Democratic Mayors Back Obama's Immigration Plan, Citing Economic Benefits
Some 20 U.S. mayors meeting in New York hope to persuade some 4 million undocumented residents to come forward and apply for deferred action.
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Their Senate, Their Rules: GOP May Allow Blocking Of Nominees Again
A year after Democratic senators invoked a "nuclear option" to stop GOP filibusters of confirmation votes, Republicans are debating whether to switch back. Some say they're sick of the fighting.
Landrieu's Loss Flips Lingering Holdout Of Democrats' 'Solid South'
In her runoff against Republican Bill Cassidy, incumbent Sen. Mary Landrieu, D.-La., didn't just lose — she was walloped. The win gave the GOP complete dominance of the Deep South in the Senate.
Mary Landrieu Loses Senate Seat In La. Runoff
Democrat Mary Landrieu was the lone Democrat from the deep south in the Senate. NPR's Arun Rath talks with Emory University professor Andra Gillespie about the changing political landscape of the South.
2014: The Year When The Job Market Finally Turned The Corner
Seven years after the Great Recession began, the U.S. job market finally is growing at a robust pace. In November, employers added 321,000 workers, raised wages and extended the average workweek.
Obama Points To Ashton Carter For Defense Secretary
For the fourth time in six years, Obama introduced the man he wants to be secretary of defense. Ashton Carter, a Pentagon veteran, is Obama's nominee to replace Chuck Hagel.
Obama Taps Ashton Carter As Defense Secretary Nominee
Carter, a former No. 2 at the Pentagon, would succeed Chuck Hagel. If confirmed, he will be President Obama's fourth defense secretary.
New Jersey Legislature Clears Gov. Chris Christie In Bridge Scheme
The report, however, found that two former aides acted with "perceived impunity" when they ordered the shutdown of some lanes of the George Washington Bridge last year.
'New Republic', In Major Change, Cuts Publishing Schedule; Top Editor Out
Editor Franklin Foer and longtime literary editor Leon Wieseltier are both leaving. The magazine will drop from 20 issues a year from 10 and move its headquarters from Washington, D.C., to New York.
For Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Aiding Children With Disabilities Is Personal
While Thursday's House vote on immigration reminds us that Congress remains divided, one bill enjoyed bipartisan support this week.