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The article discusses criticisms of U.S. Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich from Republican rival Mitt Romney. Romney's campaign said Gingrich was a controversial figure with a questionable commitment to conservatism whose nomination would harm the party's chance to capture the presidency. Polling data indicate Gingrich's campaign has been gathering strength in several key states including Florida.

The article discusses improving prospects for U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich. He has performed increasingly well in public opinion polls, and donations to his campaign have increased substantially. Although his campaign lacks the resources of rival Mitt Romney, Gingrich could benefit from Republican primary rules aimed at preventing any candidate from quickly winning the delegates necessary to secure the nomination.

The article discusses the frequency with which U.S. President Barack Obama has visited "swing states" deemed crucial to the 2012 presidential election. A visit to Pennsylvania in November 2011 will mark Obama's 56th such trip. Some Republicans including presidential candidate Mitt Romney accuse Obama of devoting too much time to campaigning.

The article discusses policy shifts embraced by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney in 2005 while he was governor of Massachusetts. Romney portrayed himself as a moderate on several issues including abortion and gun control during the 2002 gubernatorial campaign. In 2005, though, he adopted more conservative views and won support from conservative interest groups as a result.

The article reports that polling data indicate former businessman Herman Cain has taken the lead over former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney as the preferred Republican candidate for the party's 2012 presidential nomination. Men with a college education and members of the Tea Party movement were particularly supportive of Cain.

The article reports that New Jersey governor Chris Christie announced he would not be a candidate for the 2012 U.S. Republican presidential nomination. At a press conference Christie said the time was not right for him to run for the presidency, and that his work as governor of New Jersey was not complete. Upon Christie's announcement some of his supporters switched their allegiance to Republican candidate Mitt Romney.

The article discusses political considerations for the U.S. Democratic Party raised by a protest movement against the financial-services industry called "Occupy Wall Street." The movement's objectives aren't entirely clear, leaving some Democrats ambivalent about protests they might ordinarily support. President Barack Obama has expressed sympathy for the protesters without explicitly endorsing them.

The article reports that U.S. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's record on environmentalism during his tenure as governor of Massachusetts is drawing criticism from rival candidates. As governor, Romney appointed environmental activist Douglas Foy to supervise several state agencies. Republican candidate Rick Perry attacked Romney's gubernatorial policies on emissions.

The article discusses a debate among Republican contenders for their party's 2012 U.S. presidential nomination. Texas governor Rick Perry emphasized his state's strong record of job creation and cast doubt upon the viability of the Social Security system. Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney said that much of Texas' economic success was due to factors beyond Perry's control.

The article discusses voter sentiment towards U.S. President Barack Obama. A poll co-sponsored by the publication indicates 51% disapprove of Obama's job performance, and over 70% expect the U.S. economy to worsen. Commentary about Obama is presented from several voters in Ohio's Mahoning Valley, a region that has traditionally supported Democratic political candidates.

The article examines the campaign for the Republican Party nomination for U.S. President in the 2012 election. The possibility that more candidates will enter the campaign including former Vice-Presidential nominee Sarah Palin, U.S. Representative Paul Ryan and Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey is discussed. Their entry is considered as indications that Republicans are dissatisfied with existing candidates and that they perceive President Barack Obama is in a weak political position.

The article discusses developments in the race for the 2012 Republican U.S. presidential nomination. Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty ended his campaign after finishing third in an Iowa straw poll won by U.S. Representative Michele Bachman, whose victory strengthened her status as an alternative to former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney. Texas governor Rick Perry announced he is a candidate for the nomination.

The article discusses a desire on the part of the Mormon Church to be apolitical with respect to the U.S. presidential candidacies of Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman Jr., both of whom are Mormons. The Church will seek to counter anti-Mormon arguments, but refrain from other political participation. Michael Otterson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints says the potential for misunderstanding about Mormonism is especially high with two Mormons running for president.

The article focuses on U.S. Republican party presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Public opinion polls indicating Romney is the favorite to win the Republican nomination in 2012 are considered. A campaign debate to be held in New Hampshire on June 13, 2011 is discussed as an indication of challenges Romney will face from more conservative candidates.

The article looks at the unemployment rate of various U.S. states, focusing on how it will affect President Barack Obama during his reelection campaign. The author mentions that Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, and Michigan are likely to be vital to the reelection attempts of Obama. Obama's plan to visit Florida and North Carolina in June 2011 is discussed, noting that the unemployment rate of these states is close to 10 percent.

The article discusses the field of real and potential candidates for the 2012 U.S. Republican presidential nomination. In May of 2011 Indiana governor Mitch Daniels withdrew his name from consideration, while former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty announced he was a candidate. It is said that former Alaska governor Sarah Palin, and governors Chris Christie and Rick Perry from New Jersey and Texas, respectively, are being urged to run by various parties.

