Washington Post By Felicia Sonmez   The Senate on Wednesday blocked a Republican bill aimed at increasing lease sales for oil and gas drilling, one day after it rejected another energy-related measure proposed by Democrats that would have targeted tax… more »

Pink slip prospect Vivian Schiller NPR by Mark Memmott NPR CEO Vivian Schiller just released this statement: "I spoke hastily and I apologize to Juan and others for my thoughtless remark." That follows, as you'll see below, her comment earlier… more »

The bill President Obama will sign Monday will offer about $12 billion in tax breaks and hopes to create thousands of jobs. CR Editor's Note: Another example of "Governmental Masturbation,"  why not simply ease Bank Capital restrictions by regulators-- … more »

By JOHN MILLER (AP) – 2 hours ago BOISE, Idaho — Idaho took the lead in a growing, nationwide fight against health care overhaul Wednesday when its governor became the first to sign a measure requiring the state attorney general to sue the federal gove… more »