AP Interview: Santorum says he wants role in GOP’s future, hasn’t decided on presidential runWINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa — Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum argued Thursday that only a sharply conservative Republican message can “stem the tide” of change President Barack Obama is seeking in Washington, and he wants to play a role in that debate. Obama presses health care plan at Congressional Black Caucus’ annual conference in WashingtonWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Saturday resumed his push to overhaul the health care system, telling a Congressional Black Caucus conference that there comes a time when “the cup of endurance runs over.” President set to speak at Congressional Black Caucus’ annual conference in WashingtonWASHINGTON — Before becoming president, Barack Obama was the only senator in the all-Democratic, 42-member Congressional Black Caucus. He wasn’t particularly active in the group and isn’t especially close to many of its members. Black lawmakers adjusting to political realities amid economic, political tensionWASHINGTON — The euphoria over President Barack Obama’s inauguration is giving way to political reality for African-American lawmakers as Democrats grapple with stubborn challenges facing a long-awaited domestic agenda. Obama speaks to Hispanic caucus gala dinner, praises Sotomayor’s Supreme Court postWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, trying to calm critics and rally allies on his top domestic priority, told a Hispanic gathering on Wednesday that no one in the United States illegally would receive benefits under plans for a health care overhaul. Democrats question White House stand excluding undocumented from health care exchangesWASHINGTON — House Democrats want the White House to clarify its tougher new position that illegal immigrants can’t buy insurance with their own money from a government-created marketplace. ‘You lie!’ _ House rebukes GOP lawmaker for his outburst during Obama’s health care speechWASHINGTON — Bitterly divided along party lines, the House formally rebuked Republican Rep. Joe Wilson Tuesday for shouting “You lie” at President Barack Obama during last week’s nationally televised speech to Congress. House votes to admonish Wilson over ‘You lie’ outburst during Obama speechWASHINGTON — The House has voted to admonish Rep. Joe Wilson over his “You lie” outburst to President Barack Obama during the president’s health care speech to Congress last week. Lawmakers prepare to admonish Rep. Joe Wilson over his ‘You lie’ outburst during Obama speechWASHINGTON — Bitterly divided over an accusatory outburst — “You lie” — lawmakers on Tuesday prepared to admonish one of their own for his jarring interruption of President Barack Obama. Rep. Wilson stands by refusal to apologize over ‘You lie!’ outburst during Obama speechWASHINGTON — Rep. Joe Wilson is standing by his refusal to apologize to the U.S. House as lawmakers prepare to admonish him for shouting ‘You lie!” at President Barack Obama. The South Carolina Republican says “there are far more important issues” confronting the nation. And he says Obama already has graciously accepted his apology. House prepares vote to admonish Rep. Wilson over ‘you lie’ outburst during Obama speechWASHINGTON — Bitterly divided over an accusatory outburst — “You lie” — lawmakers on Tuesday prepared to admonish one of their own for his jarring interruption of President Barack Obama. Democrats poised to vote Tuesday to scold SC Republican who heckled President Barack ObamaWASHINGTON — The uproar over Rep. Joe Wilson’s shouting “you lie” at President Barack Obama returns to the House floor Tuesday for what could be a contentious and highly partisan debate over whether to formally criticize the South Carolina Republican. White House signals openness to health compromise ahead of Obama speech, to liberals’ dismayWASHINGTON — Even as liberals urge President Barack Obama to demand bold, far-reaching changes to the nation’s health care system, the White House signaled openness Thursday to compromises that might attract moderate congressional Democrats as well as some Republicans. To liberals’ dismay, White House keeps conciliatory tone on health care before Obama speechWASHINGTON — Even as liberals urge President Barack Obama to demand bold, far-reaching changes to the nation’s health care system, the White House signaled openness Thursday to compromises that might attract moderate congressional Democrats as well as some Republicans. The hard sell: Taking health care plan to members and voters testing Pelosi’s leadershipSAN FRANCISCO — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent her 256 caucus members home for the August recess armed with pocket cards listing Democratic health care talking points, then started stumping herself, working to convince Americans of what they’d gain under the plan. Obama’s latest move satisfies neither side on health care; liberals want ‘government option’WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s weekend concession on a health care “government option” drew complaints from liberals and scarce interest from Republicans and other critics on Monday, a fresh sign of the daunting challenge in finding middle ground in an increasingly partisan political struggle. Years before 2012 caucuses, Iowa making changes _ signaling it will fight to stay firstDES MOINES, Iowa —Last year’s marathon presidential campaign should have sated even the most intense political junkies, but in Iowa and New Hampshire some are already looking ahead to 2012. Top Senate Democrat says no health care vote until fall, a blow to Obama’s timetableWASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leaders on Thursday abandoned plans for a vote on health care before Congress’ August recess, dealing a blow to President Barack Obama’s ambitious timetable to revamp the nation’s $2.4 trillion system of medical care. Democratic divisions in Congress slow work on Obama’s health care overhaulWASHINGTON — Democratic divisions in Congress stalled President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul Thursday, with one frustrated senator urging his colleagues to move faster and a member of the House leadership suggesting lawmakers cancel their August vacation to finish a bill. GOP scandals, Palin’s resignation leave conservatives reeling in Iowa, New HampshireDES MOINES, Iowa — Social conservatives in Iowa and New Hampshire already were reeling from scandals surrounding two Republicans thought to be considering White House runs when Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin shocked the party by announcing her resignation. TV One, Martin launching public affairs show aimed at black audienceNEW YORK — Roland Martin will anchor a new Sunday public affairs show aimed at a black audience that will debut in September on the TV One network. Attorney general calls for review of gap in sentencing laws for crack and powder cocaineWASHINGTON — Attorney General Eric Holder sought support Wednesday for erasing the gap in prison sentences for crack and powder cocaine crimes, a disparity that hits black defendants the hardest. Minority lawmakers say health overhaul must help close gaps in minority health careWASHINGTON — Black, Latino and Asian lawmakers warned Democratic leaders that any health care overhaul that ignores health gaps between whites and minorities will face stiff opposition. Gay marriage in New Hampshire and Iowa could affect landscape of presidential politics in 2012CONCORD, N.H. — Iowa and New Hampshire traditionally offer presidential candidates vastly different political landscapes when they seek their party nominations. Yet legalizing gay marriage, as both states have now done, is unlikely to have much impact in 2012 because of party dynamics and the different emphasis voters place on social issues. Presidential campaigning returns to Iowa, state that never tires of politics; 2012 already?DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s been six months since voters handed Barack Obama the White House, and in the minds of a lot of Iowa activists that means only one thing: It’s time to start the campaign again. Presidential campaigning returns to Iowa, state that never tires of politics; 2012 already?DES MOINES, Iowa — It’s been six months since voters handed Barack Obama the White House, and in the minds of a lot of Iowa activists that means only one thing: It’s time to start the campaign again. Reaction to Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter plans to switch to the Democratic PartyReaction to Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter plans to switch from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party: |
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