WFAA - News - Politics http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics RSS Feed for WFAA - News - Politics en-us Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:26:09 GMT Arlington mayor hints at ethics probe of council member http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/Arlington-mayor-hints-at-ethics-probe-of-Council-member-138913749.html Mel LeBlanc, first elected in 2006, continues to run unopposed for reelection to his District 1 seat, but Mayor Robert Cluck says an investigation into his actions may be forthcoming to determine whether he has violated any ethics policies. Obama praises Italian leader's economic efforts http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/139051184.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Eager for Europe to contain its economic troubles, President Barack Obama praised Italian Premier Mario Monti on Thursday for his efforts to lead Italy out of its fiscal quagmire. The president said Monti has boosted confidence in Italy throughout Europe and in the marketplace. Obama birth control mandate puts Kaine in corner http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/139056714.html RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — An Obama administration mandate that could force Catholic organizations to cover their employees' birth control costs tugs former Gov. Tim Kaine between his Roman Catholic faith and his Democratic White House ally. A fourth defeat for Romney? Lack of ads could hurt http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/139051324.html NEW YORK (AP) — Mitt Romney is in danger of losing his fourth straight state in Saturday's caucuses in Maine, where he and his allies have been all but absent from TV. Obama birth control policy divides Democrats http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/139049619.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are deeply divided over President Barack Obama's new rule that religious schools and hospitals must provide insurance for free birth control to their employees. Conservatives: Romney's OK if Obama is alternative http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/139049634.html WASHINGTON (AP) — If Mitt Romney needs some good news in an otherwise lousy week, he might find it in an improbable place: the packed hallways of the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington. Santorum touts fracking during Okla. campaign stop http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/139019709.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum is concentrating on local energy issues as he works his way through natural-gas rich Oklahoma. Giffords aide to run for seat in special election http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/139031519.html PHOENIX (AP) — Ron Barber was always the behind-the-scenes man for his boss, Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Under attack, Santorum defends 'good' earmarks http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/139022434.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Under attack for his spending habits in Congress, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum defended his use of earmarks, saying Thursday that some were necessary for defense or health programs. Senators renew push for campaign finance amendment http://www.wfaa.com/news/politics/139031484.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Two senators say the campaign finance system is so broken that a constitutional amendment is needed to rein in runaway spending in elections.