Obama Remembers ‘Beautiful Little Kids,’ Calls For ‘Meaningful Action’
Horrible acts of violence have forced President Obama to speak to a shocked nation after several mass shootings — at a shopping center in Arizona, a Colorado movie theater, a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin and, on Friday, a Connecticut elementary school. He said something must be done “regardless of the politics.”» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
On ‘Fiscal Cliff,’ Majority Of Public Sides With Democrats, Pew Poll Says
Fifty-five percent of those surveyed said President Obama is making a “serious effort” to work with Republicans. Just 32 percent said Republicans are making a serious effort to work with the Democratic president.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Wal-Mart’s Lobbying In U.S. To Be Probed By Indian Government
A heated debate about the retailer’s plans for stores in India has pressured the government into looking at Wal-Mart’s practices. Critics in India equate the company’s lobbying with bribery. Wal-Mart and the U.S. ambassador say there’s a big difference.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
What Happens If We Fall Off The ‘Fiscal Cliff’?
President Obama and congressional Republicans have been trying to negotiate a deal to avert the automatic tax hikes and spending cuts known as the “fiscal cliff.” But what happens Jan. 1 if no agreement was reached? Some experts say not much will happen — at least not immediately.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Why A ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Failure Could Help The Economy
If President Obama and Congress can’t make a deal this month, the economy could fall into recession while tax bills go up for nearly every American. On the other hand, it would do a lot to erase the nation’s deficit.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Tea Party May Be Losing Steam, But Issues Still Boil
While the movement loses popularity nationwide, it’s still a force in the GOP. However, when it comes to fiscal cliff negotiations, Tea Party members in Congress seem resigned to the fact that any eventual deal will be one they won’t like. That doesn’t mean the Tea Party spirit can’t be recharged.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Report: Benghazi ‘Talking Points’ Watered Down By CIA, Not White House
“Officials from a cross-section of agencies” tell The Wall Street Journal that references to al-Qaida were removed to protect sources. Those sources say the White House did not drive that decision. The wording, used by U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice, has come under criticism.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
House GOP Sends Obama Its ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Counteroffer
The proposal would cut the deficit by $2.2 trillion over the next decade, but Republicans do not increase tax margins for the wealthiest Americans, something the president has said is not negotiable.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama And Boehner Are Still Far Apart On Fiscal Cliff, But Don’t Panic — Yet
Brinkmanship has long been a mainstay in Washington politics, and so it is still. Which is why it might be too early to give up hope that President Obama and congressional Republicans can reach a “fiscal cliff” deal despite how far apart the sides were Monday.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Think Congressional Gridlock Is Bad? If Reid Changes Filibuster Rules, Look Out
Every student of Washington knows the Senate has become the definition of a legislative graveyard, in part because of the frequency with which the minority party invokes its right to filibuster legislation and nominations. The Senate majority leader may push to change that — which could make matters worse.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
