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Jobs Act passes House after 'bumpy' yearupdated: Fri Mar 09 2012 12:00:00

House Republicans comment after the passage of the Jobs Act.

Send Gen. Honoré to civics classupdated: Wed Aug 03 2011 15:32:00

Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré first gained national attention commanding the military's response to Hurricane Katrina. He's back in the spotlight again, arguing that members of the U.S. Congress lack a sense of "shared purpose." His solution is to send them to internment camps.

Ginsburg offers 'greatest hits' summary of past termupdated: Mon Jul 25 2011 15:35:00

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg proudly points out a recent empirical study finding her "the least funny justice who talks" when cases are argued on the Supreme Court's nine-member bench.

Fortune: Barack Obama: Unity president or great divider?updated: Fri Jun 17 2011 05:54:00

In February of 2009, with Barack Obama barely a month in office, Newsweek declared "We are all socialists now." The most interesting part: its matter-of-fact tone, asserting that as boomers age and spending grows, Americans were turning, well, French. A bit tongue-in-cheek, maybe, but it's worth noting that, as it turns out, we're not all Euro-socialists. Not even close. The rise in federal spending from 21% to nearly 25% of the economy in just two years has contributed to an angry backlash -- leaving Americans more, not less, divided about government's proper role in our lives.

Fortune: United under Obama, but now more divided than everupdated: Thu Jun 16 2011 17:51:00

In February of 2009, with Barack Obama barely a month in office, Newsweek declared "We are all socialists now." The most interesting part: its matter-of-fact tone, asserting that as boomers age and spending grows, Americans were turning, well, French. A bit tongue-in-cheek, maybe, but it's worth noting that, as it turns out, we're not all Euro-socialists. Not even close. The rise in federal spending from 21% to nearly 25% of the economy in just two years has contributed to an angry backlash--leaving Americans more, not less, divided about government's proper role in our lives.

Kevorkian: 'I have no regrets'updated: Mon Apr 18 2011 15:15:00

There haven't been many times when I have been at a loss for words when conducting an interview as a medical reporter. This was one of those moments.

Don't let ignorant people voteupdated: Fri Apr 15 2011 17:08:00

Should ignorant people be allowed to vote?

Readers comment, columnist fires backupdated: Fri Apr 15 2011 17:08:00

CNN Opinion contributor LZ Granderson responds to comments on his article "Whoopi Goldberg, Donald Trump and race."

There's no right of revolution in a democracyupdated: Thu Jan 27 2011 08:30:00

"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." -- Second Amendment to U.S. Constitution

8 nominees who didn't go to the Supreme Courtupdated: Fri Jul 02 2010 07:51:00

If she's confirmed, Solicitor General Elena Kagan would become the fourth woman to sit on the Supreme Court. If not, at least she'll earn a spot on a future version of this list -- nominees who didn't make it to the bench, at least on their first try.

SI.com: Tony Pauline: Scouting small school prospects before NFL combingupdated: Wed Feb 17 2010 14:57:00

Receiving an invitation to the NFL combine is like winning the lottery, because almost 85 percent of the players selected in each NFL draft had the privilege of participating in the combine beforehand. For players from non-BCS schools, that percentage is usually higher. Broken down by position, here's a look at the small school prospects who will be among the 325 combine participants in Indianapolis next week, and what they must try to achieve.

8 nominees who didn't go to the Supreme Courtupdated: Wed Jul 15 2009 09:46:00

From the moment Justice David Souter announced he'd be stepping down, Washington has been gearing up for a confirmation fight. But as Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) told Judge Sonia Sotomayor yesterday, "Unless you have a complete meltdown, you are going to get confirmed."

CNNMoney: Historic sites struggle during downturnupdated: Thu Jul 02 2009 15:11:00

As the recession continues and Americans look for cheaper local summer getaways, historic sites are seeing visitor traffic tick up, and hope attendance will help them offset the painful drop in donations.

Justice Stevens cites influence of Marbury v. Madisonupdated: Wed Mar 18 2009 00:05:00

Justice John Paul Stevens is approaching his 40th year on the federal bench -- the last 34 on the Supreme Court, deciding thousands of cases. But he said his love of the law was nurtured decades earlier by a professor's dedication and the enduring power of a political dispute that blossomed into a landmark decision known as Marbury v. Madison.

Slaves helped build White House, U.S. Capitolupdated: Wed Dec 03 2008 10:03:00

In January, President-elect Barack Obama and his family will make history, becoming the first African-American first family to move into the White House -- a house with a history of slavery. In fact, the legacy of American presidents owning slaves goes all the way back to George Washington.

White House built by slavesupdated: Wed Dec 03 2008 10:03:00

CNN's Susan Roesgen looks at the history of African-American slaves in the White House.

SI.com: Frank Deford: As Title IX turns 35, the law needs to be reevaluatedupdated: Fri Jun 22 2007 04:48:00

Even as Title IX celebrates its 35th anniversary on Saturday, we still hear critics moaning that too many universities are dropping too many men's sports just to stay in compliance with the statute

SI.com: Unfair advantageupdated: Wed May 02 2007 11:24:00

As college commencement season nears, so too does another all-too familiar ceremony: universities announcing what additional men's sports must be dropped to stay in compliance with Title IX.

CNNMoney: Getting rich off 'God-less' dollar coinsupdated: Wed Mar 07 2007 17:15:00

Some owners of the recently released George Washington Presidential coins unwittingly got a little more bang for their buck - and they have God to thank.

CNNMoney: Presidential $1 coin unveiled to mixed reviewsupdated: Thu Feb 15 2007 09:42:00

Coin enthusiasts and casual collectors lined up Thursday morning at Grand Central Terminal in New York for the first opportunity to get the $1 presidential coin - but the new coin's widespread adoption is far from guaranteed.

CNNMoney: Presidential dollar coin on the wayupdated: Mon Feb 12 2007 12:23:00

The U.S. Mint will issue a dollar coin featuring the likeness of George Washington this Thursday, the first in the series of presidential coin dollars.

CNNMoney: Great American beersupdated: Wed Jun 30 2004 10:02:00

As America toasts its founding, pause to consider beer's role in the history of the Republic.

'We the people ...'updated: Fri Jun 18 2004 11:13:00

Behind closed doors during a stifling Philadelphia summer, a group of men drafted the document that became the cornerstone of American government for the next two centuries and the world's oldest written national constitution.

Fortune: Founding Father Knows Bestupdated: Mon May 17 2004 00:01:00

Reading Alexander Hamilton (Penguin Press), Ron Chernow's superb new biography, you can't help but lament that the most brilliant of the Founding Fathers never knew when to shut up. That's not beca...

Crafting a constitution in Iraqupdated: Thu Apr 15 2004 14:55:00

The explosion of violence in Iraq has temporarily shifted the issue of "nation-building" off the front page. It has replaced that issue, instead, with the more pressing question of whether Iraq can be saved from utter chaos.

Money Magazine: Great Bargains for Good Studentsupdated: Fri Sep 16 1994 00:01:00

Searching for a small, selective school that costs less than $15,000 a year? If so, independent college counselors recommend that you take a look at the first-rate honors programs sponsored by seve...

Fortune: LESSONS FROM THE WILL OF JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSISupdated: Mon Jul 11 1994 00:01:00

To Maurice Tempelsman, her friend and companion of some 15 years and an executor of her will, she left a Greek alabaster head of a woman. To her children, Caroline and John, she left $250,000 apiec...

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