by Jesse Kirsch | Jan 19, 2015 | Politics, State of the Union
WASHINGTON — The State of the Union address, delivered by the president to a special joint session of Congress each year, has become a television and, more recently, a social media spectacle. Among the more theatrical aspects of the phenomenon are the sustained...
by Ashley Gilmore | Jan 19, 2015 | Living
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by Olivia Marcus | Jan 14, 2015 | Business
By Nancy Wang and Olivia Marcus WASHINGTON — For the first time since the financial crisis of 2008, the GOP—finally in control of both houses of Congress—is poised to make serious headway with legislation aiming to deregulate Wall Street. Despite strong opposition...
by Daniel Hersh | Jan 14, 2015 | National Security
WASHINGTON – The idea that the world is running out of oil and natural gas is so 20th century, according Conoco Phillips CEO Ryan Lance. “[Natural gas and oil] is here today, and it’s here for the long term,” Lance said Wednesday at a talk hosted by the Center for...
by Ashley Gilmore | Jan 14, 2015 | National Security, Politics
WASHINGTON — A new Charlie Hebdo magazine cover depicting the Prophet Mohammed has been reprinted in a number of U.S.-based media although such major organizations as The New York Times and CNN did not publish the cartoon, but the head of a leading American...
by Shelbie Bostedt | Jan 14, 2015 | Energy, Environment, Health & Science
WASHINGTON – The EPA announced its plan for the nation’s first ever federal methane emissions regulations on Wednesday. As part of the Obama administration’s “commitment to addressing climate change,” the EPA outline proposes “common sense” strategies to thwart an...
by William Hicks | Jan 14, 2015 | Environment
WASHINGTON – The Agriculture Department and local government partners will spend nearly $800 million to fund 115 conservation projects, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Wednesday. The 115 conservation projects aim to improve water quality and soil health...
by Tyler Pager | Jan 14, 2015 | National Security
By Tyler Pager WASHINGTON – Heritage Foundation experts described a grim future Wednesday for the United States’ relationship with Russia. In light of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, the experts discussed the need for the U.S. to develop a long-term approach to...
