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Huntsman ad blasts Romney's record on jobs
Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman's GOP presidential campaign released a new Web ad Tuesday attacking former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's record on job creation, calling it "one of the saddest records."
First 'supercommittee' meetings will be public
The co-chairs of the new deficit supercommittee said Friday they will hold their first organizational meeting next Thursday and their first public hearing the week after, on Sept. 13.
Rasmussen Reports: Palin bid gets thumbs down
A new Rasmussen Reports shows that most voters — including Republicans — think it would be bad idea for former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to jump into the presidential race.
Race for Weiner's seat a dead heat, poll says
A new Republican poll shows the race for the seat vacated by disgraced New York City Rep. Anthony D. Weiner — once thought to be a lock for Democrats — is now dead even.
House to send delegations to 9/11 events
The House plans to send bipartisan delegations to memorial services in New York City, Arlington, Va., and Shanksville, Penn., marking the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
One calls field 'same as the old boss'
Struggling to snag headlines in the press and to get invites to presidential debates, former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson rolled out new ads on the web this week that dub him "The People's President" and look to distance him from the rest of the Republican field on taxes and spending.
Instead of speech, Obama will meet NASCAR champ
Now that President Obama won't be speaking to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, he's added an event to his schedule that both parties can agree on -- celebrating the NASCAR champion.
Obama hits new lows in new polls
The polls just keep getting worse for President Obama, who sank to new lows in two surveys released Thursday.
New labor super PAC doesn't have fundraising goal
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said the labor federation doesn't have a specific fundraising goal for its new super PAC, but the union chief predicted the political arm will generate enough cash to "build the power of America's silent majority," the middle class and the poor.
Obama will tour Irene damage
President Obama will travel to Paterson, N.J., Sunday to see the damage inflicted by Hurricane Irene, the White House has announced.
Vermont asks for disaster relief
Vermont's congressman on Wednesday sent a letter to House leaders saying his state will need federal disaster payments to recover from the destruction caused by Hurricane Irene.
Daryl Hannah makes a splash at White House protest
Hollywood actress Daryl Hannah was among dozens of activists arrested Tuesday outside the White House as part of an orchestrated, two-week-long protest against a proposed oil pipeline.
Still waiting on Obama health care rules
Insurers and patients are waiting to find out what types of medical services will be considered “essential benefits” by the Obama administrative and singled out for mandatory coverage.
Congressman: Obama uncle will have 'advantage' in avoiding deportation
One congressman wants to know if President Obama's half-uncle will be granted "amnesty" under new rules the Obama administration announced earlier this month designed to let lower-priority illegal immigrants remain in the country.
Perry signs Susan B. Anthony pro-life pledge
Add Texas Gov. Rick Perry to the list of GOP presidential contenders who've signed the Susan B. Anthony List's pro-life pledge -- putting him at odds with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, one of the four candidates in the field who have refused to jump on board.
