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Political redemption in the Big Apple: It's up to you, New YorkEx-Gov. Eliot Spitzer joins ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner in apology tours asking New York voters for another shot at public trust, after sex scandals knocked them out of office.
Michelle Obama hosts Kids' State Dinner: Better than the real thing?Winners of the first lady's healthy lunch recipe contest attended a Kids' State Dinner at the White House on Tuesday. It was a lot like a real state dinner, except it was lunchtime and Michelle Obama let everyone eat with their fingers.- How much do you know about America's first ladies? Take our quiz!
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- 'Sequester' at Pentagon: why furloughs may not be as harmful as predictedAs part of the sequester, the Defense Department began furloughs of civilian employees Monday. The Pentagon has warned of a devastating impact, but at least one analyst suspects that some of the undone work won't be missed.
Rick Perry 2016: Did he just announce for president?Rick Perry announced Monday that he will not run for reelection as governor of Texas in 2014, and said nothing about running for president in 2016. But he dropped plenty of hints.
Will Rick Perry announce 2016 White House bid?Rick Perry's announcement Monday in San Antonio may settle whether he'll run for a fourth term as governor 鈥� or open the door to a presidential bid in 2016. But as his 'oops' moment in 2012 signals, he's not predictable.
Who coined 'United States of America'? Mystery might have intriguing answer.Historians have long tried to pinpoint exactly when the name 'United States of America' was first used and by whom. A new find suggests the man might have been George Washington himself.
July 4 trivia: Who sewed the star-spangled banner that inspired the song?This July 4, the Maryland Historical Society is kicking off an effort to sew a reproduction of the star-spangled banner using materials as close as possible to those used by the original seamstress.
July 4 protests target NSA surveillance as Fourth Amendment violationsThis year, on the Fourth, a coalition of activists is rallying to the cry of 'Restore the Fourth,' as in Amendment. Protests both digital and physical are planned against NSA surveillance programs.
Poll: Republicans pushing immigration reform could score with Latinos in 2016Presidential hopefuls Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, and Paul Ryan are well positioned to win over some of the Latino voters who backed Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012, according to the new poll.
Obamacare 101: Why major part of health law is delayed, and who's affectedA key provision of Obama's health law, aka Obamacare, will be pushed back a year, the administration said Wednesday. The delay buys more time for businesses with at least 51 workers to show they are providing health insurance. What happens in the meantime?- Obamacare 101: Why major part of health law is delayed, and who's affectedA key provision of Obama's health law, aka Obamacare, will be pushed back a year, the administration said Wednesday. The delay buys more time for businesses with at least 51 workers to show they are providing health insurance. What happens in the meantime?
FocusWhatever happened to the great 'sequester' smackdown?Signs of any economic duress from the 'sequester' are few and far between four months in. But the $85 billion in federal spending cuts slated for this fiscal year are likely to be felt as summer deepens.
The 'sequester': how three Americans see it working so far So far at least, wide swaths of America haven't been reeling from the 'sequester.' But more budget cuts are taking effect this summer. Here are three examples of how Americans are starting to feel the impact.
Gun control: Can Gabby Giffords win over gun owners by firing off some shots?Her campaign to bring gun owners under the gun control banner created the jarring image of Gabby Giffords firing a gun at a Las Vegas range, the first time she has done so since being shot more than two years ago.
Gay marriage battlegrounds: 7 states to watch In the states, the battle over gay marriage is gathering steam. Federal judges have preempted local efforts toward legal gay marriage in some states, while activists in other states are gearing up for ballot measures. One state may be moving toward a stronger defense of traditional marriage. Here's the state-by-state rundown.
Tax reform: Can Baucus and Hatch make senators eat their spinach?The Finance Committee's Baucus and Hatch are telling their fellow senators that now's the time to address tax reform, and have set a deadline for colleagues to defend individual tax preferences.聽- Tax reform: Can Baucus and Hatch make senators eat their spinach?The Finance Committee's Baucus and Hatch are telling their fellow senators that now's the time to address tax reform, and have set a deadline for colleagues to defend individual tax preferences.聽
Chris Christie bromance with Barack Obama: Is it breaking up?Chris Christie, governor of New Jersey, no longer urgently needs federal superstorm Sandy dollars. So, with GOP presidential primaries ahead, he's buffing up his bona fides as a Republican, including attacks on ex-buddy Obama.
Michelle Obama, Laura Bush unite to talk about African women 鈥� and hairMichelle Obama and Laura Bush shared a stage Tuesday at the African First Ladies Summit in Tanzania. They smiled and joked while also highlighting the importance of strengthening women.
