, in Little Rock this week to follow Bill Clinton for a coming book, dipped into senatorial politics and found an incumbent U.S. Senator, Blanche Lincoln, looking weak rather than thoughtful. He found pressure from Lt. Gov. Bill Halter and a free health clinic and a not-thinly-veiled bit of advice from Clinton, whose [...]
President Obama's job-approval rating has slipped below 50% in the Gallup Tracking Poll for the first time in his presidency, pulled down by concerns about the economy, federal spending and health care legislation.
President Barack Obama's visit to Alaska last week got us to thinking about previous presidential visits. There have been several over the years, most of them stopovers to refuel on the way to Asia.
Norm Olson's genial tone belies his reputation as a radical militiaman, yet here he is, at 63, an affable grandfather explaining why Americans should arm themselves against their government. Walking stick in hand, clad in military fatigues, he strolls a trail... Militia - United States - Society and Culture - Politics - Military
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