Critics Decry Looser Rules For Inauguration Fundraising
President Obama has changed course from 2009, allowing bigger donations and corporate money. Advocates for overhauling campaign finance laws wonder what happened to the president’s old pledge to change the way Washington works.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
NBC’s David Gregory Won’t Be Charged For Showing Ammo Magazine
When NBC News’ David Gregory displayed what he said was a high-capacity ammunition magazine on Meet the Press last month, it prompted Washington, D.C., law enforcement officials to investigate whether he had broken a city law. But on Friday, D.C. prosecutors announced that Gregory would not be arrested or charged with a crime.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Coming Up: Obama To Nominate Hagel For Defense, Brennan For CIA
The president is moving to fill two key posts on his national security team. If confirmed, former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel (a Republican) would lead the Pentagon. John Brennan, the president’s counterterrorism adviser, would be at the Central Intelligence Agency.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Gov’t spent $18 billion on immigration enforcement
A report on immigration enforcement says the Obama administration spent more money on enforcement efforts in the last fiscal year than all other federal law enforcement agencies combined.
Obama’s On-Again, Off-Again Relationship With Progressives
President Obama handily won re-election, but Congress remains fairly unchanged. Will the status quo prevail during his second term? Or will he follow through on promises that got progressives excited about him in 2008?» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Secretary Clinton Now Expected Back In Her Office Next Week
The former first lady hasn’t been at her desk since early last month. She’s suffered from a stomach virus, a concussion and has been treated for a blood clot discovered behind her right ear.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Is The Party Over For The Tea Party?
All large classes elected to Congress want to change Washington. The Tea Party has found that there are all kinds of tripwires built into the American system of checks and balances that prevent newcomers from quickly remaking the political culture into their own image.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
New Immigration Battle: Driver’s Licenses
Iowa is the latest state to challenge President Obama’s immigration policy by denying driver’s licenses to young illegal immigrants who receive a temporary reprieve from deportation. Opponents are suing to block such moves, saying they violate federal law.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
John Kerry Already Considered A Seasoned Diplomat
The Massachusetts senator has already carried out sensitive diplomatic efforts on behalf of President Obama, with a strong focus on Afghanistan and Pakistan in recent years.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
House Passes Measure To Avoid Defense Cuts
The House has approved a measure to avoid looming defense cuts. It will vote later Thursday on House Speaker John Boehner’s “Plan B.”» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
