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GOP: Obama administration selective with health law data
Congressional Republicans on Monday accused the Obama administration of withholding data on insurance premiums because it would undermine positive trends the White House touted last week while promoting the health care law.
In India, Joe Biden pays tribute to Gandhi
Vice President Joseph R. Biden began his visit to India on Monday by paying tribute to Mohandas K. Gandhi at a memorial in his honor, saying his teachings changed America as well as India.
Rand Paul: America's mission is to keep the peace, not police the world
Sen. Rand Paul mixed a gracious appreciation to veterans with a call for a more limited role for America's military might around the world in a speech Monday at the 114th Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention.
Tea party split on Mitch McConnell's re-election bid
Kentucky tea party leaders knocked a couple of the national branches of the grassroots movement Monday for endorsing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's re-election effort, saying the groups should withdraw their support and help to replace the Republican with a "true conservative."
Hillary Clinton, Chris Christie tied in Iowa in 2016 would-be matchup: poll
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie are in a dead heat in Iowa in a would-be 2016 presidential matchup, a new poll said Monday.
Sen. Mitch McConnell: VA disability claim backlog is 'national disgrace'
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Monday that the backlog of disability claims filed with the Department of Veterans Affairs is "totally unacceptable" and called on President Obama to follow through on his previous promises to tackle the issue.
Sen. Pat Toomey: 'Not convinced' House Republicans will properly handle debt ceiling
Sen. Pat Toomey, Pennsylvania Republican, said Monday he's not convinced House Republicans will handle the issue of raising the debt ceiling properly and said the issue should be taken off the table in looming talks to reconcile the House and Senate budget blueprints.
Al Gore endorses Schatz in Hawaii Senate race
Former Vice President Al Gore has endorsed U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, Hawaii Democrat, in his primary contest against Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, citing Mr. Schatz’s work on renewable energy.
Rep. Steve Cohen: 'My constituents don't look at me as a white person'
Rep. Steve Cohen, who learned last week that a previously unknown woman he believed was his daughter was not his, said Monday in response to an eyebrow-raising tweet that his constituents don't see him as a white person.
Ron Paul: Time for gov't, Fed, Wall Street to stop 'stealing from the American people'
It's no secret that former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul has issues with the U.S. Federal Reserve; his "Audit the Fed" push has been one of the issues that's been able to attract support from the far left and far right of the political spectrum alike.
McCain: 'Stand your ground' laws may need review
Sen. John McCain, appearing Sunday on CNN, said the reaction nationwide to the verdict in the George Zimmerman murder case is an indication Florida and other states — including his home state of Arizon — may need to review “stand your ground” laws.
Obama: Helen Thomas 'never failed to keep presidents — myself included — on their toes'
President Obama said Saturday that he and first lady Michelle Obama were "saddened" to learn of the death of former White House correspondent Helen Thomas, calling her a groundbreaking journalist.
Obama golfs 131st round of his presidency
President Obama returned to the golf course Saturday morning for the 131st round of his presidency.
Rand Paul meets with Hispanic, black ministers in Des Moines
Seeking to make the Republican party more inclusive, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul and Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus will meet Friday evening with a group of Hispanic and black pastors from around the country. The two will also attend a "listen and learn" dinner with local ministers.
Sharpton praises Obama remarks ahead of Trayvon protests
The Rev. Al Sharpton Friday called President Obama's surprise remarks on the Trayvon Martin murder and its impact on American blacks "significant and much needed," saying they helped prepare the ground for protests Mr. Sharpton is helping to organize around the country this weekend.
