Obama housing plan: from dismantling Fannie Mae to immigration reform
Speaking to more than 2,000 at Desert Vista High School in Phoenix, Obama laid out a six-point plan that he said will help first-time homebuyers and people who lost out when the bubble burst get home loans, make rental homes more affordable for people who don’t own houses, and ultimately wean American off the government-backed mortgage system that the president faulted with causing the housing c[...]
McKinley’s visit to Congress
At first glance, the portly gentleman with hands clasped behind his back might be taken for an aging schoolmaster scolding errant children at recess. But he was not an educator and the youngsters pictured here were on their best behavior. They were, after all, hobnobbing with a man named William McKinley who was president of the United States.
‘Birther’ bill fails in committee
A panel of Arizona senators on Monday rejected a proposal to require candidates for the U.S. presidency to prove that they are natural-born American citizens.
Arizona lawmakers: Candidates must prove US birth
So-called "birther" legislation aimed at President Barack Obama has been re-introduced at the Arizona Legislature.
McCain takes on Republican rivals in second debate
Sen. John McCain has squared off in a sometimes testy debate with a former Arizona congressman hoping to take his job. J.D. Hayworth portrayed McCain Saturday night as a flip-flopper on illegal immigration, while McCain painted his rival as a faux conservative who is lax with tax dollars.
McCain to oppose Kagan for high court
Republican Sen. John McCain says he plans to vote against confirming Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan.
White House official: Obama to meet with Brewer
The White House says President Barack Obama will meet with Arizona's governor when she visits Washington this week.
Brewer going to Washington for immigration meeting
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer will travel to Washington next week to meet with other governors serving on a council appointed by President Barack Obama.