Rallies in 50 states support Wis. protesters

Demonstrations against Gov. Walker's anti-labor bill spread as other states consider rolling back rights of union workers

• Feb 28, 2011

Economist: GOP plan would cost 700,000 jobs

Moody's economist Mark Zandi releases report blasting Republican economic spending plan; GOP dismisses Zandi as Democratic "cheerleader"

• Feb 28, 2011

House moves to stop laser targeting of aircraft

Legislation would make knowingly aiming pointers at planes a federal crime

• Feb 28, 2011

'61 memo claims Ted Kennedy tried to rent brothel

FBI file contends Edward M. Kennedy arranged to rent brothel for night while visiting Chile in 1961

• Feb 28, 2011

Obama proposes tweaks to health law for states

White House proposal would allow states to submit their own health care plans in 2014, instead of 2017

• Feb 28, 2011

Obama to govs: Feel at home, but not too at home

President jokes with rumored 2012 candidates visiting White House

• Feb 28, 2011

Boehner: House likely to defend DOMA in court

House Speaker John Boehner said the GOP-led House will likely step in now that the Justice Department is not defending Defense of Marriage Act

• Feb 28, 2011

U.S. not looking to arm Libya opposition

White House vows support to anti-Qaddafi forces, but isn't considering supplying weapons, official says; EU agrees to sanctions

• Feb 28, 2011

Ron Paul, Herman Cain lead Tea Party straw poll

Paul wins Tea Party Patriots' presidential straw poll during convention in Phoenix, Palin trails in third place

• Feb 28, 2011

Gingrich on the verge of announcing 2012 bid

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich could soon be the first high-profile Republican to officially enter the 2012 presidential race

• Feb 28, 2011

NJ Gov: Collective bargaining rights not a given

N.J. Gov says collective bargaining rights are granted to workers by lawmakers, and differ from state to state

• Feb 27, 2011

Clinton: U.S. ready to help Libyan opposition

Also warns other nations not to allow mercenaries to come to aid of Qaddafi

• Feb 27, 2011

Christie: Gov't shutdown avoidable, with work

Says budget compromise is possible, but both sides need to "work it out," not just "stand in a corner and hold your breath"

• Feb 27, 2011

McCain, Lieberman: U.S. should arm Libyan rebels

Clinton says U.S. is ready to aid opposition, is "reaching out" to those trying to organize post-Qaddafi government

• Feb 27, 2011

Obama: Qaddafi lost legitimacy, must leave "now"

In marked turn from Egypt diplomacy, calls for immediate departure of Libya's embattled ruler, once a U.S. ally

• Feb 26, 2011

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