Court Ruling Upsets Conventional Wisdom On Recess Appointments
In a bombshell decision, a federal appeals court panel has invalidated President Obama’s recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board. Legal experts say the ruling deals a big victory to Senate Republicans in an era of congressional gridlock, and could push the issue to the Supreme Court.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Another George Bush Plans To Try His Hand At Politics
George Prescott Bush, 36, has announced he is running for office in Texas. The grandson of the first President Bush, nephew of the second, and son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has already raised nearly $1.4 million. Now he just has to decide what job he’s campaigning for.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
After Upset Win, House Freshman Looks To Make A Name For Himself
California Democrat Eric Swalwell, one of the youngest new members of Congress, defeated a 40-year incumbent for his seat. But his first challenge in Washington might be getting people to pronounce his name correctly.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
As Water Level Falls, Concerns About Mississippi River’s Barge Traffic Rise
The drought gripping the nation’s midsection has made the river very hard to navigate from St. Louis to Cairo, Ill., where it meets the Ohio River. By next week, barge traffic may have to halt altogether in that section, trade groups warn.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
How Boehner’s ‘Critical Moment’ Could Turn Out OK For Him
The House speaker is trying to emerge from a blow from his own party. But if John Boehner can pull off a bipartisan agreement to avert the fiscal cliff, he could come out of this better off.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
DeMint’s Exit Creates Political Ripples, Raises Questions For Tea Party
Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., an early supporter of the Tea Party movement who helped foster its growth in Congress and work for the election of like-minded lawmakers, is leaving to run the conservative Heritage Foundation. His exit set in motion political maneuvers from Columbia, S.C., to Washington, D.C.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
An Aging ‘Quartet,’ Still Polishing Their Legends
Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut centers on a retirement community for aging opera musicians and the relationships that have carried into their golden years. Critic Ella Taylor says a prestige cast of British actors and actual retired opera stars calls forth the sense of nostalgia the movie aims for.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
In Fiscal Cliff PR War, Obama Seeks Help From A Public Already Leaning His Way
In Washington’s latest game of chicken, President Obama is recruiting voters who see things his way to provide an edge in his quest to get congressional Republicans to accept tax increases on the nation’s wealthiest. His newest weapon? A Twitter hashtag.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Why Have There Been So Many Contested Elections?
Election-related lawsuits have more than doubled since 2000. There has been at least one post-election litigation in every general or midterm election since 2000, with the exception of 2002. Legal experts blame the flawed election process and the fact that voters don’t like their candidates to concede.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Diplomatic Efforts Mount As Death Toll Rises In Gaza
At least one rocket was fired from Gaza toward Tel Aviv on Sunday, but was thwarted by Israeli missile defense. Israel continued airstrikes overnight, hitting two media buildings that house both domestic and foreign news agencies.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
