Wednesday, January 23 2013 11:50 AM EST2013-01-23 16:50:15 GMT
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, members of the committee, both older and new. I'm very grateful for this opportunity and I thank you very much for your patience to give me the chanceMore >>
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's opening remarks before her testimony in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday.More >>
Saturday, November 10 2012 1:48 PM EST2012-11-10 18:48:37 GMT
(RNN) – With the majority of ballots counted and the question of who will be the next president put to rest, only Florida remains undecided as vote tallies continued into Wednesday. With 97 percent reported,More >>
The state of Florida has finished its tally, and its 29 electoral votes went to President Barack Obama. Not that it mattered. More >>
Wednesday, November 7 2012 9:48 AM EST2012-11-07 14:48:58 GMT
(RNN) – Obama took on a variety of issues during his first term in the Oval Office, and he pledged to continue his plan of economic recovery in the next four years. His campaign rode the theme of "Change"More >>
"This is a time of great challenges for America, and I pray the president will be successful in guiding our nation," said Mitt Romney in his concession speech.More >>
Which president had the first telephone? Which commander in chief gambled away the White House china? Or who loved jelly beans? Discover some fun facts about some of the men who've been president.More >>
Do you know which president was the first to have a telephone? Which commander in chief gambled away the White House china? Or who loved jelly beans? Discover some fun facts about some of the men who've held the highest office in the United States.More >>
The 2012 election may be over, but not all may be lost for Republicans looking for love. Thanks to chemistry.com, you can find your political equal in these cities.More >>
Republicans lost the 2012 presidential election, but not all may be lost for members of the GOP looking for love. Chemistry.com lists the cities they are most likely to find their political equal.More >>
Inaugurations have evolved to reflect a changing U.S. and the personalities of the men occupying the office.More >>
Inaugurations have evolved to reflect a changing U.S. and the personalities of the men occupying the office. Here's a look at some of the inaugurations for years past. More >>
The final debate before the 2012 presidential election provided an endless amount of viral internet memes as well as the inspiration for some creative fictional Twitter hash tags.More >>
The final debate before the 2012 presidential election provided enough memorable moments - one in particular about the Navy - to create an endless amount of viral internet memes. It also was the inspiration for some creative fictional Twitter hash tags.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:21:24 GMT
It's not abnormal for lawmakers to begin a political meeting with a prayer. But in Arizona, an atheist state representative began the daily session with a quote from a well-known atheist.More >>
It's not abnormal for lawmakers to begin a political meeting with a prayer. But in Arizona, an atheist state representative began the daily session with a quote from a well-known atheist.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:37 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:37:03 GMT
(CNN/POOL) – Three days after the White House counsel's office was first notified of the IRS targeting conservative groups, Steve Miller, the acting commissioner forced to resign, said nothing about theMore >>
Three days after the White House counsel's office was first notified of the IRS targeting conservative groups, Steve Miller, the acting commissioner forced to resign, said nothing about the scandal during the hearing Friday.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:28:01 GMT
As students are being crushed under massive student debt, the Obama administration's student loan program is set to turn about $51 billion in profit.More >>
As students are being crushed under massive student debt, the Obama administration's student loan program is set to turn about $51 billion in profit.More >>
Monday, April 8 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-04-09 02:08:01 GMT
The federal government can't figure out a gun control bill. But states are moving to create their own, with wide-ranging plans that reflect America's stark divide on guns.More >>
The federal government can't figure out a gun control bill. But states are moving to create their own, with wide-ranging plans that reflect America's stark divide on guns. More >>
Tuesday, March 19 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-03-19 12:00:13 GMT
(RNN) - Unlike their peers in the Senate who enjoy the luxury of 6-year job security, lawmakers in the House of Representatives must balance their legislative duties with the constant pressure of a 2-yearMore >>
Despite leaving Capitol Hill and working in other sectors, several former members of Congress are returning to pick up where they left off. More >>
Friday, March 1 2013 7:03 AM EST2013-03-01 12:03:14 GMT
Is the sequestration scare an exaggeration or a sign that the military is an indispensable part of our economy? More >>
One oft-cited study says sequestration cuts to military spending will cost about a million jobs and the nation's security will be compromised. But is that an exaggeration or a sign that the military is an indispensable part of our economy?More >>
Thursday, February 28 2013 3:12 PM EST2013-02-28 20:12:08 GMT
Sorry for not responding. Here are some comments. You may use them if they suit your purposes. First, I would offer a disclaimer. The exact nature of the implications for specific fiscal actionsMore >>
An economist took time to answer questions about the impending sequester and the economy of the United States. More >>
Wednesday, February 27 2013 4:18 PM EST2013-02-27 21:18:38 GMT
Some say the defense industry and military are exaggerating the impacts of sequestration. More >>
While the defense industry and the military will experience many job losses should the budget cuts go into effect on Friday, some say their numbers will not be as high as they claim.More >>
Wednesday, February 27 2013 8:15 AM EST2013-02-27 13:15:42 GMT
(Source: White House)
(RNN) - First Lady Michelle Obama showed off a new look in her new official White House portrait that was unveiled on Wednesday. Her bangs were the most obvious change in her recent official portrait,More >>
The White House released Vice President Joe Biden's new official portrait on Monday, a week after the first lady and a couple of months after the president. More >>
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