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Republican Chairwoman Calls Gay Marriage a "Free Ride"
Republican Chairwoman Calls Gay Marriage a "Free Ride" Charlie Berens gives us the rundown on a Georgia Republican Chairwoman who says gay marriage isn't about equality, but taking advantage of government benefits. Nightcap 04/03/2013 7,390 Views
Black Voter Turnout Higher Than Whites In 2012, Census Bureau Reports
Black Voter Turnout Higher Than Whites In 2012, Census Bureau Reports African Americans had the highest voter turnout in the 2012 presidential election, surely an important milestone for the United States. But is the more important story the decline in youth turnout and how that may impact the GOP's fortunes? Guest Michael McDonald joins Jacob to discuss. HuffPost Live Highlights 05/14/2013 127 Views
Rand Paul Speaks At Howard University, Says Republicans 'Haven't Changed'
Rand Paul Speaks At Howard University, Says Republicans 'Haven't Changed' During an appearance at Howard University on Wednesday, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) made misleading claims about his past support for the 1964 Civil Rights Act. HuffPost Live Highlights 04/11/2013 3,668 Views
Out With The Old IRS
Out With The Old IRS Full Segment: We talk to HuffPost Politics reporter Sabrina Siddiqui about today's top politics stories, including Danny Werfel -- the new top-gun at the IRS -- a North Dakota Republican's odd remarks on abortion and gun violence, and more news from the Hill. HP Live Segments 05/17/2013 368 Views
N. Dakota Governor Passes Six Week Abortion Ban
N. Dakota Governor Passes Six Week Abortion Ban Full Segment: We talk to Rep. Kathy Fawken on new legislation in N.Dakota that bans abortions if a fetal heartbeat can be detected, even when it's as early as six weeks. HP Live Segments 03/27/2013 711 Views
White House: Syria Chemical Weapons Evidence 'Not An Airtight Case'
White House: Syria Chemical Weapons Evidence 'Not An Airtight Case' The White House said on Friday it continues to study evidence that the Syrian government has used chemical weapons and would not set a timetable for corroborating reports. HuffPost Live Highlights 04/26/2013 5,941 Views
Missouri Lawmaker's Bill Would Punish Poor Students Who Get Sick
Missouri Lawmaker's Bill Would Punish Poor Students Who Get Sick Missouri Rep. Steve Cookson is sponsoring a bill that says the children of welfare recipients are not allowed to miss more than 10% of school to receive medical benefits. But a case of tonsillitis or mono can't be rescheduled for summer break. HuffPost Live Highlights 04/09/2013 24,049 Views
Lockdown Diplomacy
Lockdown Diplomacy Full Segment: In the wake of Benghazi, greater embassy security has bipartisan support. But from Kabul to Baghdad, our embassies are more like fortresses -- too fearsome, intimidating, and isolated to do the diplomatic work we need. HP Live Segments 05/17/2013 141 Views
Eyes On The Wrong Prize
Eyes On The Wrong Prize The government's focus on a 'grand bargain' is misguided as the unemployment crisis continues. HuffPost Live Highlights 04/12/2013 124 Views
More Dem. Senators Backing Marriage Equality
More Dem. Senators Backing Marriage Equality Democratic Senators Heidi Heitkamp and Joe Donnelly, both hailing from deeply red states, announced on Friday their support for gay marriage. Joining the conversation is HuffPost Associate Politics Editor Luke Johnson. HuffPost Live Highlights 04/05/2013 15,891 Views
Obama Administration's Plan B Appeal Denied
Obama Administration's Plan B Appeal Denied A federal judge denied the Obama administration's request to delay his order that the Plan B morning-after pill be made available over the counter without age limits, calling the move “frivolous," and "something out of an alternate reality." HuffPost Live Highlights 05/10/2013 7,237 Views
Sequester Hits Front-Line Medical Research
Sequester Hits Front-Line Medical Research Of all the cuts in this year’s $85 billion spending sequestration, perhaps none is as counterproductive as the one hitting St. Louis, a center for cutting-edge medical research. HuffPost Live Highlights 04/03/2013 644 Views
Department Of Defense Trimming Furlough Days From 14 To 11
Department Of Defense Trimming Furlough Days From 14 To 11 The Defense Department is poised to trim the number of civilian furlough days from 14 to 11 and will allow the military to exempt thousands of additional workers from the unpaid day off requirements, according to defense officials. HuffPost Live Highlights 05/14/2013 153 Views
Nancy Pelosi: Hillary Clinton Is Best Qualified To Run In 2016
Nancy Pelosi: Hillary Clinton Is Best Qualified To Run In 2016 House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Thursday that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would be the most qualified potential nominee for president in recent history and that she prays for her to run in 2016. HuffPost Live Highlights 05/03/2013 16,492 Views
Justice Sotomayor Comments During Proposition 8 Hearing
Justice Sotomayor Comments During Proposition 8 Hearing Justice Sotomayor comments during Proposition 8 hearing HuffPost Lat Voices 03/27/2013 36,155 Views

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