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More lawmakers want photos of bin Laden's body releasedupdated: Fri May 13 2011 02:57:00

Two U.S. lawmakers joined the call Thursday for the release of photos of Osama bin Laden's body after seeing the images themselves.

McCain on bin Laden photos: 'No doubt'updated: Fri May 13 2011 02:57:00

Sen. John McCain tells CNN's John King his reaction to seeing pictures of the dead al Qaeda leader.

Members of Congress see bin Laden photosupdated: Thu May 12 2011 07:02:00

More members of Congress are seeing something cleared for only a select group of Americans: Photos of Osama bin Laden's corpse.

Senator views bin Laden death photoupdated: Thu May 12 2011 07:02:00

Republican Sen. Jim Inhofe comments after being the first senator to see Osama bin Laden's death photos.

CNNMoney: Delaying debit card fee cap gains momentumupdated: Wed Mar 30 2011 14:30:00

A legislative effort to delay and study a new law capping the swipe fees that retailers pay is picking up steam in Congress.

Senators want troops to wear masks to protect from toxic fumesupdated: Wed Jan 05 2011 20:48:00

Two senators asked the Department of Defense Wednesday to provide respirator masks to all troops in Afghanistan and Iraq who are exposed to potentially toxic fumes from open air garbage pits in the war zones.

CNNMoney: Top Democrat backs 1099 requirement repealupdated: Fri Nov 12 2010 17:29:00

Top Democrats are uniting with Republicans in a show of support for small business owners: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., said Friday that he will introduce legislation to repeal the expanded 1099 reporting requirements set to take effect in 2012.

CNNMoney: Senate takes up 'job killing' IRS ruleupdated: Tue Sep 14 2010 08:15:00

Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill this week after the summer recess and small business tops their to-do list.

Another wildfire flares in Coloradoupdated: Mon Sep 13 2010 22:22:00

A brush fire that had scorched some 700 acres in north-central Colorado had burned two houses and was threatening dozens more, an official said Monday.

Firefighters attack blaze in Coloradoupdated: Mon Sep 13 2010 22:22:00

Airplanes and helicopters drop retardants on a fire in Loveland, Colorado, that has burned hundreds of acres.

CNNMoney: Senator demands probe of BP tax breakupdated: Thu Jul 29 2010 16:45:00

Two days after BP said it will write off the cost of the oil spill cleanup against its income taxes, a U.S. senator is calling for a Congressional probe into the company's tax plans.

Spanish oil company explores drilling off the Cuban coastupdated: Thu Jul 15 2010 12:05:00

Spanish oil company Repsol is in "the exploration stage" of oil drilling off of Cuba's northern coast, prompting a controversy in south Florida over fears of a potential spill.

Critics say drilling suspension extends Gulf's economic woesupdated: Tue Jul 13 2010 13:26:00

Whether you call it a moratorium or a suspension, the government's new halt on deepwater oil drilling will cause economic harm, according to industry advocates and Sen. Mary Landrieu of Louisiana.

Frustrated Florida Panhandle counties find BP's checks not in the mailupdated: Wed Jun 23 2010 02:34:00

It's sort of like they're all dressed up with no place to go. But preparing for oil on your shore is not exactly a night out on the town.

Panhandle to BP: We need money right nowupdated: Wed Jun 23 2010 02:34:00

Where are the BP checks? Florida officials say they need to know right now. CNN's David Mattingly reports.

Officials blast lack of accountability in Gulf oil responseupdated: Thu Jun 10 2010 14:53:00

Frustration with the response to the growing oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico boiled over Thursday as federal and local officials complained that it remains unclear who is in charge of the response.

Hi-res underwater video of gushing Gulf oil rig releasedupdated: Tue Jun 08 2010 20:45:00

A new high-resolution video released Tuesday shows startling underwater images of the ruptured well gushing oil into the Gulf of Mexico two days after robots made a cut of the well's riser pipe in preparation for the latest containment effort of the environmental disaster.

Hi-res video of oil leak releasedupdated: Tue Jun 08 2010 20:45:00

CNN's Joe Johns explains the implications of BP releasing new high resolution video of crude oil leaking into the Gulf.

Send military to fight oil spill, Florida senator urges Obamaupdated: Wed Jun 02 2010 14:51:00

Florida Sen. Bill Nelson formally asked President Barack Obama Wednesday to consider "more fully involving the Department of Defense" to beef up the response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, according to a letter obtained by CNN.

