Men more likely to benefit from affirmative action in college admissions

"Men are being admitted with lower grades and test scores," said Scott Jaschik, editor of Inside Higher Ed

• Sep 26, 2011

Rep. Waters reacts to Obama: We're not complaining

Congressional Black Caucus member Maxine Waters says it was "curious" the president told black leaders to "stop complaining" over the weekend

• Sep 26, 2011

Herman Cain says find FEMA offsets later

Republican presidential candidate, disagreeing with House Republicans, says Congress should pass emergency relief funding now, pay for it later

• Sep 26, 2011

Gov. Daniels parts with GOP field on possible spending cuts deal

Former presidential hopeful would consider 10-to-1 spending, revenue deal rejected by candidates

• Sep 26, 2011

Obama boxed-in on next Mideast move

Pressure increases on President as Palestinians plow forward with U.N. bid, and U.S. politicians seek to stand in their way

• Sep 26, 2011

Obama says GOP would "cripple" America

On the campaign trail, President Obama adopts a more combative tone when talking about the GOP

• Sep 25, 2011

FEMA funding becoming a disaster

A federal government shutdown looms as lawmakers squabble over budget details, and FEMA may be broke by Wednesday

• Sep 25, 2011

Mich. voters not entirely sold on GOP field

Mitt Romney may have won the Mich. straw poll overwhelmingly, but many GOPers aren't convinced their contender has arrived

• Sep 25, 2011

Owners of teaparty.com: Make us an offer

Canadian band The Tea Party says they're fielding offers for domain name that may suit a U.S. political movement - or its detractors

• Sep 25, 2011

Moody's analyst: Odds of recession "almost even"

Mark Zandi says political vitriol in D.C. "eviscerated confidence" and slowed economy, and continues to do so; Lawmakers need to "get it together"

• Sep 25, 2011

DNC Chair: All GOP candidates are "the same"

Florida Dem. Debbie Wasserman Schultz says it doesn't matter who wins GOP nomination because "they're all embracing and bear-hugging the Tea Party"

• Sep 25, 2011

Romney bests Perry in Michigan straw poll

Michigan native rolls over GOP presidential rivals in straw poll announced Sunday

• Sep 25, 2011

Huntsman says he's in the thick of the race

Former Utah governor tells New Hampshire town hall he'll win the state

• Sep 25, 2011

Obama at Black Caucus dinner: "I need your help"

Obama's speech to the Congressional Black Caucus awards dinner was his answer to vocal griping from black leaders

• Sep 24, 2011

Herman Cain wins Florida GOP straw poll

Cain wins with 37 percent of the vote, followed by Rick Perry with 15 percent

• Sep 24, 2011

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