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2020-03-17 21:57:58
by Dan McCue
IRS Extends Tax Deadline 90 Days in Response to Coronavirus

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration announced Tuesday that individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their 2019 tax... Read More

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration announced Tuesday that individuals and businesses will be allowed to delay paying their 2019 tax bills for 90 days past the usual April 15 deadline to July 15. The extension is an effort to inject... Read More

2020-03-12 18:54:47
by Dan McCue
Biden Hires New Campaign Manager, Sets Sights on November

WASHINGTON - Former Vice President Joe Biden announced Thursday that Jennifer O'Malley Dillon, a veteran of five presidential campaigns including... Read More

WASHINGTON - Former Vice President Joe Biden announced Thursday that Jennifer O'Malley Dillon, a veteran of five presidential campaigns including two with Barack Obama, will now be his campaign manager, replacing Greg Schultz. The change comes after Schultz helped guide... Read More

2020-03-03 16:36:48
by Dan McCue
Battle for Congress Begins As Five Super Tuesday States Hold Congressional Primaries

While most of the attention on this Super Tuesday is focused on the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, voters... Read More

While most of the attention on this Super Tuesday is focused on the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, voters in four of the 14 states and one territory will also be casting ballots in congressional primaries. The four states... Read More

2020-02-25 22:52:28
by Dan McCue
Could the S.C. Primary Be A Harbinger of a Very Bad Year for Lindsey Graham?

It is the kind of assertion that brings a reporter up short, temporarily. To hear it twice, in two completely... Read More

It is the kind of assertion that brings a reporter up short, temporarily. To hear it twice, in two completely separate conversations, was astounding. It was the idea that as result of changing demographics and highly successful voter registration drives... Read More

2020-02-25 13:37:31
by Dan McCue
When Coin Flips and Other Games of Chance Settle Tied Elections

It was an unusual way to spend a Thursday morning in January to say the least. Though the 2017 House... Read More

It was an unusual way to spend a Thursday morning in January to say the least. Though the 2017 House of Delegates election was for the most part in its rear view mirror, the Virginia State Board of Elections had... Read More

2020-02-20 18:25:03
by Dan McCue
Counties Seek Protection of Local Decisions on Fed Autonomous Vehicles Rules

As Congressional lawmakers close in on finalizing a bipartisan, comprehensive bill governing the testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles, the... Read More

As Congressional lawmakers close in on finalizing a bipartisan, comprehensive bill governing the testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles, the nation's county governments are reminding them not to forget to leave room for local decision-making. In a blog post published... Read More

How Did Air Medical Impact My Life? It Gave Me One

As a nurse, and someone whose life was saved by emergency air medical transport, I can tell you that having... Read More

As a nurse, and someone whose life was saved by emergency air medical transport, I can tell you that having access and continuity of care is critically important to health outcomes. Air ambulances allow you to access specialty care when... Read More

2020-02-18 23:18:22
by Dan McCue
SC Republicans Plotting to Boost Bernie to Beat Biden, Help Trump

A group of activist Republicans are planning to cross party lines and vote for Sen. Bernie Sanders in next week's... Read More

A group of activist Republicans are planning to cross party lines and vote for Sen. Bernie Sanders in next week's South Carolina primary in a bid to ensure that President Donald Trump faces a Socialist in the November general election.... Read More

2020-02-12 11:29:15
by Dan McCue
Schumer Calls For Investigation of DOJ Involvement in Stone Sentencing

WASHINGTON - Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer asked the Justice Department's inspector general to investigate the department’s interference in the... Read More

WASHINGTON - Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer asked the Justice Department's inspector general to investigate the department’s interference in the sentencing of former Trump insider Roger Stone. Schumer sent his written request to Inspector General Michael Horowitz after a key... Read More

2020-02-11 21:50:52
by Dan McCue
Absentee Ballot Rules Explained

WASHINGTON - The virtue of absentee ballots has no doubt been argued everywhere from Shelly's Back Room in Washington, D.C.,... Read More

WASHINGTON - The virtue of absentee ballots has no doubt been argued everywhere from Shelly's Back Room in Washington, D.C., where the give-and-take was accompanied by cigars and whiskey, to the crowded dining room of the Red Arrow 24 Diner... Read More

2020-02-07 20:32:35
by Dan McCue
The Democratic Convention Delegate Process Explained

