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Republicans Call for Massachusetts Special Senate Election Results to Be Certified ‘Without Delay’
Four Republican congressmen have written to Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Galvin, calling on him to certify the results of Tuesday's special Senate election "without delay or political games" so that Sen.-elect Scott Brown can be sworn in.
‘President Didn’t Expect To Lose’ the Massachusetts Senate Race, Says Spokesman Gibbs
The White House accepted some responsibility for the surprising Republican win Tuesday in the Massachusetts special election for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by liberal Democrat Ted Kennedy for 47 years.
U.S. Smog Caused by Asian Pollution, Study Finds
A new study finds that while U.S. controls on air pollution have been driving down a major ingredient of smog, ozone blowing over from Asia is raising background levels in the skies over California and other Western states.
Health Care Biggest Issue for Massachusetts Voters in Special Senate Election
The special election to fill the late Edward Kennedy's (D-Mass.) Senate seat ended in a shocker on Tuesday night, with Republican Scott Brown defeating the state's attorney general, Democrat Martha Coakley, by five points.
TSA Nominee Southers Withdraws Name Amid Controversy
Erroll Southers, nominated by President Obama to head the Transportation Security Administration, withdrew his name from consideration on Wednesday, saying his nomination had become a target of those with a "political agenda."
Terror Suspect’s Outburst in Federal Court on Tuesday Proves Skeptics Right
What's the problem with putting America's enemies on trial in federal civilian courts? Consider this scenario, from Wednesday's Boston Globe...
Democrats Offer Muted Response to Scott Brown’s Victory; Republicans Hear ‘Deafening Message’ From Voters
Following Republican Scott Brown's come-from-behind victory in a liberal-leaning state, prominent Democrats issued terse statements Tuesday night. Republicans are telling Democrats to wake up.
Jan. 20 Marks One Year of Broken Promises on Fiscal Prudence, Transparency By Obama, Say Govt. Watchdog Groups
In his first full year in office, marked on Jan. 20, Obama left a trail of broken campaign promises primarily concerning government transparency, as well as taxing and spending, according to government watchdog organizations.
Education Secretary: ‘A Lot More Losers Than Winners’ in ‘Race To The Top’ Grant Contest
Tuesday's deadline for states to apply for a share of the $4.35 billion in grants from the Obama administration's "Race To The Top" education reform contest was marked by Education Secretary Arne Duncan touting the plan's progress before winners are announced.
The Democrats’ Massachusetts Meltdown
By early afternoon on Tuesday, several hours before the polls closed on the special Senate election in Massachusetts, the Democrats had already thrown in the towel and started throwing punches -- at each other.
‘Gut-Check’ for Obama and Democrats on Health Care, AP Reports
A stinging loss Tuesday in Massachusetts cost Obama the 60-vote Senate majority he was counting on to pass his health care bill, leaving Democrats with fallback options that range from bad to worse.
Nigeria’s Religious Violence Comes Amid Political Crisis
Osama bin Laden in 2003 named Nigeria as one of six "most qualified regions for liberation" in the drive "to establish the rule of Allah on earth."
U.S., U.N. Target Al-Qaeda in Yemen As Senate Report Warns That American Converts May Be Training There
The key move announced Tuesday was Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's decision to add al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) to the list of foreign terrorist organizations.
Obama to Nationalize Student Lending with Pending Budget Bill
A bill currently before the Senate would empower the Obama administration to nationalize the student lending industry, eliminating the federally subsidized private loans millions of university students rely on to finance their educations.
Social Security Administration Spent $30 Million in Stimulus Money To Hire 585 New Bureaucrats to Certify New Disability Recipients Who Can Be Paid Not to Work
The Social Security Administration spent $30 million in stimulus money to hire 585 new bureaucrats to find new disabilitiy recipients whom that taxpayers can pay not to work.
Sessions ‘Goes to War’ with Obama Administration Over War on Terror
The ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee is "calling out" the Obama administration over its approach to the War on Terror and its policies on national security.
Conservative Group’s ‘MasterLard’ Ad Lampoons ‘Pork’ in Health-Care Bill
A new Internet video is off to a viral start accusing Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) of "buying off" Sens. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) in exchange for their votes on the health-care bill.
Obama 'Surprised and Frustrated' and 'Not Pleased' by Massachusetts Senate Race
President Barack Obama is "surprised and frustrated" and "not pleased" with the Senate race that will conclude in Massachusetts today, White House Spokesman Robert Gibbs told reporters during Tuesday's press briefing.
Hoyer Says Mood of Country Reminds Him of 1994—When Democrats Lost Congress
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D.-Md.) told CNSNews.com today that the mood of the country reminds him of 1994, when the Democrats lost their majorities in both the House and Senate. Hoyer said public opinion was mistaken in 1994 and suggested that it is mistaken again today.
Obama's TSA Nominee: War on Terror ‘Deserves to Perhaps Have Some Parity With Global Warming'
Erroll Southers, President Barack Obama's nominee to head the Transportation Security Administration, said the war on terror should be given "some parity" with other national priorities such as global warming, education, and the economy.