Saturday, July 4, 2009

Paul Bedard

Boxer Braces for Challenge from Carly Fiorina

The California senator is up for re-election to a fourth term in 2010. more >>

CBS's Bob Schieffer Opens His Home to Russian Student

The Face the Nation host is a mentor for a student touched by the Chechen school massacre. more >>

GOP Uses Obama to Recruit House Candidates

The message to candidates is 'somebody has to stop this guy.' more >>

Michael Jackson's Wax Figure Heads to D.C.

Pop king Michael Jackson, or his wax version, is making a surprise stop at the Madame Tussauds museum. more >>

Akaka Endorses VA Healthcare System

The chair of the Veterans' Affairs Committee doesn't use VA care but endorses it. more >>

Pro-Obama Group Says Energy Bill Will Create Jobs

Americans United for Change go to bat for President Obama's energy bill. more >>

No Delay for Franken's Swearing-In

Senate Democratic officials say Al Franken, comic turned senator, will be sworn in early next week. more >>

Axelrod Ends a Busy Day With Turkey Steak at Logan Tavern

Obama's adviser hit a hot spot in D.C.'s Logan Circle. more >>

Colorado Senate Candidate Is Part Obama, Part Reagan

Ryan Frazier, a conservative African-American, is a new aspirant for Michael Bennet's Senate seat. more >>

Bob Schieffer Not Sure Why His Ratings Are Going Up

The Face the Nation host doesn't know why his program is moving up in the ratings. more >>

Obama Administration Eyes International School Grading Index

Some want to compare schools in the United States to those around the world. more >>

First Dog Bo Obama Snacks On Axelrod's Tie

Axelrod was on hand at a Department of Education reading event. more >>

DeMint: Obama and Democrats Are Pushing Socialism

A Senate conservative has a new charge that the Democrats are building a socialist government. more >>

Pawlenty Plays it Cool on Arkansas Speaking Trip

Potential 2012 GOP presidential candidate Pawlenty gets a crash course on a national campaign schedule. more >>

Max Cleland and Ted Kennedy's Jacuzzi Meetings

Max Cleland's upcoming bio has some great tales about colleague Ted Kennedy. more >>

Liz Cheney on What's in the Former Vice President's Book

She's helping her father, Dick Cheney, write his biography. more >>

Celebrating Ronald Reagan's 100th Birthday

Plans are well underway for the 2011 celebration of Reagan's 100th birthday. more >>

Dueling Jack Abramoff Flicks

Who knew the former lobbyist was so interesting? more >>

DeMint Not Ready to Force Sanford to Resign

Sen. Jim DeMint is concerned a Sanford resignation might be too much of a distraction for the state. more >>

Talk of Barbour-Daniels for Top Ticket in 2012

With Barbour taking over the Republican Governors Association, chances are he might run for president. more >>

TV Show Follows Obama's Lead on Volunteerism

A new show supports philanthropy. more >>

Rahm Emanuel Hits Republicans as a 'Regional Party'

Emanuel says anybody would normally change after suffering 2 defeats, but the GOP hasn't. more >>

Body Armor Works, GAO Expected to Say

An insider says the GAO will report that the military's body armor meets standards. more >>

Even Political Foes Cheer on Fired AmeriCorps Inspector General Walpin

Showstopper crowd of big shots, including Bill Clinton's former lawyer, goes to bat for Gerald Walpin. more >>

Immigration Reform Now Moves to Center Stage

Some early ideas for immigration reform are revealed before tomorrow's White House summit. more >>

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