Congressman facing pressure from Jewish groups on adviser’s religious divorce dispute
Feb 29, 2012 Politics
A top House Republican is facing a swell of pressure from Jewish communities across the country as they lobby, not for legislation, but for his intervention in the personal life of an adviser.
Lawmaker chastises military for not keeping database of medal recipients
Feb 29, 2012 Politics
As the Stolen Valor Act is challenged in the Supreme Court, Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, is asking why the military doesn’t keep a searchable database of medal recipients.
Egypt lifts travel ban on US pro-democracy workers, officials say
Feb 29, 2012 Politics
Egypt on Wednesday lifted a travel ban on seven Americans employed by pro-democracy U.S. groups, signaling an end to the worst crisis in relations between Egypt and the U.S. in 30 years.
Romney girds for Dem participation in upcoming primaries, as Santorum makes crossover appeal
Feb 29, 2012 Politics
Seven of the 10 states hosting primaries and caucuses next Tuesday have what are known as “open” elections. Just like in Michigan, Democrats and independents as well as Republicans will be welcome to vote.
Dreier becomes latest lawmaker to announce retirement
Feb 29, 2012 Politics
Rep. David Dreier, the chairman of the House Rules Committee, announced Wednesday he will not seek another term.
Santorum Softens Pitch After Double Defeat
Feb 29, 2012 Politics
Santorum Softens Pitch After Double Defeat
US: North Korea suspends nuclear activities, takes food aid
Feb 29, 2012 Politics
As its population suffers widespread malnutrition, North Korea has agreed to suspend uranium enrichment and put a moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests in exchange for 240,000 metric tons of food and the promise for potentially more to come.
Economy in fourth quarter rose faster than first estimated
Feb 29, 2012 Politics
The Commerce Department says the economy grew at a 3 percent annual rate in October-December last year, better than the 2.8 percent originally reported.
Conservative leaders demand apology from Huffington over anti-Catholic column
Feb 29, 2012 Politics
A group of Christian and conservative leaders is demanding Huffington Post publisher Arianna Huffington apologize for allowing a column to be published on her website that compares Catholics to pedophiles and attacks communion as a “barbaric ritual.”
Romney wins Michigan, Arizona primaries
Feb 29, 2012 Politics
Mitt Romney, after fending off Rick Santorum in his home state of Michigan, is fast-approaching the biggest test so far of his volatile front-runner status: next week’s Super Tuesday contests where 419 delegates are up for grabs.