Debra Bell

Articles by Bell, Debra

5 Animals That May Benefit From Global Warming

December 9, 2009

Nation & World - Energy and Environment

10 Animals Threatened by Global Warming

November 19, 2009

Nation & World - Energy and Environment

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Olympia Snowe

September 30, 2009

Senator Snowe could be a crucial vote on healthcare reform.

Nation & World - Politics

10 Things You Didn't Know About Chuck Grassley

September 9, 2009

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

Nation & World - Politics

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

August 3, 2009

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

Nation & World - Washington Whispers

10 Things You Didn't Know About John Thune

July 22, 2009

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

Nation & World - Politics

10 Things You Didn't Know About Mitch McConnell

July 17, 2009

McConnell is a senator from Kentucky and the minority leader.

Nation & World - Politics

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

June 29, 2009

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

Nation & World - Nation

10 Things You Didn't Know About Sonia Sotomayor

June 12, 2009

Sotomayor is Obama's nominee to the Supreme Court.

Nation & World - Nation

10 Things You Didn't Know About Stanley McChrystal

June 5, 2009

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

Nation & World - Nation

10 Things You Didn't Know About Ben Bernanke

May 25, 2009

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

Nation & World - Nation

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

May 22, 2009

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is focusing on healthcare reform.

Nation & World - Nation

10 Things You Didn't Know About the CDC

May 8, 2009

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

Nation & World - Nation

10 Things You Didn't Know About Hugo Chávez

May 5, 2009

Chávez has been president of Venezuela since 1999,

Nation & World - World

10 Things You Didn't Know About Kal Penn

April 8, 2009

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

Nation & World - President Obama

10 Things You Didn't Know About Arlen Specter

April 3, 2009

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

Nation & World - Politics

10 Things You Didn't Know About Barney Frank

March 27, 2009

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

Nation & World - Politics

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

March 18, 2009

Liddy is the CEO of American International Group.

Nation & World - Nation

10 Things You Didn't Know About Rush Limbaugh

March 6, 2009

Rush Limbaugh is a conservative radio show host.

Nation & World - Politics

10 Things You Didn't Know About Sanjay Gupta

January 9, 2009

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

Nation & World - President Obama

10 Things You Didn't Know About Roland Burris

January 5, 2009

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

Nation & World - Politics

Finish a Crossword Puzzle

December 18, 2008

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

Nation & World - 50 Ways to Improve Your Life

10 Things You Didn't Know About David Axelrod

December 2, 2008

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

Nation & World - Politics

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