Seniors express concerns over Ryan's Medicare plan
RACINE -- Medicare was the focus of Wisconsin Democrats Wednesday, August 15th as several southeastern Wisconsin seniors are sounding off on Paul Ryan's budget proposal.
Campaign Update: Obama wraps in Iowa, Biden attacks Romney
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama wrapped up a three-day bus tour of Iowa on Wednesday, August 15th by accusing Mitt Romney of dishonest attacks on his record, while the certain Republican nominee continued to call Obama's re-election effort a hateful divide-and-conquer strategy.
Obama to NASA: "If you make contact with martians, let me know"
(CNN) -- "Mohawk Guy," a Mars rover flight director, isn't just a social media sensation -- he made an impression on President Barack Obama, too.
USDA buys meat to help drought-stricken farmers
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. Dept of Agriculture will buy up to $170 million of pork, lamb, chicken, and catfish to help drought-stricken farmers and ranchers.
Some say Sheriff Clarke did more to protect Romney in WI than Obama
MILWAUKEE -- Democrats are accusing Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke of playing politics with protection.
Obama begins three-day Iowa campaigning blitz Monday
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama began a three-day blitz of Iowa on Monday, August 13th.
Republicans, Democrats to react to Romney Paul Ryan VP pick Sunday
WAUKESHA/MILWAUKEE -- Mitt Romney on Saturday, August 11th announced Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate, aboard the USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, Virginia.
Democrats discuss Paul Ryan VP selection
MILWAUKEE -- Democrats gathered in Milwaukee Sunday afternoon to discuss Mitt Romney's selection of Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate.
Obama vows to provide "whatever support necessary" following shooting
(CNN) -- Speaking hours after a fatal shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin, President Barack Obama said Sunday in a statement that "at this time, the people of Oak Creek must know that the American people have them in our thoughts and prayers" and vowed to "provide whatever support is necessary."
Mitt Romney calls Oak Creek shooting "senseless act of violence"
(CNN) -- Speaking hours after a fatal shooting at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin, presumptive Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney issued the following statement:
One World Trade Center beam signed by Obama now in place
NEW YORK -- A famous beam was put in its place at One World Trade Center Thursday, August 2nd.
Senate passes Democratic tax plan, rejects GOP version
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a Democratic plan to extend the Bush-era tax cuts for middle income Americans while rejecting a Republican alternative to continue all of the cuts -- twin votes that help to crystallize the position of the two parties on a critical issue heading into the fall campaign.
President Obama offers comfort to families of shooting victims
(CNN) -- In Aurora, Colorado, to comfort victims of last week's deadly theater shooting, President Barack Obama on Sunday pledged the support of the nation.
Obama cancels second campaign stop in wake of Colorado shooting
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama's campaign said Friday, July 20th it was cancelling the second of two campaign events following a deadly shooting at a movie theater in Colorado.
Poll shows Romney holds very slight edge over Obama
(CNN) -- A new poll released Wednesday, July 18th indicates the presidential race is still locked up between Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama, less than four months before Election Day.
Obama calling on Congress to provide drought assistance
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration is calling on Congress to provide assistance to farmers suffering from the worst drought in 25 years.
Defense execs warn of looming job loss because of defense cuts
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Chief executives of leading defense companies told a House panel Wednesday they would have to start informing employees just before the 2012 election that their jobs would terminated in January if Congress fails to make a budget deal, triggering hundreds of billions of dollars in defense cuts that would ripple through the defense industry sector.
Unrelenting Obama jabs at Romney's job record
CLIFTON, Va. (AP) -- An unrelenting President Barack Obama jabbed at Mitt Romney's record with a private equity firm in an ad that aimed to keep his rival on the defensive just as the Republican challenger's campaign hoped to take advantage of poor economic data to gain an edge on the incumbent.
Obama not issuing apology to Romney re: Bain Capital
(CNN) -- Mitt Romney should not wait up for an "I'm sorry" phone call from President Obama after Democrats questioned the veracity of Romney's statements surrounding his departure from Bain Capital.