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Lawmakers arrested in alleged plot to rig NYC mayor's race

Who said Democrats and Republicans couldn't scheme and work together? A total of six Democrats and Republicans were arrested in relation to a mayoral bribing scheme.

In the Media by Sami Zaatari - 3 comments

Two Budgets; Two Visions

The US Senate has passed its first budget in over 4 years. A largely symbolic measure in response to the recently passed budget by the US House, it came after a marathon voting session and highlights two radically different visions for America.

In the Media by Donald Quinn

Assault weapons ban dropped from proposed legislation

Washington - A proposed bill that would seek to ban assault weapons has been dropped from gun control legislation. The legislation to ban assault weapons had initially been approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

In the Media by Sami Zaatari - 1 comment

Poll: 41% of Democrats OK with prez killing U.S. citizens in U.S.

New York - More than five years ago, the Democrats in the United States were adamantly opposed to the increasing power being obtained by the executive branch of the federal government. Years later, a growing number of Democrats are now OK with it.

In the Media by Andrew Moran - 16 comments

U.S. Senate introduces new gun legislation bill

Washington - Republicans and Democrats both agreed to new gun legislation in the Senate that would bar mentally ill people from being able to acquire firearms.

In the Media by Sami Zaatari - 3 comments

Op-Ed: State of the Union 2013: Focus on the Economy and Job Creation

Washington - President Obama gave his fifth State of the Union address to Congress and the American people, focusing on the economy, job creation and he announced that 34,000 US troops would be withdrawn from Afghanistan by he end of this year.

In the Media by Karl Gotthardt - 37 comments

Op-Ed: Reality Check-Obama's State of the Union Address more campaigning

Washington - President Obama will give his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening. As highlighted in his inauguration speech on January 21st he has set an aggressive liberal agenda, including tax hikes, gun control, nuclear proliferation and the environment.

In the Media by Karl Gotthardt - 30 comments

Op-Ed: The Illusion of Choice in American Politics

For decades, we have been propping up a two-party system in America that has been destroying our system of government and providing a false sense of choice.

In the Media by Alex Allen - 3 comments

Senate reaches bipartisan agreement on immigration reform

Washington - In a recently completed news conference, an eight-member group of US Senators announced they have reached a bipartisan agreement in principle for comprehensive immigration reform.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 5 comments

Democratic support grows for Chuck Hagel

Democrat support for former Republican Nebraska Senator Hagel's nomination to the next United States' defense secretary grew Thursday as he met with Democratic lawmakers and leaders to clear up his statements on Israel and confirm his commitment.

In the Media by Layne Weiss - 1 comment