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    Abortion-Rights Issues At Stake In Wis. Gov.'s Race

    Wisconsin Right to Life -- the state's most influential antiabortion-rights group -- this month endorsed two Republican gubernatorial candidates, marking the first time in many years that the group has backed a candidate, the AP/Appleton Post Crescent reports. Candidates Mark Neumann and Scott...
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    N.J. Bill Would Restore Family Planning Funding; La. Gov. Signs Abortion Clinic Closu

    A New Jersey bill would restore millions of dollars to family planning clinics after Gov. Christie cut the funding from the state budget. Meanwhile, Louisiana Gov. Jindal signed a law that gives the state health secretary the power to suspend abortion clinics' licenses. Summaries appear below. ~...
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    Washington Post Columnist Examines 'Paradox' Of Ind. Gov. Daniels' Political Strategy

    Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson writes that the "stubbornness" of Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (R) -- a possible contender for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination -- is on display in his "continued insistence on the idea of a truce" on "divisive, culture war controversies" like...
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    Miami Herald Editorial Praises Fla. Gov. Crist's Veto Of Antiabortion Bill

    "Women in Florida are the rightful beneficiaries of Gov. Charlie Crist's (I) veto" of a bill (HB 1143) that would have required women to "submit to and pay for an ultrasound" before an abortion, a Miami Herald editorial states. The bill "was a blatant intrusion by the state on the patient-doctor...
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    Miami Herald Editorial Praises Fla. Gov. Crist's Veto Of Antiabortion Bill

    "Women in Florida are the rightful beneficiaries of Gov. Charlie Crist's (I) veto" of a bill (HB 1143) that would have required women to "submit to and pay for an ultrasound" before an abortion, a Miami Herald editorial states. The bill "was a blatant intrusion by the state on the patient-doctor...
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    Miami Herald Editorial Praises Fla. Gov. Crist's Veto Of Antiabortion Bill

    "Women in Florida are the rightful beneficiaries of Gov. Charlie Crist's (I) veto" of a bill (HB 1143) that would have required women to "submit to and pay for an ultrasound" before an abortion, a Miami Herald editorial states. The bill "was a blatant intrusion by the state on the patient-doctor...
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    When Gov. Jan Brewer meets with Pres. Obama today, will she discuss the type of...

    ...lawyers she hired.......? .....to draft the Immigration Law SB1070? What do you think Obama's response would be if he's not already aware of this? http://www.splcenter.org/blog/2010/04/28/hate-group-lawyer-drafted-arizona-anti-immigrant-law/ Hate Group Lawyer Drafted Arizona’s Anti-Immigrant...
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    Is there conflicts of interest SEIU planning protest of Arizona gov. before

    meeting with Obama? The labor union SEIU is organizing a protest of Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (R) leading up to her meeting with President Barack Obama on Thursday. A variety of activists will gather near Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C., just across from the White House's north entrance...
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    Is there conflicts of interest SEIU planning protest of Arizona gov. before

    meeting with Obama? The labor union SEIU is organizing a protest of Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (R) leading up to her meeting with President Barack Obama on Thursday. A variety of activists will gather near Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C., just across from the White House's north entrance...
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    Colo. Gov. Signs Contraception, Maternity Coverage Bill; Okla. Gov. Vetoes Abortion I

    On Wednesday, governors in Colorado and Oklahoma took action on measures related to reproductive health coverage. Summaries appear below. ~ Colorado: Gov. Bill Ritter (D) on Wednesday signed into law a bill (HB 1021) that will require small-group and individual health insurance policies to cover...
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    Can Meg Whitman Buy Her Way Into the California Gov's Office?

    She has already spent 60 million of her own money on the primary campaign, and she says that she will spend up to 150 million to win the election.
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    Can Meg Whitman Buy Her Way Into the California Gov's Office?

    She has already spent 60 million of her own money on the primary campaign, and she says that she will spend up to 150 million to win the election.
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    Can Meg Whitman Buy Her Way Into the California Gov's Office?

    She has already spent 60 million of her own money on the primary campaign, and she says that she will spend up to 150 million to win the election.
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    Can Meg Whitman Buy Her Way Into the California Gov's Office?

    She has already spent 60 million of her own money on the primary campaign, and she says that she will spend up to 150 million to win the election.
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    Neb. Gov. Expected To Sign Antiabortion Health Screening, 'Fetal Pain' Bills

    Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman (R) on Tuesday is expected to sign two antiabortion bills that would place the state in "uncharted legal territory," the Omaha World-Herald reports. The first bill (LB 594) -- passed by a 40-9 vote -- would require extensive mental and physical health screenings...
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    Neb. Gov. Expected To Sign Antiabortion Health Screening, 'Fetal Pain' Bills

    Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman (R) on Tuesday is expected to sign two antiabortion bills that would place the state in "uncharted legal territory," the Omaha World-Herald reports. The first bill (LB 594) -- passed by a 40-9 vote -- would require extensive mental and physical health screenings...
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    Neb. Gov. Expected To Sign Antiabortion Health Screening, 'Fetal Pain' Bills

    Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman (R) on Tuesday is expected to sign two antiabortion bills that would place the state in "uncharted legal territory," the Omaha World-Herald reports. The first bill (LB 594) -- passed by a 40-9 vote -- would require extensive mental and physical health screenings...
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    Do you think the gov is after Toyota to prevent them from introducing the electric

    car? About 8 years ago GM had introduced the electric car - required no oil, gas, maintenance other than checking the tire pressure of the car for the life of the car. The oil company lobbies forced the gov to recall every single electric car, they were destroyed in landfills despite protest...
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    Has anyone ever got Gov. pardon in illinois ?

    Has anyone ever got Gov. pardon in illinois ?Has anyone ever recived a pardon in illinois ? Has anyone ever received a pardon in illinois is so could you please tell me what merit you had in general and what did the letter with the decision look like and what did it say on it exactly im asking...
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    I have just experienced the horror that is the Politics & Gov section!?

    I'm never going back. What horrible people. I was slaughtered for asking a simple question. Someone hold me! :( I asked why so many of Obama's supporters seemed to have turned on him since he was elected. I was looking for the American perspective since I'm from Europe but I was just called an...
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