Nov 07 Senate's approval of gay rights bill reflects changing attitudes Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images WASHINGTON -- The Senate has approved a bill outlawing workplace discrimination against gay, bisexual and transgender Americans. The vote reflected the nation's rapidly evolving attitude toward gay rights nearly two decades after Congress rejected… Continue reading
Nov 07 Senate passes Employee Non-Discrimination Act BREAKING: Senate passes gay rights bill banning workplace discrimination.— The Associated Press (@AP) November 7, 2013… Continue reading
Nov 07 FAA: Drone access to U.S. skies will take longer Photo by Flickr user Farrukh WASHINGTON -- Widespread drone access to U.S. skies faces significant hurdles and will take longer than Congress had anticipated, federal officials acknowledged Thursday in releasing a long-term road map for domestic use of… Continue reading
Nov 07 Election afterglow, and criticism, as parties look forward By Christina Bellantoni New Jersey Governor Chris Christie greets supporters after winning a second term at the Asbury Park Convention Hall on Tuesday. Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images The results of two major off-year gubernatorial contests are still giving the political parties plenty… Continue reading
Nov 06 Watch Kathleen Sebelius to Congress: Delay of health care law 'not an option' Kathleen Sebelius to Congress: Delay of health care law 'not an option'… Continue watching
Nov 06 Watch Supreme Court tackles the separation of church and state in public prayer case Supreme Court tackles the separation of church and state in public prayer case… Continue watching
Nov 06 Watch How did Christie and McAuliffe win over voters in N.J., Va. governor races? How did Christie and McAuliffe win over voters in N.J., Va. governor races?… Continue watching
Nov 06 Election Night victors take to social media to celebrate If you missed Election Night 2013, here's a recap of some of the highlights: Democrat Mike Duggan became Detroit's first white mayor in 40 years. And can apparently teach us all how to "Dougie." Teach me how… Continue reading
Nov 06 Minimum wage, pot and secession among U.S. ballot measures; What passed, what didn't? Creative commons photo via flickr user KCIvey WASHINGTON -- Voters across the country faced ballot measures Tuesday ranging from whether to approve seven casinos in New York to the fate of Houston's iconic Astrodome. Here's a look… Continue reading
Nov 06 Parties look to understand messy McAuliffe victory By Terence Burlij Terry McAuliffe supporters in Tysons Corner, Va., cheer after he is declared the winner of the governor's race Tuesday night. Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images Former Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe will become… Continue reading