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Obama’s ‘juice’ squeezed by scandals?
Suddenly, the Obama administration is under siege. Continue reading
5 unanswered questions about the IRS targeting of conservative groups
Outrage intensified in Washington on Monday over the disclosure that the Internal Revenue Service targeted conservative groups for special scrutiny when they applied for tax-exempt status.President Barack Obama, at a White House appearance with the British prime minister, said that he wanted all the facts but used strong terms to condemn the reported conduct.“I’ve got no patience with it. I will n… Continue reading
SEC chair agrees with calls for U.S. stock market review: official
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mary Jo White, is on board with calls for a broad review of the framework of the U.S. equity market, which has been roiled by software glitches over the past year, an SEC commissioner said on Monday. White, who took over the SEC in February, has not discussed the issue in detail and nothing concrete has been decided, Commissioner Daniel Gallagher said after 20 industry officials discussed equity market structure at a roundtable Continue reading
IRS tea party scandal unlikely to fade as Congress plans investigations
Conspiracy theories aside, there’s no evidence that the Obama White House had anything to do with Internal Revenue Service bureaucrats targeting tea party-type organizations for special tax scrutiny. Continue reading
West Wing evacuated: Smoke from a transformer prompts action
Reporters and photographers were evacuated briefly from the West Wing of the White House early Saturday because of smoke from an overheated transformer in a mechanical room. Continue reading
A changing America: In 2012, blacks outvoted whites
Obama was re-elected thanks to record turnout among blacks and a decline in white votes. Continue reading
Michelle Obama likes life without elections
First lady Michelle Obama really likes living in the White House these days. Continue reading
White Britons ‘In Retreat’ From Minority Areas
An analysis of 2011 census figures show that many white Britons are choosing not to live in minority-dominated areas. Continue reading
Obama to Hit the Road on Economic Plans
By Josh Lederman WASHINGTON — Immigration, guns and national security are dominating the discussion on Capitol Hill, but Americans by and large are still focused on their bottom line. So President Barack Obama is launching a series of quick jaunts around the country to remind Americans he’s still got jobs and the economy on his mind. Obama will kick off the effort Thursday with a trip to Austin, Texas, the White House said Continue reading
TMZ Live: UFC Fighter Phil Davis — Taking Work Home?
UFC star Phil Davis is in a nasty custody war with his baby mama …who’s accusing him of getting violent with her because of his MMA training. Does that argument hold water? UFC Prez Dana White called in to defend his sport.Plus, Lindsay Lohan… Continue reading
