As Labor Secretary, Finding Influence in Her Past
Hilda L. Solis, the first Hispanic woman cabinet member, has promised to champion workers’ health and safety, values she said came from personal experience and her parents’ example.
The real treason
To the extent that each of us harbors, consents to or encourages self-centeredness, greed, selfishness, or other manifestation of pretending we are alone and can do as we want, we are each a traitor. Not to the state — that is trivial and mundane. But we are offenders of the common weal, enemies of our mutual survival and individual greatness.
McCain says Palin to play leadership role as ex-Governor
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican Senator John McCain expressed support for his former presidential running mate, Sarah Palin, on Saturday as Washington speculated about why the Alaska governor abruptly announced her resignation.
White House Memo: President’s Vacation: Not Much of a Secret
The White House is busy preparing for Barack Obama’s first summer getaway as president, as he and his family head off to Martha’s Vineyard.
Marion Barry Charged With Stalking a Woman
Marion Barry, who served four terms as mayor, was charged with stalking a female acquaintance, the latest in a long string of legal troubles for him.
Legal Bills Swayed Palin, Official Says
Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell of Alaska said Sunday that Gov. Sarah Palin’s decision to resign was largely prompted by the personal legal costs of the ethics investigations against her.
In Maine, Two Sides on Health Care Step Up Competition for Senators’ Votes
There is a general agreement in the state that something needs to be done about health care, but sharply divided opinions about what the something should be.
Newspaper Apologizes for Seeming to Sell Access
The Washington Post’s publisher wrote that “firm parameters” had not been followed in planning private events with sponsors, officials and journalists.
Obama agrees arms cuts, Afghan transit with Russia
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Visiting President Barack Obama and Kremlin leader Dmitry Medvedev agreed a target for cuts in nuclear arms and a deal to let U.S. troops fly across Russia at the start of a trip intended to mend strained ties.