Archive for January, 2012
Santorum Compares Gingrich to Pelosi, Obama in New Gambling Ad
A losing Texas Hold 'em hand: cap-and-trade-lovin', big government politicians.
Why the Facebook IPO is Overhyped
The social media giant is finally going public, but some of the hoopla is excessive.
Meet the Bundlers: See Who’s Raising the Big Bucks for Obama
Sixty people and couples raise more than $500,000 for Obama campaign.
Claremont McKenna Administrator Resigns Over Fake SAT Data
Unidentified administrator admitted to falsifying SAT scores used in U.S. News rankings.
President Obama to Hold White House Science Fair
Fair marks the second time Obama has invited STEM students to the White House.
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found in 37 U.S. States
Drug-resistant bacteria can kill more than half of infected patients.
Obama’s State of the Union Least Publicized in 10 Years
Media reported less on Obama's State of the Union address than any other SOTU in a decade.
U.S., Iran Lack ‘Dialogue’ to Avoid a Costly Miscalculation
U.S., Iran Lack 'dialogue' for avoiding miscalculation.
CBO: Unemployment Could Top 9 Percent in 2013
Both spending cuts and increased outlays pose threats to economic well-being.
House Set to Ban Welfare Payments at Strip Clubs
GOP moves forward on bill to halt welfare payments at strip clubs, casinos
Florida Voters Notice Negative Ads, Wonder What They’re Worth
Voters endure onslaught of negative ads, differ on what they're worth.
S&P/Case-Shiller: No Sign of Home Price Turnaround
Another month of price declines underscores the ongoing weakness of the housing market.
Florida GOP Says State Awash in Campaign Cash
Florida's Republican Party thrilled the state's making money off early primary .
Stephen Colbert’s Satirical Super PAC Raises Over $1M
Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow discloses serious bankroll
Video: Romney Sings ‘America the Beautiful’ During Stump Speech
The GOP hopeful usually only recites the lyrics, but belted out the song for folks Monday
Key Admiral Denies U.S. Sending Commando ‘Mothership’ to Middle East
"It is not a special operations deathstar," he says rebutting recent reports.
Ready for Some Football (Stats)?: Super Bowl XLVI by the Numbers
How many Americans will be watching and how much they'll spend on the nation's favorite sports holiday.
Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Insider Trading Ban, but House Conflict Looms
Insider trading bill moves forward in Senate, but a conflict with the House looms.
Axelrod Uses First Dog in Race Against Romney
Axelrod Jabs Romney's treatment of animals.
RNC Calls Obama ‘Out of Touch’
Republicans are questioning the President's understanding of exactly how bad the job market is.
Deadly Crash in Florida Kills Pastor and Wife
A decision between two pastors regarding when to return was the difference between life and death.
‘Super’ PACs Set to Disclose Big Donors
Get ready to find out who the millionaires are behind this year's presidential election.
Mitt Romney in Command as Florida Heads to Primary Polls
Mitt Romney leads GOP field in Florida.
Can You Buy Protection Against Another Housing Bubble?
Consumers can pay a fee and watch their worry--not their home equity--evaporate.
Senior DOD Official Extends Hand to North Korea, Warns Others
America is willing to talk to Kim Jung Un but he must be willing to give up nukes.
Herman Cain Stumps For Newt Gingrich
The Hermanator brings fire to Tampa.
Industry Experts to Discuss STEM Crisis Thursday Evening
Tune in to “Future We Create” on Thursday evening.
Syrian Troops Push Back in Fight on Damascus Edges
President Bashar Assad intensifies assault against protesters.
Showdown Brewing at Occupy D.C. Camp
Park Service warned protesters that violators of camping rule will be subject to arrest.
Indy Battens Down Hatches for Super Bowl Security
Indianapolis has dropped nearly $200k to replace dangerous manhole covers in advance of the Super Bowl.
2012 Could Be a ‘Lost Year’ for Solar Energy
Solar companies battle over China tariffs, putting future of U.S. solar industry in doubt.
U.S. Military Envisions More Bases Like Djibouti Facility
U.S. military wants more bases like Djibouti facility.
Tech Companies Team Up to Combat Email Scams
Silicon Valley companies are throwing their weight behind a new email authentication system.
White House: Michelle Obama’s Lavish Lingerie Shopping Spree ‘False’
White House Calls First Lady’s Lingerie Story “100 percent false.”
Americans Spent Less Last Month (Why That’s a Good Thing)
The savings rate is up from pre-recession levels, suggesting changes in spending attitudes.
Obama Campaign: We’ll Win Largest Latino Vote Percentage Ever
Obama campaign says Romney, Gingrich don't stand a chance with Latino voters.
Romney Leading Gingrich by 14 Points in Latest Florida Poll
He's leading in the polls, he's outspending Gingrich.
CIA Boss Petraeus Weighs In On Defense Cuts
A former Army general and current CIA head has given a boost to reserve troops as the Pentagon focuses on spending cuts.
14-Year Old: Romney: ‘The Only One Who Can Win’
Gabriel Martinez, a young political wonk, has a beat on what will happen Tuesday.
Romney Batters Newt on Freddie Mac Connection
Romney widens lead on Gingrich's prior business dealings with Freddie Mac.
Mitt Romney Works Gingrich, Obama in Florida
Romney works crowds in Florida.
Mitt Romney Poised For String of Victories
A win in Florida would catapult Romney into favorable territory.
Dems: Romney a Weak National Candidate
Romney's aristocratic manner will hurt him in the general election, Democrats say.
Ron Paul’s Appealing to Mormons
Since he's one of them, Mitt Romney is the Mormon favorite, but some choose to back Ron Paul.
Republicans Dismiss Obama’s Tax Plan as Driven by Campaign Politics
Aiming tax increases at millionaires stands virtually no chance of passing Congress.
State Media Blames Terrorist Group for Gas Line Explosion in Syria
An "armed terrorist group" in Syria blew up a gas pipeline at dawn Monday, the state-run media said.
Mitt Romney Holds ‘All-American’ Event in Naples
Romney brings big band, big crowds in Naples.
Herman Cain Backs Newt Gingrich
Surprise announcement could give much-needed boost
Newt Gingrich Looks For Winning Strategy
Gingrich has what you want, so he says.
Trailing Gingrich Makes Plea for Votes
GOP candidate claims 'conservative' mantle
Trailing Newt Gingrich Makes Plea for Votes
Gingrich pitches Florida voters
Obama Looks Presidential
With GOP soul-searching, Obama looks strong in State of the Union
Activists Send Hundreds of Tacos to Connecticut Mayor
Mayor Joseph Maturo Jr.'s remark left emotions raw in the town's large Hispanic community.
Do All the GOP Debates Matter?
Even after 19 of them, the debates are still influencing the GOP race.
Army Chief on Troop Cuts: What Goes Up…
Army chief calls troop cuts "a correction."
FBI Wants to Monitor Social Media for ‘Emerging Threats’
The FBI wants to develop a program that would track Twitter and Facebook updates.
‘Buffett Rule’ Could Create Unintended Consequences
Is the provision more of a political tactic than a deficit-cutting move?
