Conservative Political Action Conference begins in Washington
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on February 19th, 2010 5:37 am by HL
Conservative Political Action Conference begins in Washington
Emboldened by a belief that their political fortunes are on the rise, conservative activists descended Thursday on the capital city they love to hate, seeking to stoke what they consider a grass-roots uprising against President Obama and Democrats in Congress.
Toyota president to testify before House panel
Toyota President Akio Toyoda capitulated to escalating demands from U.S. lawmakers and said Thursday that he will accept an invitation to testify before a House panel next week, one day after he said he would not visit Congress.
U.S. approves settlement for black farmers
The Obama administration announced a $1.25 billion settlement Thursday to resolve charges by thousands of black farmers who say that for decades the Agriculture Department discriminated against them in loan programs.
GOP leaders agree to panel on federal deficit
With the national debt soaring, Republican leaders reluctantly consented Thursday to join Democrats on a bipartisan commission to address the government’s budget problems. But they continued to reject any solution that involves higher taxes, and analysts in both parties said the effort faces a…
Federal government to lift restrictions on guns in national parks
The federal government will lift long-standing restrictions on guns in national parks Monday, meaning that visitors with proper permits could pack heat along with camping and picnic gear to most of the 392 parks. The move concerns current and former employees of the National Park Service who are …
