10 Things You Didn't Know About Mark Begich
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Begich is the junior senator from Alaska.
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March 5, 2009
The First 100 Days: Lyndon Johnson Fulfilled Kennedy's Legacy
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Johnson wanted to assure the country that he would carryout the policies of his predecessor.
California Justices Hear Arguments in Same-Sex Marriage Case
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Hundreds of demonstrators filled the plaza outside the state Supreme Court.
Look Beyond Iran's Nuclear Program, Urges Former Crown Prince
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Reza Pahlavi, Iran's former crown prince, wants Obama to focus on lack of political rights in Tehran.
Washington Whispers: President Obama's Gray Hair or the Tanking Stock Market?
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Lawmaker disses the <i>New York Times</i> for its story on Obama's graying hair.
Historic Whispers: Bush and the Florida Recount
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This time eight years ago, Bush was still battling calls that Democrats "were robbed."
God & Country: Heading Up Today's White House Healthcare Summit: Melody Barnes, Faith Organizer
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President Obama's domestic policy adviser helped the Democrats "get religion" after the 2004 election.
Alaska's Mark Begich, a Pro-Gun Democrat Who Wants to Open Up Arctic Drilling
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By beating the legendary Ted Stevens, Begich became Alaska's first Democrat in Congress since 1981.
Quiz: Words From the White House
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Test your knowledge of presidential speeches and speechwriters.
Mideast Watch: Iran: Our Missiles Can Hit Anywhere in Israel
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Israeli analysts agree with Iran's claim but are divided about its ability to use chemical warheads.
God & Country: Bush's Catholic Czar: Sebelius Pick Is 'Signal Moment' for Conservative Christians
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Deal Hudson urges the Republican Party to speak up against HHS nominee Kathleen Sebelius.
Democrats to Rush Limbaugh: If Republicans Won't Condemn You, We Will
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Like a dog on a bone, the Democrats won't give up their assault on Rush Limbaugh.
Can Natural Gas Break Our Oil Habit?
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It is cleaner and more abundant, but it won't free America from foreign energy.
Why Obama Has Shifted to the Positive on the Economy
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He takes advice to become more upbeat about the future in hopes of boosting public confidence.
GM Warns It May Fail Without Billions More in Aid
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The Detroit automaker says that its viability is in "substantial doubt" unless it gets more cash.
God & Country: Obama's Robust Faith Outreach, Jewish Edition
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The Obama White House is hosting conference calls with top aides for Jewish leaders.
Rush Limbaugh Challenges President Obama to a Debate
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The king of talk radio asked the president to debate on his radio show.
Hot Docs: Treasury's Foreclosure Prevention Plan Guidelines
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Today's selection of timely reports.
Answers: Words From the White House
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Test your knowledge of presidential speeches and speechwriters.
March 4, 2009
Even With Economic Crisis, President Obama is More Popular Than Ever
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A new poll shows two-thirds of the country is "hopeful" about Obama's leadership.
Proposition 8’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban Goes to California's Supreme Court
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Tomorrow, the state Supreme Court will hear legal challenges to the law.
Washington Whispers: For Former Envoy L. Paul Bremer, Vermont Looks Better Than Iraq
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Bremer E-mailed his pals about his new venture, selling oil paintings of Vermont.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Kirsten Gillibrand
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Gillibrand filled the Senate seat vacated by Hillary Clinton.
Republican Joseph Cao's Unlikely Journey From Seminary to Congress
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A Vietnamese immigrant who left a Jesuit seminary for politics eked out surprise victory in Louisiana.
A Bad Week for Michael Steele: GOP Group Defends Rush Limbaugh
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GOP party chief Michael Steele is feeling more heat from Republicans for his Limbaugh-bashing.
God & Country: The Secular Case for Reading the Bible
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A new book adds to the chorus of nonreligious voices decrying biblical illiteracy.
Obama Says Buy Stocks Now: Good Deals There for Long-Term Investors
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Obama says now might be a smart time to buy into the stock market.
Why Sen. Patrick Leahy Wants a "Truth Commission"
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The focus would be on alleged detainee torture, domestic surveillance and other Bush-era secrets.
International Court Charges Sudan's President With War Crimes in Darfur
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Omar Hassan al-Bashir faces war crimes charges in the Darfur conflict, but his arrest is unlikely.
God & Country: Family Research Council: Where's GOP Opposition Over Sebelius?
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The group slaps congressional Republicans for silence over health and human services secretary nominee.
God & Country: Antiabortion Sam Brownback Sounds Bullish on Pro-Abortion-Rights Kathleen Sebelius
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Abortion opponents are outraged over the health and human services secretary-designate.
Hot Docs: Nonprofits Suffer in Bad Economy, Popularity of Online Porn Nationwide
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Today's selection of timely reports.
