Archive for the ‘Politics’ Category
Obama’s Ex-Auto Czar: American Wasn’t My First Choice for Top GM Job
President Obama’s former auto czar, Steven Rattner, tried to recruit Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn, a Brazilian-born, Lebanese descendant, to run General Motors, a one-time symbol of American success, Rattner wrote in his new tell-all book about the federal bailout of GM and Chrysler.
New Mormon Ad Campaign: Seeking to Dispel Myths Or PR for Romney ‘12 Run?
Mormon leaders have launched an expansive ad campaign in some battleground states designed to rebrand the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as “normal,” igniting speculation that the church is laying the groundwork for Mitt Romney to re-emerge next year for another presidential bid without an anti-Mormon stigma.
Nevada Candidate Pushes Pay-to-Speed Program to Solve Budget Crisis
Nonpartisan candidate “Gino” DiSimone believes people would pay for the privilege to drive up to 90 mph on designated highways — and fill the state’s depleted coffers.
GOP Vows to Ramp Up Investigations of Obama Administration If It Wins House
If Republicans regain control of the House in November, some have vowed to launch investigations into controversies that Democrats have tried to ignore, including the New Black Panther voter intimidation case and the activities of the community activist group ACORN.
60 Days to Decide: Delaware GOP Suggests Tea Party Senate Challenger Is a ‘Liar’
The internal squabble among Delaware Republicans heated up Friday in the run-up to a contentious Senate primary, as the state Republican Party dropped the L-word — liar — in calling out Tea Party candidate Christine O’Donnell over her alleged financial problems.
As Economy Limps Along, Obama Touts Efforts Ahead of Crucial Midterm Elections
Faced with an economy that won’t kick into gear, President Obama nonetheless took to the airwaves Saturday, telling Americans — particularly the middle class — they’d be worse off without his economic policies.
States Join Legal Brief Supporting Ariz. Immigration Law as Donations Roll Into Gov. Brewer’s Defense Fund
Nearly a dozen states have filed a legal brief in support of Arizona’s controversial immigration law.
Officials: Obama to Link Tax Plan to Hiring
With the job market stuck in neutral, the Obama administration is moving toward using the revenue from expiring tax cuts for the wealthy to finance about $35 billion of tax cuts for small businesses and workers, administration and congressional officials said Friday.
Report: Blackwater Created Shell Companies
The security company Blackwater Worldwide formed a network of 30 shell companies and subsidiaries to try to get millions of dollars in government business after the company faced strong criticism for reckless conduct in Iraq, The New York Times reported Friday.
La. Officials Suspend Abortion Clinic’s License
Louisiana health officials suspended an abortion clinic’s license Friday, the first time the state has used its new authority to shut down such a facility over health and safety concerns.
