When informed that the Justice Department had seized a trove of Associated Press phone records, a spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner said: "If the Obama administration is going after reporters' phone records, they better have a damned good explanation."

Shortly after Congress rejected the gun registration bill, President Obama said this was a pretty shameful day for Washington, shaming the senators for having no concern for the safety of the children of America.

BALTIMORE (AP) — President Barack Obama tried on Friday to leave behind the political battles that have overshadowed his second-term agenda, saying lawmakers should work on creating more middle-class jobs in the slowly growing economy. "Our work is not done, and our focus cannot drift," Obama said.

Thanks to a restaurant owner with a foundation in politics, Republican political consultant and policy adviser Karl Rove now knows where Woodbridge is.

(NewsUSA) - With women generally outliving men, planning for long-term care becomes more urgent for them in their pre-retirement years. After all, while longevity definitely has its upside -- including more time to enjoy travel and family -- there's no denying its biggest potential downside: the increased risk of health problems that can make caring for oneself difficult.

(NewsUSA) - More than 5 million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease -- a number that's only going to rise as more adults age into their mid to late 60s. So, making strides to better understand the disease is a must.

In reading comments from my leftist friends, I find that they consistently call the Tea Party a group solely formed as a reaction to having, as one put it, "a black socialist president." As usual they see the color, ethnicity or faith in a person first in describing them. It doesn't matter what he looks like; it's his policies that are abhorrent.

(NewsUSA) - Despite the prevalence of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and concussions among athletes and service members, the road to diagnosis and prevention is an unpaved one riddled with obstacles.

(NAPSI)—Some American heroes can finally get the recognition they deserve.

Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Stockton, has again asked federal authorities to reduce what he described as a "severe backlog" of claims made by veterans.

(NAPSI)—As anyone who has had a serious medical condition can tell you, there is usually a nurse who was his or her hero. That’s because it’s often up to nurses to make sure that the right procedure or medication is delivered in a timely and compassionate manner.

(NAPSI)—Investing a little time and effort with students can pay big dividends—particularly when it comes to their financial education.

Earlier this week, I was in Washington, D.C., for what most locals say is the year’s busiest period. The cherry blossoms were out and tourists from all corners came to see them. Coincidentally, two major bills are pending in Congress, comprehensive immigration reform and gun control. Lobbyists from near and far came to D.C. to make their voices heard.

(NAPSI)—Fifteen years after losing her sight, crafter Joyce Kane can still enjoy a good yarn, thanks to the free reading program of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS).

 haRep. Ami Bera pledged to give 8.2 percent of his monthly pay to organizations in his Sacramento County district that are feeling the impact of the across-the-board spending cuts of the sequester.

Just about everyone in Lodi has heard of DeVries Road. But few know the history of the estate that sits at the northern end, and how the DeVries family was vitally important to the local wine industry.

Some parents and high school graduates are questioning the value of a college education these days, and for good reason.

(NAPSI)—Here’s food for thought: All registered dietitians (RDs) are nutritionists—but not all nutritionists are registered dietitians. It’s an important distinction that can matter a great deal to your health.

The Project for Excellence in Journalism, a research organization that evaluates and studies the performance of the press, recently reported that the number of people who get information online at least three times a week has surpassed those who read newspapers.

(NAPSI)—Once again, court reporters are making sure that the stories of America’s veterans are recorded for future generations.

Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Stockton, introduced a solar energy bill to provide funding for state and local governments to install solar energy systems on rooftops and above parking structures.

Medical tourism's popularity by Americans is sound evidence that when one door closes another opens as a reaction. This industry has intensified and dramatically evolved thanks to President Obama.

California water officials released on Thursday the first part of a $23 billion plan to restore and protect the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ecosystem and guarantee a stable water supply for millions of Californians.

(NewsUSA) - Rachael Scdoris is a competitive dogsled racer and -- thanks to the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), the Library of Congress -- an avid reader.