NY Governor Paterson Says He's Not Resigning


New York Governor David Paterson on Monday restated his intention to run for governor and denied rumors he might resign.

John Murtha, Defense Appropriations Chair, Dies


Democratic Representative John Murtha, chairman of the House of Representatives defense appropriations subcommittee, died on Monday.

Obama Anti-Terror Adviser Lashes Out At Lawmakers


President Barack Obama's top counterterrorism adviser on Sunday lashed out at U.S. lawmakers.

Obama Invites Republicans To Healthcare Session


President Barack Obama said on Sunday he will hold a meeting with Democratic and Republican lawmakers to discuss healthcare.

Obama To Democrats: No Time To "Lick Our Wounds"


President Barack Obama told fellow Democrats on Saturday this is no time to "lick our wounds and try to hang on."

Financial Reform Talks Break Down In Senate


Bipartisan efforts on Capitol Hill to tighten financial regulation ground to a halt in the Senate on Friday.

Tea Party Welcomes Conservative Darling Palin


Sarah Palin tried to rally conservatives on Saturday night at a national convention of the "Tea Party" movement.

White House Says January Jobs Report Encouraging


The White House on Friday welcomed the Labor Department's report that the unemployment rate had fallen to a five-month low.

House Backs Debt Limit Hike, Sends To Obama


The House of Representatives on Thursday voted to increase the government's borrowing authority to $14.3 trillion.

Obama Says Healthcare May Be 2010 Election Issue


President Barack Obama vowed on Thursday not to quit in his quest for a healthcare overhaul and said if the effort fails this year.
Weekly Unemployment Claims Rise Unexpectedly

Reid: Senate Will Vote On Job Proposals Next Week


Senate Democratic leaders unveiled a long-awaited "jobs agenda" on Thursday.

Gates Defends F-35, Rejects Increase In F/A-18s


Top Pentagon leaders on Wednesday underscored their commitment to the Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter program.

Obama Eyes Biofuels, Clean Coal In New Climate Push


President Barack Obama laid out new steps on Wednesday to nudge the United States toward energy independence.

Brown Ccould Be Sworn In As Senator Thursday


Scott Brown could be sworn into office on Thursday if he is formally certified the winner, Senate aides said.

Tax Credits, Highway Funds In Senate Jobs Bill


With a nervous eye on the November congressional elections, Senate Democrats will unveil tax credits and other proposals on Thursday.