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Facebook Backs Keystone Pipeline: Should You Care?

Could the backlash over Facebook's indirect support of the Keystone Pipeline affect shares of the company? Probably not. More

Will Subprime Mortgage Issues Sink Commerce Nominee?

Obama's Commerce Secretary nominee Penny Pritzker was involved in risky mortgage lending and has a rocky relationship with the labor movement. More

Obama Asks Supreme Court to Hear Case on Recess Appointments

The Supreme Court is likely to hear a case this year or next on whether or not President Barack Obama has the power to issue recess appointments. More

White House Backs Plan to End ‘Budget-Cut’ Flight Delays

The White House is supporting a plan from U.S. Senate Majority leader Harry Reid to reallocate federal funds to end the furloughing of air traffic controllers. More

The Truth About the Sequester: Cuts Were Intentionally Inconvenient

The specific cuts chosen for the sequester had one simple goal: inconvenience everyday Americans. Here's why. More

AP Twitter Gets Hacked, Stocks Tumble

The Associated Press was hacked and sent out a false tweet regarding explosions at the White House; stocks then sold off en masse. More

Obama’s Budget: Industry Winners and Losers

After unveiling his 2014 budget yesterday, President Obama was attacked by both the right and the left. Here are the industries most affected by the proposal. More