Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy says the Senate confirmation for new federal judges is too political and is keeping out highly qualified candidates who don’t want to go through the difficult process.
August 2012
Posted inPolitics
Rental homes mean quick cash during conventions
An estimated 35,000 people will be flocking to North Carolina’s largest city to attend the three-day convention in early September.
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Posted inPolitics
Ryan’s wife comes from storied Okla. Dem. family
Now a stay-at-home mom, Janna Ryan is a Washington veteran after years working as a legislative staffer, attorney and lobbyist.
Posted inOpinion
Today’s Editorial Cartoon: Who’s the veep?
Cartoonist Signe Wilkinson comments on Paul Ryan’s political clout.
Posted inOpinion
Today’s Editorial Cartoon: Who’s the veep?
Cartoonist Signe Wilkinson comments on Paul Ryan’s political clout.
Posted inPolitics
Making $11,000 a year, but excluded from Medicaid
Sandra Pico is poor, but not poor enough . . .
Posted inNews
Maine mill’s parent company files bankruptcy plan
NewPage, which has about 900 employees in Rumford, had net sales of $3.5 billion last year.
Posted inNews, Politics
LePage slows down east-west highway study
The decision comes after a state senator asks to suspend a feasibility analysis because of residents’ concerns of losing their property.
Posted inSports
MLB: Red Sox trade Shoppach to Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Catcher Kelly Shoppach has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named following a waiver claim.
Posted inNation & World, News
Homeland Security launches new immigration program
An application for a work permit is available for download from the agency’s website.