With Alaska's Ted Stevens no longer in the Senate, there's talk on Capitol Hill of reconsidering some of the federal contracting preferences enjoyed by Alaska Native corporations. These companies often receive federal deals even when other, cheaper b |
Despite the recession, consumers are expected to spend a lot of money on consumer technology. The top trends for 2009 include touch-screen displays, electronic book readers, high-definition flash camcorders, netbooks and climate control systems. |
President-elect Barack Obama's desire to meet with the men who preceded him on the job led to lunch at the White House and a rare group photo in the Oval Office. The current occupant, President Bush, reminded all that the office "transcends the indiv |
Toyota says it will suspend production at its Japanese plants for 11 days in February and March. This marks a stoppage of unprecedented scale for the automaker. We examine what it means. |
Republican party leaders met Wednesday at the GOP's Capitol Hill Club to hear from the men vying to lead the party after its historic fall thumping. In the club's hallways and lobby, top Republicans talked of bringing in new blood as the party seeks |
Senate leaders, using conciliatory language, point to a route that could formally make him Barack Obama's successor in the chamber. |
In recent years, the gay rights movement has been largely defined by the fight for gay marriage. But with the passage of Proposition 8 in California, making it unconstitutional for gays to marry, some question whether the fight for same-sex marriage |
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter is under fire for making drastic cuts to the city services. The city recently announced the closure of 11 libraries, seven fire houses and 68 swimming pools — all part of efforts to curb Philadephia's budget sh |
Illinois senate appointee Roland Burris was hoping to claim his position yesterday, but was turned away after his paperwork lacked a key signature needed for approval. The corruption case surrounding Burris' appointee, Gov. Rod Blagojevich, raises co |
The debate over the replacement for President-elect Obama's U.S. Senate seat continues to grow louder as Roland Burris, appointed by embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, is forced to defend his own appointment. Mike Dorning, a reporter with the < |
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