politics

Vote on healthcare reform bill draws near

Sandy Smith — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:30:06 -0600

Democratic leaders in the House continue to count votes one by one as debate proceeds on the sweeping healthcare reform bill. A vote could come as soon as 10 p.m. tonight, and it's anticipated that the vote on the bill will be close.

Fiorina to seek GOP nomination for California Senate seat

Sandy Smith — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:05:33 -0600

Carly Fiorina, the first woman to head technology pioneer Hewlett-Packard Co., announced today that she is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently being held by Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) First, however, she must secure the Republican nomination.

Japan's Ex-finance Minister Shoichi Nakagawa Found Dead

Michael Santo — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:13:37 -0500

Japan's former finance minister Shoichi Nakagawa, who was forced to resign over his apparently drunken behavior earlier this year, has been found dead at his home. He was 56.

Tim Pawlenty Eyes Possible 2012 Bid With PAC

Michael Santo — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:55:53 -0500

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty formally submitted papers today to the Federal Election Commission to launch a political action committee (PAC). It's believed to be step one on the way to a possible 2012 presidential bid.

Arlen Specter's Controversial Change

kayFACE121 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:49:41 -0500

On Tuesday April 28, Pennsylvania senator Arlen Specter made a big change in his career. The long time Republic made a switch to the Democratic Party. Even though he has chosen the less conservative party, he will still be keeping many on his republican views the same. There are many reasons for his big changed that shocked a number of people but President Obama supports Specter and is “thrilled” about having him join the Democrats.

Obama Looks to Stimulus To Tackle High unemployment

Charles Sherry — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:17:31 -0500

Faced with growing criticism that he is not doing enough to assist the ailing economy, President Barack Obama unveiled a plan to increase spending on public works projects and create or save up to 600,000 jobs this summer.

What is Single-Payer Health Care?

mattwion — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:34:47 -0500

Senator Max Baucas recently said that a Single-Payer health care system is not on the table among options for health care reform. The reason: it is not politically feasible in the United States, opposition is too great. The question we should ask ourselves is "why is this so?" And we need also ask another question: what is single-payer health care?

Sotomayor Comment Not Racist or Sexist, And Here's Why

robynbroyles — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:31:26 -0500

It's all over the Internet. We could call it "Latinagate." Supreme Court nominee Sonia Mayor has put her foot in her mouth. What was her offense? She implied that a Latina woman can make better decisions than a white man.

Jack Kemp, Former Congressman and AFL QB, Dies

Michael Santo — Sat, 02 May 2009 21:44:38 -0500

Jack Kemp, a former pro football quarterback, congressman and one-time vice-presidential nominee, has died at the age of 73.

Senator coverts from Republican to Democrat

mattwion — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:33:01 -0500

His motive seems to be simply to hold on to power and avoid losing a tough primary. There appears no ideological shift here.

President Obama Speaks in Turkey, Seeks Partnership With Muslim Nations

BryanLawver — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:19:58 -0500

President Barack Obama spoke in Turkey Monday, calling a partnership with Muslim nations “critical,” the Associated Press reported.

Blagojevich to Host Chicago Radio Show; Listen Online

Michael Santo — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:28:10 -0500

You might recall Rod Blagojevich's media frenzy just prior to his impeachment, when he hit the talk show circuit to plead his case. Well, on Wednesday he is hitting just one radio talk show, hosting the "Don Wade & Roma Morning Show" on Chicago's WLS-AM for two hours, 7 AM to 9 AM CDT.