New START hangs in the balance
Senate Republicans appeared increasingly determined to use the nuclear treaty as a political football in their drive to block all possible administration initiatives.
White House makes final push for DREAM Act
The Obama administration stepped up its campaign to overcome a possible Republican filibuster of the DREAM Act.
Surprise! Republican judge rules against health care law
A federal judge in Virginia ruled that one part of President Barack Obama's signature health care reform law is unconstitutional, which comes after two other federal judges ruled it was constitutional, setting up an eventual showdown in the Supreme Court.
Tax cut deal: “A tremendous sacrifice” says Solis
"Right now we've made a tremendous sacrifice," Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis said. "There's no pleasure in us giving the high income tax bracket these cuts."
Lawmakers: Time has come to end "Don't ask, don't tell"
Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Pa., and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., say they plan to introduce a standalone bill in the House this week to reverse the controversial policy that bans openly gay service members.
DREAM Act passes House, faces hurdles in Senate
The U.S. Senate voted to table its version of the DREAM Act Dec. 9, in order to consider the version passed by the House the day before. Supporters say the House vote was historic and a longtime coming because this is the first time the decade-old measure has ever passed in either chamber.
Despite Christmas hiring, unemployment rate jumps
Just as Nero fiddled while Rome burned, the GOP pushes for tax breaks for billionaires as America's economy crumbles.
Michigan city on verge of bankruptcy
The city of Hamtramck, Mich., is $3 million in debt and will run out of money by the end of January. It has sought permission from the state to file for bankruptcy, a move never before taken by a Michigan municipality. This could be a preview of what may happen to many cities and towns statewide.
16 arrested in DREAM Act sit-in
Protestors staging a sti-in at a Texas senator's office were arrested and held for hours.
Youth: Let us serve our country, pass Dream Act
Passing the DREAM Act is about young people and their future, say labor and immigration reform advocates.
