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Significant roadblocks remain to ending veterans’ homelessness by 2015, government audit finds

Megan Neunan on March 15th, 2012 in Health, Politics

VA officials, homeless veterans, and community program representatives testified before Congress Wednesday on their progress toward the Obama administration’s goal of ending homelessness among veterans by 2015.

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As Republican primary heats up, Latino vote becomes key player

Safiya Merchant on March 14th, 2012 in Politics

Experts claim Hispanics will be the key to the 2012 presidential election, but may already be leaning towards a Democratic vote because of the strict stance on immigration from Republicans.

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Women’s issues to haunt GOP in general election

Ariel Rothfield on March 14th, 2012 in Politics

As the Republican presidential primaries heat up, social issues have pushed the economy onto the political back burner, pitting feminist groups against the candidates.

An official SGMA photographer gets everybody’s attention for a group shot in front of the Capitol before they head out to lobby.

Getting active: Sporting goods industry lobbies for fitness legislation

Rachel Morello on March 14th, 2012 in Health, Politics

Professional athletes joined sports industry manufacturers, retailers and association leaders to lobby for fitness legislation on Capitol Hill for the 13th annual National Health Through Fitness Day.

Faith an issue in presidential campaign as deep South votes

Rebecca Nelson on March 13th, 2012 in Politics

In this presidential campaign, it appears voters care about the candidates’ personal religious views. But should it matter?

Space: the political frontier

Kit Fox on March 13th, 2012 in Politics, Technology

Space exploration does not often find it’s way into the campaign trail but when it does, experts say it can be a mistake if used incorrectly.

Miriam Nisbet (left), director of the Office of Government Information Services, testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Freedom of Information Act changes along with Melanie Ann Pustay (right), director of the Office of Information Policy.

Senate Judiciary Committee hears calls for changes to Freedom of Information Act

Ed Demaria on March 13th, 2012 in National Security, Politics

The Senate Judiciary Committee heard arguments Tuesday on amending the Freedom of Information Act to better protect some government secrets.

‘Sword of Damocles’ tests Panetta’s patience as huge defense cuts loom

Patrick Svitek on March 12th, 2012 in National Security, Politics

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has not been shy about stating him mind on the possibility of slashing the Pentagon budget by $1 trillion over the next decade.

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Latino community joining civil rights march to protest anti-immigration laws

Safiya Merchant on March 7th, 2012 in Politics

Latino groups march against anti-immigration legislation in Alabama.

Political pundits discussed the results from Super Tuesday at Wednesday's Politico Playbook breakfast. (Ed Demaria/Medill)

L.A. Mayor hits Republicans for holding up transportation bill

Ed Demaria on March 7th, 2012 in Politics

Antonio Villaraigosa, mayor of Los Angeles and chairman of the Democratic National Convention, criticized partisan bickering at Wednesday’s Politico Playbook Breakfast.

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  • Significant roadblocks remain to ending veterans’ homelessness by 2015, government audit finds
  • The League of Extraordinary Threats
  • Sebelius tells students they ‘need to be heard’ for anti-bullying cause
  • Oil lobby, gasoline prices may kill momentum on oil subsidies
  • As Republican primary heats up, Latino vote becomes key player

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