The article discusses challenges facing U.S. President Barack Obama as he campaigns for re-election. In addition to rising gas prices and declining levels of consumer confidence, Obama must confront a debate over government spending that some believe favors his Republican opponents. A poll co-sponsored by the "Washington Post" newspaper indicated 50% disapproved of Obama's job performance.

The article discusses political risks for U.S. Congressional Republicans from a budget impasse that could result in a temporary suspension of government services. Data from a poll co-sponsored by the publication indicate Republicans need to placate both conservatives who favor sharp reductions in spending, and independents who want them to compromise with Democrats.

The article discusses an impasse between Democrats and Republicans over federal U.S. spending. A meeting arranged by U.S. President Barack Obama featuring Senate majority leader Harry Reid and House speaker John Boehner failed to reach an agreement on a short-term funding plan that would prevent a partial government shutdown. Republican Representative Paul Ryan introduced a budget for 2012 that would reshape federal fiscal policy.

The article discusses developments in a nuclear crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan. The United States began offering voluntary evacuations out of Japan to its citizens there, and has also flown U2 spy aircraft over the Fukushima facility to acquire more information about it. Japan's response to the crisis has bred mistrust among some nations.

The article discusses negotiations in the U.S. Senate on reducing the nation's budget deficit. Senators Harry Reid and Charles Schumer sought to scuttle an effort by Senator Richard Durbin to include Social Security reform in the debate. Senator Tom Coburn urged partisans on all sides to be more open-minded.

The article discusses a deficit-reduction plan being developed by a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators including Democrat Richard Durbin and Republican Tom Coburn. Features include a revamping of the U.S. tax code, reductions in discretionary spending and modifications to Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security.

The article discusses the U.S. budget deficit. President Barack Obama's proposed budget for 2012 is projected to have a shortfall of $1.6 trillion, due in part to tax cuts that were introduced or extended in December, 2010. Obama's spending plan are likely to face opposition from conservative Republican members in Congress, some of whom were elected with support from the Tea Party movement that favors sharp budget cuts.

The article discusses challenges posed to U.S. foreign policy by street protesters in Egypt seeking the removal of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. For 30 years Mubarak has been a U.S. who has held radical Islamic forces in his nation at bay. U.S. President Barack Obama has called for Mubarak to accommodate those seeking political reform.

The article discusses a State of the Union address delivered by U.S. President Barack Obama on January 25, 2011. While citing a need to address the rising federal budget deficit, Obama proposed additional spending in a variety of areas including education and infrastructure that he said would enhance U.S. competitiveness in the global economy.

The article reports that representatives of hedge funds have met with officials of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) who are drawing up rules to govern the for-profit education industry. Among those who have been in contact with the DOE are Steve Eisman of hedge fund FrontPoint Financial Services, who has sold short the shares of some for-profit colleges.

The article discusses a State of the Union address to be delivered by U.S. President Barack Obama in January, 2011. While acknowledging the need to reduce the nation's budget deficit, Obama is expected to call for increased federal spending in several areas including education, research, and infrastructure.

The article reports that U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton criticized Arab states for failing to implement democratic reforms and thus creating conditions for extremists to foment violence and political turmoil. In a speech delivered in Qatar at a conference on democracy, Clinton said corruption and stale political institutions were trying the patience of people in some Arab countries.

The article reports that the U.S. Senate appears likely to approve a nuclear-weapons treaty with Russia. Eleven Republican Senators defied the opposition of Republican leaders Mitch McConnell and Jon Kyle to help pass a measure that ensures the pact will receive a final vote in the Senate. Passage of the treaty would represent a victory for U.S. President Barack Obama. INSET: New Start for Arms Control.

The article reports that U.S. Senators Scott Brown and Bob Corker indicated they would vote to approve a nuclear-weapons treaty negotiated between the U.S. and Russia. Republican Senators Mitch McConnell and Jon Kyle have been leading opposition to the treaty in the Senate. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that any amendments to the pact could make it unacceptable to Russia.

The article reports that Republican opposition prompted U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to withdraw a $1.1 trillion spending measure. Some Republicans who initially favored the measure withdrew their support under pressure from members of the Tea Party political movement. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said the bill's passage would have furthered health-care reforms that, in his view, most Americans want repealed.

The article discusses the reaction of Democrats in the U.S. Congress to compromise tax legislation President Barack Obama agreed to with Congressional Republicans. Some Democrats are angry that Obama agreed to tax cuts for affluent people. Senator Kent Conrad said he would support the measure despite reservations about it increasing the U.S. budget deficit.

The article reports that U.S. President Barack Obama and Congressional Republicans have reached an accord on taxes. Features include a two-year extension of tax rates that were set to rise in 2011, greater availability of a $1,000 child-tax credit, and continued benefits for people who have been jobless for an extended period of time.

The article reports that seven members of a commission appointed by U.S. President Barack Obama to study how the nation can reduce its budget deficit gave their approval to the commission's final report. Commission member Representative Paul Ryan said the report contained several ideas he would incorporate into budget plan to be drafted by Republicans.

