Ex-DEA: Obama sued over immigration Why not pot?
President Barack Obama sued to keep Arizona from writing its own immigration laws. Now, every former Drug Enforcement Administration boss is asking whether he'll do the same to stop California from legalizing marijuana. Barack Obama Drug Enforcement Administration Arizona United States President
Report: US must deal with homegrown terror problem
The U.S. was slow to take seriously the threat posed by homegrown radicals and the government has failed to put systems in place to deal with the growing phenomenon, according to a new report compiled by the former heads of the Sept. 11 Commission. United States Terrorism Warfare and Conflict Lashkar-e-Taiba National security
Ex-DEA: Obama sued over immigration, why not pot?
Every former U.S. drug enforcement administrator is calling on the Obama administration to come out against California's marijuana legalization effort with the same force it brought against Arizona's illegal immigration crackdown. Arizona Illegal immigration Drug Enforcement Administration Immigration Cannabis
Obama: Best minds working to capture Bin Laden
President Barack Obama says Osama bin Laden has gone 'deep underground' because of U.S. pressure on al-Qaida. He says the best intelligence officers and special forces are working night and day to capture him. Osama bin Laden United States Al-Qaeda Barack Obama Terrorism
Obama: Goal of closing Gitmo has fallen short
President Barack Obama says his administration has fallen short in his goal of closing the Guantanamo Bay detention center. Barack Obama Guantanamo Bay detention camp President United States History
Obama says he'll keep heat on Karzai over graft
President Barack Obama says he will keep up the pressure on Afghan President Hamid Karzai to clean up corruption in his government. Hamid Karzai President of Afghanistan United States Afghanistan President
Shumlin wins Democratic primary for Vt. governor
A recount shows that Senate President Pro Tem Peter Shumlin has won the Democratic primary for Vermont governor. Vermont Peter Shumlin Politics United States Candidates and Campaigns
Obama decries 9/11 Quran burning threat
President Barack Obama says a Florida pastor's plan to burn Qurans on Sept. 11 must be taken seriously because it could cause 'profound damage' to U.S. troops and interests around the world. Barack Obama Florida United States President President Barack Obama
Obama to voters: Our economic policies better
President Barack Obama says that if voters weigh his economic policies against those of Republicans, then 'the Democrats will do very well' in November. Barack Obama Democratic Party President of the United States President United States
Obama calls for day of service on 9/11 anniversary
President Barack Obama is asking the country to observe the Sept. 11 anniversary as a day of 'service and remembrance.' He says Americans should find a way to serve their fellow citizens and rekindle the spirit of unity and common purpose felt in the wake of the 2001 terror attacks. Barack Obama United States September 11 attacks
First Medal of Honor for a living Afghan war vet
President Barack Obama will award the first Medal of Honor to go to a living service member who fought in the wars in Iraq or Afghanistan. Barack Obama Afghanistan War in Afghanistan President United States
NTSB to investigate explosion, fire in Calif.
A team of federal safety experts is heading to California to investigate an explosion and fire that destroyed dozens of homes in the hills south of San Francisco. California National Transportation Safety Board San Francisco United States San Francisco Bay Area
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Gingrich urges moderation amid Quran-burning furor
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says President Barack Obama should speak as bluntly to the Islamists planning a mosque near the Sept. 11 attack site as he has to the minister threatening to burn the Quran. Barack Obama Newt Gingrich United State President President of the United States
Praise the Lord and pass the burger
(The CREATOR OF ALL THINGS VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE is in his office, at the start of a busy day. Because He can reign wherever He chooses, His current headquarters is an abandoned Burger Chef restaurant near Springfield. He is attended by an androgynous SECRETARY who bears a striking resemblance to Mick/Bianca Jagger.) Restaurant Springfield Illinois Recreation Business
Tight gov's race brewing in Democratic Maryland
Four years of budget woes, tax increases in 2007 and the national antiestablishment mood have given Republican Robert Ehrlich a shot at winning his old job back against Gov. Martin O'Malley in one of the most Democratic states in the country. Martin O'Malley Democratic Maryland Robert Ehrlich United States
US shrugs off North Korea succession talk
The Obama administration is greeting with a shrug an expected North Korean political convention that could see the public debut of the country's next ruler. North Korea Korea Asia South Korea United States
Sen. Scott Brown showing a more moderate face
Sen. Scott Brown, once celebrated by tea partiers, has pulled the political equivalent of knocking over the china: He's displayed a moderate streak. Scott Brown Tea Food Beverages Recreation
Afghan war book delayed over 'classified' material
A former Army intelligence officer's attorney is questioning whether a new Defense Department security review of his client's memoir on the Afghanistan war is a retaliatory move that has forced a delay in the book's publication. War in Afghanistan United States Department of Defense Afghanistan Military intelligence History
GOP senator ready to give on business-incentives measure
Retiring Republican Senator George Voinovich said he plans to help push a package of small-business incentives through the Senate next week, a move that would give President Obama and congressional Democrats a key victory on the economy in the final weeks before the November midterm elections. George Voinovich United States Senate Republican Party Senate Democratic
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