The Seattle Times / Andrew Garber This year's initiatives are a mixed bag for lawmakers when it comes to plugging a $2 billion hole in the state budget, with one measure that could bring in millions of dollars in new revenue and another that would cost… more »

The Washington Post ATLANTA — The controversial HPV shot given to girls should also be given to boys, in part to help prevent the spread of the virus through sex, a government medical panel said Tuesday. The expensive vaccine, which protects femal… more »

  Conservative Refocus "We're going to give you some money to hire them back," Biden tells the class of students. "Take about $500 in additional taxes from someone who makes a million dollars - "a million dollars," Biden declared… more »

Yo, talk to tha hand dude! (Hey Mom!) Allan Tannenbaum-Pool / Getty Images U.S. President Barack Obama waves while standing with other leaders during the Open Government And everyone wonders why our economy is three feet from the abyss? more »

Wall Street Journal Editorial People are discussing the geopolitical implications of 9/11 and how the tragedy changed our country, and most of what's been said has been worthy and serious. But my thoughts, as we hit the 10th anniversary, are more… more »