Category Archives: Endorsed

Last U.S. WWI vet’s daughter urges Capitol honor

By doris | Published: March 6, 2011

Full Story atCNN.com Washington (CNN) — The last American veteran of World War I to die should lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol, his daughter said after lawmakers appeared to block the suggestion. “While Papa was still living, it was suggested that he lie in honor in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol as [...]

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GM’s sweetheart tax deal

By doris | Published: February 23, 2011

Full Story at money.cnn.com NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — The U.S. Treasury is giving up $14 billion in tax revenue because of a sweetheart deal it’s giving General Motors. The automaker is expected to post its first profitable year since 2004 when it reports fourth-quarter results on Thursday. But GM (GM) won’t have to worry about [...]

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After Obama lunch, GOP leaders promise cooperation

By doris | Published: February 9, 2011

Full Story at msnbc.com WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and the top three House GOP leaders met Wednesday for the first time since Republicans assumed control of the House, agreeing to work together on issues ranging from trade to spending cuts, both sides said. House Speaker John Boehner, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor and House [...]

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Obama tries to woo business, slams ‘burdensome’ tax

By doris | Published: February 8, 2011

Full Story at msnbc.com WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama stepped up efforts to woo the U.S. business community Monday, seeking its help to tackle “burdensome” corporate taxes in a speech to a business group that has long been a fierce critic. Obama, on a drive to win over business and independent voters before the 2012 [...]

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Senate to nix secret holds but keep filibuster rules intact

By doris | Published: January 29, 2011

Full Story at FirstRead.msnbc.msn.com In an agreement reached between Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, the world’s most deliberative body will not change its rules on the filibuster after all. A group of mostly freshmen senators were denied an opportunity to make changes with only a simple majority. They argue that [...]

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Montel Williams pushes medical marijuana bill

By doris | Published: January 26, 2011

Full Story at msnbc.com ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Former talk show host Montel Williams has urged state lawmakers to legalize medical marijuana in Maryland, saying it has a role helping those with painful ailments such as his own. The Baltimore native spoke Monday at a news conference with Maryland lawmakers who support legalized medical marijuana. Williams, [...]

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Obama makes 6 recess appointments

By doris | Published: December 31, 2010

Full Story at CNN.com Honolulu, Hawaii (CNN) — Taking time out from his Hawaiian vacation to assert some executive authority, President Barack Obama on Wednesday used a series of recess appointments to override Republican objections to several nominees. Obama used his constitutional power to appoint six people who have had their nominations pending for an [...]

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US House approves billions for wars without debate

By doris | Published: December 18, 2010

Full Story at msnbc.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed legislation that authorizes the Defense Department to spend nearly $160 billion on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan this budget year without major restrictions on the conduct of operations. The 341-48 vote on the defense authorization bill came after House and [...]

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Reid pushes bill to allow for online gambling

By doris | Published: December 4, 2010

Full Story at msnbc.com WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is pushing behind the scenes for lame-duck legislation that would allow poker games over the Internet but restrict initial licenses to casinos and racetrack operators that have been in businesses at least five years. Some of the biggest casino operators in Reid’s home state [...]

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Clinton addresses presidential aspirations

By doris | Published: November 7, 2010

Full Story at  msnbc.com CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has again slapped down speculation that she harbors ambitions for another presidential run. In New Zealand on Friday, Clinton told a pair of television interviewers that she won’t run for president even in the aftermath of this week’s congressional midterms that [...]

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Ohio McDonald’s gives voting advice in paychecks

By doris | Published: October 30, 2010

Full Story at msnbc.com COLUMBUS, Ohio — A handful of McDonald’s employees in northeastern Ohio received handbills in their most recent paychecks suggesting they vote for three Republican candidates. “If the right people are elected we will be able to continue with raises and benefits at or above our present levels,” the insert said. “If [...]

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Paul volunteer receives summons in stomping outside Kentucky debate

By doris | Published: October 27, 2010

Full Story at CNN.com (CNN) — A campaign volunteer for Kentucky Senate candidate Rand Paul was identified by police Tuesday as a suspect in the stomping of a woman outside the venue of a televised debate Monday night. Tim Profitt “is currently being served with a criminal summons ordering him to appear before a Fayette [...]

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