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Obama regulatory czar claims Bush was worse on rules
President Obama's regulatory czar told a Capitol Hill gathering Tuesday that the administration has produced fewer burdensome rules for industry than did the administration of President George W. Bush.
Club likes Bachmann as a member
The Club for Growth, the influential fiscal conservative group, released a glowing review Tuesday of Rep. Michelle Bachmann's tenure in Congress and the Minnesota state Senate, saying that the third-term lawmaker and 2012 presidential hopeful has a solid record of supporting pro-growth policies.
GOP Rep. Gowdy slams ill-fated ATF gun sting
Rep. Trey Gowdy, South Carolina Republican, said Tuesday that he and other lawmakers looking into a controversial undercover federal gun sting want answers from the Obama administration on who approved the ill-fated Operation Fast and Furious.
Pawlenty to attack GOP isolationism, Obama's Middle East policy
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, in a speech Tuesday at the Council on Foreign Relations, plans to lay out his strategic vision for the nation's involvement in the Middle East, calling on his fellow Republicans not to shrink away from what he sees as the nation's commitments in the region.
Bristol Palin keeps mum on mom's plans
Bristol Palin said her mother, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, has decided whether or not she'll run for president in 2012 — but she wouldn't tip her mom's hand.
Morning Roundup: June 28
Gray changes the discussion; Supreme Court takes D.C. GPS case; Green groups criticize McDonnell's pace; Lottery announces online gambling start dates; Md. gay marriage supporters seek O'Malley's help; Dissension in MPD
PICKET: Anti-war left steps up against Obama
An important 2008 campaign coalition for the president is not happy with his actions in Libya and it could very well cost him politically in 2012.
World War II veteran finds soul mate at 99
Gilbert Herrick was just waiting for the right woman to settle down with. At age 99, he has finally found her.
What's up with that?
Metro's outbound Orange Line to Vienna/Fairfax-GMU was named by Craigslist as the most romantic train station in the nation.
The wrong John Wayne
Rep. Michele Bachmann kicked off her presidential campaign on Monday in Waterloo, Iowa, and in one interview surrounding the official event she promised to mimic the spirit of Waterloo's own John Wayne. The only problem, as one eagle-eyed reader notes: Waterloo's John Wayne was not the beloved movie star, but rather John Wayne Gacy, the serial killer.
Morning Roundup: June 27
DNA links suspect to AU professor's killing; Equality Maryland on the ropes; DOJ will not pursue death penalty in D.C. case; PG Council spurns Baker initiative; Md. young-driver laws appear to be working; GOP looking to take over Va. Senate
PICKET: Bachmann on the rise
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, Minnesota Republican, has presidential poll numbers in Iowa that shoves Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty down to single digits.
Juvenile justice grants doled out to youth programs
More than $1.5 million in federal money is being distributed to 24 Maryland youth programs aiming to reduce juvenile recidivism and promote accountability among young people.
Shocking the First Amendment
Can posting a shocking image online land you in jail?
The Battle of the Bulb
How Americans are allowed to light their homes is becoming the latest battleground over states rights.
Obama Gets No Respect from Google
Two hours after announcing the beginning of the end of the war in Afghanistan, President Obama did not even chart in the top ten news stories on Google News.
Liberals Are Smarter Than Conservatives, Just Ask Them
If you are a conservative, Jon Stewart wants you to know you are a moron.
MILLER: Boehner doubles down on debt ceiling
House Speaker John A. Boehner threw down the gauntlet on Friday, telling President Barack Obama that if he wanted to raise the nation’s debt limit, he had to meet Republicans’ fiscal demands.
PICKET: Bozells look to grow conservative 'social media army'
ForAmerica, a non-profit 501(c)4, recently launched last September by conservative movement leader Brent Bozell and his son David, already has a Facebook page with over 1.2 million fans.