Oil spill reaches all way to White Houseupdated: Fri May 28 2010 14:48:00

The oil spill off the south coast of the United States now reaches practically all the way to the White House and President Barack Obama is being soiled by it.

Lawmakers frustrated with Obama administration's oil spill responseupdated: Thu May 27 2010 07:24:00

Lawmakers increasingly frustrated with the pace of response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico are calling on President Obama to take charge of the situation,­ and soon.

Critics take on White House on oil spillupdated: Thu May 27 2010 07:24:00

Some allies are not happy with the Obama administration's handling of the Gulf Coast oil spill. CNN's Ed Henry reports.

Senator pushes to cut 'cozy' ties between oil industry, regulatorsupdated: Wed May 26 2010 12:53:00

Federal oil industry regulators would have to wait at least two years after leaving government service before going to work for companies they helped regulate under legislation announced Wednesday by Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Florida.

Obama plans tougher inspections for offshore drilling, source saysupdated: Wed May 26 2010 11:24:00

On Thursday, President Barack Obama will announce "strengthened inspections" and an effort to "tighten safety regulations" for offshore drilling, according to an administration official.

CNNMoney: House to vote on raising the oil taxupdated: Mon May 24 2010 14:22:00

The House is expected to vote this week on whether to quadruple the oil tax to pay for the damages from the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Saving oiled birdsupdated: Wed May 19 2010 11:17:00

The Gulf Coast oil spill has killed some birds, but others are being rescued and rehabilitated.

Coast Guard: Tar balls found in Florida Keys not from BP oil spillupdated: Wed May 19 2010 11:17:00

Tar balls found on Florida Keys beaches Monday and Tuesday are not from a massive oil spill off the coast of Louisiana, the Coast Guard said Wednesday.

Exec: BP will emerge 'stronger and safer'updated: Tue May 18 2010 15:01:00

The oil spill debate heats up on Capitol Hill as BP's president says the company will learn from the terrible event.

Researchers: Unlikely Keys tar balls stem from Gulf oil spillupdated: Tue May 18 2010 15:01:00

Tar balls found on a Florida Keys beach Monday, while not believed to be from a massive Gulf of Mexico spill, are nevertheless raising fears that oil will spread along the coastlines of Florida and beyond.

CNNMoney: Proposed spill penalty: A year of profitsupdated: Thu May 13 2010 19:04:00

Companies responsible for oil spills could be forced to give up a year's worth of profits under a bill introduced in the Senate on Thursday.

Oil slick threatens oyster businessupdated: Thu May 13 2010 13:10:00

An oyster processing plant has nearly shut down because of the Gulf Coast oil slick. CNN's Reynolds Wolf reports.

Obama proposes larger oil cleanup fund, tax on oil companiesupdated: Thu May 13 2010 13:10:00

President Obama on Wednesday proposed a package of measures that would provide at least $58 million in additional funding for oil spill relief efforts and raise the tax that oil companies pay to maintain an emergency fund.

BP keeping cap on oil leak video?updated: Tue May 11 2010 11:29:00

Critics blast BP for not releasing video showing the extent of the Gulf Coast oil spill. CNN's Ed Lavandera reports.

Obama administration moves to reform big oil oversightupdated: Tue May 11 2010 11:29:00

The Obama administration, eager to show it is responding to the Gulf Coast oil spill, will announce plans Tuesday to split up an Interior Department agency that oversees offshore drilling, White House officials confirmed.

CNNMoney: Obama to toughen big oil oversightupdated: Tue May 11 2010 11:04:00

The Obama administration, eager to show it is responding to the Gulf Coast oil spill, will announce plans Tuesday to split up an Interior Department agency that oversees offshore drilling, White House officials confirmed.

Next step to stop oil: Throw garbage at itupdated: Tue May 11 2010 09:21:00

BP working on 'parallel paths' to stop oil gush, company says By the CNN Wire Staff

Political fallout for Obama amid oil spill disaster?updated: Sat May 01 2010 15:16:00

As the oil slick from the recent offshore oil rig disaster makes its way to Gulf Coast shores -- expected to devastate the precious ecosystem and hurt struggling businesses -- the seeds of political fallout for the Obama administration are beginning to sprout.

Intriguing people for February 1, 2010updated: Mon Feb 01 2010 15:50:00

Sen. Bill Nelson President Obama on Monday unveiled his annual budget for fiscal year 2011. Obama is proposing to cancel the Constellation Program that President Bush launched in 2004. Such a move would make it impossible to return to the moon in the next 10 years, although it would extend the mission of the international space station to 2020. There are also incentives for private companies to provide rides for astronauts.

