By the end of this month, the federal government is expected to file briefs in a pair of same-sex marriage cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. One case poses questions so difficult that the president himself is expected to make the final decision on what arguments the Justice Department will make.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Children Of Latino Immigrants Skew Even More Democratic Than Parents, Study Says
The report also found that Latinos and Asian-Americans born in the U.S. are more likely to support abortion and gay rights than their foreign-born parents.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
After Tough 2012, Gallup Enlists Polling Expert To Investigate
One of the polling industry’s oldest brand names is calling in an outsider to do a comprehensive review after its election polls last year consistently favored Republican candidate Mitt Romney.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
At Prayer Breakfast, Obama Urges ‘Humility’
The president said he worries that “as soon as we leave the prayer breakfast, everything we’ve been talking about the whole time at the prayer breakfast is forgotten.” He and other leaders, Obama said, need to retain the “humility” they express when praying.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama’s Pick For CIA Chief To Face Senate Scrutiny
As Obama’s chief counterterrorism adviser, John Brennan has been associated with some controversial policies, including the use of armed drones. It’s unlikely his appointment as CIA director is in trouble, but he’s likely to face questions on drones as well as the agency’s interrogation policies.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
From Oil Fields To REI, Interior Nominee Has Outdoorsy Cred
Usually, the job of heading the Interior Department goes to a Western politician versed in the struggles over natural resources. So the president’s nomination of Sally Jewell, a relatively obscure CEO, has left some of the key players unsure of how to react.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us