Debra Bell

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Olympia Snowe

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - September 30, 2009

Senator Snowe could be a crucial vote on healthcare reform. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Chuck Grassley

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - September 9, 2009

The Iowa Republican has helped lead Senate efforts at bipartisan healthcare reform. more >>

Delaware's Carper Pushes Biden's Plan for a National Park

By Paul Bedard and Debra Bell - Washington Whispers - August 3, 2009

The First State's Sen. Tom Carper hopes to get the first national park for his state. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About John Thune

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - July 22, 2009

Thune is pushing to allow 'concealed carry' to cross state lines. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Mitch McConnell

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - July 17, 2009

McConnell is a senator from Kentucky and the minority leader. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About the Federal Aviation Administration

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - June 29, 2009

The FAA works to improve the safety and efficiency of flight. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Sonia Sotomayor

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - June 12, 2009

Sotomayor is Obama's nominee to the Supreme Court. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Stanley McChrystal

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - June 5, 2009

The general is set to become the new commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Ben Bernanke

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - May 25, 2009

Bernanke has been chairman of the Federal Reserve Board since 2006. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About the Department of Health and Human Services

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - May 22, 2009

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is focusing on healthcare reform. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About the CDC

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - May 8, 2009

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is fighting swine flu. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Hugo Chávez

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - May 5, 2009

Chávez has been president of Venezuela since 1999, more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Kal Penn

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - April 8, 2009

Penn is taking a job in the Obama administration as a liaison to Asian-American groups. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Arlen Specter

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - April 3, 2009

Specter has represented Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate since 1981. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Barney Frank

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - March 27, 2009

Frank is a representative from Massachusetts and the chair of the House Financial Services Committee. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About AIG CEO Edward Liddy

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - March 18, 2009

Liddy is the CEO of American International Group. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Rush Limbaugh

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - March 6, 2009

Rush Limbaugh is a conservative radio show host. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Sanjay Gupta

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - January 9, 2009

Obama has reportedly selected the CNN medical correspondent for surgeon general. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Roland Burris

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - January 5, 2009

Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich named Roland Burris as Obama's replacement in the U.S. Senate. more >>

Finish a Crossword Puzzle

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - December 18, 2008

Many people start them, but it takes focus and practice to finish. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About David Axelrod

By Debra Bell - Nation & World - December 2, 2008

President-elect Barack Obama named Axelrod senior adviser to the president. more >>