GOP pals could be 2012 rivals
Navy aims to please all with ship plan
But the decision to split a major warship contract between two vendors still has its critics.
O'Donnell blames 'thug' politics
10 to watch: Senators on energy
These upper-chamber lawmakers are poised to be major players on the issue in the new year.
Hef is more ordinary than you think
Simon says the Playboy founder is America’s boy next door, and head over heels in love.
GOP intel chairman to battle Obama
Mike Rogers has put the president's High-Value Interrogation Group in his cross hairs.
Courting begins in 2012 early states
Lawmakers from South Carolina, Iowa and New Hampshire are feeling the love from GOP hopefuls.
2010's best supporting actors
Davis resigns Ivory Coast contract
Former Clinton aide lobbied for country's president.
Obama delays return from Hawaii
His vacation started several days late.
Poll: Fewer hope for Obama success
But a majority of those surveyed still want his plans for the country to work out.
Guadagno's absence explained
She's reportedly in Mexico with an ailing father.
Blizzard blasts Northeastern pols
McCaskill's year-end fundraising run
The Missouri senator is attempting to rake in $25,000 this week for her reelection bid.
Can the tea party go nuclear?
High costs and government control are likely to sour some new lawmakers on atomic energy.
Death knell for 'death panel' debate?
The new voluntary policy for end-of-life counseling in Medicare could flip the debate on Republicans.
Bonner takes ethics chair
The Alabama lawmaker openly clashed with the panel's current head over the pace of trials.
2010: Journalists in the headlines
Jindal, Markell tops in popularity
One pollster finds them with the highest approval ratings among governors running for reelection.
Obama's budget delayed a week
A busy lame duck and a long confirmation process push the delivery date to around Feb. 14.
