DC Download: A GOP identity crisis


In this frame grab from video, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio takes a sip of water during his Republican response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pool)
 
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's GOP response to the State of the Union didn't hurt the Republican Party very much, but it certainly didn't help its cause.
 
 
 

Obama pushes for higher minimum wage
President Barack Obama pushed for a higher minimum wage at a re-opened manufacturing plant Wednesday...
 

GOP faults Obama speech for liberalism, hostility Video
President Barack Obama set up high-stakes clashes with Republicans over guns, immigration, taxes and...
 

Full text of 2013 State of the Union Video
Watch and following along with the full text of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address.
 

Full text of 2013 GOP response to SOTU Video
Watch the full video and read along with the full text of the Republican response to President Barack...
 

FACT CHECK: Overreaching in State of Union speech
President Barack Obama did some cherry-picking Tuesday night in defense of his record on jobs and laid...
 

Promise, delivery: Obama's track record
Has Obama really brought change to America? And does he have what it takes to truly move the country...
 

Obama: Half of US combat troops home within 1 year
Still to be decided: how many troops will remain beyond 2014, when the U.S.-led combat mission is scheduled...
 

Obama: Nation stronger, GOP should back his plans Video
Pledging to revive a "rising, thriving middle class," President Barack Obama promised Tuesday night to...
 

Delivering GOP response a dubious honor
Tuesday night's GOP response constitutes an opportunity for Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., to show that he...
 
 
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Political News


Off-road auto fee increase expected
Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to sign off on new legislation that would require people applying for an off-road vehicle license…
 

Hillary Clinton addresses Economic Club
Ex-secretary of state and possible 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton addressed business leaders in West Michigan…
 

Hillary Clinton to speak at econ club
Former secretary of state and possible 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is giving a speech to business leaders…
 

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U.S. Congressional News


Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service is about to pay $70 million in employee bonuses despite an Obama administration…
 

IRS worker: No political bias against tea…
WASHINGTON (AP) — An Internal Revenue Service manager and self-described conservative Republican said the close scrutiny…
 

Intel chief: NSA foiled dozens of terrorist…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee said Tuesday lawmakers "know there are dozens" of terrorist…
 

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White House News


Obama warns EU over high youth unemployment
BERLIN (AP) — President Barack Obama raised the prospect Wednesday that Europe might need to adjust its economic policies…
 

Obama in Berlin: "Our work is not yet done"
BERLIN (AP) — President Barack Obama is challenging Americans and Europeans not to become complacent even though the Cold…
 

Obama renews call for nuclear reductions
President Barack Obama is calling for a one-third reduction of the world's nuclear stockpiles.
 

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Michigan (change)

 
Michigan is governed as a republic, with three branches of government: executive, legislative and judicial. The state also allows direct participation of the electorate by initiative, referendum, recall, and ratification.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Rick Snyder
Lieutenant Governor: Brian Calley
Attorney General: Bill Schuette
Secretary of State: Ruth Johnson

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