Nathan Rubbelke

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The legislation from Claire McCaskill would increase fines on illegal telemarketers, raising the maximum fine from $16,000 to $25,000. (AP Photo)Â

McCaskill bill targets telemarketing scammers

Nathan Rubbelke · June 10, 2015 10:32 pm

James Billington's retirement is set for Jan. 1, 2016. His successor will be appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. (AP Photo)Â

Librarian of Congress to retire

Nathan Rubbelke · June 10, 2015 5:33 pm

On their show "With All Due Respect," the two Bloomberg journalists defended Tuesday's article that highlighted Rubio's expensive purchases and financial struggles. (AP Photo)Â

Bloomberg journalists call NY Times story a ‘danger’ for Rubio

Nathan Rubbelke · June 10, 2015 4:00 pm

In a recent interview with the Times of London, Rumsfeld's comments showed a dramatic shift in opinion regarding the war.Â (Getty File Photo)Â

National Security

Rumsfeld walks back support of Iraq War

Nathan Rubbelke · June 9, 2015 8:33 pm

"Janet and I want to affirm our support for the Duggar family. Josh's actions when he was an underage teen are as he described them himself, 'inexcusable,' but that doesn't mean 'unforgivable.'" (Getty Photo)Â

Huckabee says Duggar family ‘will be back’ on campaign website

Nathan Rubbelke · June 8, 2015 8:56 pm

Former Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader said Hillary Clinton is a "deep corporatist and deep militarist" who is trying to "overcompensate" for being a woman. (AP Photo)

Ralph Nader: Hillary a ‘deep militarist’ trying to ‘overcompensate’ for being a woman

Nathan Rubbelke · June 8, 2015 5:03 pm

Trump's pushback toward Krauthammer came in a series of tweets, in which Trump called him "one of the worst and most boring political pundits." Â (AP Photo)

Trump blasts Krauthammer on Twitter

Nathan Rubbelke · June 5, 2015 6:48 pm

Target cashier rings up customers at a Target store May 15, 2006 in Albany, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Teenage employment at its best point since the recession

Nathan Rubbelke · June 5, 2015 9:00 am

In discussing the decision to freeze Purdue's tuition, university President Mitch Daniels said creating a flat tuition rate "turned out not too hard to do." (AP Photo)Â

Panel: Rising college tuition the ‘defining middle-class issue’

Nathan Rubbelke · June 3, 2015 10:25 pm

The Lincoln Memorial and the Memorial Bridge is seen from Arlington House in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Sunday, May 4, 2014. (AP Photo)

Washington-area lawmakers push more infrastructure spending

Nathan Rubbelke · June 2, 2015 12:01 am

The state and federal legislation aimed at powdered alcohol all comes before Palcohol has even reached the market. (AP Photo)Â

States declare war on powdered alcohol

Nathan Rubbelke · May 29, 2015 5:21 am

"Privacy is always a concern when you're talking healthcare data," said physician Linda Rogers. (AP Photo)Â

Fitbit and its kin struggle with data privacy, long-term use

Nathan Rubbelke · May 27, 2015 11:01 pm