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Gun laws in the US, state by state: President Obama has...

thekatierogers — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:36:00 -0500

Gun laws in the US, state by state: President Obama has indicated a move towards strengthening federal gun control measures, but the reality is that the majority of gun legislation in the US is enacted at the state level. That has brought broad variations across the country, with states taking different approaches to issues ranging from sales, permits, licensing, self-defence and carry laws

Seven key points about the data: Weapons laws can vary dramatically from state to state. Here are the key findings we collected while building our interactive

Eighty-four images released to White House Flickr stream show...

thekatierogers — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:22:55 -0500

Eighty-four images released to White House Flickr stream show the president in a variety of settings and always looking good: http://bit.ly/ZlwUwA (Photograph: Pete Souza/The White House) http://on.fb.me/VocX2J

In the end, Congress went over the ‘fiscal cliff’...

thekatierogers — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:56:15 -0500

In the end, Congress went over the ‘fiscal cliff’ but threw together a deal. Five stories to help you explain what happened on Capitol Hill: http://bit.ly/ViWRay

(Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters) http://on.fb.me/VvLT3Q

It’s half a century since Mariner 2 swept past Venus at a...

thekatierogers — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:05:47 -0500

It’s half a century since Mariner 2 swept past Venus at a distance of 22,000 miles, and this year’s stunning pictures from across the solar system show how much Nasa photography has advanced: http://bit.ly/VowLp0

(Photograph: Nasa) http://on.fb.me/VbxPu4

'Cliff' crash in Dec. may clear way for Jan. deal

richardaguardian — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 11:34:44 -0500

'Cliff' crash in Dec. may clear way for Jan. deal

What Happens If We Fall Off The 'Fiscal Cliff'? : NPR

richardaguardian — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:52:19 -0500

What Happens If We Fall Off The 'Fiscal Cliff'? : NPR

DeMint, Tea Party Hero, Leaving Senate - NYTimes.com

richardaguardian — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:55:31 -0500

DeMint, Tea Party Hero, Leaving Senate - NYTimes.com

Clinton’s Lead in Historical Perspective

richardaguardian — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:55:18 -0500

Clinton’s Lead in Historical Perspective

(via Approaching a deadline - latimes.com)

richardaguardian — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:33:26 -0500

(via Approaching a deadline - latimes.com)

‘Fiscal cliff’: Consensus on increasing tax revenue, a wide gulf on how to do it - The Washington Post

richardaguardian — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:37:15 -0500

‘Fiscal cliff’: Consensus on increasing tax revenue, a wide gulf on how to do it - The Washington Post

Young Voters Supported Obama Less, But May Have Mattered More | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press

richardaguardian — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:29:57 -0500

Young Voters Supported Obama Less, But May Have Mattered More | Pew Research Center for the People and the Press

Behind the scenes, some budget cuts may not be that hard | McClatchy

richardaguardian — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:28:45 -0500

Behind the scenes, some budget cuts may not be that hard | McClatchy

Christie’s Post-Hurricane Embrace of Obama Outrages Many in GOP - NYTimes.com

richardaguardian — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:02:07 -0500

Christie’s Post-Hurricane Embrace of Obama Outrages Many in GOP - NYTimes.com

House Democrats Inch Closer to Becoming a Two-State Caucus - Smart Politics

richardaguardian — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:51:41 -0500

House Democrats Inch Closer to Becoming a Two-State Caucus - Smart Politics

"RedState is probably the most accurate barometer of the conservative movement outside Washington,..."

richardaguardian — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:23:24 -0500

“RedState is probably the most accurate barometer of the conservative movement outside Washington, D.C. We remain one of the few sites on the right where any conservative activist anywhere can create an account, get a diary, and write about what’s on their mind as a conservative in fly over country engaged in the fight for freedom.”

- Um … Heck Yeah We Are the Latter | RedState

A Terrible, Horrible, No-Good Senate Confirmation Process - Bloomberg

richardaguardian — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:44:03 -0500

A Terrible, Horrible, No-Good Senate Confirmation Process - Bloomberg

President has allies to unlock Congress - FT.com

richardaguardian — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:42:41 -0500

President has allies to unlock Congress - FT.com

Secession: Are We Free To Go? Ron Paul thinks so

richardaguardian — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:21:00 -0500

Secession: Are We Free To Go? Ron Paul thinks so

Why ‘Fix the Debt’ Is Trying to Scare You -- Daily Intel

richardaguardian — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:18:39 -0500

Why ‘Fix the Debt’ Is Trying to Scare You -- Daily Intel

PHOTO: Jill Kelley With GOP Star Marco Rubio - Business Insider

richardaguardian — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:01:45 -0500

PHOTO: Jill Kelley With GOP Star Marco Rubio - Business Insider