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» Why Obama could regret executive action
By so frequently testing the limits of executive authority, Obama has set a precedent for future presidents.
» Keystone XL set for January hearing
Hoeven and McConnell think centrist Democrats will support the pipeline, clearing the 60 vote threshold.
» Michael Barone: Voter turnout boomed under Bush — not under Obama
In the Obama years, turnout actually declined in both the 2012 presidential and the 2014 midterm elections.
» UAW teachers branch joins boycott of Israel
The local branch is the first U.S. labor organization to join the boycott against Israel.
» David Duke is no fan of Steve Scalise
“I never sent a penny to his campaigns, and he never sent a penny to mine,” Duke said.
» Editorial: Afghan war ends, terrorist haven remains
Withdrawal comes soon after it became clear that the goal of denying terrorists a safe haven has failed.
» More non-Mexicans than Mexicans caught at border in 2014
The Border Patrol apprehended 229,000 Mexicans in fiscal 2014.
» Watchdog: Chairman of embattled Postal Regulatory Commission freezes all travel
Robert Taub announced the new policy in response to concerns raised by the agency’s watchdog.
» Timothy P. Carney: Scalise, GOP leaders must accept that they are held to a higher standard
If Steve Scalise finds this an unfair attack on his career, maybe Trent Lott’s lobbying firm is hiring.
» Obama closes 2014 with higher poll numbers
The latest poll found that 48 percent approve and 48 percent disapprove of the job Obama is doing.
» Watchdog: Obamacare adds challenges to IRS watchdog
TIGTA’s $1.8 million budget increase in 2015 was at least partly due to the added responsibilities.
