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UN Peacekeeping Division Looking To Crack Down on Blue Berets

By Elana Goldberg on February 8, 2012

The head of the United Nations’ Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) told reporters today that his committee is upping the ante when it comes to prosecuting UN peacekeeping forces who are found guilty of sexual abuse and exploitation.

By The Numbers: How Did Tuesday’s Contests Impact GOP Race?

By Geoff Holtzman on February 8, 2012

The question on everyone’s mind today; what did yesterday’s wins really do numbers-wise for Rick Santorum?

Santorum Sweeps Through The Heartland

By Geoff Holtzman on February 8, 2012

Rick Santorum pulled a mild upset Tuesday, winning a trio of caucuses that caused most analysts to re-evaluate the GOP race.

Scalise To Obama: Let (Religious) Freedom Ring

By Elana Goldberg on February 6, 2012

Congressman Steve Scalise (R-LA) urged the Obama administration Monday to reverse its healthcare law requiring religious organizations to include medications used to induce abortion, contraceptives, and sterilizations in the health care plans of their employees. Scalise initiated a bipartisan letter with 154 co-signers against the Obama healthcare measure, deeming it…

Abramoff Offers Inside Look Into Corruption In Politics

By Benny Martinez on February 6, 2012

Former Republican lobbyist and convicted felon Jack Abramoff is taking on a new role inside the beltway as a watchdog working to expose the corruption in politics.

Cain: Payroll Tax Cut Having Little Impact

By Geoff Holtzman on February 6, 2012

Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain says “most people could not even notice” the extra money in their paychecks made possible by the current two percent payroll tax cut.

Some Unions Unhappy With FAA Reauthorization Language

By Elana Goldberg on February 6, 2012

As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization legislation approaches the Senate this week, there is an increasing voice of dissent over the bill among union workers and other progressives, who argue that the bill would harm unions nationwide.

White House: End Is Near For Syrian Leader

By Geoff Holtzman on February 6, 2012

The White House today defended steps President Obama has taken to encourage Syrian President Bashir Assad to cease waging violent attacks against anti-regime demonstrators.

Good News, Bad News on Jobs

By Ernest Istook on February 6, 2012

It’s hard to separate the facts from the politics about job creation in America. More jobs than expected were created in January. Almost a quarter million new jobs is about 100,000 more than projected. We continued a three-month trend of 200,000 or more new jobs each month. That’s a good…

Obama Widens Lead On Romney In New Poll

By Geoff Holtzman on February 6, 2012

President Obama has opened up a nine point lead on Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, according to a new Washington Post/ABC News poll released on Monday.