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Texas LG: Lone Star Staters don't cotton to Obamacare
Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst said Thursday he would like to get a block grant of federal funding to provide insurance for the Lone Star State's low-income residents instead of expanding the "broken" Medicaid program as prescribed by Obamacare.
Amid Web problems, Obamacare funds flow to community centers
The Obama administration announced Thursday it is awarding $150 million under the new health care law to more than 230 health centers across the country, saying the funds will boost care for about 1.25 million patients.
Time magazine calls out the 'elephant in the room': Chris Christie's weight
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie frequently has to address questions about his weight, and it looks like Time magazine isn't shying away from the topic.
Jimmy Carter's grandson will challenge Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal
Georgia state Sen. Jason Carter, the 38-year-old grandson of former President Jimmy Carter, plans to announce Thursday he will challenge Republican Gov. Nathan Deal next year.
Poll shows rosier view of Obamacare, despite problems
A new poll says Americans, including the uninsured, are liking Obamacare more and more despite its problematic rollout.
GOP could learn from Christie's playbook, former White House spokeswoman Dee Dee Myers says
Former White House Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers said the GOP could learn a thing from New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who swept to re-election this week as a Republican in a traditionally blue state.
Colorado Democrat urges Obama to extend Obamacare enrollment period
Sen. Mark Udall told President Obama at the White House today that Americans may need more time to shop for health plans on glitchy websites tied to Obamacare, another sign that Democratic lawmakers are feeling the heat after the disastrous rollout of the law's main provision.
New Jersey's Rep. Jon Runyan won't seek third term, creating 2014 opening for Dems
Republican Rep. Jon Runyan of New Jersey announced Wednesday he won't run for a third term next year, giving Democrats an opportunity to pick up a House seat in a swing district.
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie: People know I'm 'genuine'
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Wednesday that much like anyone in public life, he sometimes wishes he could take back things he says.
Heh... '404' named word of the year, thanks in part to Obamacare failures
The Global Language Monitor has declared that "404" is their official "Word of the Year." The Austin-based research group determined the winner based on frequency of actual usage, using computer-aided tracking of some 275,000 print, electronic and social media sources.
DNC Chairwoman: Christie win was about personality and Superstorm Sandy
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said Wednesday she does not think the Democratic Party missed a chance to take a swipe at New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie before he swept to victory late Tuesday.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi lends a hand on Letterman
While key elections played out Tuesday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi had some fun on "Late Show With David Letterman" by letting folks know the "Top 10 things you never knew about the House of Representatives."
For N.J. Gov. Christie, it's two — err, four? — more years
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie coasted to re-election Tuesday night, securing four more years at the helm in Trenton.
Portland, Maine, is first East Coast city to approve recreational marijuana use
Voters in Maine's largest city made history Tuesday night by approving a measure that legalizes recreational use of small amounts of marijuana among adults.
End of a bromance: Obama disses Christie — but phones congrats to de Blasio, McAuliff
After cozying up in the aftermath of last year's Hurricane Sandy, the relationship between President Obama and newly re-elected New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie may have gone south.
Wife defeats husband in Maine election
All politics is local, but this might be taking it a bit far. A Maine woman defeated her husband, 127 votes to 76, in a municipal race Tuesday, the Morning Sentinel reported.
Chris Christie wins big, but Democratic lawmakers keep control in Trenton
Despite Republican Gov. Chris Christie's landslide victory in New Jersey, Democrats held onto majorities in both houses of the state legislature Tuesday night.
GOP tops Democrats in total votes
Republicans and Democrats may have split the two big prizes on the political map in Tuesday's elections, but in terms of overall votes in New Jersey and Virginia, the GOP came out on top.
Obamas 'overjoyed' as Illinois moves to OK gay marriage
In the wake of the Illinois state House's vote Tuesday to approve gay marriage, President Obama said that he and first lady Michelle Obama are "overjoyed for all the committed couples in Illinois whose love will now be as legal as ours."
Sen. Tom Coburn to get treatment for prostate cancer: report
Sen. Tom Coburn will be away from Washington for the rest of the week to deal with a reoccurrence of prostate cancer that requires evaluation and treatment, The Associated Press said.