Although most of us focus on the candidates running for president, in reality, the primaries and caucuses in which we... Read More

Although most of us focus on the candidates running for president, in reality, the primaries and caucuses in which we vote are a process of selecting delegates in each state to send to their party's national presidential nominating convention. Once... Read More

2020-02-05 19:20:59
by Dan McCue
State of the Union: Trump Won’t Shake, Pelosi Rips Speech on the Eve of Impeachment Finale

WASHINGTON - It started with President Donald Trump refusing to shake hands with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ended with... Read More

WASHINGTON - It started with President Donald Trump refusing to shake hands with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ended with the speaker ripping up the president's speech in full view of  everyone in the House chamber, and thanks to television,... Read More

2020-02-04 23:50:35
by Dan McCue
The Republican Convention Delegate Process Explained

Although most of us focus on the candidates running for president, in reality, the primaries and caucuses in which we... Read More

Although most of us focus on the candidates running for president, in reality, the primaries and caucuses in which we vote are a process of selecting delegates in each state to send to their party's national presidential nominating convention. Once... Read More

2020-01-31 21:29:56
by Dan McCue
DNC Overhauls Debate Requirements, Opening Door for Bloomberg

WASHINGTON - The Democratic National Committee on Friday eliminated a qualifying fundraising requirement for a February debate in Las Vegas,... Read More

WASHINGTON - The Democratic National Committee on Friday eliminated a qualifying fundraising requirement for a February debate in Las Vegas, potentially paving  the way for Michael Bloomberg to appear on the debate stage for the first time. The debate is... Read More

2020-01-31 21:27:10
by Dan McCue
States That Historically Lean Democrat Still Figure in Battleground Scenarios

It has become the mantra for the run-up to the primaries and caucuses: pick the wrong Democratic nominee, and any... Read More

It has become the mantra for the run-up to the primaries and caucuses: pick the wrong Democratic nominee, and any one of the battleground states can wind up in President Donald Trump's column. This mindset comes heavily into play when... Read More

2020-01-30 21:09:55
by Tom Ramstack
Former Google CEO Warns Congress About U.S. Losing Technology Lead

WASHINGTON - Google’s former chief executive officer told Congress Wednesday the United States would lose its lead in artificial intelligence... Read More

WASHINGTON - Google’s former chief executive officer told Congress Wednesday the United States would lose its lead in artificial intelligence technology to China in less than a decade unless the federal government creates incentives for new research and development. “In... Read More

2020-01-27 22:04:37
by Dan McCue
Divided Supreme Court Allows White House to Enforce Green Card Rule

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court split along ideological lines Monday in a decision allowing the White House to proceed with... Read More

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court split along ideological lines Monday in a decision allowing the White House to proceed with a rule making it harder for immigrants who rely on public assistance to gain legal status. The unsigned order lifts... Read More

2020-01-21 16:11:35
by Dan McCue
Trump Assails Climate 'Alarmists' in Davos, Touts US Economy as ' Roaring Geyser of Opportunity’

President Donald Trump used his speech on the opening day of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland to ignore... Read More

President Donald Trump used his speech on the opening day of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland to ignore the "perennial prophets of doom" and to claim the U.S. economy has come "thundering back" under his watch. "This is... Read More

2020-01-17 23:10:27
by Dan McCue
Wisconsin's Reputation for Swinging Expected to Extend to 2020

WASHINGTON - Even among battleground states, Wisconsin is considered special; a study in political contrasts if ever there was one.... Read More

WASHINGTON - Even among battleground states, Wisconsin is considered special; a study in political contrasts if ever there was one. It went for Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012, flipped to Donald Trump in 2016 by the narrowest of margins... Read More

2020-01-14 22:51:23
by Dan McCue
Justices Appear Troubled by New Jersey 'Bridgegate' Convictions

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court signaled Tuesday that the government may have overreached when it prosecuted two ex-New Jersey officials... Read More

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court signaled Tuesday that the government may have overreached when it prosecuted two ex-New Jersey officials for their involvement in the "Bridgegate" scandal. For those who don't remember, Bridgegate, also known as the George Washington Bridge... Read More

2020-01-10 23:43:22
by Dan McCue
Trump on Defense in Battleground Florida After Narrow Victory in 2016

