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Wall Street Reform: House Passes Bill, But Senate Short of Votes to Finish Job
A compromise bill making sweeping changes in government oversight of Wall Street passed the U.S. House with a final vote in the Senate set for after the July 4th recess.
Kagan Rolls Through Hearings; For Arlen Specter, an Angry Finale
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan tap-danced through questions like a pro. The proceedings exasperated Sen. Arlen Specter, an old veteran of hearings who feels they've become charades.
Al Gore and The Masseuse: Portland Cops Re-open Probe of Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Police in Portland, Oregon are taking a second look at the assertions of masseuse Molly Hagerty that Al Gore made unwelcome sexual advances in 2006.
Protesters Dressed as Founding Fathers Crash D.C. Fundraisers
Actors hired by Public Campaign and Common Cause toured Capitol Hill in a trolley, protesting money in politics and creating lively street theater.
Mayor Jon Gnarr, the Best Party, and Iceland's Punk Politics
As a joke, the comedian and former punk rocker ran for mayor of financially ravaged Reyjavik, Iceland. He won. Now his punk-inspired Best Party has six seats on city council.
Mark Kirk Breaks Silence, Tries to Get Past Padded Military Record
A day after apologizing to supporters for embellishing his military resume, Illinois Senate candidate Rep. Mark Kirk kicks off an ad campaign attacking his opponent.
Obama's a Woman? Bill Clinton's Black? Why Can't We Be Ourselves?
Criticizing the president for policy or demeanor or anything else is fine. But emasculating him based on worn-out stereotypes is depressing.
Obama Immigration Speech: Policy or Politics?
The president is unlikely to propose anything new on immigration and a comprehensive reform measure is a long shot in a midterm election year.
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