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House Republicans Plan Next Moves At Retreat
The shooting attack on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords cast a pall over Capitol Hill this week.
NYC mayor: Fed, state leaders lag on job creation (AP)
NEW YORK – New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg lashed out at the White House, Congress and state leaders on Wednesday for what he called failed attempts to create jobs, accusing both parties of being too distracted by partisan politics to address unemployment. The billionaire mayor, who has been mentioned as a long-shot presidential candidate but has repeatedly said he doesn’t plan to run in 2012, delivered a campaign-style speech in Brooklyn.
Kelsey Grammer To Play Chicago Mayor In ‘Boss’
As Chicago gears up for a February election–and the first new mayor in 21 years–Kelsey Grammer of “Frasier” is gearing up to play the Windy City’s fearless leader in a new Starz series. According to the Chicago Tribune ‘s Phil Rosenthal , Grammer will play a powerful Chicago mayor with a “secret degenerative mental condition” in “Boss,” a drama series directed by Gus Van Sant.
Foreign Policy: Is David Cameron The Real Leader Of The Tea Party
Oli Scarff / WPA Pool/Getty Images British Prime Minister David Cameron visits the under-construction Olympic Park Site in London. Mr.
Blagojevich won’t rule out return to politics
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he thinks he’ll ultimately be found innocent, and he won’t rule out a political comeback when that happens. Blagojevich spoke Sunday morning on “Fox News Sunday,” less than a week after jurors convicted him of lying to federal agents. However, the jury deadlocked on 23 more serious counts, including the allegation that he tried to sell President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat.
Barack Obama needs to learn how to do low politics as well as lofty | Michael White
Work continues on One World Trade Center at ground zero. The proposed mosque would be two blocks north.
Facebook launches U.S. politics page
(CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM) — Facebook has launched a page devoted to U.S. politics, located at Facebook.com/USpolitics. Rolled out at the Personal Democracy Forum in New York City, the page monitors how U.S….
IL: Blagojevich trial will spotlight worst elements of state’s political culture
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich ‘s federal corruption trial will feature prosecutors feeding voters a steady reminder of the worst elements of Illinois’ political culture — allegations that money, insider influence and personal interest drive public policy in this state.