WASHINGTON - "The first thing you have to understand about Florida is, it's a complex state," the political operative said.... Read More

WASHINGTON - "The first thing you have to understand about Florida is, it's a complex state," the political operative said. "Trump won by just 1.2 percentage points," she said, speaking on background as she assessed the 2016 presidential race. "That's... Read More

2020-01-08 21:27:15
by Dan McCue
Debt in Developing Economies Growing at Fastest Pace in 50 Years

WASHINGTON - Debt in emerging and developing countries climbed to a record $55 trillion in 2018, the result of an... Read More

WASHINGTON - Debt in emerging and developing countries climbed to a record $55 trillion in 2018, the result of an eight-year surge that has been the largest and fastest in nearly 50 years, a study by the World Bank says.... Read More

2020-01-07 22:19:19
by Dan McCue
Voters Remain Deeply Concerned about Fiscal Irresponsibility in Washington

WASHINGTON - Voters remain deeply concerned about Washington's wanton ways when it comes to spending and want leaders to take... Read More

WASHINGTON - Voters remain deeply concerned about Washington's wanton ways when it comes to spending and want leaders to take corrective action, a new survey by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation finds. The survey was conducted in December, just as... Read More

2020-01-07 21:09:32
by Dan McCue
Good Government Panel Scores Victory On Constituent Communications

WASHINGTON - New updates to the official House communications rules and procedures include several improvements endorsed by the Select Committee... Read More

WASHINGTON - New updates to the official House communications rules and procedures include several improvements endorsed by the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress last month. The updates, which went into effect on Tuesday, include: Name Change - The... Read More

2020-01-07 17:49:46
by Dan McCue
Dems, GOP Bank On Early, Sustained Push to Secure Victory In Battleground State of Michigan

Let's face it, for all the attention paid the early caucus and primary states, no one seriously expects the voters... Read More

Let's face it, for all the attention paid the early caucus and primary states, no one seriously expects the voters in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada or South Carolina to have the final say on who is ultimately chosen to be... Read More

2020-01-06 20:05:09
by Dan McCue
Chief Justice Says Each Generation Owes the Next a 'Fully Functioning' Government

WASHINGTON - Chief Justice John Roberts issued his year-end report on the judiciary last week, coming closer than ever to... Read More

WASHINGTON - Chief Justice John Roberts issued his year-end report on the judiciary last week, coming closer than ever to publicly commenting on the partisan divide that has gripped the federal government. "Each generation has an obligation to pass on... Read More

2020-01-04 00:17:41
by Tom Ramstack
Congress Plans for Financial Damage Caused by Ignoring Climate Change

WASHINGTON -- Environmentalists and a South Carolina mayor warned Congress recently that climate change will take an increasing toll on... Read More

WASHINGTON -- Environmentalists and a South Carolina mayor warned Congress recently that climate change will take an increasing toll on the lives and finances of Americans if the federal government does not act soon. They discussed how greenhouse gas emissions... Read More

2020-01-04 00:11:18
by Tom Ramstack
Soldiers’ Families Sue Companies That Allegedly Paid Taliban for Protection

WASHINGTON - The families of 143 U.S. soldiers and government contractors sued a group of multinational corporations last week in... Read More

WASHINGTON - The families of 143 U.S. soldiers and government contractors sued a group of multinational corporations last week in Washington, D.C. accusing them of indirectly funding the Taliban insurgents who killed and injured their relatives. In the complaint, filed... Read More

2019-12-20 21:26:41
by Dan McCue
New Study Reveals the Most Dangerous Roads to Travel This Holiday Season

If among your wishes this holiday season is that you arrive safe and sound at your destination, it would probably... Read More

If among your wishes this holiday season is that you arrive safe and sound at your destination, it would probably be a good idea to avoid complex and confusing highway interchanges. At least, that is what is suggested by a... Read More

2019-12-17 21:53:24
by Tom Ramstack
Bill to Modify State Tax Deduction Splits Opinions During House Hearing

WASHINGTON -- A congressional committee took a last look at a Democratic proposal to repeal a cap on state and... Read More

WASHINGTON -- A congressional committee took a last look at a Democratic proposal to repeal a cap on state and local taxes before a vote expected in the U.S. House this week. The cap is a $10,000 limit on state... Read More

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