Alaska Gov. Palin To Resign
Jul 3rd, 2009 · Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who was Republican Sen. John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential campaign, says she will resign from office July 26.
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Marines Press Hard Across Southern Afghanistan
Jul 3rd, 2009 · Thousands of U.S. Marines are digging in for a drawn-out campaign in southern Afghanistan aimed at ousting the Taliban. It's the largest operation launched by American troops since the fall of the Taliban government in 2001. The immediate goal is to drive out insurgents before next month's presidential elections.
White House Pushes To Keep Visitor Logs Private
Jul 1st, 2009 · President Obama campaigned on a promise to bring a new era of openness and transparency to the White House. But less than six months into the Obama presidency, there are already battles over what information should be made public — including a fight over the Secret Service logs of visitors to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Other Supreme Court Decisions
Jun 29th, 2009 · The Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision ruled that states can enforce their own laws against nationally chartered banks, and pushed a campaign finance case regarding a documentary about Hillary Clinton to the fall.
Supreme Court Preparing To Wrap Up Term
Jun 29th, 2009 · The Supreme Court is expected to release decisions Monday in three cases: on alleged reverse racial discrimination, campaign funding; and bank regulation. With those opinions, the Court wraps up its business for the summer.
The Changing Role Of Women In Iran
Jun 18th, 2009 · Thousands of Iranians continue to protest the disputed re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. For the first time, women played a visible role in the campaign. Now, women are involved in demonstrations on both sides of the political divide.
Senate Considers Health Care Legislation
Jun 17th, 2009 · Overhauling the nation's health care system has been a topic of debate for years — on the campaign trail, on Capitol Hill and around kitchen tables. A Senate committee took the first formal step Wednesday toward crafting legislation to do so.
Obama To Extend Benefits To Gay Federal Workers
Jun 17th, 2009 · President Obama signs a measure Wednesday, giving gay and lesbian employees of the federal government a few of the benefits that married couples get. But the move may do little to appease the growing anger that the president has not made good on his campaign promises to the gay community.
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