Preliminary reports link Chinese drywall, corrosion in U.S. homesupdated: Mon Nov 23 2009 17:50:00

The suspected link between Chinese drywall and toxic effects reported by thousands of U.S. homeowners was strengthened Monday by three preliminary reports issued by the federal government.

Pythons on the moveupdated: Mon Mar 30 2009 13:49:00

Burmese pythons are making a land grab and there's only one way to stop them. CNN's John Zarrella reports.

'Python Patrol' targets giant snakes of South Floridaupdated: Mon Mar 30 2009 13:49:00

Juan Lopez reads meters with one eye and looks for snakes with the other. Lopez is a member of the "Python Patrol," a team of utility workers, wildlife officials, park rangers and police trying to keep Burmese pythons from gaining a foothold in the Florida Keys.

Veterans at risk?updated: Wed Mar 25 2009 11:29:00

Thousands of vets may have been infected with life-threatening viruses after a hospital discovers unsterilized probes.

Possible contamination at VA facilities sparks call for inquiryupdated: Wed Mar 25 2009 11:29:00

Thousands of veterans in South Florida may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV because of contaminated equipment after getting colonoscopies at the Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, officials announced Monday.

CNNMoney: Lawmakers explore taxing AIG bonusesupdated: Tue Mar 17 2009 12:11:00

Senate Democrats want to tax the controversial bonuses doled out to AIG employees who work for the division that led to the company's downfall.

Family of missing ex-FBI agent 'living a nightmare'updated: Mon Mar 09 2009 15:21:00

The family of a retired FBI agent who was reported missing in Iran two years ago said Monday that they remain hopeful for his return.

Senator says Iran may want to swap for missing ex-FBI agentupdated: Tue Feb 03 2009 18:15:00

Iran may be holding a former FBI agent in a bid to exchange him for Iranians seized by U.S. troops in Iraq in 2007, a U.S. senator suggested Tuesday.

Russian reliance: Should NASA depend on Soyuz to go to space?updated: Tue Jan 13 2009 13:34:00

In August, Just Imagine took a wider look at the possibilities of tomorrow, including what could be a sign that the United States is losing ground as a leading superpower in space.

Sex, drugs, gifts uncovered in government oil probeupdated: Thu Sep 11 2008 09:39:00

U.S. government employees received improper gifts from energy industry representatives, and engaged with them in illegal drug use and inappropriate sexual relations, according to a report issued Wednesday.

The challenge for Clintonupdated: Thu Mar 27 2008 14:51:00

Though her hopes look grim when measured by the numbers, Hillary Clinton moves forward. CNN's Jessica Yellin reports.

Senator calls for sweeping election overhaulupdated: Thu Mar 27 2008 14:51:00

Sen. Bill Nelson on Thursday proposed an overhaul of U.S. presidential election laws, saying the dispute over delegates in Florida and Michigan has exposed a flawed nominating system.

Clinton: Honor Florida, Michigan votes or hold new electionupdated: Wed Mar 12 2008 17:51:00

Sen. Hillary Clinton on Wednesday warned that millions of people in Florida and Michigan "are in danger of being excluded from our democratic process" if their votes are not counted.

Democrats dreading a drawn-out, costly battle for nominationupdated: Fri Feb 08 2008 15:57:00

With Sens. Barack Obama of Illinois and Hillary Clinton of New York nearly splitting the delegate count in the race for the Democratic nomination, party leaders have a major dilemma on their hands: a tie ballgame heading into the convention.

Senate overrides Bush's water bill vetoupdated: Thu Nov 08 2007 20:11:00

The Senate on Thursday handed President Bush his first veto override -- authorizing $23 billion in new water projects.

Time.com: Voting Out E-Voting Machinesupdated: Sat Nov 03 2007 15:00:00

Less than a decade after embracing new election technology, Florida is leading the country back to the paper trail

Time.com: Will NASA's Reforms Fix Endeavour?updated: Tue Aug 14 2007 21:25:00

Repairing the gouged shuttle is going to take more than technology: it must reflect a transformed bureaucracy

Time.com: Has Bush Abandoned the Everglades?updated: Fri Aug 10 2007 16:00:00

The U.N. has taken the Florida swamp off its endangered list. But critics complain the Bush Administration is playing eco-politics again

Time.com: Why Is This Teacher in Space?updated: Thu Aug 09 2007 14:00:00

Viewpoint: More than 20 years after the Christa McAuliffe tragedy, educator Barbara Morgan is on her way to the Space Station. But it's NASA that still hasn't learned its lesson

1986 Amnestyupdated: Wed Jun 06 2007 10:40:00

These are some facts from tonight's show that you might find interesting.

