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LATEST ARTICLES ( 52 )
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Latino Voters in California Prefer Obama
According to the latest survey conducted by The Field Poll in California, the majority of Latino voters will be supporting President Barack Obama on Nov. 6.... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Obama Attacks Romney’s Record as Governor
President Barack Obama‘s re-election campaign has moved up a gear this week. After recently attacking former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney‘s 1990s stint... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Catholics Sue Over Obama’s Healthcare Mandate
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, the president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, accused Mr. Obama of 'strangling' the church with his birth control... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, RELIGION, SOCIETY -
Ron Paul to Stop Campaigning
The congressman will not take part in upcoming primaries Read more
Posted on 14 May 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
85 Percent of Indian Americans Support Obama
President Barack Obama, seen here on the occasion of 'Diwali' celebrations at the White House in 2009, garners the support of 85 percent of Indian-American... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Senator Rubio: Romney Will Choose a Great VP
Florida Senator Marco Rubio told CNN's Candy Crowley that former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney would choose the right VP. Photo: CNN. Republican Senator... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Romney Now in the Lead in Pennsylvania
The latest Public Polling Policy (PPP) survey conducted in Pennsylvania on April 4 shows that former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney has now overtaken... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
White House: No ‘plan B’ If Health Care Law Struck Down
The White said on Wednesday that it had no contingency plan should the individual mandate or the whole health care legislation overhaul be struck down by the... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Obama: Trayvon Martin Shooting a “tragedy”
President Obama described Trayvon Martin's death as a tragedy. Photo: Haraz N. Ghanbari / AP.President Barack Obama commented for the first time on Friday upon... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Gingrich Says He Won’t Change His Strategy
Former House speaker Newt Gingrich told Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren on Wednesday night that he had no intention of altering his strategy despite failing to com... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Arab American News Endorses Ron Paul
The biggest Arab-American newspaper in the country, The Arab American News, has endorsed Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul. Its publisher, Osama... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Senate Rejects Blunt Amendment on Contraception Policy
The Senate rejected Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt's amendment to enable employers to refuse to cover certain health services for their employees. Photo: John Shinkle ... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Obama’s Super PAC Raised Less Than $60,000 in January
Priorities USA Action, a super PAC supporting President Barack Obama‘s re-election campaign, only managed to raise $58,815.83 in January, according to Federal... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Voters Challenge Santorum’s Status in Indiana
Four Indiana voters decided on Monday to challenge Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum‘s status for the state’s primary, which is due to be held on... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Dick Armey Unhappy with Both Romney and Gingrich
Former House majority leader Dick Armey, who was one of the guests on CNN’s ‘State of the Union’ on Sunday, told the program’s host, Candy Crowley, that he was... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Rep. Duffy Proposes Extending Government Workers Pay Freeze
Congressman Sean Duffy (R-Wis.) introduced a bill on Friday which would extend a pay freeze for federal workers, lawmakers and congressional aides for a... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Buffett Says Romney’s Income Tax Rate is Legitimate
Billionaire investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett has come out in defense of Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney after he acknowledged last week... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Treasury Curtails Spending Until Debt Limit is Raised
The Treasury is taking steps to avoid breaching the debt ceiling, currently set at $15.194 trillion. President Obama told Congress on Jan. Read more
Posted on 18 January 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Obama’s Re-election Campaign Raised $244 Million in 2011
Figures released on Thursday show that President Barack Obama‘s re-election campaign, Obama For America (OFA), raised in excess of $42 million in the last... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Romney Wins Iowa Caucuses, Santorum Close Second
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, left, and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum. Photo: Getty. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY