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Obama, Following Bush, Issues Signing Statement On Detainee Measure

He will implement the law limiting his transfer of detainees “in a manner that avoids … constitutional conflict.” Obama also promises to protect the “rights of gay and lesbian service members” despite...

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Republicans Open New Congress Slamming "Lapdog" Democrats With Corgis

“Nancy Pelosi's Obedience School.” Image by Joshua Roberts / Reuters WASHINGTON — House Republicans Thursday are rolling partisan welcome mat for newly elected Democrats, circulating a tongue-in-cheek...

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Why Women Run New Hampshire

The all-female delegation that will take charge of New Hampshire on January 3 is the product of a unique political system. A flawed, but effective model for putting women in positions of power. Image...

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Chris Christie Is A Dinosaur

Life imitating art. Image by Governor's Office/Tim Larsen Image by Mel Evans / AP Image by Mel Evans / AP Image by Mel Evans / AP View Entire List ›

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Here's The Memo Sent To Current TV Employees About The Sale To Al-Jazeera

Current's CEO Joel Hyatt informed his staff that they had been purchased by Qatar-based Al-Jazeera, and that the network would no longer be carried by Time Warner Cable in an email on January 2. The...

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Senator Tammy Baldwin

Vice President Biden swore in Baldwin on Thursday, along with other senators elected this past November. The Wisconsin lesbian is the first out LGBT senator in the nation's history. Via: @SenateDems...

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Meet Vladimir Franz, The Czech Presidential Candidate With Full Face Tattoos

He's a self-described punk that has captured the attention of young voters all over Eastern Europe. He's an opera singer, professor, and a painter. Source: vladimirfranz.cz You can check out his...

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Gerard Depardieu Loves Dictators

Once France's biggest movie star, Depardieu has been granted Russian citizenship after ditching France in protest of high income taxes on the rich. He's popular among less-than-democratic rulers. He...

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Senator Makes Triumphant Return To Congress After Stroke

Illinois Senator Mark Kirk returned to the Senate today for the 113th Congress by walking up the Capitol steps. Kirk suffered a massive stroke almost exactly a year ago. The Senator was greeted by...

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John Boehner Lives To Fight Another Day As Speaker

The much ballyhooed conservative uprising may never have happened, but that doesn't mean it's easy street for Boehner. Image by J. Scott Applewhite / AP WASHINGTON — The House re-elected embattled...

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Foreign Newspapers Welcome Fiscal Cliff Deal

The world joined the United States in relief a deal had been reached. [Ed. note: Some of these translations may not be exact.] Argentina - Markets Rally After U.S. Fiscal Deal Source:...

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Joe Biden: "Spread Your Legs, You're Gonna Be Frisked"

The vice president makes Sen. Heidi Heitkamp's swearing in, um, memorable. View Video ›

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8 Firsts Of The New Congress

The demographics of the 113th Congress reflect a changing country. First Black Senator From The South Since the Reconstruction Tim Scott, Republican from South Carolina Source: media.washtimes.com...

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House Rules In New Congress Allow Continued DOMA Defense

“Truly disheartening,” says LGBT rights advocate. But Boehner's office says it's just defending “checks and balances.” House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, left, and House Speaker John Boehner, along...

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After Illinois Marriage Equality Bill Movement, More Delays

“For the first time in Illinois history, we had a vote on the recognition of same-sex marriages, and we won,” a state LGBT advocate said. UPDATE: Despite the committee vote, the bill has been pushed...

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11 Surprisingly Endearing Pictures Of Congressmen Getting Sworn In

Adorable kids can make even politicians look like human beings. Sort of, anyway. WASHINGTON — At the start of every Congress, there's the actual swearing in, and then the much cooler ceremonial...

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FBI Documents Show Anwar Al-Awlaki Bought Tickets For 9/11 Hijackers (Update:...

Documents obtained by Judicial Watch via a Freedom of information Act request show that the FBI found evidence showing the American-born cleric bought plane tickets for 9/11 hijackers. “We have FBI...

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Why The Next President Will Probably Be Black Too

Politics is a repetitive business. And two of the best candidates are black. Image by Mike Segar / Reuters If there is anything approaching an iron law of American politics, it's this: The next...

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Joe Biden Swears In First Infant Senator

Sen. Chris Murphy's son, Rider, stole the show.

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Woman Apologizes To Anthony Weiner For Exposing Him

Lisa Weiss, who was on the receiving end of lewd sex message from Weiner — and is still friends with the former Congressman on Facebook — apologized to him on a Facebook picture he posted of him and...

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