Church destroyed, but worship goes on after tornadoupdated: Sun Feb 04 2007 12:05:00

Under sunny skies, members of the Church of God in Lady Lake, Florida, held their morning worship service Sunday amid the remnants of their destroyed sanctuary, leveled by a pre-dawn tornado on Friday.

Floridians staggered by 160-mph windupdated: Sat Feb 03 2007 03:33:00

Stunned residents, working in the rain Saturday, poked through debris for pieces of their lives deposited the day before by central Florida storms and a tornado whose winds reached 160-165 mph.

U.S.-bound Cubans held at Guantanamoupdated: Tue Aug 15 2006 16:00:00

About 50 Cuban migrants are being detained indefinitely at the U.S. Navy base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, according to an exile group in Miami.

Ivins: Political comedyupdated: Thu Jul 20 2006 17:45:00

Never let it never be said our president does not provide laughs, even as we wobble on the rim of war in the Middle East.

Miami Forumupdated: Fri May 19 2006 06:35:00

What's the best thing about Miami? Where's the best Beach party? Send us your comments and ideas and we'll publish them below.

Harris vows to stay in Florida Senate raceupdated: Thu Mar 16 2006 09:49:00

U.S. Rep. Katherine Harris said she plans to stay in Florida's Senate race and will pour $10 million of her personal fortune into the campaign.

Fortune: Wanna Make a Bet on Biofuels? updated: Mon Feb 06 2006 00:01:00

Trying to invest in ethanol and biofuels today is a bit like Internet investing in the '90s. Most of the publicly traded companies are pint-sized crapshoots, and it's not yet clear whether the early-to-the-game blue chips are pursuing the best strategies. So there are going to be many, many more pets.coms than eBays in agrifuels. More Time Warners than Microsofts. Indeed, many of the venture capitalists bankrolling tomorrow's ethanol IPOs (see "How to Beat the High Cost of Gasoline Forever!") are the same folks who funded the '90s dot-com debacle.

CNNMoney: Wanna make a bet on biofuels?updated: Mon Jan 30 2006 16:38:00

Trying to invest in ethanol and biofuels today is a bit like Internet investing in the '90s. Most of the publicly traded companies are pint-sized crapshoots, and it's not yet clear whether the early-to-the-game blue chips are pursuing the best strategies.

Police review policy after Tasers used on kidsupdated: Sun Nov 14 2004 20:20:00

Miami-Dade County Police are reviewing their policy on using Tasers after officers stunned two children with the weapons in the past few weeks.

CNNMoney: Dems ask FCC to probe Sinclairupdated: Tue Oct 12 2004 14:05:00

The following is a letter spearheaded by California Senator Dianne Feinstein and signed by 20 democratic senators.

International issues overshadow campaignsupdated: Tue Sep 14 2004 13:04:00

Just 50 days shy of the presidential election, President Bush and Sen. Kerry began the week debating their positions on the economy and healthcare.

CIA insider slams Bush antiterror policiesupdated: Sun Jun 27 2004 13:12:00

A book written by a top CIA counterterrorism official alleges that the Bush administration has bungled the war on terror, and because of poor decisions the United States faces a choice in Iraq and Afghanistan "between war and endless war."

CIA official blasts White House in anonymous bookupdated: Wed Jun 23 2004 17:08:00

It's not every day that a top CIA counterterrorism official -- still serving in the government -- is allowed to publish a book that blasts the White House.

Florida Democrats and Reagan's 11th commandmentupdated: Tue Jun 08 2004 07:29:00

The nation (and the media) continue to mourn Ronald Reagan today, but politics creeps back into the headlines. Especially in Florida, where Al Gore is throwing spitballs in the Democratic Senate campaign-turned-foodfight, and in South Carolina, where four top Republicans face off in a Senate primary today.

The road to Kerry's Final Fourupdated: Mon May 03 2004 15:51:00

If politics were a sport, guessing who a presidential candidate is going to pick as his or her running mate might be like filling out an NCAA college basketball bracket.

The veepstakesupdated: Thu Mar 04 2004 16:43:00

From the Wolf Blitzer Reports staff in Washington:

Bush space plan faces oppositionupdated: Wed Jan 14 2004 16:33:00

President Bush's plan to send astronauts to the moon and then to Mars has been met with skepticism from some lawmakers, academics and even the public.

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