Obama calls on Congress to fund embassy security


A portion of emails released May 15, 2013, that document how the Obama administration crafted its talking points following the Sept. 11, 2012, deadly attack on a U.S. diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
 
President Barack Obama is trying to turn the tables on Republicans who have criticized his administration's response to last year's deadly attack in Benghazi, Libya.
 
 
 

Ousted IRS chief regrets treatment of tea party Video
The ousted head of the Internal Revenue Service apologized to Congress on Friday for his agency's tougher...
 

Holder defends subpoenas for AP telephone records Video
The leaders of a House panel told Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday that they had serious concerns...
 

Social Status: Printable pistols
A University of Texas law student has made history and headlines recently by successfully firing the...
 

Ex-Gov. Sanford seeks 2nd chance in South Carolina
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — One congressional candidate is a former Republican governor seeking redemption...
 

South Carolina center stage in early 2016 talk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Mere months after the 2012 election, South Carolina is a buzz of political activity...
 

Cruz urges GOP to work together for Senate control
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is urging Republicans to work together to help the party...
 

2016: Rare same-state pairings in the early stages
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The early stages of the 2016 presidential race feature an unusual cluster of high-powered...
 

Gen Y: Why we’re so cynical
Gen Y has been called lazy, haplessly doomed and politically apathetic. Why do they feel this way? Short...
 

With 1 week to go, Sanford subject of attacks
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford can't seem to escape attacks on the...
 
 
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White House News


Obama calls on Congress to fund embassy…
President Barack Obama is trying to turn the tables on Republicans who have criticized his administration's response to…
 

White house takes action
The Obama administration scrambles to deal with IRS, Associated Press and Benghazi controversies.
 

President Obama, Turkey's Prime Minister…
President Barack Obama welcomes Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the White House.  
 

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Statehouse Bureau


Patrick okays $21M in spending by reversing…
Citing improved tax collections, Gov. Deval Patrick's administration on Friday restored nearly $21 million in budget cuts,…
 

Teens learn about distracted driving
Nearly 50 percent of people admit to texting while driving.
 

Police honored for courage in Chicopee…
The Massachusetts State Police recognized 20 officers on Beacon Hill Friday for the courage they showed during a dramatic…
 

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Federal Budget News


No sequester furloughs at State Department
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite budget cuts requiring most federal agencies to furlough workers, the State Department says it…
 

Gen Y: Why we’re so cynical
Gen Y has been called lazy, haplessly doomed and politically apathetic. Why do they feel this way? Short answer: They just…
 

Congress approves bill to end airport delays
Congress easily approved legislation Friday ending furloughs of air traffic controllers that have delayed hundreds of flights…
 

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