Political Memo: Given G.O.P. Predicament, Rangel Opts to Ride Out the Storm
Democrats believe that a long list of Republican lawmakers with legal troubles makes it impossible for Republicans to gain much ground on the issues of ethics and good government.
National Briefing | Immigration: Meat Plant Names Top Executive
Agriprocessors Inc., an embattled kosher meatpacker with a plant in Postville, Iowa, named a corporate lawyer from New York to be its chief executive, responding to an ultimatum from the leading kosher certifying organization.
California Bans Texting by Operators of Trains
After investigators said an engineer in last week s collision had been texting on the job, regulators temporarily banned the use of all cellular devices by anyone at the controls of a moving train.
Action Is Sought to Ensure Timely Financing for V.A.
As the veterans health system strains to handle a growing caseload, a move is under way in Congress to avoid yearly delays in financing that can hamper the medical care of the nation s veterans.
Lynda Watt: The United States is a constitutional republic (Craig Daily Press)
I read with some dismay the article by your new columnist, Janet Sheridan, entitled Happy Fourth of July, which appeared in the July 4, 2009, edition of the Craig Daily Press. In this article, Ms. Sheridan referred to the United States as a world-altering democracy.
For Rivals, Finance Crisis Is Posing on-the-Fly Tests
The presidential race has turned into an audition for who could best handle a national economic emergency.
Bush Emerges After Days of Financial Crisis
The president spoke briefly on Thursday after remaining largely out of sight as Wall Street has become engulfed by a financial crisis.
Panel Proposes Broad Changes in Federal Financial Aid for College
The recommendations included a simpler application, Pell grant maximums linked to the consumer price index and federally financed college savings accounts for children in low-income families.
National Briefing | Midwest: Illinois: 4 More Murder Charges
A man charged in the killings of four people who died during a June killing spree in Illinois and Missouri has been charged with murder in four more bludgeoning deaths.
The Ad Campaign: Obama Attacks McCain in a Bid to Attract Hispanic Voters
A Spanish-language Obama ad misrepresents John McCain s record on the immigration issue and his relationship with Rush Limbaugh.
Bread Stays on Menu for Carp at Pennsylvania Lake
Every year, an estimated 500,000 people trek to a lake to see a veritable carpet of carp, and the state has temporarily called off a plan to force people to stop feeding bread to the fish.
Iran’s growing societal chasm
Supreme Leader Khamenei is a target of the opposition — the result of a growing split in Iranian society.
