USA TODAY Divided US House approves domestic violence billChicago Tribune"I urge Senate Democrats to put the political games aside and come to the table to work out our differences so this critical legislation can be sent to the president for his signature," Boehner said. The House approved the bill, 222-205.Will GOP domestic violence bill hurt party with Hispanics?Asbury Park PressHouse... 

Boehner, Obama clash over debt limit increaseChicago TribuneRelated Senator Reid says premature to discuss debt limit hike-aide Obama says won't allow US debt ceiling crisis repeat US House Speaker Boehner addresses the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington US House Speaker …and more » usa politics – Google News  Bookmark... 

The Guardian Obama helps re-election campaign and Dems by raising almost $ 44 million in AprilChristian Science MonitorCrossroads is the non-profit arm of American Crossroads, a "super" political committee backed by former George W. Bush adviser Karl Rove that has raised about $ 100 million this election to defeat Obama. Indeed, Messina's message pointed to the millions …Obama's... 

House Speaker Boehner reopens debt limit brawlChicago TribuneUS Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, speaking at the same fiscal forum, urged Congress to address "unsustainable" US deficits in the near term to ensure the continued confidence of financial markets. Last year's debt-limit fight and the political …and more » usa politics – Google News ... 

US 3rd party group can't find presidential nomineeChicago TribuneIts officers include political veterans from both parties who say they are tired of the poisonous divide between US Democrats and Republicans. The group set itself up as a non-profit, which does not have to release the names of its donors.and more » usa politics – Google News  Bookmark... 

US welcomes growth debate in EuropeChicago TribuneGeithner warned US lawmakers that the world will not always have confidence in the US political system if Washington does not address America's fiscal issues. The United States is expected to run a deficit of more than $ 1 trillion for the fourth year …and more » usa politics – Google News  Bookmark... 

The Guardian Obama stops by The View to talk about the economy – US politics liveThe Guardian11.37am: On The View, the politics appears to be over and we have moved onto the personal stuff, with Obama riffing on how terribly the First Lady teases him. Now Whoopi Goldberg is imitating how the President gets off the plane.Risky Business (The Note)ABC News (blog)Obama Gay Marriage Support Leaves... 

Ron Paul stops campaigning for White HouseChicago TribuneSo far, he has only 99 delegates while Romney has 949, according to Real Clear Politics. A candidate needs 1144 to win the nomination. He urged his supporters to vote in upcoming elections, even though he would not actively campaign in the states that …and more » usa politics – Google News  Bookmark... 

Bloomberg How Roe v. Wade Empowered U.S. InvestorsBloombergRoe might have had a minimal effect on US politics were it not for the fact that Christian fundamentalists are a large enough portion of the country's population to affect the outcome of an election. About 25 percent of US voters identify themselves as … usa politics – Google News  Bookmark or... 

USA TODAY Americans optimistic things are looking up, poll saysUSA TODAYBy Susan Page, USA TODAY WASHINGTON – Americans may be downbeat about today's economy, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds, but they are increasingly optimistic that things are about to get better for the nation and themselves. By Rich Pedroncelli, AP A new …Obama calls pastors to explain gay marriage support; black churches...