Bill in US Congress seeks vote on Puerto Rican statehood – Reuters

Washington Post Bill in US Congress seeks vote on Puerto Rican statehoodReutersSupporters describe Puerto Rico's relationship with the United States as a bilateral pact that allows the island some autonomy while enjoying being a part of the nation, but critics say it is a colony under the complete authority of the U.S. Congress …Puerto Rico delegate seeks vote to make US territory a stateWashington PostPedro Pierluisi, Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner, Pushes For Bill To Vote On …Latin Timesall 8 news articles » us congress – Google News

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Factbox: Benghazi attacks and US politics – Yahoo! News

NBCNews.com Factbox: Benghazi attacks and US politicsYahoo! News(Reuters) – Republicans and Democrats are waging a political battle over attacks on U.S. diplomatic facilities in Benghazi last September that killed Washington's ambassador to Libya and three other Americans. Republicans say the attacks exposed a …GOP Pushes for More Details of Benghazi AttackNew York TimesBenghazi PoliticsHuffington PostRand Paul challenges Hillary Clinton in key Iowa speechNBCNews.comFox News –MSNBC –DigitalJournal.comall 340 news articles » us politics – Google News

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Republicans on state Dream Act: It’s to make us look racist – Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)

Republicans on state Dream Act: It's to make us look racistSeattle Post Intelligencer (blog)The latest line, peddled on a conservative radio talk show: Democrats' purpose in sponsoring the legislation — aimed at making undocumented college students eligible for state financial aid — was to make Republicans look racist. After being passed by … us republicans – Google News

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Republicans make US Rep. Collin Peterson an early target – Minneapolis Star Tribune

Minneapolis Star Tribune Republicans make US Rep. Collin Peterson an early targetMinneapolis Star TribuneIn its first targeted campaign of the season, the National Republican Congressional Committee, the campaign arm of House Republicans, aired televised attack ads this month against Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn. — more than 18 months before voters go to …and more » us republicans – Google News

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US politics tame next to Britain’s – Albuquerque Journal (subscription)

Albuquerque Journal (subscription) US politics tame next to Britain'sAlbuquerque Journal (subscription)If you think U.S. politics has become too corrosive, consider the British variety. Call it patty cake vs. cage fighting. “Death parties” have been held across the UK at which anti-Thatcherites celebrated her passing. Anarchists, who demonstrated their …US media baffled by attacks on Lady Thatcher, Ronald Reagan's allyThe GuardianMargaret Thatcher funeral: she is one of us, says bishopObserver'Lying here, she is one of us': A selection of quotes as last respects paid to …The IndependentDaily Monitor –Telegraph.co.uk –Sun News Networkall 2,035…

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How long since a sitting US president visited KU? Possibly 101 years (and … – Lawrence Journal World (blog)

How long since a sitting US president visited KU? Possibly 101 years (and …Lawrence Journal World (blog)President Obama is not coming to KU this week, we now know. That means the span of time since the university was last visited by a sitting U.S. president will continue to expand. And, based on research I've been rounding up this week, that stretch may … us president – Google News

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