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It would seem that some Dems are skeptical of the ban Feinstein is proposing. The ban includes 2200 Hunting and sporting rifles. If they don't muster the votes the bill could be dead in the water...

Nine countries including the US, Canada, and Israel voted against. The vote was overwhelmingly for. Can't say I saw this coming. http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/11/29/us-palestinians-statehood-idUSBRE8AR0EG20121129

The general synod of the Church of England has voted against the appointment of women as bishops. The decision came at the end of a day of debate by supporters and opponents - and a 12-year legislative process. The measure was passed by the synod's houses of bishops and clergy but was...

Hello, I just watched the debate between the vice presidents and a few days earlier I also listened to what the presidential candidates had to say. As a German I am wondering about some points in their discussions that seem to reflect US politics. First of all, nobody ever talks about...

Paul Broun, who is running for re-election as Georgia representative this November and who sits on the science committee of the House of Representatives has dismissed evolution the Big Bang theory and embryology as "lies straight from the pit of hell". Broun, who is a doctor, says that "as a...

In the 33rd attempt, the House passed a repeal of the ACA, aka "Obamacare". The move is just a gesture though because it will never see the floor in the Senate where it heads next.

The real story in Iowa is how Santorum came from nowhere in a couple weeks. Santorum should skip the New Hamphire primary, which is locked up for Romney because of the horde of liberal there, and focus on north carolina. Meanwhile, Romney remains the candidate who can't win - evangelicals...

With overwhelming support the House of Representatives voted yes on legislation that would make it easier for more highly skilled workers such as engineers to come to the US by removing existing caps on such immigration from various countries...