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Catholic bishop: 'Massive concerns' with Obama edict
President Obama's contraception-coverage rule could open the door for the federal government to deny grants to Catholic refugee and relief services that refuse to offer birth-control insurance coverage, a spokesman for the Catholic Church said Thursday morning, telling a congressional hearing American clerics still have "massive concerns" with the proposed administration mandate.
Flake: Arizona is 'Mitt Romney country'
Arizona Rep. Jeff Flake, a Mitt Romney supporter, said Thursday that Rick Santorum doesn't have the organization in place in his state to win the upcoming Feb. 28 primary.
Obama to speak at groundbreaking for new African American Smithsonian
President Obama will speak at the groundbreaking of the Smithsonian Institution's $500 million National Museum of African American History and Culture on Feb. 22, the White House announced Wednesday.
Sebelius says she didn't consult bishops over contraception rule
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius said Wednesday she didn't consult with Catholic bishops before revising a contraception mandate they've been fighting.
Coins beat bills for saving money
A new study says dropping the paper dollar in favor of a $1 coin would save the federal government $4.4 billion over the next three decades, chiefly because the coins wouldn't need to be replaced as often, reducing the cost per unit.
Bachmann: No time for dancing
Rep. Michele Bachmann, while admitting she loves the dance floor, has dispelled rumors she would be on the popular TV show "Dancing With the Stars" next season.
Catholic bishops press for Democrats' unemployment insurance extension
While the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has attacked President Obama's new mandate that religious institutions pay for their workers' contraception, the group also has pushed more quietly for a Democratic proposal to extend the unemployment insurance benefits.
Survey: Fewer Americans receive health coverage through job
The number of Americans obtaining health insurance through their employer continued to decline last year, with 44.6 percent taking advantage of employer-sponsored coverage.
Cupid-in-chief: 'Go big' for Valentine's Day
President Obama offered a love-inspired stimulus plan on Valentine's Day, telling men to splurge.
Sen. Cornyn says AG Holder 'dangerously ideological'
Sen. John Cornyn says Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. is "playing politics" with the nation's anti-terrorism efforts and has compromised national security and put the lives of military personnel at risk.
Colo. Rep. Bradford cleared of wrongdoing, to remain in GOP
Colorado Republicans were breathing a sigh of relief after state Rep. Laura Bradford announced Friday that she would remain in the GOP, following a two-week kerfuffle that imperiled the party's one-vote hold on the state House.
British leader warns of Obama 'Europeanization' of U.S.
European Parliament Member Daniel Hannan told a gathering of conservative activists in Washington Saturday that the Obama administration's "Europeanization" agenda has the U.S. "screeching toward the cliff" of socialism.
Bolton: Obama not responsible for bin Laden death
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton says President Obama deserves little credit for the military operation that led to the killing of Osama bin Laden, saying it was a "success 20 years in the making."
Louisiana Gov. Jindal touts education reform, slams teacher unions at CPAC
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal took his push to overhaul his state's school systems — and his fight with teachers unions — to Washington Saturday, telling a gathering of conservatives activists that unions are holding back his reforms.
Rep. West: Conservatives must seek bigger gains
Florida Republican Rep. Allen West told the Conservative Political Action Conference on Friday that conservatives mustn't "sit back on our laurels" won during the Republicans' sweeping 2010 midterm election success and press ahead to control all of government.
