The debt-ceiling debate gets more intense by the day.
A source close to Sen. Al Franken's (D-Minn.) office has confirmed that Sen. George LeMieux (R-Fla.) will co-sponsor Franken's End Debt Collector Abuse Act.
If Obama wants to get anything done, he needs to start breaking some GOP heads. This is not the time to be making nice.
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From Journal-isms: Tom Joyner called on Roland Martin to "make it right" and offer "a sincere apology" to GLAAD.
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Blogging the Beltway: Obama's new compromise won't please everyone, but some Catholic and women's groups are on board.
The Root Recommends: Black Cool author's D.C. book signing and panel discussion.
Celebrities give the singers a fine send off, plus Nicki Minaj’s performance, Adele and more.
The Root Recommends: A lauded documentary that looks at the legacy of a historic interracial couple.
Audrey Smaltz heads a company that handles all the details to ensure a successful runway show.
The event was a major distraction from the positive work being done by worshippers of all faiths.
