The Easy Politics of Defunding Nazis and Penis Pumps
Congress has just a few weeks to avert a government shutdown and prevent the expiration of dozens of tax breaks important to businesses. So what has the House been up to this week? Stripping Social...
View ArticleFueling Perception: How Falling Gas Prices Could Shake Up American Politics
Move over Ebola, immigration, and Ferguson. It’s time to talk about another story that could shake up American politics — the rapidly falling gas prices across the country. NBC’s Janet Shamlian...
View ArticleIn past 25 years, Mass. has become more politically polarized
Massachusetts may be a liberal state, but it has some pretty conservative regions. Broad swaths of red covered Central and Southeast Massachusetts in last month’s gubernatorial election, with clusters...
View ArticleIf Only More Laws Involved Taking Down Nazis
The House voted unanimously on Tuesday to end Social Security benefits for Nazis. The bill passed six weeks after the Associated Press found that the Justice Department for years had been using the...
View ArticleMoney in State Politics report: Minnesota fails disclosure test, again
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View ArticleNational Park Service forces changes to Wrigley renovation plan
The Chicago Cubs agreed to several concessions in order to get the National Park Service to approve new advertising signs in the outfield, according to federal records. The Tribune reported Tuesday...
View ArticleNational writers weigh in on U of L-Ohio State – The Courier
Buy Photo Louisville’s Wayne Blackshear is pumped up after making the bucket and drawing the foul. Dec. 2, 2014(Photo: Scott Utterback/The CJ)Buy Photo With a late-night tipoff and primtetime TV slot,...
View ArticleNorth Carolina dealer starts waiting list for unconfirmed Buick Grand National …
How much would you pay for a car that doesn’t technically exist? A new Buick Grand National or GNX has long been on enthusiasts’ wish lists. General Motors hasn’t confirmed any plans to build these...
View ArticleHow National Democrats ‘Just Walked Away From’ Mary Landrieu
Three days before a runoff election that’s expected to end Mary Landrieu’s 18-year-long career in the Senate, the Louisiana Democrat said she’s “disappointed” that her party has abandoned her. “I am...
View ArticleTakata defies federal order for national air bag recall
WASHINGTON – A defiant Takata Corp. told a U.S. safety agency that its demand for a nationwide air bag recall isn’t supported by evidence, and the government doesn’t have authority to tell a parts...
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