February 21, 2010, 8:47 AM
February's Poli-Book Best Sellers
The most popular books on politics.
February 21, 2010, 10:18 AM
Democrats Target Independents in Colorado and Virginia
In light of recent election losses, the party has begun to harness the sizable volunteer army amassed from the Obama campaign known as Organizing for America as it gears up for the midterms.
February 20, 2010, 7:09 PM
Beck Wows the CPAC Crowd
Fox News personality Glenn Beck caps the CPAC events.
February 20, 2010, 6:16 PM
Ron Paul Wins CPAC Straw Poll
At CPAC, a straw poll for favorites lands on the congressman from Texas.
More Political News
Obama to Urge Oversight of Insurers’ Rate Increases
By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN and ROBERT PEAR
President Obama will propose giving the federal government new power to block excessive rate increases by insurers, as he rolls out comprehensive health care legislation.
Post a CommentWith the Senate Set to Vote on Jobs Bill, Governors Say They Still Need Assistance
By ROBERT PEAR
Governors said that they still needed help from the federal government but urged Congress to focus more on creating jobs in the private sector.
Obama to Propose New Reading and Math Standards
By SAM DILLON
States would have to adopt “college- and career-ready standards” to qualify for some federal funds.
Federal Officials Unveil Blueprint for Great Lakes
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The plan envisions spending more than $2.2 billion for long-awaited repairs after a century of damage to the lakes.
Gay Soldiers Don’t Cause Disruption, Study Says
By ELISABETH BUMILLER
The report concludes that in foreign militaries, openly gay service members did not undermine morale, cause large resignations or mass “comings-out.”
Lawmakers Consider an Animal Abuse Registry
By JESSE McKINLEY
A proposal would make California the first state to place animal abusers on the same level as sex offenders.
From the Magazine
Questions For Paul Ryan
The Big Cheese
By DEBORAH SOLOMON
The Wisconsin Republican talks about the budget, bipartisanship and bow hunting.
The Brain Mistrust
By MATT BAI
Why the newest think tanks in Washington aren’t reimagining the capital.
Multimedia
Interactive Feature: A History of Food Stamps Use and Policy
After a U-turn in the politics of poverty, a program once scorned as "welfare" enjoys broad support and a new identity as "nutritional aid."
Interactive Feature: Budget Forecasts, Compared With Reality
How accurate have White House budget forecasts been?
Interactive Feature: A History of Overhauling Health Care
For almost a century, presidents and members of Congress have tried and failed to provide universal health benefits to Americans.
Interactive Feature: Analyzing the State of the Union Address
An annotated video and transcript of President Obama’s speech.
Video
Interactive Graphic: Milestones: Barack Obama
An interactive timeline of Barack Obama’s life and career.
Choosing a President
Katharine Q. Seelye narrates a look back at the two-year campaign, including its coda.
Video Feature: Ten Minutes With CPAC Attendees
By JEFF ZELENY and BEN WERSCHKUL
Feelings of optimism are widespread at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington this week.
2010 Elections
Interactive Map: Tracking the Races
A new interactive map will provide a dynamic look at the midterms across the country.
From the Week in Review
The Art of the Public Apology
By PAUL VITELLO
Tiger Woods’s apology wasn’t bad. But most are unsatisfying. A taxonomy of the form, from the self-pitying “Mark McGwire” to the the dread “John Edwards.”
Does Washington Need Fixing?
By JOHN HARWOOD
A stalled Washington makes for head-scratching. It’s not clear how the engine of government will rev up again.
Political Points
Politics Podcast
New York Times editors and reporters this week discuss President Obama's steps to use his executive power, the shift in public opinion on terrorism, and the apparent unwillingness of the two political parties to compromise on controlling the national debt.
A blog about what changes in the health care system might mean for Americans.
Raises Federal Debt Limit
February 4, 2010
Builds Up Nation's Cybersecurity Forces
February 4, 2010
Funds Employment Programs
December 16, 2009
Rejects Confirmation of Labor Lawyer
February 9, 2010
Confirms M. Patricia Smith to the Labor Department
February 4, 2010
Passes Hurdle to Confirm Bernanke for 2nd Term
January 28, 2010
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