After New Jersey Governor Chris Christie tweeted about killing a spider in his office, animal rights activists said he probably did it without thinking about the creature’s worth.
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Politics
Women’s group says U.S. is ready for female president
When it comes to the White House, the term “Madame President” has become more of a possibility in recent years, but one group wants to make sure it becomes reality-and soon.
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News / Politics
Army Corps of Engineers Needs $60 Billion for Lock Projects
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has $60 billion worth of unfunded projects to fix the lock and dam systems…
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Politics
Charlotte mayor nominated for transportation secretary
President Barack Obama tapped Anthony Foxx, the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday to become his next transportation secretary.
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Politics
FAA suspends furloughs, typo or not
A typo is keeping President Obama from signing legislation designed to end budget-related FAA air traffic controller furloughs blamed for widespread flight delays.
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Politics
House OKs measure designed to end air traffic controller furloughs
Lawmakers passed a measure designed to end budget-related air traffic controller furloughs blamed for widespread flight delays.
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Politics
Budget cuts reduce ATF investigative staff
Ninety-eight contract employees at the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ National Tracing Center lost their jobs March 31 because of the forced budget cuts known as the sequester.
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Education / News / Politics
Davenport school budget reflects state stalemate
Davenport schools will have a new budget that includes more than $3.2 million in cuts. That’s after the school board…
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Politics
Obama’s tax returns show income drop
President Obama and the first family saw their income drop slightly in 2012, according to tax returns released by the White House.
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