Politics

U.S. Constitution text read on House floor to placate Tea Party

An hour-and-a-half reading of the U.S. Constitution text was the first order of business for the Republican-controlled 112th Congress ...
us constitution text read in house chamber

Maryland campaign finance law up for major reform

In a report issued Tuesday, the Maryland Attorney General's committee suggested reforms of campaign finance ranging from major to mundane...
rolled up dollar bill

State Legislators for Legal Immigration take aim at anchor babies

The group State Legislators for Legal Immigration has proposed legislation that would make the U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants also illegal.
Baby

Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft

Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs quitting

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs is going to be leaving his job in the administration, likely after the State of the Union address.
Oval Office

Largest loan lenders may settle with attorneys general quickly

The nation's largest loan lenders may settle with the probe into "robo signing" by a commission of all 50 state attorneys general.
Robot

House Republicans eager to vote on repeal of health care reform

House Republicans with a new majority want to launch the 112th Congress with a vote to repeal health care reform before State of the Union.
vote to repeal health care reform

How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today

Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.

Bill Richardson to deliver decision on Billy the Kid by New Year

Bill Richardson, outgoing Governor of New Mexico, will soon decide whether to grant a pardon to dead but well-known outlaw Billy the Kid.
Billy the Kid

Death panels sneak in under the radar as a Medicare regulation

A Medicare rule paying doctors to give advice about end-of-life care has conservatives spreading paranoia about death panels once again ...
tea party activist

Senate passes new START treaty and Zadroga bill for 9/11 workers

The Senate, managing to get some work done before the lame duck session is over, has passed both the new START treaty and the Zadroga bill.
US Senate

Short Term Loans Are Available Without Credit Checks - What Does That Mean For You?

Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?
Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?

James Clapper hung out to dry in interview with Diane Sawyer

James Clapper, Director of National Intelligence, wasn't told about 12 terrorists arrested in England before a Diane Sawyer interview.
James Clapper

New START treaty close to final vote in Senate

The Senate has passed a cloture motion, killing debate on the new START treaty. The treaty could be passed before the Christmas recess.
John Kerry

What is the real story behind a WikiLeaks Bank of America dump?

If Bank of America is the next target for WikiLeaks, evidence of unethical finance on Wall Street is old news ...
unethical finance

You Are Not Supposed To Know Cash Advances Online Do Not Require Any Credit

Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.
Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.

Census results lead to 12 seats in Congress changing states

The U.S. Census revealed the slowest population growth in decades, and that 12 seats in the House of Representatives will change states.
US Census Bureau logo

2010 Census results determine new Congressional borders

The first major data dump of the 2010 U.S. Census will determine congressional seats and more. Watch the live webcast of 2010 Census results.
U.S. Census

Californians deserve a balanced payday loans argument

Various media continue to attack California payday loans, but are they making a balanced argument regarding to San Diego installment loans?
The California State Capitol Building in Sacramento, photographed during the daytime.

Personal Online Lending and How It Can Make or Break Your Family Budget During Hard Times

Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.
Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.

Senate stalling on vote ratifying new START treaty

The Senate is stalling voting on the new START treaty, which would further reduce the United States' and Russia's stockpiles of nuclear arms.
Medvedev and Obama

New York Gov. David Paterson fined $62,125 for baseball tickets

In yet another controversy, New York Gov. David Paterson has been fined $62,125 for accepting World Series tickets that were worth $2,125...
File photo of incumbent New York Gov. David Paterson.