Politics

Obama Heads to Asia Next Week

Renewing alliances and forging new partnerships are key goals for U.S. President Barack Obama when he makes his first trip to Asia, a senior official said.


Obama to Sign Vets Employment Order

The White House Monday announced the implementation of an initiative designed to transform the federal government into a model employer of U.S. veterans.


U.S. Economy Rebounding Slowly, Biden Says

Vice President Joe Biden visited Detroit Tuesday to raise funds for two Michigan Democrats in Congress and give a progress report on the nation's economy.


Up Next: A Hispanic President?

One year ago, 53 percent of voters in the country went to the polls and elected the nation's first black president, Barack Obama. Now that that barrier has been broken, the question begs, who will be the nation's first Hispanic president? And how soon can the country anticipate another historic swearing in?


House Approves Sweeping Healthcare Reform

The U.S. House Saturday night narrowly passed a sweeping overhaul of the healthcare system that backers say would provide coverage to almost all Americans.


Berlin Wall's Fall Inspires, 20 Years Later

Today, the nearly 3-ton piece of the Berlin Wall on display in Capital University's library will get a little more consideration than usual.


Berlin Wall's Fall 20 Years Old

Germans celebrated the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall Monday, led by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who grew up in East Berlin.


Dems Seeking 218 Healthcare Votes

House Democratic leaders worked furiously to nail down final votes before a scheduled weekend vote on its plan to reform the U.S. healthcare system.


How do you Become a Census Worker? U.S. Census Seeks Employees

The U.S. Census Bureau has started recruiting a pool of temporary workers who will be available to follow up with area residents who don't return the Census forms due April 1. The bureau wants to find 5,200 qualified workers in northeast Indiana, although it won't know for months how many it can hire.


AMA, AARP Endorse House Healthcare Bill

Powerful doctor and senior lobbying organizations Thursday endorsed the U.S. House healthcare reform bill.


Prosecutor Case Divides U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court justices are reportedly split regarding an ongoing case about whether prosecutors should enjoy absolute immunity for unscrupulous acts.


Elections Spell Trouble for Both Parties

Republicans are celebrating two high-profile electoral successes Tuesday; Democrats are licking their wounds. But the results and dynamics revealed long-term problems for both national parties.


Senate Panel Ready for Climate Change Vote

Democrats on the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee indicated they would approve a climate change bill despite a boycott by panel Republicans.


AARP to Endorse Healthcare Reform

The politically powerful AARP will endorse the U.S. House of Representatives' healthcare reform legislation, ABC News reported.


Clinton Repeats No-Settlement Commitment

The United States is committed to reviving Middle East peace talks and opposed to Israeli settlement construction, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said.


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