Campus News & Alerts - Page 20

March 21, 2016

Letter written by a young, liberal Reagan warns against communism in Hollywood

Ronald Reagan’s conversion from liberalism to conservatism was more than just a change in personal views; it was highly impactful in the future political landscape of the United States and the world.

March 4, 2016

Abe Lincoln's note for slave chaplain a 'window' into 16th president's struggles

When more than 40,000 escaped slaves took refuge in Washington in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln sought to provide them with food, shelter and medical care. For their spiritual well-being, he turned to the Rev. Isaac Cross.

December 20, 2015

Indicted GOP Rep. Grimm hanging on in NY race

Despite facing a 20-count indictment, New York Republican Rep. Michael Grimm remains a contender for re-election in his Staten Island district – thanks in part to a Democratic challenger whose candidacy is flawed in its own right, and some constituents who seem unfazed by the federal charges against their congressman.

December 20, 2015

Hillary Clinton touts affordable higher education in $225G Las Vegas speech

Hillary Clinton called for businesses to collaborate with universities to make higher education more affordable in a $225,000 speech Monday night at the annual University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation dinner.

December 20, 2015

Rand Paul endorses Scott Brown in NH Senate race

New Hampshire Senate candidate Scott Brown picked up the endorsement Friday of Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., in a move that could help the Republican challenger cash in on the senator's appeal among the state's independent-minded voters.

December 20, 2015

GOP rival gains on top Dem Durbin in Illinois Senate race

The No. 2 Senate Democrat, long thought to have an easy ride to a fourth term, could be in for a fight as recent polls show the race narrowing in the final weeks of the 2014 midterms.

December 20, 2015

Old rivals square off in rough Connecticut rematch, governor invokes Newtown

The governor’s race in traditionally liberal Connecticut is quickly turning into one of the tightest and toughest in the country, as Republican Tom Foley looks to settle an old score against incumbent Democratic Gov. Dannel Malloy.

December 20, 2015

America's first offshore wind project hit with waves of controversy

America’s first-ever offshore wind farm is going over-budget before construction even begins, critics say. The $2.6 billion Cape Wind project, a private project benefiting from millions in federal subsidies, plans to pioneer offshore wind energy in pursuit of an eco-friendly, sustainable energy supply. Wind turbines typically seen onshore will be installed offshore on the coast of Cape Cod in Nantucket Sound.  

December 20, 2015

Perry talks national issues as he begins six-stop New Hampshire swing

On the heels of the sweeping Republican gains in the midterm elections, Texas GOP Gov. Rick Perry on Sunday unofficially kicked off the presidential primary season in New Hampshire, starting his six-stop swing through the state with a visit to Concord.

December 20, 2015

Lawmakers, workers vow to fight proposed base closures that could hurt New England shipyard

The latest round of proposed Defense cuts, included in the presidential budget plan being unveiled Tuesday, is putting a New England shipyard at risk and threatening thousands of jobs.