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Obamacare lawsuit losers say D.C. Circuit needs to hear their appeal now
Plaintiffs on the losing side of a judge's decision this week to let subsidies flow to all eligible Obamacare enrollees — no matter where they live — say they want an appeals court to hear them out by March.
Surgeon general scare: Millions of kids will die from smoking
One out of every 13 American children alive today will die prematurely from smoking-related diseases if smoking rates to not drop, according to report by the surgeon general.
Obama offers shout-out to atheists on Religious Freedom Day
For the first time, President Obama included atheists in his annual observance of Religious Freedom Day.
Obama gives Britain's Cameron sneak peek of surveillance reforms
The two leaders spoke on the phone Thursday afternoon, with the White House saying that Mr. Obama "updated the prime minister on the ongoing U.S. signals intelligence review and both leaders noted the intensive dialogue that the United States and United Kingdom have had on these issues, at all levels."
Groups to sue over Crossroads campaign finance ruling
Two watchdog groups say they plan to sue the Federal Election Commission over its decision to dismiss a complaint against GOP strategist Karl Rove's Crossroads GPS.
Reid backtracks over debt deadline
Hours after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said that raising the debt ceiling was "not urgent" and could be put off until May, his spokesman clarified that the Nevada Democrat supports addressing the debt limit as soon as possible.
Biden burns rubber in driveway, laments road restrictions
Like a frustrated teenager who's not allowed to drive, Vice President Joseph R. Biden said Thursday he owns a sports car that he can only rev up in his driveway.
Christie retains law firm for 'internal review' of 'Bridgegate' scandal
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday he has retained a law firm to assist an "internal review" of lane closures near the George Washington Bridge, a scandal that's clouded his second term in Trenton and could dampen his presidential aspirations in 2016.
About 4 in 10 Americans say they're financially worse off than a year ago: poll
More than 40 percent of Americans say they're worse off financially than they were a year ago — a shift away from a more positive outlook over the past two years, a new poll said.
Former N.J. prosecutor says he had a 'mafia-esque' experience with Christie team: report
A former assistant county prosecutor from New Jersey is linking his 2010 firing with the traffic-jam scandal that's engulfed Gov. Chris Christie, saying he was dismissed in a "mafia-esque" episode after securing an indictment against a sheriff loyal to the Republican governor, according to a report in MailOnline.
Senator recounts personal run-in with drone
Sen. Dianne Feinstein opened her testimony at a hearing on unmanned aerial vehicles Wednesday by recounting the time she made a drone crash.
Top Democrat: House GOP needs to secure sensitive Obamacare documents
The top Democrat on a House investigative committee has asked his Republican counterpart to set a few ground rules ahead of Thursday's hearing on the security of Obamacare's federal website, arguing lawmakers might leak sensitive information to hackers.
Magic Johnson dishes White House an assist, says Obamacare is a 'slam dunk'
Former NBA star Earvin "Magic" Johnson is promoting Obamacare on behalf of the White House by urging folks to get health insurance before it's too late.
Hurt in the mosh pit? Washington state has you covered
Officials who run the Washington state health exchange under Obamacare are teaming up with a top concert promoter to attract more young, healthy adults into the state's insurance market.
Wis. Gov. Walker: Christie doing a good job under fire
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker thinks his New Jersey counterpart, Chris Christie, is handing the "Bridgegate" scandal in his state admirably.
