Abortion bill hearing draws protesters

Abortion bill hearing draws protesters

WASHINGTON — Lines of protesters, reporters and congressional staff snaked down the halls of the Rayburn House Office Building on Tuesday and Wednesday as they waited to hear testimony on two bills that would permanently ban federal funding of abortion. Not the...
First lady touts anti-obesity campaign for kids

First lady touts anti-obesity campaign for kids

WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama marked the one-year anniversary of her initiative to fight childhood obesity Tuesday, holding public conference calls with program supporters, both to thank and to encourage them. “Just one year later, it’s pretty amazing, for...
Rep. Jane Harman to resign

Rep. Jane Harman to resign

Rep. Jane Harman, D-Calif., will resign from Congress on Feb. 28. After serving more than eight terms, Harman accepted the position of president and CEO of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Monday. “Hey, who says women in their 60’s are in...
Senate to vote on health care repeal

Senate to vote on health care repeal

“They [Republicans] want to achieve in courts what they couldn’t achieve in Congress.” — Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt. “I believe [the act] has major problems beyond just the constitutionality.” — Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa WASHINGTON — Senate...

Gingrich, Dean debate hot-button issues

Washington — Howard Dean let out a familiar primal scream while debating Newt Gingrich Tuesday night at The George Washington University. “Why do you still have to be a second class citizen?” Dean said, becoming red-faced and excited while responding to...

The scene in Tahrir Square

Listen! Fulbright scholar and Medill graduate Lauren Bohn describes the scene at Tahrir Square, the center for many of the demonstrations in Egypt and the site where hundreds of thousands have gathered to call for the ouster of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. She...