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Dems' education bill leaves 'No Child' behind
The "No Child Left Behind" education law is still on the books in more than a dozen states, but legislation unveiled by Senate Democrats on Tuesday would eliminate the decade-old law and replace it with state-designed accountability systems.
Sebelius urged to waive donor rule for terminally ill 10-year-old girl
Republican lawmakers urged President Obama's top health official on Tuesday to intercede on behalf of a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl in desperate need of a lung transplant.
Big bill to fix U.S. drinking water woes: Report
Roads and bridges aren't the only parts of the nation's infrastructure in desperate need of repair.
Mayors target Ayotte with anti-gun ad
The group Mayors Against Illegal Guns is running another ad against Sen. Kelly Ayotte, disputing the New Hampshire Republican's claim that she voted to strengthen background checks for gun purchasers.
Obama takes action against patent-holding firms behaving like 'trolls'
President Obama Tuesday took several actions to protect patent holders from "frivolous" litigation and to spur innovation, the White House said.
Sen. Marco Rubio: Time for A.G. Eric Holder to step aside
Sen. Marco Rubio said Tuesday that Attorney General Eric Holder should resign.
Surviving boot camp warrants a drink: 71% say underage troops deserve a beer
Do we care if politicians wear flag pins and do underage soldiers who fight for their country overseas deserve a beer at home? Should kids say the Pledge of Allegiance every morning, and should "Born in the USA" " replace the "Star Spangled Banner" as the national anthem? Yes, there's a poll.
Biden cracks humorous in recounting his brain operation
During a discussion of mental illness and the human brain at the White House Monday, Vice President Joseph R. Biden wandered off into a tale of his first brain operation, in 1988 for a leaking aneurysm.
Ted Cruz: Abolish the IRS
Sen. Ted Cruz says it is time to abolish the Internal Revenue Service.
Celebrity diplomat: Steven Seagal lends Republicans a hand in Russia
Silver screen action hero Steven Seagal lent some muscle to a congressional delegation during a recent five-day visit to Russia.
Sen. John McCain again calls for intervention in Syrian conflict
Sen. John McCain said Monday that the United States should establish a no-fly zone over Syria and support rebel groups with cruise missile strikes.
IRS spent $50 million on conferences: report
The inspector general for the Treasury Department is set this week to release a report that says the Internal Revenue Service spent $50 million on conferences for employees between 2010 and 2012.
Sarah Palin offers big applause for small town America
"Small town America is the soul of our country," says Sarah Palin, who is proving her point this weekend by giving the commencement address at Republic High School, in wee Republic, Washington - before 26 graduates.
Obama to host NFL champ Ravens on Wednesday
President Obama will host the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens at the White House on Wednesday.
Obama not in loop on orbiting asteroid
President Obama was not briefed about an asteroid passing relatively close to Earth because there was no danger, a White House spokesman said Friday.
Libertarians enter the gun control debate
" Libertarians, like other Americans, want to be able to walk city streets safely and be secure in their homes. We also want our Constitutional rights protected, to guard against the erosion of our civil liberties."
Hillary Clinton ahead in 2016 presidential race poll
In an early look at the 2016 presidential campaign, a new poll shows former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton comfortably ahead of Republicans Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, while her potential rival for the Democratic nomination, Vice President Joseph R. Biden, wouldn't fair as well.
One America News Cable News Network Announces Debut in Collaboration with The Washington Times
Herring Broadcasting, the owners of the WealthTV network, and The Washington Times announced Thursday a partnership to create a new national cable news network called One America News that will debut nationwide this summer.
Andy Parks’ show moving to Salem’s WRC 1260 AM
The Washington Times and Salem Communications announced today that radio host Andy Parks’ daily show is moving to mid-days next week on WRC 1260 AM, Salem’s flagship news talk radio station in the nation’s capital.
White House touts competition on 'Obamacare' exchanges
More than 120 issuers have applied to offer plans to new enrollees in the insurance exchanges set up under President Obama's new health care law, administration officials said this week, meaning consumers will have a wide range of choices as the program is implemented.
