Sunday, June 26, 2011

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Gay marriage backers: NY vote has national impact (AP)

Posted: 25 Jun 2011 11:49 PM PDT

This April 12, 2011 picture provided by Freedom to Marry shows Richard Dorr, 84, left, and John Mace, 91, at their home in New York City where they both work as voice teachers. They have been partners for 61 years, and have been hoping that legislation passes that would enable them to get married in New York. (AP Photo/Freedom to Marry, EqualityPhotography.com, Jamie McGonnigal)AP - Many obstacles still lie ahead for supporters of same-sex marriage, and eventually they will need Congress or the Supreme Court to embrace their goal. For the moment, though, they are jubilantly channeling the lyrics of "New York, New York."

McConnell: Talking about tax revenue not helpful (AP)

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 07:12 AM PDT

FILE - In this June 23, 2011 file photo, President Barack Obama speaks in New York. It might be time for another midnight ride by Paul Revere, this time warning 'the creditors are coming.' Americans seem not to have awakened to the fast-looming debt crisis that could summon a new recession, imperil their stock market investments and shatter faith in the world's most powerful economy. Those are among the implications, both sudden and long-lasting, expected to unfold if the U.S. defaults on debt payments for the first time in history. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)AP - The Senate's top Republican says throwing more tax revenue into the mix isn't the answer as budget talks move into a new stage.

McCain, Kerry see hope in Egypt (Politico)

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 10:34 AM PDT

Politico - The senators say Egypt’s military rulers are committed to a quick transition to civilian rule.

Pawlenty's Iowa conversion rate (Politico)

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 06:04 AM PDT

Politico - Iowans like Tim Pawlenty. They just don't want him to be president, at least so far.

Obama gave commanders leeway on Afghan pullout (AP)

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 11:47 AM PDT

President Barack Obama visits with soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division, many of whom have just returned from Afghanistan, Thursday, June 23, 2011, in Fort Drum, N.Y. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)AP - In promising a U.S. military pullout from Afghanistan will begin in July, President Barack Obama is permitting his commanders to decide critical details, including the number of troops to depart first and whether any of those will be combat forces, administration and military officials said Sunday.

US taps $45M in gear for terror fight in Somalia (AP)

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 10:51 AM PDT

AP - The Pentagon is sending nearly $45 million in military equipment, including four small drones, to Uganda and Burundi to help battle the escalating terror threat in Somalia.

Chinese premier visits Shakespeare's birthplace (AP)

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 07:42 AM PDT

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao pauses during a visit to Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, Sunday, June 26, 2011. Chinese premier Wen Jiabao is visiting Britain, to meet with Prime Minister David Cameron and visit a Chinese-owned car plant in Birmingham. (AP Photo/Simon Dawson, pool)AP - Chinese premier Wen Jiabao, reportedly a big Shakespeare fan, made a pilgrimage to the Bard's birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon on Sunday.

What If President Obama Just Ignored the Debt Ceiling? (ContributorNetwork)

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 02:08 PM PDT

ContributorNetwork - COMMENTARY | The New Republic has a somewhat chilling scenario concerning the debt ceiling controversy. What if, having failed to reach an agreement with Congress, President Barack Obama ignores the law and keeps issuing new debt anyway?

Analysis: Mrs. Obama hits her stride as first lady (AP)

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 06:30 AM PDT

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and daughter Malia listen to their guide during a safari in Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa, Saturday, June 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, Pool)AP - After more than two years as America's first lady, Michelle Obama won't say she's hit her stride.

Kim Kardashian takes X-ray of rear end to prove its real (Daily Caller)

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 02:14 PM PDT

Daily Caller - You can now sleep soundly: Kim Kardashian's giant backside is all natural.

Pop star Prince says Islamic women love wearing burqas (Daily Caller)

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 01:36 PM PDT

Daily Caller - Prince, the Grammy Award-winning pop star behind “Purple Rain,” told the Guardian in an interview that women forced to wear burqas in Islamic countries are “happy” to wear them.

Bachmann's campaign tests Tea Party power limits (Reuters)

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 10:49 AM PDT

Reuters - Conservative firebrand Michele Bachmann will test the limits of how far a favorite of the Tea Party movement can go when she formally launches her campaign for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination on Monday.

Poll surge boosts Bachmann White House bid (AFP)

Posted: 26 Jun 2011 02:19 PM PDT

US Rep. Michele Bachmann speaks during the 2011 Republican Leadership Conference on June 17 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Tea Party favorite plans to launch her Republican presidential bid late with a tour of key primary states Iowa, New Hampshire and North Carolina.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Justin Sullivan)AFP - Michele Bachmann received a boost Sunday in her bid for the Republican presidential nomination with a poll showing her virtually neck-and-neck with frontrunner Mitt Romney in Iowa.
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