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Newtown's Llodra to seek re-election to third term
After almost a month of saying she had yet to decide her political plans, Llodra on Thursday let Republican leaders know she and fellow Republican Selectman William Rodgers will seek another term.
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Biden Slips and Reveals True Aim of Government "Studies"
Occasionally, a politician makes an off-the-cuff remark that reveals more about Washington than thousands of speeches ever could.
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Iowa 2016: Who tops latest poll
Hillary Clinton beats Sens. Marco Rubio and Rand Paul in potential 2016 match ups in Iowa, according to a new poll Friday.
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Education Department giving Newtown $1.3 million
Schools in Newtown, Conn., will receive $1.3 million in federal aid to recover after the shootings that left 26 students and educators dead last year.
Vice President Joe Biden Makes a Jeopardya Cameo
Vice President Joe Biden made a cameo appearance on Thursday night's episode of "Jeopardy" by providing video clues to a category about the vice presidency.
Boy Scouts end ban on openly gay boys
The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts.
Carole King doubles as honoree, star at White House
At a White House concert held in her honor Wednesday night, Carole King kept busy.
Cuomo: "Shame on us" if New York City elects Weiner
Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave a not-so-enthusiastic answer to questions about Anthony Weiner's recently announced run for New York City mayor this year.
Joe Biden Attributes Social Liberalism to Jewish Control of Hollywood and - Social Media'
Vice President Joe Biden offered praise for the Jewish community that raised some eyebrows and seems to have delighted anti-Semitic conspiracy theorists.
Prosecution of whistleblowers, dragnet seizure of phone records, the threatened criminalization of basic news-gathering - it's dangerous for the media, and dangerous for democracy.
Vice President Joe Biden and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi took turns Wednesday leading an often humorous but sometimes emotional celebration of the decades-long service of the Rev.
The View Toward Closer U.S.-Brazil Relations
Author: Julia E. Sweig , Nelson and David Rockefeller Senior Fellow for Latin America Studies and Director for Latin America Studies May 22, 2013 Folha de Sao Paulo Vice President Joe Biden will visit Brazil, Colombia, and Trinidad and Tobago next week.
Biden in Conn.: Coast Guard faces growing demands
Vice President Joe Biden told graduating cadets Wednesday at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy that the nation will increasingly rely on the service for missions including more remote Arctic operations and fighting maritime crime alongside the U.S. Navy.
Pa. governor "can't find" any Latinos to work in his administration
Later in his remarks, Corbett noted that Pennsylvania is home to 800,000 Latino residents , who represent about 6.8 percent of the state's total population.
Joe Biden's Chocolate Bullets - In Action
Help End FReepathons by Donating Monthly! Generous FReeper Sponsors are donating $10 for every New Monthly Donor! Please Sign Up today! Vice President Joe Biden joined House Democrats in lashing tea party Republicans Monday, accusing them of having 'acted like terrorists' in the fight over raising the nation's debt limit.
Chinese students demand Biden apologise for 'insensitive' comments
'It was a humiliating experience. And how can a graduation speech be this political?' said a UPenn student, taking issue with Biden's comment that China cannot 'think different' Chinese students and parents are demanding an apology from US Vice-President Joe Biden for "insensitive" comments, weeks after he referred to China as the nation that ... (more)
'Us VP Biden lauds Jewish drive for gay rights'
US Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday night lauded the influence of Judaism on the United States, specifically mentioning the efforts of Jews on gay rights issues, according a report on the Politico website.
Aspiring Americans Share their Stories as Senate Debates Immigration Reform
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden meet with DREAMers who have received Deferred Action and U.S. citizen family members of undocumented immigrants, in the Oval Office, May 21, 2013.