Perry To Israel: 'Help Is On The Way'

Sep. 20, 2011
The prospect of a United Nations vote on Palestinian statehood did not escape the notice of the Republican contenders for president as Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Tuesday hurled himself into the debate over Middle East policy with a public address on the subject in New York City.

Millionaires In Congress Weigh New Tax On Wealthy

Sep. 20, 2011
President Obama continued laying what may be more groundwork for his re-election campaign yesterday, including a new tax proposal.

Eying Senate, Tommy Thompson Must Face New GOP

Sep. 19, 2011
Former Wisconsin governor and Bush Cabinet secretary Tommy Thompson is laying the groundwork for a run at his state's open U.S. Senate seat.

Gov. Perry cut funds for women's health in Texas

Sep. 19, 2011
Texas Gov. Rick Perry likes to hold out the Lone Star State as a model — his vision for the country.

Chicago mayors, fit and unfit

Sep. 19, 2011
"You may say I may be unfit to be mayor, but you can never say I'm an unfit mayor."              --Rahm EmanuelTriathlete Rahm is probably the most physically-fit mayor that Chicago has ever had.

HPV vaccine: The science behind the controversy

Sep. 18, 2011
The first vaccine against human papillomavirus, or HPV, which causes cervical cancer, came out five years ago.

Lawmakers Seek Transparency From Supercommittee

Sep. 15, 2011
The newly formed congressional supercommittee's 12 members are charged with finding more than $1 trillion in budget savings this fall. Their clout could attract more campaign contributions, and lawmakers are demanding greater accountability for the money the panel's members take in.Sen.

Political Divide At Congressional Hearing On Solyndra

Sep. 14, 2011
A congressional hearing on Wednesday over a company called Solyndra became a politically charged referendum on the administration's effort to promote green energy.Until recently, Solyndra made solar panels. It received more than half a billion dollars in government loan guarantees back in 2009.

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