Archive for September, 2011

The former high school teacher-turned-mega millionaire cozied up to successive Illinois governors from both parties, while staying in the shadows and rarely speaking publicly. But so powerful was he behind the scenes that he was referred to in awe as…

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is reconsidering his decision to stay out of the race for the White House in 2012 and is expected to make a decision soon, according to several people close to the governor with knowledge of his thinking.

Christie has long…

Florida decided Friday to hold its Republican presidential primary on Jan. 31, snubbing a party rule against fast-track delegate-selection for 2012 and triggering angry responses from traditional early voting states which will now likely rejigger their…

Public health officials on a state and local level should determine where and how antibiotics for anthrax should be stored in their communities in the event of a large-scale anthrax attack, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine.

Rick Perry said Friday anyone with doubts about how he would govern as president should simply look at Texas.

In his first domestic policy speech as a candidate for the White House, Perry touted his record on taxes, health care and the environment…

Warren Buffett said on Friday he is still eager to buy companies and stocks, even as his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway launches its first-ever share buyback program.

Buffett, in a CNBC interview, said the repurchases will not stop the company from…

U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley said Friday he backs President Barack Obama’s policy that resulted in the killing of a U.S.-born cleric and a second American in Yemen who officials said played key roles in inspiring terror attacks against the U.S.

“I think in…

An ailing Ohio River bridge linking Kentucky and Indiana will stay shut for repairs lasting about six months and costing some $20 million as workers fasten more steel to reinforce the heavily traveled span, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said Friday.

New…