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S&P Under Review for Possible Violations Over Credit Downgrade
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating the possibility of insider trading at Standard & Poor’s (S&P) and whether employees may have traded ahead of the U.S. credit downgrade and personally profited from the transaction.
Can Rick Perry Effectively Combine Politics, Faith?
Texas Governor Rick Perry has made it known he plans to announce his candidacy to enter the GOP presidential primary in South Carolina on Saturday. He is undoubtedly a political force to be reckoned with, but both critics and supporters are asking if Perry is going to be effective in combining his conservative political positions with his Christian faith.
Rick Perry to Officially Announce Candidacy on Saturday, Aides Say
Texas Governor Rick Perry will officially announce he is entering the GOP presidential primary on Saturday, aides to the governor told Fox News on Thursday. “This is it,” one source said of Perry’s entry into the race, adding that Perry will spend most of the next week on the campaign trail.
Wisconsin Recall, GOP Maintains Control of Senate
In a brazen attempt to oust Republican incumbents in Tuesday’s Wisconsin recall elections, four of the six GOP Senators on the ballot withstood a heavy challenge from union backed activists to maintain Republican control of the state senate. The four wins were a tremendous victory for Gov. Scott Walker and a huge setback for organized labor.
Wisconsin Recall Vote a Preview for 2012
If you’re thinking the Iowa Straw Polls this weekend are the kick-off to next year’s election cycle, then think again. Today’s Wisconsin recall elections are where the real action is.
'Tea Party Downgrade' a Problem, Say Democrats
The Tea Party has taken its share of shots recently and now Democrats are taking aim at the movement for the downgrading of U.S. credit. “The fact of the matter is that this is essentially a Tea Party downgrade,” said Obama advisor David Axelrod on CBS’ “Face the Nation.” “The Tea Party brought us to the brink of a default.”
Romney $1 Million Mystery Donor Uncovered
A former executive at a private equity firm founded by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, has been identified as the $1 million mystery donor who funneled the money into a shell corporation that eventually found it’s way to Romney’s campaign.
Perry Prays for Obama, Nation at 'The Response'
Texas Governor Rick Perry may have eyes on the Republican presidential nomination, but today about 20,000 pairs of eyes were focused on him as he addressed a prayer and fasting rally on Saturday in Houston.
Panetta Draws Line in Sand Over Defense Cuts
Part of the budget cuts that were in the final debt ceiling bill included the possibility of slashing defense spending by up to $1 trillion over a 10-year period. This time, President Obama’s Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, is drawing a line in the sand and saying “no” to such draconian cuts.
Mystery Company $1 Million Gift Benefits Romney Campaign
Former Massachusetts Governor and Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney received a $1 million campaign contribution from a company formed earlier this year, but dissolved soon after donating the money to what is commonly referred to as a “Super PAC.”