NATIONAL POLITICS


Senators criticize IRS for handling of tax-exempts

Senators criticize IRS for handling of tax-exempts

2013-05-22 00:06:29

There is widespread agreement that the IRS was wrong to single out conservative groups without applying similar scrutiny to liberal groups.


U.S. Senate to vote today on bill to fund locks, dams, ports

2013-05-08 09:15:22

Proponents say it is an infrastructure bill; opponents claim it is an earmark.


Bill requires VA to report infectious disease to agencies

2013-05-07 13:11:29

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey introduced a bill requiring the VA Health System to report "notifiable" infections to health agencies.


Koch Brothers planning more political involvement

Koch Brothers planning more political involvement

2013-05-05 00:16:42

The Kochs are planning to substantially increase their involvement in Republican Party affairs.


Corbett and two other GOP governors rip Affordable Care Act

2013-04-30 00:29:50

He joined the governors of Maine and Wisconsin to tell business leaders in D.C. on Monday that the Affordable Care Act is destined to fail.


Bills require VA report infectious diseases to states

2013-04-29 15:59:37

A U.S. House bill would require the VA to report infectious diseases.


Republicans warn of inaction on Syria

2013-04-29 00:17:33

They fear that failure to intervene in Syria would embolden nations like Iran and North Korea.


National Briefs / Charlotte mayor earns nomination

2013-04-29 00:08:42

President Barack Obama will nominate Charlotte, N.C., mayor Anthony Foxx to be secretary of transportation today.


Report criticizes Pittsburgh VA handling of Legionnaires' outbreak

2013-04-23 15:09:47

A Legionnaires' outbreak that killed five at the Pittsburgh VA hospital occurred because procedures weren't followed, a federal report says.


U.S. Senate set to consider bill requiring Internet sales tax

2013-04-22 16:08:50

But Pennsylvania has already taken steps to collect taxes on online purchases.


Toomey remains upbeat after losing vote on gun bill

2013-04-19 00:06:12

The senator from Pennsylvania had taken a risk in co-sponsoring a bipartisan bill to expand background checks for gun purchases.


Gun control votes due in U.S. Senate

2013-04-17 00:06:33

A plan to expand background checks for gun purchases hit a roadblock Tuesday when Senate leaders pulled it from the floor.


U.S. Senate votes to move forward with gun control legislation

2013-04-11 12:15:09

The 68-31 vote opens the door for what is expected to be heated debate on a series of proposed gun control measures.


Toomey, Manchin forge gun checks deal

Toomey, Manchin forge gun checks deal

2013-04-11 00:02:46

A bipartisan amendment by Sens. Pat Toomey and Joe Manchin on gun control already has attracted fire from the right.


Toomey, Manchin reach compromise on background checks for guns

2013-04-10 13:48:19

Sens. Pat Toomey and Joe Manchin announced a measure to require background checks on gun buyers in gun stores, at gun shows and online.


Obama urges action on gun control legislation

Obama urges action on gun control legislation

2013-04-09 00:06:40

The legislation gets to the Senate floor, but conservative Republicans vow delaying tactics to prevent its consideration.


Casey comes out in support of same-sex marriage

2013-04-01 16:45:05

Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey announced that he supports gay marriage after being swamped with letters from couples seeking his support.


Supreme Court hears gay marriage case arguments

Supreme Court hears gay marriage case arguments

2013-03-26 22:53:54

Lawyer Theodore Olson said the court should look to its 1967 Loving case, when the court invalidated laws prohibiting interracial marriage.


Landmark gay marriage cases go before U.S. Supreme Court

Landmark gay marriage cases go before U.S. Supreme Court

2013-03-26 00:15:29

This morning's arguments focus on the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage.


Divergent sides of gun debate make appeals

2013-03-25 00:04:22

Two of the loudest voices in the gun debate say it's up to voters now to make their position known to Congress.


A conservative champion transformed by gay rights case

A conservative champion transformed by gay rights case

2013-03-25 00:03:03

Since Theodore Olson signed on to fight for same-sex marriage in California, things have changed for him.


Supreme Court to hear case on Arizona voter ID law

2013-03-18 00:19:36

The Supreme Court will struggle this week with the validity of an Arizona law that tries to keep illegal immigrants from voting.


Boehner: No immediate debt crisis

2013-03-18 00:15:54

The country does not face immediate debt crisis, the House speaker said Sunday.


Bipartisan immigration bill gaining steam in Senate

2013-03-18 00:04:26

Two altered waiting periods would provide the nation's undocumented workers with a path to U.S. citizenship in 13 years.


Sequester pinches funding for research on campuses

2013-03-18 00:02:57

The federal government is scaling back support for academic laboratories to satisfy the new mandate to cut spending across the board.


Democratic National Committee chairwoman addresses Women of Steel conference, urges females to be leaders

Democratic National Committee chairwoman addresses Women of Steel conference, urges females to be leaders

2013-03-11 16:04:52

Debbie Wasserman Schultz spoke to a crowd of 1,000 promoting leadership at the United Steelworkers International Women's Conference.


President Obama signs Violence Against Women Act

2013-03-07 14:51:11

The president says an expanded anti-violence bill is a "victory" for advocates and survivors of domestic violence.


Congressional panel meets to discuss mentally ill, guns

2013-03-05 00:06:56

A congressional panel today will hear from mental health experts and parents of patients.


In first interview since election, Romney tries to explain defeat

2013-03-04 00:26:47

One hundred seventeen days later, Mitt Romney still isn't over it.


Obama aims to retake House in 2014

2013-03-03 00:13:01

President Barack Obama is taking the most specific steps of his administration in an attempt to ensure the election victories.


Gulf Coast states jockey over BP spill settlement

2013-02-24 00:09:19

The Wall Street Journal reported late Friday that federal and state officials were preparing a $16 billion settlement offer.


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