State of the Union address, DREAM Act Undocumented youth respond
In his State of the Union address, the president described the challenges faced by undocumented youth: many of them are already responding favorably: "I'm a DREAMer and I believe myself to be an American. I have hope."
Romney scores not-so-big win as Republicans argue over “vulture capitalism”
Mitt Romney, "frontrunner" for the GOP presidential nomination, emerged as the leading candidate with only 37 percent of the vote.
Awake the State rally rocks Orlando
Republican lawmakers and Republican Gov. Rick Scott are expected to push for deep cuts, including in Medicaid and unemployment benefits.
Pollution rule impeded by federal court
The regulation is intended to reduce, in 27 states, pollution that plays a large factor in unhealthy air downwind.
Wisconsin recall Walker campaign reaches signature minimum
But organizers want to send at least 720,277 names to the state as a show of strength and to provide a cushion should officials disallow some of the signatures.
Recall Walker campaign races towards Jan. 17 deadline
Just weeks into the campaign, United Wisconsin announced that 507,533 people have signed a recall petition.
Santorum’s anti-black blabber
GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum has set his sights on a new target: struggling African-Americans.
Obama bulldozes GOP wall of obstruction
The president said he was forced to make the appointment now, during the current Congressional recess, if the consumer protection agency was to function.
Unions urge House GOP to stop holding workers and the jobless hostage
The AFL-CIO is urging everyone to call House Speaker John Boehner at 202-225-0600, telling him to stop playing politics with the lives of working families.
GOP killing payroll tax compromise and jobless benefits
A temporary payroll tax cut compromise and extension of unemployment benefits passed by a wide margin in the Senate, but now it is expected to fail in the Republican-controlled House Monday night.
