President Obama’s statement on his decision to begin sending condolence letters to the families of servicemembers who commit suicide: Read More
Here’s a quick update on the money race in the Wisconsin state senate recalls.
One part of the debt limit equation that gets little attention is that even though he controls the majority, Speaker Boehner quite likely can’t pass a debt ceiling increase with only Republican votes — because a small but significant number of House Republicans say they won’t vote for any debt limit under any circumstances. So he’ll probably need at some some Dem buy-in. But now Steny Hoyer is saying Boehner shouldn’t expect any help from his caucus as long as Boehner sticks to his cuts-only ultimatums.
Think Dems haven’t put Social Security cuts on the table in the debt negotiations? Think again. Even though Social Security is not a driver of the country’s debt problem, it’s looking like it’s going on the chopping block — even for current beneficiaries.
Does algae biofuel have a future? The Navy is trying it for jet fighters and helicopters.
National Organization for Marriage loses big to keep its donors names secret in gay marriage fight to protect them from “harassment.”
Foster mom Michele Bachmann’s mixed record on foster care policy.
It’s about the only time you’ll see mention of Casey Anthony on TPM. Watch.
With its own social network cued up, Google dumps Twitter.