March 3, 2009
On Pentagon Waste: Just Give It to Us Straight
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Often, bureaucracy-speak masks the real story.
God & Country: Kathleen Sebelius and the Fight Over Who's Truly Catholic
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Some opponents of abortion say the Health and Human Services secretary-designate isn't really Catholic.
Rush Limbaugh: The Bull in the GOP's China Shop
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By hoping to see Obama fail, Limbaugh stokes controversy within the GOP—to the delight of Democrats.
Mideast Watch: Netanyahu Makes Last-Ditch Efforts to Avoid Right-Wing Government in Israel
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The man who will probably be Israel's prime minister is trying to cobble together a unity government.
Washington Whispers: GOP to Michael Steele: Quiet About Rush Limbaugh or You're Fired
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Top advisers are angry Steele opened a party rift and suggest dumping him if relations aren't repaired.
Washington Whispers: Trent Lott's Car Choice: Mini Cooper
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The former Senate majority leader loves his small car.
Congressman Bobby Bright: A Maverick Democrat in Republican Country
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The new Alabama congressman has an independent streak, but Nancy Pelosi doesn't mind.
Washington Whispers: Team Obama's Review of Foreign Policy Reviews
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Evaluations are piling up so the administration is trying to bring order to the process.
God & Country: Why Does Obama Want to Open Public Events With Prayers?
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Even if they're for local consumption only, prayers help brand the president as faith friendly.
Memos: Bush Claimed Unprecedented Authority to Use Military at Home
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Long-secret memos show broad scope of powers Bush administration claimed in fight against terrorists.
GOP Chairman Michael Steele and Pundit Rush Limbaugh in War of Words
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Steele told CNN Limbaugh was an entertainer.
Why Cuba's Dreams of Major Oil Discoveries Might Come True
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Recent estimates suggest that the island could move into the petroleum big leagues.
Tim Kaine: Michael Steele's Apology Proves Rush Limbaugh Runs the GOP
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Democratic Party boss Tim Kaine gets in on the bash-Limbaugh movement.
God & Country: Gallup Releases First-of-Its-Kind Portrait of American Muslims
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The new poll shows that American Muslims are the nation's most diverse religious group.
The Republican Party Looks to Repair Its Image
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Michael Steele and the rest of the GOP are in a fix in the Obama era.
Obama's New Overture to Russia Involves Halting U.S. Missile Defense Plans
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Obama reportedly offers to halt missile defense plans if Russia pressures Iran on nukes.
Justice Hot Docs: Holder Declassifies Controversial Bush-Era Legal Opinions
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The memos cover issues including terrorist detention policy and renditions.
March 2, 2009
God & Country: Chuck Colson and Mike Huckabee Pan Obama Faith-Based Initiatives
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The Prison Fellowship founder and Huckabee say Obama wants to take faith out of faith-based programs.
Mideast Watch: Clinton Upholds U.S. Boycott of Hamas on Mideast Trip
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On her first swing through the region as secretary of state, Hillary Clinton faces questions on Gaza.
Obama Lags in Filling Some Key Foreign Policy Posts
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Foreign governments are "a bit baffled and puzzled" by the delays.
After his Choice of Sebelius to Head HHS, Obama Readies a Big Push for Healthcare Reform
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Obama will press Congress to enact a healthcare overhaul this year.
Washington Whispers: Rush Limbaugh Vs. Michael Steele: Is Steele Asking for a Rush Attack?
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Some Republicans are worried about a feud between Rush Limbaugh and GOP boss Michael Steele.
Obama's Audacious Budget Brings Back Big Government
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The president must now convince Congress to support his budget proposal.
God & Country: Kathleen Sebelius Explains Being a Pro-Choice Pro-Lifer
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The Kansas governor and health and human services secretary nominee on her abortion position
God & Country: Sebelius Nomination a Test for New Progressive Catholic Groups
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Religious conservatives attack Kansas governor's pro-choice stance, but religious liberals push back.
Terry McAuliffe Taps Arizona Donors for Virginia Governor Bid
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The Virginia gubernatorial candidate goes to John McCain's state for help.
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Must Convince Her Constituents
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The senator appointed to fill Hillary Clinton's post must audition for all of the state.
AIG Gets 4th Government Bailout After Record Loss
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The insurance giant lost $99 billion in 2008 but says its failure would have dangerous ripple effects
God & Country: Video: Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Focus on the Family
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Dobson's Colorado ministry is mostly apolitical, which is what makes it so politically effective.
Hot Docs: Shifting the Effort to Fight Terror, Rising Identity Theft Complaints
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Today's selection of timely reports.
March 1, 2009
Washington Whispers: CIA Denies Helping Nazi Adolf Eichmann
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A new book charges the CIA knew Eichmann's alias and address.