Obama Back In Campaign Mode; This Time, It’s Taxes
The president is using email, social media and public appearances to promote his message in the fight over federal taxes on Capitol Hill. The president hopes the campaign will put pressure on Republican lawmakers to come to a deal that would avoid automatic, across-the-board tax hikes.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Israel Plans To Expand Settlements In East Jerusalem, West Bank
Israel announced the plans a day after the U.N. voted to upgrade Palestine to a non-member observer state. The United States called the plans “counterproductive.”» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Hispanic Caucus Rejects Republican Immigration Bills
The coalition of Hispanic lawmakers said new legislation should require illegal immigrants to register with the federal government, undergo a criminal background check, learn English and pay taxes as conditions for obtaining legal status and eventual citizenship.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
SEC Chief Schapiro Is Leaving
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro will step down on Dec. 14. President Obama has designated SEC Commissioner Elisse Walter to be her successor.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Alicia Keys: How A ‘Girl On Fire’ Keeps From Burning Out
Now married and a mother, the Grammy-winning songwriter says she’s more aware than ever of the habits that allow her to stay productive.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Awash With Love: Storm Resurfaces 1940s Letters
After Superstorm Sandy, Kathleen Chaney found a bundle of letters along the New Jersey shore. Tied with a pink ribbon and thoroughly soaked, the letters tell the story of a wartime romance.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Legal Pot Is Here, But Stash The Wallet For Now
On Election Day, voters in Colorado and Washington state legalized marijuana for recreational use. Residents can’t just walk in and buy a dime bag yet, however; the states need to set up some ground rules first.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
How Much Does Crowdfunding Cost Musicians?
Two bands, Los Angeles-based A House For Lions and Maine’s The Mallett Brothers, add up what they’ve spent while asking you for money.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
‘Don Giovanni’ To ‘Nixon In China’: Holiday Feasts In Opera
As you prepare to feast upon cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and your choice of entree this Thanksgiving, there’s also an operatic feast to be had. Classical commentator Miles Hoffman joins NPR’s Renee Montagne to take us through a five-course meal.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Susan Rice Says Benghazi Claims Were Based On Information From Intelligence
The U.S. envoy to the U.N. is seen as a front-runner for the job of secretary of state in President Obama’s second term, but her comments in the wake of the Sept. 11 attack in Benghazi have made her a focus of criticism. Rice also said she looked forward to discussing Sen. John McCain’s concerns over her comments with the Republican.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
