Gov. Rick Perry called Medicaid expansion a "fool's errand" -- but in this case, who is really the fool? Read More
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NOW Today: Feeling the pinch
It may be a mostly symbolic gesture, but President Obama appears to be putting his money where his mouth is. The White House says the President plans to return 5 percent of his salary in a show of solidarity with federal workers Read More
NOW Today: A state issue?
President Obama heads to Denver today, where he will continue his push for gun safety reform. Less than a week after speaking about the issue at a White House… Read More
Is abortion headed back to the Supreme Court?
North Dakota and Arkansas may be grabbing the headlines, but they are joining a long list of states taking on Roe v. Wade at the state level. Read More
Christie challenger Barbara Buono to focus on social issues
New Jersey state Senator Barbara Buono, D-Middlesex, discusses her race against incumbent Republican Governor Chris Christie. Read More
Editor of The Nation: GOP at risk of ‘committing political suicide’
Republican leaders struggle to evolve its party's values. Read More
Getting it done
It’s becoming quite clear, that if you want something done – you have to do it yourself. That appears to be the case with Connecticut. Three and a half… Read More
A bill to ‘nowhere?’
Is President Obama losing control of the gun reform debate? Majority Leader Harry Reid is preparing to bring a bill to the Senate floor over the next few weeks,… Read More
Women in combat: The legacy of Mildred Manning
In World War II, the Angels of Bataan and Corregidor played an integral role in gaining respect for women in the military. Read More
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Justices question U.S. law, stealth bombers sent to South Korea, and some changes to the Billboard Top 3! Just a few things Trending NOW. Read More
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Same-sex marriage politics, red equal sign, Summly... just a few of the things that are Trending NOW. Read More
GOP’s big flip-flop on debt
Republicans like Reagan, Bushes 41 and 43, and Paul Ryan once believed in racking up large deficits in order to generate economic growth. Why is their Party now calling for deficit cutting at all costs? Read More
Bloomberg gets serious on gun control as Congress takes spring break
Mayor Bloomberg is putting pressure on Congress to act on gun control legislation. Will his $12 billion ad blitz work? Read More
Do deficits matter?
The NOW panel discusses the country's current debt issues and debates whether or not deficits matter.... Read More
NOW Today: Getting Bloomberged
Capitol Hill is quiet today as Congress enjoys its Spring break, but one pol who's not staying silent this week is Michael Bloomberg. The New York City Mayor… Read More
President Obama in Israel: Hope and change 2.0
President Obama resurrects his 2008 campaign themes in Middle East strategy Read More
The Dorito Addiction: How food is manufactured to keep us hooked
There is a high price to pay for taste-bud happiness. The new book "Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us," puts a spotlight on the efforts of food companies over the years to manipulate their products to the ultimate "bliss point." Read More
NOW Today: A push for peace
President Obama heads to Jordan on Friday to meet with key U.S. ally King Abdullah. The leaders are expected to hold a joint news conference after meeting to discuss an array of pressing Middle East concerns. Read More
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Students in Israel cheer Obama's call for peace and the NRA's suit challenging New York's gun control law... just a couple of headlines that are Trending NOW. Read More
President Obama in Israel: ‘Peace is possible’
President Obama says "peace is possible" between Israelis and Palestinians, but could it become a reality? Read More

