Obama gives blessing to a super PAC
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Fearing a tide of spending by outside conservative groups, President Obama is giving his blessing to a pro-Democratic Party “super PAC” that will work to help his reelection, his campaign said late Monday. Read full article >> .. read more..
Santorum declared winner in Missouri, Minnesota
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
DENVER — Rick Santorum had a breakthrough night on Tuesday by winning the Missouri primary and the Minnesota caucuses, breathing life into his struggling campaign and slowing Mitt Romney ’s march to the Republican presidential nomination. Read full article >> .. read more..
Santorum declared winner in Missouri
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
DENVER — Rick Santorum had a breakthrough night on Tuesday by winning the Missouri primary and making strong showings in the Minnesota and Colorado caucuses, breathing life into his struggling campaign and slowing Mitt Romney ’s march to the Republican presidential nomination. Read full article >> .. .. read more..
It’s deja vu as Congress tackles payroll tax cut extension again
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
It’s Groundhog Day in Congress, where lawmakers appear to have glimpsed their shadows and are entering a newly intense period of negotiations over whether to extend the payroll tax cut that is shaping up to be remarkably similar to a bruising December fight over the same issue. Read full article >>.. .. read more..
As Massachusetts governor, Romney had an unremarkable record on jobs
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
An overheated industry has gone bust. A tepid economy is not producing enough jobs. And a successful businessman promises he can use his private-sector experience to jump-start the economy. This is presidential candidate Mitt Romney now, but it was also Romney nearly a decade ago when he ran for go.. .. read more..
As Massachusetts governor, Romney’s record on jobs was unremarkable
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
An overheated industry has gone bust. A tepid economy is not producing enough jobs. And a successful businessman promises he can use his private-sector experience to jump-start the economy. This is presidential candidate Mitt Romney now, but it was also Romney nearly a decade ago when he ran for go.. .. read more..
Obama campaign fears being sharply outspent by GOP super PACs
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
The Obama campaign, which shattered all records for political fundraising in 2008, has concluded that it could be dramatically outspent this year by the GOP nominee and allied conservative groups, which are able to tap a deep well of money unavailable in previous contests, according to senior aides.. .. read more..
Capitol Assets: Some legislators send millions to groups connected to their rela..
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Some members of Congress send tax dollars to companies, colleges and community groups where their spouses, children and parents work as salaried employees, lobbyists or board members, according to an examination of federal disclosure forms and local public records by The Washington Post. Read full .. .. read more..
Santorum poised for breakthrough in three states’ contests
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
DENVER — Rick Santorum was poised for a breakthrough night on Tuesday in three contests that could provide a boost to the former Pennsylvania senator’s efforts to slow Mitt Romney ’s march to the Republican presidential nomination. Read full article >> .. read more..
Earmark investigation: Rep. Norm Dicks and Puget Sound
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
In January 2007, Rep. Norm Dicks (D-Wash.) became chairman of a congressional subcommittee that gave him the power to secure millions in federal funds to environmental projects in his district. Six months later, the congressman requested millions of dollars to clean up Puget Sound — a vital but pol.. .. read more..