The article reports that U.S. President Barack Obama has proposed freezing the salaries of civilian federal workers for a two-year period. If approved by Congress the move would save $5 billion annually. Some interpret Obama's initiative as signaling he is prepared to negotiate with Congressional Republicans who favor large budget cuts.

The article discusses U.S. concerns about Russia's arsenal of tactical nuclear weapons. The U.S. believes Russia has moved tactical weapons near the borders of Eastern European and Baltic members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Republicans in the U.S. Senate say President Barack Obama should not sign strategic arms treaty with Russia absent greater clarity about its tactical weapons.

The article discusses global reaction to the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to buy $600 billion in government securities. Vice Finance Minister Zhu Guangyao of China said the move was not consistent with U.S. responsibility to keep capital markets stable. Arkady Dvorkovich, Russia's negotiator at the G-20 group of countries, said the U.S. should consult with G-20 members before taking such actions.

The article discusses U.S. President Barack Obama's agenda on his visit to India. Obama will seek to allay Indian concerns about the U.S. relationship with Pakistan. He will also try to improve his standing with U.S. businesses by urging India to make it easier for foreign firms to invest in that nation.

The article discusses the reaction of U.S. President Barack Obama to the November, 2010 elections in which Republicans gained at least 60 seats to secure a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. Obama took responsibility for the results and promised to negotiate with the newly-empowered Republicans in several areas including education and tax cuts.

The article focuses on the 2010 U.S. elections for the House of Representatives (House) and Senate. It states that the Republican party is expected to take control of the House, but that the Democratic party is expected to retain control of the Senate. It is suggested that Republican victories would be a rebuke to U.S. President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party. It mentions that exit polls suggest the economy is the largest issue voters are concerned about.

The article discusses challenges faced by the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama in rebuilding his policy staff in the wake of several prominent departures. Senior economic adviser Larry Summers, chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, and Office of Management and Budget director Peter Orzag are among officials who have resigned. Obama must reconfigure his team of advisers at a time when Congressional Democrats are facing the prospect of steep losses in the November, 2010 elections.

The article discusses results of a poll conducted by the publication among potential voters that augur favorably for Republicans as the November, 2010 U.S. elections approach. In 92 Congressional districts thought to be competitive, voters expressed a clear preference for Republican candidates over their Democratic rivals. Democratic pollster Peter Hart said it was unlikely the Democrats would retain their majority in the House of Representatives.

The article reports that the extent to which some Congressional Democrats have supported or opposed policies advocated by U.S. President Barack Obama seems to be influencing their reelection bids. Democrat Patrick Murphy of Pennsylvania has been a loyal Obama supporter but is in a tough reelection battle. Another Democrat in that state, Jason Altmire, has criticized Obama and is leading comfortably in his race for reelection.

The article reports that Lawrence Summers, a top economic adviser to U.S. President Barack Obama, will leave his role as head of the National Economic Council to resume duties as a Professor at Harvard University. Among persons thought to be candidates to replace Summers are Anne Mulcahy, a former chief executive of technology firm Xerox Corp., and Deputy National Economic Council Director Diana Farrell.

The article discusses the impact of an 18-month economic recession in the U.S. that the National Bureau of Economic Research declared ended in June, 2009. Over 7 million jobs were lost, and about one-fifth of households' net worth was destroyed. Gross domestic product fell by more than 4%. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development does not expect the U.S. to regain all jobs that were lost before 2013.

The article reports that some Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives are voicing dissent to policies favored by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Several Democrats fighting for re-election including Representative Chet Edwards have aired media ads that promote their differences with Pelosi. Thirty-one Democrats have taken a stance opposite Pelosi's regarding the imposition of higher tax rates for persons earning $250,000 or more per year.

The article discusses political turmoil in the U.S. Thirty-one Democrats in the House of Representatives have expressed opposition to the party leadership's stance concerning tax cuts for affluent Americans. In a U.S. Senate primary in Delaware, Republican candidate Mike Castle was upset by Christine O'Donnell, the candidate favored by the Tea Party movement.

The article reports that pastor Terry Jones of Florida has agreed to at least postpone an event he had planned for the purpose of burning copies of the Koran. U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates had urged Jones to reconsider, arguing that U.S. military personnel abroad could be endangered by his actions.

The article discusses efforts by U.S. President Barack Obama to rally support for Democrats in advance of the November, 2010 elections. A speech Obama delivered at Cuyahoga Community College in Ohio criticized Republicans and introduced three measures aimed at stimulating the U.S. economy including new spending on infrastructure, continuation of a research tax credit, and 100% deductibility of business investments through 2011.

The article reports that U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to propose that U.S. businesses be allowed to write off all investments in plant and equipment from September 8, 2010 through the end of 2011. Some estimate the plan would reduce taxes on firms by almost $200 billion. Economist Kevin Hassett said the proposal could boost such investments by up to 10%.