Politics News

2:17 PM
6-November
2009 New York's Bill Owens Becomes Latest Addition To House Democratic CaucusNew York's 23rd Congressional District was officially represented by a Democrat for the first time in nearly two decades on Friday, when Bill Owens was sworn into office. The newly-minted congressman is expected to vote for the Democratic healthcare bill, which proponents hope to pass before Congress breaks for its Veteran's Day recess next week.
Topics: Politics, United States

12:00 PM
6-November
2009 Republicans Dismiss AARP, AMA Backing For House Democratic Heath BillThe GOP is dismissing the support of the American Medical Association and AARP, the nation's largest lobby group for seniors, for the healthcare proposal House Democrats plan to introduce on the floor on Saturday. Republicans are heightening their opposition to the bill, holding a rally on Thursday that included many Tea Party demonstrators.
Topics: Health, Politics, United States

8:43 AM
6-November
2009 Former NY Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik Pleads Guilty To CorruptionA little over two weeks after being jailed for having attempted to influence potential jurors, former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik admitted on Thursday to corruption and lying to the government when he was being screened for the post of secretary of Homeland Security.
Topics: Politics, United States

8:41 AM
6-November
2009 Foreign Correspondents Upset Over Not Being Allowed To Cover Dalai Lama's Visit To IndiaForeign correspondents in India are upset over India's refusal to allow them to cover Dalai Lama's visit to the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh. The government informed foreign correspondents, who had applied for a special permission to travel to Arunachal Pradesh, that they will not be allowed to enter the state while the Dalai Lama is visiting.
Topics: World, Politics

8:03 AM
6-November
2009 Update: Fort Hood Shooter Alive; Declared Sole Gunman In RampageThe shooter who killed 12 people and injured 31 others in Fort Hood late Thursday did not die from a gunshot wound during the rampage, and had acted alone, according to the Defense Department. U.S. Army Maj. Nidal Malik is currently recovering in an undisclosed hospital near the Army post located in central Texas.
Topics: Politics, United States

   

6:53 AM
6-November
2009 Obama Signs Unemployment Insurance Extension, Home Buyer Credit FridayThe House moved quickly on Thursday to pass an extension of jobless benefits and a home buyer tax credit, giving final congressional approval to a measure that had been delayed for weeks due to partisan disagreements. President Barack Obama signs the bill into law on Friday, the same day the Labor Department reports on latest unemployment numbers.
Topics: Politics, United States

2:56 PM
5-November
2009 President Obama Says U.S. Help For Bangladesh To ContinueU.S. President Barack Obama has assured continued assistance for Bangladesh's development works particularly in the field of education, health services and disaster management.
Topics: World, United States, Politics

1:46 PM
5-November
2009 Senate Panel Approves Climate Change Bill Despite GOP BoycottThe Senate Environment and Public Works Committee reported out a climate change bill on Thursday despite a boycott by Republican members, who had required a complete analysis of the measure before participating in the committee debate.
Topics: Environment, Politics, United States

11:13 AM
5-November
2009 Saturday Voted Expected For House Democratic Healthcare BillHouse Democrats are planning to begin floor debate on their healthcare proposal on Saturday, with a vote expected that same night, despite the admission of their allies in the Senate that a bill may not be passed this year as they had hoped. Republicans, who released an alternative reform proposal this week, hold a rally at the Capitol on Thursday.
Topics: Health, Politics, United States

9:05 AM
5-November
2009 Obama Leads Conference With Tribal Leaders Marking American Indian Heritage MonthPresident Barack Obama leads a conference with tribal nations on Thursday, a day after Congress held a hearing examining the "broken process" of granting federal recognition to American Indians. The Interior Department last week put an end to the two-decade application of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana, saying the group did not meet requirements to be acknowledged.
Topics: Politics, United States