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‘President Gingrich’ Promises Permanent Moon Base

Newt Gingrich is a self described space nut. He traveled to Florida’s Space Coast Wednesday to outline what he described as a bold program that would send Americans back to the moon and beyond. In a crowded hotel ballroom in Cocoa, not far from the Kennedy Space Center, Gingrich talked of coming of age at [...]

Rep. Ron Paul: The Interview Transcript

Robert Siegel interviewed Rep. Ron Paul on All Things Considered on Jan. 25. This is an edited transcript of their conversation: ROBERT SIEGEL: Representative Paul, welcome to the program once again. REPRESENTATIVE RON PAUL (R-TX): Thank you. Good to be with you. MR. SIEGEL: This week’s release of Mitt Romney’s taxes and President Obama’s advocacy [...]

Ron Paul: Steadily, ‘Our Numbers Are Growing’

In a wide-ranging discussion with All Things Considered’s Robert Siegel, Ron Paul, the Republican congressman from Texas, said of all the GOP hopefuls, he’s been the steady one. “All I know is that the message is powerful,” he said in response to a question about the viability of his campaign. “The message is well received. [...]

Transcript: Obama’s State Of The Union Address

The text of President Obama’s State of the Union address, as delivered: Thank you. Thank you so much. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Last month, I went to Andrews Air Force Base and welcomed home some of our last troops to serve in Iraq. Together, we offered [...]

Analysis: New Team To Probe Mortgage, Banking Fraud

The president has announced a new special investigations unit to dig into fraud and wrongdoing in the mortgage and banking system in the run-up to the financial crisis and housing market collapse: “Tonight, I am asking my Attorney General to create a special unit of federal prosecutors and leading state attorneys general to expand our [...]

Analysis: A New Initiative To Help Homeowners, But Can It Fly?

The president just announced a new initiative to help homeowners save money by refinancing their mortgages: “Responsible homeowners shouldn’t have to sit and wait for the housing market to hit bottom to get some relief. “That’s why I’m sending this Congress a plan that gives every responsible homeowner the chance to save about $3,000 a [...]

Analysis: Landmark Health Overhaul Gets Barely A Mention

When it came to health, what was most surprising was how little President Obama had to say in his State of the Union address. His landmark 2010 health overhaul — whose fate is currently before the Supreme Court and whose repeal is the top priority for every GOP presidential candidate — got barely a passing [...]

Transcript: GOP Response From Gov. Mitch Daniels

Following is the full text of Gov. Mitch Daniels’ Republican Address to the Nation, as prepared for delivery: “The status of ‘loyal opposition’ imposes on those out of power some serious responsibilities: to show respect for the Presidency and its occupant, to express agreement where it exists. Republicans tonight salute our President, for instance, for [...]

Can Obama Deliver On New Education Commitments?

President Obama called for a “new national commitment” to train 2 million Americans with skills that will lead directly to a job. He singled out partnerships between businesses and community colleges. It was not the first time he’s proposed this, though. Earlier in his administration he abandoned a $12 billion plan to help community colleges [...]

Mitt Romney’s Tax Returns Show $43 Million Income In Past Two Years

In releasing details of his tax burden for the past two years, Mitt Romney offered a small window into a vast wealth. The tax records show that the former Massachusetts governor made $42.6 million over the past two years and because most of it came from capital gains, he paid $6.2 million in taxes. That [...]